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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FADP3F20JL••••••2018 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2018 Ford FOCUS build (23 vs 8).
23on this build
815on the model
104builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 15Engine 3Fuel/propulsion System 2Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainApr 2026
The dual clutch PowerShift DCT transmission has failed. When placed in reverse, the engine RPM increases when accelerating but the vehicle does not move at all. While driving forward, the vehicle struggles to reach 10mph and the transmission slips severely. The vehicle is…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2024
I was driving my ford focus se 2018 on 1/15/2024. Once I made my stop at an intersection leaving my community my vehicle did not accelerate when ever I made my full stop. I began to repeated make an attempt to accelerate but it refused to do so. I placed my hazardous light on…
SteeringMar 2023
My 2018 Ford Focus has a recall, it has been in the service center since November for non-repairable issues. Ford Motor company has lacked transparency and disclosures by lying about the recalls and defects as more than one the Ford certified dealership confirmed my emissions…
Engine And Engine CoolingDec 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the engine was revving and the message to pull over was displayed. The contact turned on the hazard lights and waited for the…
EngineAug 2021
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated, shook abnormally, and shuddered. The RPM’s increased and the miles per gallon increased to 99.9 miles per gallon. The check engine warning light was…
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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 1FADP3F20JL291905 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.