2018 Ford Focus Base

VIN 1FADP3L97JL226681
Market price for this build
$15,235
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No longer listed since around Dec 26, 2025

Last listed by Fairway Ford, Inc. · Greenville, SC

Last asking price
$13,997
Odometer
94,604 mi
On the market
14 days

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Last listed by Fairway Ford, Inc

2323 Laurens Road, Greenville, SC 29607
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Mon–Thu
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fri
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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2018 Ford Focus Base

VIN 1FADP3L97JL226681

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Mileage Recorded odometer readings
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Market price range

Based on 67 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 13, 2026
Below market
$11,045
Typical price
$15,235
Above market
$20,954
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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $500 (−3.4%) over 13 days.

Dec 12, 2025 · $14,497 Dec 25, 2025 · $13,997

Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FADP3L97JL226681, spanning 13 days.

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Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Fairway Ford, Inc. Greenville, SC 29607 $13,997 94,604 mi 2025-12-25 291 d ago
Fairway Ford of Greenville Greenville, SC 29607 $13,997 94,604 mi 2025-12-13 290 d ago
Fairway Ford Lincoln Subaru Greenville, SC 29607 $14,497 94,604 mi 2025-12-12 298 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FADP3L97JL226681
Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
252
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
5
Model year
2018
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
25
MPG
City
22
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
$1,860 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 25 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

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

Depreciation $3,716
Fuel $9,300
Insurance $5,950
Maintenance & repairs $5,500
Total, 5 years $24,466

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Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2018 Ford Focus ST has 7 recall campaigns as of October 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 25 MPG.

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 ST from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 11, 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 Base (this car) $15,235 67 —
2018 Honda Civic $19,474 8 +$4,239
2019 Mini Hardtop $13,995 5 −$1,240
2019 Honda FIT $15,940 4 +$705
2020 Toyota Prius $18,974 4 +$3,739
2017 Subaru Impreza $13,975 3 −$1,260

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