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Ford Focus (North America)
Overview
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Production1999–present
Model years2000–present
AssemblyWayne, Michigan, United States
DesignerJohn Doughty[1] Claude Lobo[2]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact
LayoutFF layout
PlatformFord C170 platform
Powertrain
Transmission4-speed automatic
5-speed manual 6-speed manual (SVT)
Chronology
PredecessorFord Escort (United States & Canada)
Ford Contour (United States)
SuccessorFord Focus III (after 2010)

The Ford Focus is a compact car introduced to North America in 1999 for model year 2000, now in its second generation. The North American models were initially co-developed with the international Focus which debuted at the 1998 Paris Motor Show and were eventually manufactured and sold worldwide, including South America, Africa, Australia, and Asia.

First generation North American Focus models paralleled the international Focus using the C170 platform for sedan, hatchback (3 and 5-door), and wagon configurations - with an intermediate facelift for the 2005 model year.

Where second generation North American Focus models continue with the C170 platform beginning with model year 2008 — in sedan and coupe configurations — the international Focus introduced in 2005 employs the newer C1 platform for sedan, hatchback (3 and 5-door), and wagon configurations.

Focus production in North America had been shared between Wayne Stamping & Assembly in Wayne, Michigan (sedans and wagons) and Hermosillo Stamping & Assembly in Hermosillo, Mexico (hatchback models) before consolidation of all production at Wayne Assembly in 2006.

The Focus replaced the Ford Escort/Mercury Tracer and Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique in North America and won North American Car of the Year award for 2000 (the Ford Focus (international) won European Car of the Year in 1999).

Together with their global siblings, Focus models rank as the 40th bestselling automotive nameplate worldwide, with over 5 million sold. While U.S. sales of the Focus peaked in 2000 at 286,000 vehicles,[3] the Wall Street Journal reported in May, 2009 an estimate that the Ford Focus lost as much as $1 billion a year.[3]

Following Ford's decision in late 2008, the North American version of Focus will be discontinued starting the 2012 model year, in favor of the international Mk3 model, that will be launched worldwide in May 2011. Therefore, the current Ford Focus release will end with the model year 2011 in October 2010.

First generation (2000–2007)

First generation
2001 Ford Focus ZX3
Overview
Production1999–2007
Model years2000–2007
AssemblyWayne, Michigan, United States
Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Body and chassis
Body style3-door hatchback
4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
5-door station wagon
RelatedFord Focus (International)
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L CVH I4
2.0 L Zetec I4
2.0 L Duratec I4
2.3 L Duratec I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase102.9 in (2,614 mm) (2005–2007)
103 in (2,616 mm) (2000–2004)
Length168.1 in (4,270 mm) (2000–2004 hatchbacks)
168.5 in (4,280 mm) (2005–2007 hatchbacks)
174.9 in (4,442 mm) (SE)
175.2 in (4,450 mm) (ZX4)
178.2 in (4,526 mm) (2000–2004 wagon)
178.4 in (4,531 mm) (2005–2007 wagon)
Width66.7 in (1,694 mm) (2005–2007)
66.9 in (1,699 mm) (2000–2004)
Height56.3 in (1,430 mm) (2000–2004 hatchback & sedan)
56.8 in (1,443 mm) (2005–2007 hatchback & sedan)
53.9 in (1,369 mm) (2000–2004 wagon)
57.5 in (1,460 mm) (2005–2007 wagon)
2000-2004 Ford Focus SE wagon

Ford began marketing the Focus in October 1999 for model year 2000 initially as 3-door hatchback, 4-door sedan and 5-door wagon — with a 5-door hatchback debuting for model year 2002 model at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto.[4] The Focus became one of the ten best selling cars in America shortly after its introduction.[5]

Design

Focus models had been designed under the directorship of Richard Parry-Jones and were noted at introduction for their styling, class-leading[6] rear suspension and tall interior packaging  — as well as a stiff and light body structure, low-friction steering and suspension, and extensive safety and convenience features including driver and passenger airbags, available head-and-chest side air bags, rear ISOFIX child-safety seat attachments, safety belt system with pre-tensioners and load-limiting retractors, battery saver to automatically switch off lights after 10 minutes, interior theater dimming, and flip-up/flat-folding rear seat cushions.

