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1FADP3F22GL••••••2016 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2016 Ford FOCUS build (37 vs 11).
37on this build
1156on the model
104builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 22Fuel/propulsion System 6Engine 5Electrical System 3
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJun 2026
While driving at highway speed, the transmission slipped, skipping gears. Very difficult to drive care safely. Could not accelerate vehicle safely. Had to stay in right lane with hazard lights on. Basically, using only gears 1, 3 & 5. Later discovered intermittently no reverse.…
Fuel/propulsion SystemSep 2024
The malfunction light came on in my car I had a mechanic check the code that came up and he said it was the canister purge valve! Then I noticed whenever I put fuel in my car it was hard to start it would sputter and almost die !
EngineAug 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the RPMs became drastically elevated, and the vehicle shut off unintendedly. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over, and the vehicle failed to restart. The…
Engine And Engine CoolingDec 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stated shaking. The contact stopped in a parking lot and turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact was able to drive to a dealer. The…
WheelsJul 2022
The issue is the lug nuts have a swelling effect and the problem is they are hard to if not impossible to remove and the cost to replace them all is expensive
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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 1FADP3F22GL351711 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.