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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FAHP35N38W••••••2009 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2009 Ford FOCUS build (11 vs 3).
11on this build
189on the model
56builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 5Structure 3Air Bags 2Latches/locks/linkages 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJun 2008
I was merging into the center lane when a car from the right side was driving in my line. I move back in my lane and the car started fish taling and went out of control. I hit the guard rail twice and the air bags did not deploy my speed was 55-60 mph. The car was totaled…
StructureFeb 2022
Both Front Door latches have failed and will not open from the outside
SteeringSep 2019
Es una excelente herramienta donde se puede sacar informacion
Electrical SystemMay 2015
My focus door locks do not work. Not only will the electric system not lock and/or unlock the doors but it is physically impossible to lock them manually. So the car wherever it is is always unlocked. My mechanic said that parts are back ordered for months out as this is a…
SuspensionMay 2013
I am having major issues with starting my vehicle. I will turn the key and nothing happens. I have to forcefully turn my steering wheel back and forth before my vehicle will start. This is happening with both keys that I own. Also I'm on my third set of tires as they are wearing…
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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 1FAHP35N38W299552 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.