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1FADP3K27EL••••••2014 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2014 Ford FOCUS build (44 vs 20).
44on this build
2433on the model
120builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 33Engine 5Steering 4Vehicle Speed Control 4
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainAug 2025
My car has been to the shop twice for the TCM issues, and both times, in 2016 and 2021, the shop performed adaptive learning and cleared the codes, instead of replacing the faulty part. Now, the TCM has completely broken and needs to be replaced. The car wouldn't start at the…
EngineOct 2024
The warranty was extended on the transmission control module (TCM) instead of a recall. Symptoms of the TCM include “intermittent loss of transmission engagement while driving, no start, or lack of power”. All potentially very dangerous in my opinion. It is also my opinion (and…
Fuel SystemJan 2024
The contact's fiancé owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while his fiancé was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated to start and failed to start right away after a jumpstart. The contact was…
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2020
Ford dealership would not repair my transmission control module/ shudder even though it is covered under warranty, because "it had not failed bad enough yet". They are aware of the issue and said the part was failing. If the part had not failed bad enough yet, then I would be…
Electrical SystemDec 2019
The contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that while stopped and attempting to enter the vehicle, the keyfob failed to unlock the doors. The contact had to manually unlock the doors using the keys. The contact also was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle 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 1FADP3K27EL348984 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.