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Ford Recalls About 58,000 Focus Vehicles Due To Software Issue

PHILADELPHIA (CBS/CNN) – Ford Motor Company is recalling about 58,000 Focus vehicles in North America. The sedans are being recalled due to a powertrain software issue that could cause a deformed fuel tank.

The issue affects certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles with 2-liter GDI engines, as well as the 2013 and 2014 Focus ST vehicles with 2-liter GDI engines.

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The automaker says it is not aware of any injuries or crashes associated with the defect.

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