Ford Focus (third generation)

Ford Focus (third generation)
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford
Production	2010–present
Model years	2011–present
Assembly	Saarlouis, Germany (Saarlouis Body & Assembly) Wayne, Michigan, United States (Michigan Assembly Plant) Rayong, Thailand (AAT) Chongqing, China (Changan Ford Mazda) Taoyuan, Taiwan General Pacheco, Argentina (Ford Motor Argentina) Vsevolozhsk, Russia (Ford Sollers Holding)
Designer	Martin Smith, Stefan Lamm, Murat Güler (2009) Kemal Curić (wagon/5 door) Todd Willing (sedan) Tiago Dias, Ernst Reim (interior)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car/Small family car (C)
Body style	5-door hatchback 4-door sedan 5-door estate (Europe & New Zealand only)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive (Focus RS)
Platform	Ford global C-car platform[1]
Powertrain
Engine	1.0 L EcoBoost I3 1.6 L Duratec Ti-VCT I4 1.6 L EcoBoost I4 1.5 EcoBoost I4 (post-2014) 2.0 L Duratec Ti-VCT I4 GDI (Not available in Europe, except Russia: only engine available in North America and South America) 2.0 L EcoBoost I4 (ST, 2012) 2.3 L EcoBoost I4 (RS, 2016) 1.6 L Duratorq TDCi 1.5 L Duratorq TDCi (post-2014) 2.0 L Duratorq TDCi[2]
Transmission	6-speed PowerShift semi-automatic 6-speed manual B6 5-speed manual (1.6 Ti-VCT iB5, 2.0 Ti-VCT MTX-75) 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,648 mm (104.3 in)
Length	4,358 mm (171.6 in) (hatchback) 4,534 mm (178.5 in) (sedan) 4,556 mm (179.4 in) (wagon/estate)
Width	1,823 mm (71.8 in)
Height	1,484 mm (58.4 in) (sedan, hatchback) 1,505 mm (59.3 in) (wagon)
Curb weight	1,270–1,471 kg (2,800–3,243 lb) RS: 1,569 kg (3,459 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Ford Focus (second generation, North America) Ford Focus (second generation, Europe)

The Ford Focus (third generation), also known as Mk III, debuted at the 2010 North American International Auto Show as a 2012 model. The cars shown were a 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback, also debuting a new 2.0L direct injection I4 engine. A 5-door estate (wagon) was previewed at the Geneva auto show a month later.^[3]

This generation of Focus would be the first Ford vehicle designed under the tenure of CEO Alan Mulally and his "One Ford" plan, which aimed to leverage Ford's global resources into creating more competitive vehicles that could be sold globally in each segment with minimal changes.^[4]

The "One Ford" plan would reunite the North American and global Focus line. The previous North American version was thus discontinued, and the new model was launched simultaneously in North America and Europe on 2 May 2011, both having started production near the end of 2010.^[5][6] Production in Asia, Africa, and South America followed later.

Ford debuted the all-electric Ford Focus Electric at the Consumer Electronics Show in 2011 to compete with the Nissan Leaf and the Chevrolet Volt and announced the hot hatch ST model at the Paris Motor Show in September 2010.

The Ford Focus was the best-selling car in the world for 2012.^[7]

Design

The design was built on Ford's Kinetic Design. The lights at the front have a different shape. The trapezoidal grille has triangular features. At the rear, the hatchback tail lights are positioned lower, similar to the Ford Fiesta. The interior has been changed from the second generation in the NA and International versions. Ford wanted to make the Focus more upmarket so it offers two types of central consoles: the basic is associated with smaller engines and the premium is available to more powerful engines.

This generation of Focus incorporated a redesigned cabin, changed materials, and a new "infotainment" system. Following the industry trend towards decontenting, and in keeping with the sedan's downmarket "economy car" image vs. the "premium" hatchback, the earlier sedan's space-saving gas strut trunk hinges are replaced with cheaper, intrusive goose neck hinges. The Focus also has Ford's patented capless fuel tank, which doesn't require a cap to prevent siphoning.

