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VIN 1FADP3J28GL380220 — 2016 Ford Focus

Recorded with Precise Transportation Inc · USDOT 2559992

4 recalls apply

Vehicle identity

VIN1FADP3J28GL380220
Model year2016
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Vehicle typeFULL TRAILER
License plateWA 380220 (Washington)
Last inspected2025-09-10

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
2025-09-101FADP3J28GL380220WA 380220PRECISE TRANSPORTATION INC · USDOT 2559992

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

Precise Transportation Inc Active

USDOT
2559992
MC
893086
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Asheville, NC
Power units
10
Drivers
10
Inspections (24 mo)
35
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Vehicle OOS rate
50%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-10). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1FADP3J28GL380220
Year/Make
2016 Ford
Inspections
1
Open recalls
4

What this means

1FADP3J28GL380220 is a 2016 Ford Focus operated by Precise Transportation Inc (USDOT 2559992). License plate on its inspection records: WA 380220. 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. 4 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.

What this VIN is

2016 Ford Focus is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FADP3J28GL380220. 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 2025-09-10). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-09-10) was in Wyoming, 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 Precise Transportation Inc (USDOT 2559992) on 2025-09-10 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Recalls & owner complaints

4 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2016 Ford Focus platform. The most recent, 26V012000, concerns ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 focus, 2019 explorer, and 2024 explorer vehicles. the engine block heater may crack… 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 Year2016
TrimTitanium
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 PRECISE TRANSPORTATION INC (DOT 2559992)Last seen 2025-09-10
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Wyoming · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate WA 380220
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Precise Transportation Inc
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
4 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
26V012000

Issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 13, 2026. Additional letters will be

NHTSA Campaign
23V905000

Issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.

Risk: A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an in

NHTSA Campaign
18V845000

Issue: 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. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

Risk: A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-

NHTSA Campaign
17V052000

Issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.

Risk: Improperly welded apron joints may reduce the front-end structural integrity of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the apron joints, repairing the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1FADP3J28GL380220 decode to?
VIN 1FADP3J28GL380220 decodes to a 2016 Ford Focus — body: Sedan/Saloon; GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less); fuel: Gasoline.
Does VIN 1FADP3J28GL380220 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2025-09-10), this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
Are there recalls on VIN 1FADP3J28GL380220?
4 NHTSA recalls match the 2016 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 1FADP3J28GL380220?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: WA 380220 (Washington).

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