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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FADP3K26EL••••••2015 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 6.5× more complaints than the average 2015 Ford FOCUS build (65 vs 10).
65on this build
977on the model
98builds in total
4involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedPower Train 42Engine 12Vehicle Speed Control 6Electrical System 6
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashJun 2020
My dps6 transmission again had a severe shuddering incident when pulling out into 55 mph rush hour traffic on a 6-lane highway. After the shudder discontinued and speed was increased to approximately 50 mph, while attempting to navigate into another lane, I had a significant…
Air BagscrashAug 2014
Young lady turned left in front of me and I had no time to stop-head-on collision. Steering wheel air bag did not deploy. Knee air bag did deploy
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2026
I was pulling onto the interstate when my car stop pulling an transmission went out I was in fear for my safety an others due to being on an interstate an couldn’t go into gear I finally got To the media or shoulder of the interstate to call for Help I was left stranded with…
TiresApr 2025
Had brakes and rotors replaced 4/07/2025 and both repair shops indicated that the front passenger tire is bulging but they state also that these are not in warranty since they were only purchased 11/8/2023 and are an 85,000 mile rated tire which I purchased all new, with…
EngineOct 2023
The engine control module failure. I was on a busy two lane highway and my car stalled out almost causing me to get hit from the back. I had to be pushed off the busy road from a police officer so I wouldn’t get hit by the heavy trucks. This is a dangerous for anyone whom…
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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 1FADP3K26EL280998 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.