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1FAHP3K21CL••••••2013 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2013 Ford FOCUS build (58 vs 17).
58on this build
1929on the model
113builds in total
2injuries
Most reportedPower Train 19Steering 14Engine 9Fuel/propulsion System 5
What owners of this build wrote
Latches/locks/linkagesMay 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to latch securely while closed. The contact stated that the door occasionally unintendedly opened while driving. The contact stated that the failure required him to drive with an arm…
Fuel SystemDec 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact added fuel to the vehicle and was able to restart the vehicle.…
Power TrainJun 2022
Major transmission problems , shutters, want go in gear , no power , stalls when you gain speed , have done major repairs to the transmission and the problems are temporarily fixed
Unknown Or OtherAug 2021
The vehicle believes a door (Driver's side in this case) is ajar when it is in fact completely latched. This issue is intermittent and repeats several times during a short (10 min) trip. When the issue occurs the vehicle unlocks all doors (central unlocking) and turns on the…
SteeringMar 2021
Vehicle steering assist failed as I was making a turn at approximately 20 mph. Steering the vehicle became extremely difficult. Vehicle was parked and turned off then restarted. Power returned after restart
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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 1FAHP3K21CL297772 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.