Production

The Focus is being promoted as a global car,^[8] built in several different factories around the world, with changes to engine line-ups and trim levels to suit regional markets and regulations. Production locations include:

• Saarlouis, Germany, production commenced December 2010 for the European market.^[9]
• Wayne, Michigan, United States, production started in February 2011 for North America.^[10]
• Vsevolozhsk (St Petersburg), Russia, production commences in July 2011, with the estate(wagon) model starting in January 2012.^[11]
• Rayong, Thailand, commenced May 2012 for the Asian and Australasia markets, and replaces the previous Philippines plant used for the last generation Focus.^[12]
• Chongqing, China started production of the Focus for the Chinese market in May 2012.^[13]
• Taoyuan, Taiwan started production of the Focus for the Taiwanese market in Nov 2012.
• Pacheco, Argentina started production of the Focus for the South American market in 2013.

North America

2012 Ford Focus Sedan (US)

Like in most other non-European markets, only the 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback are offered in the United States and Canada. The EPA rated fuel economy at 28 city/38 hwy MPG for the 6-speed automatic, and 26 city/ 36 hwy MPG for the 5-speed manual.^[14] The SFE package, which can only be added to the sedan SE trim with PowerShift semi-automatic dual-clutch transmission, improves highway fuel economy to 40 MPG.^[15] The platform that the new Focus is based on is 25% stronger than the previous North American version.^[16]

Various trim levels are available, with SE and Titanium on both sedan and hatchback, and a budget S level for the sedan only.

Engine lineup in North America

The Focus was launched with only one engine option, a 2.0-litre Duratec 20 direct injected, Ti-VCT 4-cylinder, producing 160 hp (119 kW). Mid-2012, Flex Fuel capability was added.,^[17] except for states in the United States that adhere to partial zero-emissions vehicle regulations. The engine is a derivative of the port fuel-injected 2.0-liter engine in the previous generation Focus.^[18] In late 2012, the range was joined by the Focus ST, with a turbocharged 2.0-litre producing 252 hp (188 kW) (available only with a manual transmission).

For the 2015 refresh, the EcoBoost 1.0 litre three-cylinder began to be offered in North America as an extra-cost option.

Specifications

Engine	Gearbox	Power	Torque	City (mpg)	Highway (mpg)	Combined (mpg)	Top speed (mph)	0–60 mph (seconds)
2.0 L Ti-VCT GDI I4	5M	160 hp (119 kW) @ 6500 RPM	146 lb·ft (198 N·m) @ 4450 RPM	26	36	30	122 (limited)	7.4[19]
2.0 L Ti-VCT GDI I4	6A	160 hp (119 kW) @ 6500 RPM	146 lb·ft (198 N·m) @ 4450 RPM	27	38	31	122 (limited)	7.6[20]
2.0 L Ti-VCT GDI I4 PZEV engine (PZEV states)	5M	159 hp (119 kW) @ 6500 RPM	146 lb·ft (198 N·m) @ 4450 RPM	26	36	30	NA	NA
2.0 L Ti-VCT GDI I4 PZEV engine (PZEV states)	6A	159 hp (119 kW) @ 6500 RPM	146 lb·ft (198 N·m) @ 4450 RPM	27	38	31	NA	NA
2.0 L Turbocharged GDI I4 engine	6M	252 hp (188 kW) @ 5500 RPM	270 lb·ft (370 N·m) @ 2500 RPM	23	32	26	155	6.0[21]

Running changes

Color choices were restricted during summer 2011, due to supply issues caused by the 2011 Japanese earthquake/tsunami. When black and dark blue returned they were replaced by different shades, although the phaseout of Kona Blue in favor of Sonic Blue had been planned.

In January 2012, Ford announced that the formerly automatic-only Titanium model would be offered with a manual transmission. In March 2012, Ford revised the ordering guide for the Titanium models to also have a MyFord Touch delete option, replacing it with the non-touch version of MyFord. Although MyFord Touch is an $995 option on SEL models and the PowerShift automatic a $1095 option on S and SE, no discount is applied to either manual or non-Touch Titanium models.

2013 model year changes for non-STs are; SE models gain standard SYNC and alloy wheels, the SEL trim is discontinued in favor of an "SE Appearance package" that includes most of the SEL features but with standard trim choices limited to black leather, while Titanium models also pick up standard leather upholstery. All now come standard with the 5-speed manual leaving the SFE pack as the last remaining automatic-only Focus (apart from the direct-drive electric), and color choices are rearranged.

