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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FADP3F29EL••••••2015 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 12.7× more complaints than the average 2015 Ford FOCUS build (127 vs 10).
127on this build
979on the model
98builds in total
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedPower Train 88Fuel/propulsion System 20Engine 18Electrical System 10
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashSep 2023
Unable to control vehicle in light rain conditions. Steering took me straight off the highway into a steel wire fence. Totalled the car with massive front end damage. Seat belt did not lock. Knocked window out with head during impact. The ONLY airbag to deploy was the knee…
Power TrainfireApr 2018
The contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning on several occasions and the "transmission failure, service engine soon" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence in october of 2018. In…
Latches/locks/linkagescrashJun 2016
The contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. The driver was unable to exit the vehicle because the doors failed to open and was pulled out from the window. The driver…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2026
Transmission Clutch Shudder -transmission Clutch . I took my vehicle in before it would have severe issues to the Ashland Ohio Ford dealer and they told me that there was nothing wrong with my vehicle. And now my vehicle is not drivable due to this recall parked. Please help me…
EngineOct 2025
My car was experiencing: Shuddering or jerking during acceleration from a stop, most noticeable in traffic; Rough or delayed gear shifting, especially between first and second gear; Sudden loss of drive or delays before the car engages in drive or reverse, et cetera. It was in…
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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 1FADP3F29EL143192 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.