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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FADP3K28GL••••••2016 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2016 Ford FOCUS build (29 vs 11).
29on this build
1156on the model
104builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedPower Train 21Fuel System 4Gasoline 4Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensioncrashApr 2020
I was involved in a spin out due to rainy weather on monday april 6th, 2020. The car ended up hitting the concrete divider in the center of the freeway in access of 55 mph and the airbags did not deploy, even though the vehicle had frontal/ side impacts. I was unharmed in the…
Power TrainJul 2025
The car failed to start, it did not recognize it was in park. After trying to start my car with the keys it failed. My safety is put at risk, my car failing to recognize which gear shift it is in causes malfunctions while I am on the road, especially since I drive long distances…
Fuel SystemMar 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. Additionally, the vehicle stalled occasionally after refueling. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the…
Electrical SystemJul 2022
The vehicle transmission looses power on the highway and it’s too dangerous to be on the road. I was arguing with Ford customer service but they said my car is not covered under some kind of transmission recall
Fuel/propulsion SystemMar 2022
My car stalls out when I refuel. I've taken my car to a mechanic who has documented that my check engine was on due to low fuel pressure. They also say that there is a fuel tank deformation being caused because of this issue
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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 1FADP3K28GL255779 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.