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P1450 on FORD FOCUS

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
96
Most Affected
2018, 2016, 2017

What P1450 Means on Your FORD FOCUS

Real FORD FOCUS Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Vehicle has difficulty starting after refuel. Vehicle stalls randomly to the point that is too much of a danger to drive. All of the symptoms correlate to recall (18S32) yet this particular vehicles vin was not listed in the list of recalled vehicles. The DTC's are as follows,P0420, P0456, P1450."

— 2012 FORD FOCUS owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 01/17/2025

"My car is often displaying a pending P1450 (unable to bleed up fuel tank vacuum) check engine light code. Whenever, I fill my car with gas, it take a few tries to get the car to start. My car has also lost power several times while driving without warning - and took a while to re-start."

— 2012 FORD FOCUS owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 12/14/2022

"Back in October 2018, (& during the time Ford was settling their class action lawsuit against them regarding transmissions, clutches, the Powertrain Control Module, and more), I received another recall described by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as: "NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 18"

— 2012 FORD FOCUS owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 10/22/2018

"I have had P1450 code combined with P144A. The P1450 was a recall item for my year and model of car but my VIN is not included. I think it is the same problem as the others."

— 2012 FORD FOCUS owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 05/13/2022

"Got Error Code P1450 of CPV which falls under the following Recall but Ford Motor Company is stating the VIN does not fall under this recall as they are VIN Specific but the link below states the recall affects the vehicles built from 8/1/2010 to 4/17/17."

— 2012 FORD FOCUS owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 05/20/2022

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P1450 on FORD FOCUS

40.6%
14.6%
8.3%
8.3%
5.2%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
14
2013
7
2014
11
2015
8
2016
19
2017
16
2018
21

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P1450 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026