Reliability issues

Along with the Ford Fiesta, the Focus equipped with the Ford PowerShift transmission has received much criticism due to transmission shuddering, including several lemon law claims. Ford claims that the transmission, a semi-automatic transmission, is designed to improve fuel economy and has issued several software upgrades for the transmission. To date, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not required Ford to issue a recall, nor has Ford issued a recall voluntarily. Focus models equipped with the conventional manual transmission have not been affected by the reliability issues.^[22]

Europe

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT hatchback (Germany)

Ford Focus Titanium wagon (Germany)

Interior

The UK range is available in hatchback and estate (wagon) in a large number of trim variants including. Most other European countries, including the Republic of Ireland, also include the four-door saloon, unlike Britain, as previous generation sales did not sell as well in comparison with the hatchback and estate.

Engine lineup in Europe

• 1.0 litre Ecoboost: this three-cylinder engine is produced in two variants, producing 100 and 125 hp (75 and 93 kW). It replaced the 1.6-litre Ti-VCT Duratec in 2012.^[23]
• 1.6-litre Duratec Ti-VCT: this engine is an updated version of the same engine from the previous model, with improved intake and exhaust manifolds. The improvements also mean that the engine has been updated to Euro 5 emissions standards. The 1.6-litre Ti-VCT is available in three versions, 85 hp (63 kW), 105 hp (78 kW) and 125 hp (93 kW). Torque figures are 141 N·m (104 lb·ft), 150 N·m (110 lb·ft), and 159 N·m (117 lb·ft), respectively.
• 1.6-litre Ecoboost: this engine came with Ford's Durashift B6 manual transmission. It was available with 150 or 182 hp (112 or 136 kW), both versions produced 240 N·m (180 lb·ft) of torque along with 270 N·m (200 lb·ft) in overboost function. The 150 hp (110 kW) engine is rated for 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in 7.6 seconds while the 182 hp (136 kW) completed it in 7.1 seconds. The 1.6-litre engine was replaced by the 1.5-litre engine in 2015.
• 1.5-litre Ecoboost: this engine comes with Ford's Durashift B6 manual transmission. It is available with 150 or 182 hp (112 or 136 kW), both versions produce 240 N·m (180 lb·ft) of torque along with 270 N·m (200 lb·ft) in overboost function. The 150 hp (110 kW) engine is rated for 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in 8.3 seconds while the 182 hp (136 kW) completes it in 7.6 seconds.
• 1.5-litre Duratorq: just like petrol Duratec, this diesel engine is upgraded for emissions and economy. This engine has eight valves instead 16 on previous model. It produces 95 hp (71 kW) and 230 N·m (170 lb·ft) basic version, but generating 120 hp (89 kW) and 270 N·m (200 lb·ft) with 285 N·m (210 lb·ft) in overboost in the top version. For Focus Econetic model, engine produces 105 hp (78 kW).
• 2.0-litre Duratorq: top of the range diesel engine is highly updated and available with Ford PowerShift transmission, it comes in two versions, 150 and 185 hp (112 and 138 kW), which produce 370 and 400 N·m (270 and 300 lb·ft) of torque, respectively.

Other markets

Asia

In March 2012, the Focus is launched to the ASEAN markets at the Bangkok International Motor Show.^[24] The Thailand range includes: 1.6 Ambiente, 1.6 Trend, 2.0 Sport 5-door, 2.0 Titanium sedan, 2.0 Sport+ 5-door and 2.0 Titanium+ sedan trim levels.,^[25] in Malaysia there is 2-liter variants only.

In Taiwan, Assembly starts by the end of 2012
2 petrol engines (1.6L Ti-VCT 125 PS and 2.0L GDI 170 PS) and 1 diesel engine (2.0L TDCi 163 PS) available, all comes with PowerShift transmission (manual transmission model is unavailable).
8 trim levels:
Hatchback: 1.6 Ti-VCT Trend, 2.0 GDI Trend, 2.0 GDI Sport, 2.0 TDCi Sport
Sedan: 1.6 Ti-VCT Ambiente, 1.6 Ti-VCT Trend, 1.6 Ti-VCT GHIA, 2.0 TDCi Trend

In the Korean market, 2.0L TDCi Duratorq Diesel is the only available engine (available in 140 hp and 163 hp configuration), all comes with PowerShift transmission (manual transmission model is unavailable).

