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1FAHP3H29CL••••••2012 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2012 Ford FOCUS build (52 vs 25).
52on this build
3442on the model
137builds in total
Most reportedSteering 17Power Train 10Engine 8Structure 5
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainOct 2024
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and shuddered; the vehicle made an abnormal sound. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch…
Visibility/wiperJun 2022
My windshield wipers are malfunctioning causing no visibility and battery to die. They will not turn off even after car in turned off and keys are no longer in emmision
Fuel SystemSep 2021
I took my car to the dealership to repair the recall associated with the purge control valve (Buckeye Ford) the said it was fine. I have had my car towed twice due to it stalling on the road the mechanic at Meyers garage in ft Loramie Ohio has reset the low fuel code twice even…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2020
Check engine light is on and it was said that the cataylic converter needs to be replaced
SteeringNov 2019
When operating the vehicle a sensor disables making the vehicle difficult to steer. Once I pull over and shut the vehicle off for a period of time it resets and I am able to drive. This has occurred on several different locations, roads and during different weather. The vehicle…
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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 1FAHP3H29CL431600 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.