Storage Evaporative Emissions Canister problems of the 2012 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the power steering assist fault message was displayed. The power steering function was inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated due to a possible canister purge valve failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 165,461.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle started to stall and shake with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the canister purge valve was stuck in the open position and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed of an unknown recall however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.