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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FAHP35N29W120144 · Checked Oct 18, 2026
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1FAHP35N29W•••••• 2014 Ford FOCUS

This build is quieter than most: 9 complaints against 20 for the average 2014 Ford FOCUS build.

9on this build
2433on the model
120builds in total
Most reported Visibility 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Power Train 1 Steering 1

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Latches/locks/linkages Dec 2018
The contact owns a 2009 ford focus. The contact stated that the rear driver's door would not lock and the rear passenger door would not unlock. Ed mullinax ford (8000 leavitt rd, amherst, oh 440011, 440-296-3021) stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. An independent…
Air Bags Aug 2018
Airbag light went off and diagnostics indicate clock spring fault. Airbag potentially not functional
Electrical System Mar 2018
Insert key, turn to start, will not start, have to push in key hard for the ignition to start car
Tires Oct 2014
I purchased this previously owned vehicle in late summer 2011. The mileage on the vehicle at the time was approximately 12,000. Within a couple days of my 2011 purchase the tire pressure sensor monitor failed and had to be replaced. On friday october 17, 2014 the tpsm had failed…
Steering Aug 2014
I was waiting in line to enter the freeway. A yellow warning sign came on in the car, and then there was no control of the steering wheel. It locked. I was able to crank on it with all my strength, put on my hazard lights, and my daughter hung out the window to wave us over a…
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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 1FAHP35N29W120144 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.