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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3FAKP1130XR161127 · Checked Aug 30, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 10

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3FAKP1130XR•••••• 1999 Ford FORD

This build draws 9.5× more complaints than the average 1999 Ford FORD build (10 vs 1).

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20on the model
19builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reported Power Train 3 Child Seat 1 Electrical System 1 Equipment 1

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash Nov 2000
After being in a car accident at 30 mph in rain, air bags did not deploy. There was no prior warning . The car was totaled
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Structure Apr 2014
Took car in to have the muffler fix and they said the frame was busted and coming up through the floor boards separating from the car. Also the frame under doors are eroding. They said it is unsafe to drive and if I hit one big pothole I would be in big trouble
Engine And Engine Cooling Sep 2002
I have been having a problem with my air conditioner not working and then it started blowing hot air. A couple days later my RPM monitor stopped along with my electric cooling fan, so now my car over heats and the temperature gauge doesn't even let us know that the car is over…
Latches/locks/linkages May 2001
Hood latch mechanism does not properly latch which could cause hood to fly up while vehicle is being driven. *ak the cable to the hood release is the problem
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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 3FAKP1130XR161127 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.