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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FADP3J23DL••••••2013 Ford FOCUS
This build is quieter than most: 10 complaints against 17 for the average 2013 Ford FOCUS build.
10on this build
1932on the model
113builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reportedPower Train 4Steering 2Tires 1Wheels 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashSep 2020
Car was traveling on public road at approximately 50mph when transmission shifted to nuetral and engine shut off causing loose of control and car left roadway onto grass shoulder and into ditch. No steering and no brakes. No injuries or property damage. Car has been to…
TirescrashFeb 2014
Vehicle was purchased brand new. Car handled erratically on wet / slick surfaces. Originally thought the problem was traction control related. Brought the car in for service and ford service (all american ford, hackensack, nj) said the traction control was operational. We…
SteeringMar 2018
Takata recall- I'm having a problem with my steering. One afternoon I started to car and noticed that my steering wheel was stuck. After a while I turned the car off and let it sit then started it again and the problem was gone. The next day I attempted to drive the car and…
Fuel/propulsion SystemApr 2017
Engine stops at driving speed, rendering the steering very difficult. The dealer mechanic said the fuel tank collapsed and this is a common problem with this car . Somehow this is not deemed by ford a safety issue
Electrical SystemDec 2014
The electronic door lock engages when the car is in gear and moves forward or reverse. When the car is driving, at any speed, including maximum highway speeds, the doors can be opened by pulling in the interior door handles. All doors can be opened this way. This is very…
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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 1FADP3J23DL161595 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.