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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3FAHP0GA8CR118224 · Checked Aug 5, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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3FAHP0GA8CR•••••• 2012 Ford FUSION

This build is quieter than most: 9 complaints against 15 for the average 2012 Ford FUSION build.

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2218on the model
144builds in total
Most reported Steering 6 Air Bags 2 Fuel/propulsion System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Steering Apr 2025
Power steering went out and it's electrical
Air Bags Dec 2016
The contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Tallahassee ford lincoln (243 n magnolia dr, tallahassee,…
Fuel/propulsion System Sep 2015
While leaving my place of work this afternoon the vehicle went into 'home mode', drastically reducing the speed and response (none or very limited acceleration available). I got off the roadway and used a wireless scanner and it reported no dtc codes, but an accelerator actuator…
Steering Sep 2022
My electrical power steering system failed as I was driving . It is available for inspection. As I was pulling into traffic from a gas station my power steering failed . An automotive shop confirmed the power steering issue I did not notice any immediate warnings until after my…
Steering May 2019
I was driving as normal, went to pick up my siblings to go see our dad. A couple minutes after driving from getting my siblings, my car message center said service power steering and service advancetrac. I was able to make it to my destination without any steering problems. I…
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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 3FAHP0GA8CR118224 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.