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1FAHP3K27CL••••••2012 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2012 Ford FOCUS build (77 vs 25).
77on this build
3434on the model
137builds in total
3involved a crash
3injuries
Most reportedSteering 24Power Train 20Structure 12Electrical System 10
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashFeb 2018
The contact owned a 2012 ford focus. While driving 15 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle slid due to snow and ice on the road. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a stop sign and a tree. The contact turned off the vehicle and called the police. A police…
SteeringcrashSep 2014
The victim of the fatality was driving northwest on rte 84 at 1:58 pm on 9/26/14 when she hit the medium strip at the corner of dodge rd in hampton falls, n.h.. The right front tire had a blow out and she then had a roll over accident. She went through the guard rail and into a…
Power TraincrashMay 2014
After driving about 50 miles and come to a stop the transmission disengages and car rolls backwards. This happened 3 times in 2 days. The dealer says it the way I drive
WheelsOct 2023
Was told my lug nuts are swollen and need to be replaced
Unknown Or OtherAug 2023
Not even a month ago my car started jerking when taking off like hard enough to practically put you through the windshield. It almost stalled on me at a stop sign. I have the customer satisfaction program 14mo2 letter from Ford about my TCM replacement. But I believe it is the…
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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 1FAHP3K27CL313859 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.