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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FADP3N2XEL••••••2014 Ford FOCUS
That is about average for the 2014 Ford FOCUS — 20 complaints per build across 120 builds.
14on this build
2429on the model
120builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedPower Train 10Vehicle Speed Control 4Engine 4Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainMar 2023
Car stuttered and stalled while driving
EngineMar 2021
Continues to have transmission shifting issues even after being assessed by 2 mechanics. Shutters in first gear on takeoff. Loses power while in motion on the highway
Unknown Or OtherJul 2015
The powershift transmission jerks and jolts, especially at take off. I drive locally 95% of the time and this is exacerbating my current medical problems with my neck, head, back and hip. I see now that ford withheld this information about what they called their new and better…
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2015
On numerous occasions, when leaving a stop sign/light, the car will shudder and choke as if it going to turn off. The car idles around 750 rpms when this occurs. I am not sure if that is abnormal or not. Unfortunately, it feels as if the issue is occurring more frequently. For…
Power TrainMar 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to Essential Ford of Stuart (4000 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997)…
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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 1FADP3N2XEL309804 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.