3 Trim Levels: Trend (140 hp), Sport (163 hp), Titanium (163 hp), all available in both hatchback and sedan body style.

In Japan, 2.0L Ti-VCT GDI Sport five door hatchback with either the five speed, dual clutch manual transmission, or the six speed "Power Shift" automatic transmission is the only model currently offered, the assembly has change from the Saarlouis Body & Assembly to the AutoAlliance Thailand facility. Its width dimensions at 1,810 mm (71.3 in) currently are not within the favorable Japanese compact car tax classification.^[26]

Australasia

The New Zealand range is available in hatchback, sedan and wagon form. Variants include: Ambiente, Trend, Sport and Titanium. In the 2013 lineup there is one diesel available, in the form of the Trend wagon. This is the Duratorq 2.0-litre TDCi with the six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission. The Australian range is available in hatchback and sedan. Variants include: Trend, Sport, Titanium and ST. In original lineup the diesel was also available in the sedan body, but the updated car has the diesel available on the Trend, Sport, and Titanium hatchbacks with the six-speed PowerShift automatic. The Focus ST, has a 2.0-litre Ecoboost engine thats assembled at Saarlouis Body & Assembly rather than from AutoAlliance Thailand like the other models. The Ford Focus RSs that had been allocated to Australia and New Zealand have all been pre-ordered out leaving many fans of the RS upset that they missed out on such a iconic car.

Specifications

5-door hatchback model, availability varies between markets

Engine	Transmission	Power Torque	Urban l/100 km	Extra-urban l/100 km	Combined l/100 km	Top speed	0–100 km/h (seconds)	CO2 Emissions
Petrol engines
1.0 L Ecoboost (2012–)	5M	100 PS (74 kW; 99 bhp) 170 N·m (130 lb·ft)	5.9	4.1	4.8	187 km/h (116 mph)	12.5	109g/km
	6M	125 PS (92 kW; 123 bhp) 170 N·m (130 lb·ft)	6.3	4.2	5.0	195 km/h (121 mph)	11.3	114g/km
1.6 L Ti-VCT Duratec	5M	85 PS (63 kW; 84 bhp) 141 N·m (104 lb·ft)	8.0	4.7	5.9	170 km/h (106 mph)	14.9
	5M	105 PS (77 kW; 104 bhp) 150 N·m (110 lb·ft)	8.0	4.7	5.9	187 km/h (116 mph)	12.3	136g/km
	5M	125 PS (92 kW; 123 bhp) 159 N·m (117 lb·ft)	8.0	4.7	5.9	195 km/h (121 mph)	10.9	149g/km
	6A	125 PS (92 kW; 123 bhp) 159 N·m (117 lb·ft)	9.3	4.8	6.4	193 km/h (120 mph)	11.7
1.6 L Ecoboost	6M	150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp) 240 N·m (180 lb·ft)	7.6	4.9	5.9	210 km/h (130 mph)	8.6	137g/km
	6M	182 PS (134 kW; 180 bhp) 240 N·m (180 lb·ft)	7.6	4.9	5.9	222 km/h (138 mph)	7.9	137g/km
2.0 L Ecoboost	6M	250 PS (184 kW; 247 bhp) 360 N·m (270 lb·ft)	9.9	5.6	7.2	248 km/h (154 mph)	6.5	169g/km
Diesel engines
1.6 L Duratorq	6M	95 PS (70 kW; 94 bhp) 230 N·m (170 lb·ft)	5.1	3.7	4.2	180 km/h (112 mph)	12.5	109g/km
	6M	115 PS (85 kW; 113 bhp) 270 N·m (200 lb·ft)	5.1	3.7	4.2	193 km/h (120 mph)	10.9	109g/km
1.6 L Duratorq Econetic	6M	105 PS (77 kW; 104 bhp) 270 N·m (200 lb·ft)	3.9	3.1	3.4	187 km/h (116 mph)	11.8	88g/km
2.0 L Duratorq	6A	115 PS (85 kW; 113 bhp) 300 N·m (220 lb·ft)	6.6	4.3	5.2	196 km/h (122 mph)	10.9
	6M	140 PS (103 kW; 138 bhp) 320 N·m (240 lb·ft)	6.1	4.1	4.9	207 km/h (129 mph)	8.9	124g/km
	6A	140 PS (103 kW; 138 bhp) 320 N·m (240 lb·ft)	6.6	4.3	5.2	205 km/h (127 mph)	9.5	134g/km
	6M	163 PS (120 kW; 161 bhp) 340 N·m (250 lb·ft)	6.1	4.1	4.9	218 km/h (135 mph)	8.6	124g/km
	6A	163 PS (120 kW; 161 bhp) 340 N·m (250 lb·ft)	6.6	4.3	5.2	215 km/h (134 mph)	8.9	134g/km

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Ford Focus (2011)[27]
Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	33	92%
Child occupant:	40	82%
Pedestrian:	26	72%
Safety assist:	5	71%

Facelift (2014–present)

The Ford Focus facelift (Mk 3.5) was shown at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, and features a raft of changes made to both the exterior, interior and engine line up.

