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1FADP3F28HL••••••2017 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2017 Ford FOCUS build (23 vs 8).
23on this build
876on the model
111builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedPower Train 14Engine 4Air Bags 2Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJul 2018
The contact owns a 2017 ford focus. While driving approximately 25 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained injuries that required medical…
Power TrainFeb 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly shuddered and jerked before returning to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The…
Fuel/propulsion SystemDec 2021
Faulty purge valve. Vehicle began to struggle restarting after each fuel fill-up. When vehicle had less than half a tank of gas, it would stall in slow traffic leaving the driver stranded on the road amongst moving cars. Contacted Ford dealer and was told that this vehicle was…
Fuel SystemOct 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds after refueling, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road on some occasions. On other occasions, the contact was not able to pull to the side of the road and…
WheelsMar 2021
This is getting ridiculous. My ford focus not only has wheel issues every other day after replacing the tires several times, but the stuttering problem I've reported several times is still a problem and is getting even worse. No one is helping me with this issue. When my vehicle…
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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 1FADP3F28HL262937 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.