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1FAHP3K20CL••••••2012 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2012 Ford FOCUS build (79 vs 25).
79on this build
3434on the model
137builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedPower Train 31Steering 22Engine 7Electrical System 5
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJan 2014
Front end collision at 45 miles per hour and driver airbag did not deploy
SteeringMay 2026
The TCU/TCM has been going in and out of control. Sometimes it will work then others it will shut off. Speedometer won’t work, power steering won’t work, cruise control won’t work, etc. And when you do the transmission reset for it, it won’t work at all
Power TrainJun 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started and the gear shifter was in reverse, the vehicle would not reverse(R). In addition, the check…
EngineSep 2021
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 - 40 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the fuel gauge was not working properly, moving from full to empty. The vehicle lost motive power. The contact was unable to…
Visibility/wiperJul 2021
Passangers wiper motor stopped working, then driver side stopped working within 2 weeks of the passanger side failure
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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 1FAHP3K20CL111557 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.