Facelift Ford Focus

Changes include:

• Active Braking
• Active City Stop
• Active Grille Shutter
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Distance Indication/Distance Alert
• Bi-Xenon Headlamps with Adaptive Lighting
• Auto High Beam
• Auto Start-Stop
• Blind Spot Information System
• Driver Alert
• Forward Alert
• Lane Keeping Aid + Lane Keeping Alert
• Pre-Collision Assist
• Hill Start Assist
• Torque Vectoring Control
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Revisions made to the body were thinner and sharper headlights, a new trapezoidal grille, giving the front more sporting intent than the previous model. The new front end is similar to that of the Mondeo as well as the facelifted Fiesta that was introduced in 2013, inspired by the 2011 Ford Evos concept as well as various Aston Martin vehicles. (Ford owns an 8% interest in Aston Martin.) The recently facelifted Ford C-Max and Grand C-Max, the all-new S-Max and Galaxy, have also incorporated the new family face. On Titanium and Titanium X the grille is chrome, and on other versions it is black mesh. The ST features a Black honeycomb grille.The front fog-lights were also changed. At the rear on the hatchback, the rear lights were changed, so that they appear sharper, and less clumsy. The estate and saloon, (saloon is not available in Britain), also had subtle revisions to their rears too.

Inside, the multitude of buttons on the dashboard have been removed, and replaced by an all-new eight-inch touchscreen. The quality of plastics have improved, and the steering wheel is a new three-spoke. Trim levels in the UK consist of Studio, Style (instead of Edge due to the upcoming Ford Mondeo based SUV), Zetec, Zetec S (including special Red and Black editions), Titanium, Titanium X and ST. Trim levels in Europe are similar to the pre-facelift model including Ambiente, Trend, Trend +, Titanium and ST. The new 1.5 TDCi Duratorq diesel (95 and 120 hp) and 1.5 Ecoboost (150 and 180 hp) has been added to the line-up. The 2.0 TDCi Duratorq diesel has been updated to produce 150 and 185 hp.

The new third-generation RS model has been confirmed, with Ford stating that the new RS will now go on sale in 2016. The pricing is confirmed at £28,940 and it will have 350 hp. It was revealed in the flesh at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, and featured at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Mechanical improvements to the facelifted Ford Focus are chassis revisions to all versions, to make the car more planted on the road, and the steering is also sharper than the pre-facelift model, while also offering greater feedback for greater driving pleasure and fun, which has been the trademark of the Focus since it launched back in 1998.

Engine lineup in Europe

1.0 litre Ecoboost

This three-cylinder engine is produced in two variants, with 100 hp and 125 hp. It will replace the 1.6 L Ti-VCT Duratec in the near future. They both come with 170 Nm of torque. Torque Converter automatic (6F-35) available on Asia market which provided 1.0 ecoboost (125HP, only available for Focus, Fiesta still mated with Powershift as automatic transmission choice).

1.6-litre Duratec Ti-VCT

This engine is an updated version of the same engine from the previous model, allowing it to breathe better with improved intake and exhaust manifolds. The improvements also mean that the engine has been updated to EU5 norms. The 1.6 Ti-VCT is available in three versions, 85hp, 105hp and 125hp hp (141/150/159 Nm).. The engine continues to be offered even on the facelift as the lead-in engine into the Focus range.

1.5-litre Ecoboost

This all-new engine replaces the 1.6-litre Ecoboost with the same power, but with improved economy. The engine comes equipped with either Ford-Getrag's Durashift B6 manual gearbox or with a new non-dual clutch, Torque Converter automatic (6F-35) available on the Focus for the first time. In the Focus it's available with 150 or 182 hp (both with 240 Nm of torque).

2.0 litre EcoBoost

Exclusive to ST, this engine continues to produce 250 hp, and is available only with the 6-speed manual. It produces 360 Nm of torque.

