Ford is recalling more than 250,000 Focus vehicles because engines can stall unexpectedly. Multiple outlets report that the issue is linked not to a newly discovered defect but to a previous repair that was not carried out correctly. According to the U.S. safety regulator referenced by Quartz, the recall targets certain 2012–2018 Ford Focus models that previously received an incorrect repair related to an engine-stall problem while driving. The recall size is reported as more than 250,000 units, with Quartz citing a figure of more than 255,000. The problem described is that the engine may stall without warning, creating a potential safety hazard. The coverage indicates that Ford is taking action to remedy vehicles where the earlier recall repair may have been performed improperly. The outlets agree that the affected vehicles are a specific set of Focus model years and that they were part of an earlier campaign addressing stalling while driving. The current recall is meant to correct the prior repair so the engine stall risk is eliminated.