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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FAHP3FN9BW••••••2011 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2011 Ford FOCUS build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
94on the model
44builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 2Structure 1Latches/locks/linkages 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherMay 2022
I hit an animal in my way to work as I reported the accident to my insurance company they were going to cover the parts and have it towed to my choice as it was however the professional car shop wasn't able to fix the anti theft that caused my car to not turn over as I was then…
EngineOct 2018
The contact owns a 2011 ford focus. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. When the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, all the warning indicators illuminated and remained lit, but the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was taken to nick abraham elyria ford (1115 e…
Electrical SystemDec 2017
I am a widow, I have children to take care of. So for something like the ignition coil to all of a sudden go bad and cost me $850 is rediculous. I was at work and my car would not start. No warning, no nothing. Especially when I have read others online with the same problem. I'm…
Power TrainJun 2016
My vehicle slips when changing gears..first started when shifting from 1st to 2nd..it's automatic trans. That was yesterday now it stalls going into any gear
StructureNov 2012
The rear doors get stuck and wont open. Like they stay locked. They wont unlock with the remote or trying with the manual door lock pull. Ford said something about it being dirt or something causing this dealership tried cleaning the latches but this happens few times and now…
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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 1FAHP3FN9BW146261 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.