2.3-litre Ecoboost

This all-new engine is already used in the new-generation Ford Mustang, and will be used by the third-generation Focus RS with a confirmed output of 350 hp, when it goes on sale in 2016.

1.6-litre TDCi Duratorq

Just like petrol Duratec, this diesel engine is upgraded for emissions and economy for the third-generation Focus. It produces 95 hp and 230 Nm in basic version and 115 hp and 270 Nm of torque in the more potent version. For the Focus Econetic model, the engine will produce 105 hp. The engine will be replaced by the 1.5 TDCi

1.5-litre TDCi Duratorq

All-new engine sits alongside the older 1.6 Duratorq diesel, and comes in two variants: 95 hp (with 250 Nm of torque) and 120 hp (270 Nm). It will replace the 1.6 TDCi Duratorq in the near future.

2.0-litre TDCi Duratorq

Top of the range diesel engine is highly revised and updated and available with Ford PowerShift transmission, and the 6-speed manual, it now comes in two new versions, 150 hp (370 Nm of torque) and 185 hp (400 Nm of torque), the latter also available in the ST.

ECOnetic

Front of prototype Series3 Ford Focus ECOnetic, showing closed lower grill and aerodynamic hubcaps on thinner low-resistance Michelin tyres

The second generation Focus ECOnetic for 2011 includes new technologies as Auto-Start-Stop system, Smart Regenerative Charging, Eco mode, Active Grille Shutter, ultra-low rolling resistance tyres, Shift Indicator Light and revised final drive ratio targeting 95g/km average CO₂ emissions and 80mpg.^[28] Third generation Focus ECOnetic will have improved Ford's Duratorq 1.6-litre 105 hp engine with standard coated Diesel particulate filter (cDPF).^[28]

Focus Electric

The charging port in the production version is located on the left front fender

In January 2011 Ford launched its pre-production version based on the Focus Mark III under the new name of Ford Focus Electric at the Consumer Electronics Show, rather than the traditional North American Auto Show.^[29] with sales scheduled in the U.S. market by late 2011^[30] and in Europe by 2013.^[31] The concept electric car was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show as the Ford Focus BEV.^[32][33] The Focus BEV was based on the European second generation Focus.

For the Focus Electric, Ford used a complete electric drive train developed and supplied by Magna Steyr,^[34] and uses a 23 kWh, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack, has a range of 100 mi (160 km) on a charge, and a top speed of 84 mph (135 km/h).

The Focus Electric will be built at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan on the same line as the gasoline-powered version of the Focus, the C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid and the C-Max Hybrid.^[30][35] Initial production will be limited, with production to be ramped up in 2012.^[36]

Ford announced that sales of the Ford Focus BEV are slated for late 2011, and it will be available initially only in 19 metropolitan areas including Atlanta, Houston and Austin, Texas, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, New York City, Orlando, Florida, Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, Portland, Oregon, Raleigh-Durham, Richmond, Virginia, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.^[30]

The Ford Focus Electric was awarded the 2011 Green Car Vision Award at the 2011 Washington Auto Show.^[37]

Focus ST

2012–2014 Ford Focus ST

Beginning Summer 2012 (UK)/late 2012 in the US, Ford offered a new performance-oriented hot hatch Focus ST, as first revealed at the 2010 Paris Motor Show and then at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show when more details were announced, including the availability of an estate(wagon) version for European markets, and the possibility of a sports sedan version for North American markets.^[38]

The ST features a new, more aggressive exterior design, including a redesigned front bumper with larger air intakes and grille, larger rear wing, wider side sills, center exit exhaust, and alloy wheels. Inside, the car receives a trio of additional gauges mounted in the dashboard, faux-carbon fiber trim, and sport seats with body colored inserts and stitching. The car will be offered three trim options: ST1, ST2 and ST3; the same three options that were available with the MkII ST.

Differences between the US and European models besides the lack of the wagon model outside Europe and Federally-required amber side reflectors are limited to paint and trim: Euro ST1s get all-cloth Recaro seats while U.S.-spec ST1s use the same seats as the 2012 SE Sport Package; Red seat accents on the Recaro seats are not available on American ST2s; Euro ST3s feature a leather Recaro rear seat setup; The rear headrests are different in each market; Red is the only exterior color included in the base price in Europe while yellow is the only extra-cost color in the U.S.; The optional MyFord Touch system that is fitted to ST2/ST3 models in the U.S. is not offered in Europe; The North American ST utilizes a full-size spare tire while the Euro ST features a mini spare or fix-a-flat setup, depending on what audio system is fitted; The Euro ST offers further options (some grouped in option packages) compared to the North American models including: red brake calipers (standard on all ST trim levels in U.S.), pop-out door guards, heated windshield, lane departure system, and active speed limiter; Headlight washers are fitted to the Euro ST3; Only the ST3 model in the United States features the handbrake, armrest, and cup holder design from the Focus Titanium, while all Euro and Canadian Focus STs have that setup; The Euro Focus ST features a height-adjustable front passenger seat.

