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1FADP3E26DL••••••2013 Ford FOCUS
This build is quieter than most: 9 complaints against 17 for the average 2013 Ford FOCUS build.
9on this build
1924on the model
113builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 5Fuel/propulsion System 3Engine 3Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Latches/locks/linkagesJul 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trunk independently unlatched. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…
Electrical SystemJul 2020
My car is constantly having electrical issues the radio will cut off in the middle of playing it won't turn back on my car literally hass to be turned off for a certain amount of time before the radio will come back on at all and then it disconnects and makes a loud popping…
Fuel SystemFeb 2019
The contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The transmission and other unknown warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was…
Fuel/propulsion SystemOct 2018
Ford has not acted on their recall (ford recall #) 18s32, for over 7 months
Electrical SystemApr 2020
While driving down the expressway at 70mph my vehicle loss power entirely and stalled. I was nearly hit by the vehicle behind me and forced to pull over to the side of the road. The check engine light came on at the same time and indicated a camshaft position sensor, crankshaft…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FADP3E26DL170060 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.