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1FADP3K23EL••••••2014 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2014 Ford FOCUS build (61 vs 20).
61on this build
2433on the model
120builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 37Engine 10Steering 9Fuel/propulsion System 9
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlJul 2025
I keep getting denied for warranty TCM had the code I did a report after it was I would be covered had proof of the codes and deny me for another service that’s under warranty pretty much just take my money send me out the way and then I get stuck on the highway from the problem…
Electrical SystemJul 2025
Be reaching out and taking my car to Ford for recalls within the time limit told me they did not see no code I replace it it breaks down put me and my daughter at risk on the highway unsafe and now I spent all my money and can’t afford another car because of Ford not Doing their…
Power TrainMay 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine overheated, and the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The check engine…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2025
I originally purchased this car in June of 2022. Less than a week after I purchased it, the issues started. My check engine light came on and my vehicle revved high, but did not accelerate. When it did this, it made a mechanical humming/grinding noise. It did this for a few…
SteeringSep 2024
Car failed to turn
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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 1FADP3K23EL145591 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.