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1FADP3L92GL••••••2016 Ford FOCUS
This build is quieter than most: 6 complaints against 11 for the average 2016 Ford FOCUS build.
6on this build
1152on the model
104builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Fuel/propulsion System 2Electrical System 1Wheels 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineFeb 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that a large amount of white smoke was coming from the exhaust tip with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a cracked engine block and that the engine…
SteeringOct 2021
While driving my 2016 Ford Focus, the electric power steering suddenly failed. Instantly, it became extremely difficult to steer and fortunately, I was able to get the car off the road without causing an accident. A “steering assist fault” appeared on the information screen as…
Fuel/propulsion SystemSep 2020
It is hard to start after refueling. Starter keeps trying but unless you press the gas pedal, it will not starts. Then it sputters when it starts. It has also sputter a couple of times when running (but it never stalled)
WheelsMay 2019
Tires are wearing out on the inside a lot faster. Am on 3rd set the first two sets did this and the dealer said the alignment was fine. I.feel this is a safety hazard as a cursory inspection of the tires looks ok but if you get on the ground to check the inside part the wear…
Electrical SystemOct 2017
Just filled my gas tank up then as I left the gas station got about 1 mile up the road then while sitting at a stoplight I turned the AC on and idle dipped, car felt like it was going to die(which it did) then as I tried to re-start, cel came on and car would not start. About 2…
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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 1FADP3L92GL319181 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.