2018 Ford Focus Hatchback

VIN 1FADP3R44JL278541
Market price for this build
$13,990
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No longer listed since around Jun 9, 2022

Last listed by North County Ford · Vista, CA

Last asking price
$17,987
Odometer
35,529 mi
On the market
5 days

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450 W. Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083
Hours: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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2018 Ford Focus Hatchback

VIN 1FADP3R44JL278541

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Mileage Recorded odometer readings
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Market price range

Based on 7 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 18, 2026
Below market
$11,533
Middle of range
$13,990
Above market
$15,384
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Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
North County Ford Vista, CA 92083 $17,987 35,529 mi 2022-06-04 1591 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FADP3R44JL278541
Trim
Hatchback
Drivetrain
FWD
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Electric
Doors
5
Model year
2018
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  • ✓ Backup camera
  • ✗ Blind-spot monitor
  • ✗ Lane departure
  • ✗ ABS
  • ✓ Electronic stability

EPA efficiency (MPGe)

Combined
107
MPGe
City
118
MPGe
Highway
96
MPGe

Electric — running cost depends on local electricity rates, so no gallon-based estimate is shown.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Ford Focus Electric likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $3,412
Fuel $7,000
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $5,500
Total, 5 years $22,712

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Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2018 Ford Focus Electric has 7 recall campaigns as of October 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined rating: 107 MPGe.

Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2018 Ford Focus 5 HB FWD

7 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine.
    NHTSA campaign 18V735000
  • POWER TRAIN
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission.
    NHTSA campaign 18V845000
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 23V905000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2018 Ford Focus Electric from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 17, 2026.

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
2018 Ford Focus Hatchback (this car) $13,990 7 —
2020 Honda Civic $19,636 18 +$5,646
2016 Toyota Prius $16,999 13 +$3,009
2016 Mazda MAZDA3 $16,997 9 +$3,007
2017 Mini Hardtop $11,750 7 −$2,240
2016 Volkswagen Golf $10,663 5 −$3,327

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