The ST will use a 252 hp (188 kW) & 366 N·m (270 lb·ft) version of the 4-cylinder 2.0L EcoBoost engine, a gain of 25 hp above the previous Focus ST which used a larger 2.5L 5-cylinder engine.^[39] It is resultantly estimated that the ST will reach 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) in 6.1 seconds, while its top speed will be 248 kilometres per hour (154 mph). Compared to the previous ST, the new model has the same 0 to 100 km/h time and has a 2 mph higher top speed. Another significant improvement is weight; the new car is 30 kilograms (66 lb) lighter than its 5-cylinder powered predecessor.^[40]

The ST did feature in the remake of the film The Sweeney, coming out in September 2012. Ford gave six ST-badged Focuses to the production team.^[41]

Facelift (Post-2014)

For the facelift for the 2015 model year, the ST will continue with the 250 bhp 2.0 litre Ecoboost, in the trim levels ST-1, ST-2 and ST-3. It also remains as a 5-door hatchback, and an estate (wagon). For the first time, a 2.0 litre TDCi Duratorq Diesel engine will debut in the ST (as well as a 6-speed Powershift Automatic gearbox, alongside the standard 6-speed p) to rivals the likes of the Volkswagen Golf GTD and the Seat Leon FR. In the ST it produces 182 bhp, and 400 NM of torque. Pricing and badging is the same for both petrol and diesel models.

Focus RS

The 2016 Ford Focus RS in New York City.

Following the merger of Ford's North American Special Vehicle Team (SVT), the European TeamRS and the Australian FPV divisions^[42] to the development of Ford's global performance vehicles, Ford's Advanced Product Creation and Performance Vehicles director Hermann Salenbauch announced that the decision to sell Ford Focus RS/SVT to North America depends on feedback from the media and customers.^[43] However, the product would only appear 2 years after the release of the third generation Focus models.^[44] On 4 August 2011 Ford's global boss for small cars, Gunnar Herrmann, revealed to magazine Drive that the third iteration of the hot-hatch was in the works. The new RS was expected to arrive towards the end of 2015 in Europe and the rest of the world; in North America it will arrive after 2015 .^[45] On 21 January 2015, Ford released a teaser video previewing the 2015 Ford Focus RS and announced a 3 February 2015 web-streaming reveal event from Cologne, Germany.^[46] At the 2015 Geneva Motor Show the production ready MKIII Ford Focus RS was unveiled packing the turbocharged 2.3 L I4 engine found in the Mustang EcoBoost with over 320 HP. In the Focus RS, the engine itself produces 350 HP. Power is sent to all four wheels via a Ford's all-new Torque-Vectoring All-Wheel-Drive system with a rear drive unit designed by GKN, as well as upgraded suspension and brakes. As well as that, the new Focus RS will be fitted with Drive Modes – including an industry-first Drift Mode that allows controlled oversteer drifts – and Launch Control. The RS will boast a model specific aerodynamic package that helps to differentiate it from other Focus models.^[47] The RS is capable of accelerating to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds^[48]

Marketing

The Ford Focus was promoted in The Amazing Race, a reality show featuring 11 teams racing around the world. The Focus was used in a few seasons as the mode of transportation for the racers. In the 18th installment, the 2012 Ford Focus was also used as a prize for the first team that completes a leg of the race.

Motorsports

Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates entered a Ford Focus in the IMSA Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Street Tuner class in 2014.

Hoonigan Racing Division will field two Ford Focus RS rallycross cars in the 2016 FIA World Rallycross Championship, with drivers Andreas Bakkerud and Ken Block.^[49]

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External links

• Ford Focus US – Official website
• Ford Focus Australia – Official website
• Ford Focus UK – Official website
• Ford Focus ST US – Official website
• Ford Focus ST Australia – Official website
• Ford Focus ST UK – Official website