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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FADP3N28EL••••••2014 Ford FOCUS
That is about average for the 2014 Ford FOCUS — 20 complaints per build across 120 builds.
22on this build
2435on the model
120builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 16Engine 3Fuel/propulsion System 3Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJun 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate or exceed 30 MPH. The message "Transmission Overheating" was displayed. The check engine…
Fuel SystemApr 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle routinely failed to start, but would restart after 15-20 minutes. The contact stated that the failure had been a recurring failure. The check engine warning light was…
Back Over PreventionFeb 2022
Truck latch is worn down and does not work properly you have to slam truck to close and push. When opening truck you have to push down on truck to open. Back up camera does not work and wiring is messed up
Fuel/propulsion SystemSep 2021
The last 5 or 6 times when filling the gas tank , the gas pump shuts off as if the tank is full, it is not. This has happened at multiple gas stations in Monmouth County , NJ
WheelsSep 2018
Lug nuts. I hit a curb near my house cutting the side wall of my tire. Time went flat. When I went to change the tire the lug wrench would not fit onto the lug nut. I called ford for help the told me it was a common problem. The aluminum cover on nut "swells" making it…
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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 1FADP3N28EL110878 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.