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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FADP3F21GL••••••2016 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 3.9× more complaints than the average 2016 Ford FOCUS build (43 vs 11).
43on this build
1147on the model
104builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedPower Train 29Fuel/propulsion System 4Steering 3Engine 3
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashOct 2023
The car shifted out gear and lunged forward causing the driver to lose control and the vehicle was damaged
EngineMar 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop sign, the vehicle sputtered while attempting to accelerate before the vehicle later stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed…
EquipmentMar 2023
The radio failed and yes it is able to be inspected.Screeches as your driving it comes and goes . Never sure when it will do it scares you . There was no warning on this just started to do it and then radio was no longer working.Radio is no longer working but sound is still…
Fuel SystemFeb 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the…
StructureDec 2021
The contact’s girlfriend’s daughter owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while his girlfriend’s daughter was driving 65 MPH, she either drove over a pothole or a rock on the roadway and the vehicle started jerking. The driver veered to the side of the roadway to inspect…
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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 1FADP3F21GL273650 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.