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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3FAHP0HA4CR206282 · Checked Oct 2, 2026
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3FAHP0HA4CR•••••• 2012 Ford FUSION

This build draws 5.4× more complaints than the average 2012 Ford FUSION build (84 vs 15).

84on this build
2224on the model
144builds in total
3involved a crash
4injuries
Most reported Steering 50 Air Bags 12 Vehicle Speed Control 9 Service Brakes 7

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Service Brakes crash Dec 2019
On september 26, 2014, I was involved in an accident as we were driving on a city street to where my passenger seat belt did not work upon frontal head on impact or my airbags didnt go off causing me to collide into the dash board. This caused ligament tearing in my right…
Suspension crash May 2018
It was a chain-collision. The lexus in front of me slammed into an acura, and I slammed into the lexus at about 50mph. Severe damage to my car (it has been deemed a total loss by ins.) we were southbound on I-35 near the continental exit in dallas texas on sunday may 13 2018 at…
Air Bags crash May 2013
The contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly increased acceleration and failed to decelerate when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact then crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy with…
Steering Aug 2026
While I was driving my 2012 Ford Fusion on August 3rd the steering cut out. I parked the car and re-started it and it worked again. It went to the shop (Extra Mile Automotive) on XXX where they informed me of the 2015 recall on the steering. Recall number 15S18 and program 15N01…
Tires Aug 2022
Cooper Adventurer Tour 225/50r/17. Four Tires purchased 11/27/21 from Pep Boys. Front Driver-side Tire has a side bubble after 10,000 miles (75,000 tires). Pep Boys clerk refused warranty adjustment, citing abuse & neglect, but no visible markings present to indicate same. All…
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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 3FAHP0HA4CR206282 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.