Skip to main content
O Trucking
Vehicle Detail

VIN 1FADP3F23EL439437 — 2014 Ford Focus

Recorded with Norton Trucking Express Lllp · USDOT 3690955

3 recalls apply

Vehicle identity

VIN1FADP3F23EL439437
Model year2014
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License plateKY M0V035 (Kentucky)
Last inspected2026-03-10

Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history

These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-03-101FADP3F23EL439437KY M0V035NORTON TRUCKING EXPRESS LLLP · USDOT 3690955

Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.

Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle

Norton Trucking Express Lllp Inactive

USDOT
3690955
MC
1287649
Status
Inactive
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Louisville, KY
Power units
1
Drivers
2

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-10). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.
VIN
1FADP3F23EL439437
Year/Make
2014 Ford
Inspections
1
Open recalls
3

What this means

1FADP3F23EL439437 is a 2014 Ford Focus operated by Norton Trucking Express Lllp (USDOT 3690955). License plate on its inspection records: KY M0V035. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present. 3 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.

What this VIN is

2014 Ford Focus is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FADP3F23EL439437. It is a sedan/saloon built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the WAYNE, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: 2.0L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)) places it in Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-03-10). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-10) was in Indiana, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

Operated by Norton Trucking Express Lllp (USDOT 3690955) on 2026-03-10 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Recalls & owner complaints

3 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2014 Ford Focus platform. The most recent, 15V005000, concerns ford motor company (ford) notified the agency on january 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 ford escape vehicles manuf… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFORD
ModelFocus
Model Year2014
TrimSE
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassSedan/Saloon
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityWAYNE
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateMICHIGAN
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders4
Displacement L2.0
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Doors4
Operator & inspection history
Operated by NORTON TRUCKING EXPRESS LLLP (DOT 3690955)Last seen 2026-03-10
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Indiana · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate KY M0V035
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Norton Trucking Express Lllp
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
3 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
15V005000

Issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.

NHTSA Campaign
14V525000

Issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery

Risk: A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S20.

NHTSA Campaign
14V514000

Issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Focus and C-Max vehicles manufactured August 8, 2014, to August 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled.

Risk: The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S18.

Related

Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1FADP3F23EL439437 decode to?
VIN 1FADP3F23EL439437 decodes to a 2014 Ford Focus — body: Sedan/Saloon; GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less); fuel: Gasoline.
Does VIN 1FADP3F23EL439437 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2026-03-10), this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
Are there recalls on VIN 1FADP3F23EL439437?
3 NHTSA recalls match the 2014 Ford Focus make/model/year, summarized above with the defect and remedy. Recalls apply by build range, so enter this exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether it was included and whether the fix was performed.
What license plate is on VIN 1FADP3F23EL439437?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: KY M0V035 (Kentucky).

Vetting a used truck purchase?

Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send matching new or used trucks — no obligation.

Prefer to talk? Call (682) 978-8641 · We reply within 1 business day. No spam.

Ready to Grow Your Trucking Business?

Dispatch support for your trucking business. Explore our current service options.