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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FADP3F25GL274994 · Checked Aug 27, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 45

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1FADP3F25GL•••••• 2016 Ford FOCUS

This build draws 4.1× more complaints than the average 2016 Ford FOCUS build (45 vs 11).

45on this build
1147on the model
104builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reported Power Train 24 Fuel/propulsion System 7 Electrical System 5 Engine 5

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash Oct 2017
My girl friend ,age 72 was driving the ford focus and turning into her apt. Complex, she was hit at about a 35 degree angle and although the lower air bag on the steering column deplayed the air bag on the top of the steering wheel did not. The car was totalled.the seat belt…
Power Train Jan 2026
Transmission is slipping. Check engine light is on. Code P07A5 (3/3) Permanent Transmission Friction Element B Stuck on
Vehicle Speed Control Jul 2025
2016 Ford Focus, VIN: [XXX] Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (TCM) This complaint details a recurring and severe safety defect in our 2016 Ford Focus. The vehicle's Transmission Control Module (TCM) has failed twice, resulting in sudden, complete loss of power…
Steering Dec 2024
Stearing went out and car would not start after filling tank with gas
Fuel System Oct 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact used a portable scanner and retrieved DTC codes regarding the fuel rail pressure - Low. The contact’s husband replaced the…
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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 1FADP3F25GL274994 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.