Styling

The Focus' styling, often noted as polarizing,[7][8][9][10] was marketed by Ford as New Edge design. The design language had been overseen by Jack Telnack and Claude Lobo and executed by Australian designer, John Doughty.[2] In 2000, Karl Brauer, writing for Edmunds.com described the styling: "While ergonomically sound, the Focus' interior, like its exterior, displays much of Ford's New Edge philosophy that had editors split on loving or hating it."[11] Sherri Koucky, writing for MachineDesign.com said the styling "mixes round shapes with funky geometric ones and adds sharp angles, somehow making them all work together."[12] James R. Healey, writing for USA Today, called the styling a "collision of curves and lines."[13] After the international Ford Focus, which shared styling with North American models, had won the prestigious European Car of the Year (1999), William Diem of the New York Times wrote, "To some extent, the prize vindicates Ford's risky design for the Focus, especially the New Edge styling -- a combination of straight lines, curves and planes."[14]

Rear suspension

Engineers for the Focus, including Richard Parry-Jones, developed a class-leading,[6] space-saving independent multi-link rear suspension, marketed as Control Blade suspension, combining the packaging of a trailing arm, with the geometry of a double wishbone suspension at considerably lower cost.

Where many competitors in the compact class, or small family car (European) class, used the less expensive half-independent torsion beam suspension, Control Blade offered enhanced elasto-kinematic performance, i.e., strong body control, sharp and accurate steering regardless of the car's attitude, and an absorbent and quiet ride over bumps.

Unlike conventional multi-link suspension, Control Blade features a wide, simple, uniform thickness, pressed steel trailing arm with hub carrier — taking the place of two longitudinal locating rods, eliminating an expensive cast knuckle, and offering the same level of body control — with a lower center of gravity, reduced road noise, and at lower production cost. The long rear lateral arm controls toe, a pair of shorter front lateral arms, vertically above each other, control the camber, and the Control Blade reacts to brake and traction loads.

In testing the suspension in 2000, Motor Trend writer Jack Keebler noted "The Focus' average speed of 62.6 mph through our slalom makes it faster around the cones than a $62,000 Jaguar XJ8L and a $300,000 Bentley Continental. The impression is of having plenty of wheel travel for gobbling the larger stuff and big-car, full-frame isolation when encountering expansion joints and smaller road imperfections."[15] Engineers also worked to improve the front suspension, removing sticking and friction (aka stiction) from each component.[15]

Following the 1998 introduction of Control Blade suspension and popularization by the Focus, other manufacturers (e.g. Volkswagen with the Golf V) began offering multi-link design rear suspensions in the compact class, or small family car (European) class.[6][16]

Tall packaging

Focus engineers developed a new interior packaging for the car's class, with a computer-modeled interior, long wheelbase, tall doors, raised roofline, increased passenger and cargo volume, raised rear seating and raised H-point front seating providing higher sight lines and increased rear footroom.[17] James R. Healey, writing for USA Today, said "Focus is bigger inside than cars much larger outside."[13] Ford later marketed the high H-point seating as Command Seating,[18] noting that "the higher the H-Point, the higher you ride in the car, and in some cases, the more comfortable you feel behind the wheel".[18]

Model year (MY) changes

  • 2000 MY — Introduction of the Sony Limited Edition, Street Edition, Kona Editions.
  • 2001 MY — available electronic stability control, marketed as "AdvanceTrac," standard fog lamps on ZTS Series, new 6-spoke 16" aluminum wheels now standard on ZTS Sedan, front armrest now standard on SE Sedan and Wagon, comfort Group now includes only tilt/telescoping wheel, speed control, and front map lights on SE Sedan and Wagon (no longer includes front center armrest), power windows standard on SE Sedan and SE Wagon, SE Sport Group upgraded to include leather wrapped steering wheel, single CD now standard on SE Sedan and Wagon, new manual moon roof available on ZX3, front and rear floor mats and smoker's package now standard on all models, new premium group (incl. air conditioning, 16" aluminum wheels and tires, tilt/telescoping wheel, front center armrest, speed control, front map lights) available on ZX3, manual transmission available on SE Wagon (as a delete option), power Group includes power locks with all-door remote entry, power windows, and power mirrors — now available on ZX3, Zetec Engine now standard on SE Wagon. Introduction of the S2 Edition. Introduction of the SVT models.
2002-2004 Ford Focus ZX5
  • 2002 MY — Introduction of the ZX5 5-door hatchback, power moon-roof available for the first time on all body styles, available 6-Disc In-dash CD Changer, improved cup holders to accept larger cups, added rear-seat map pocket on LX, SE, ZX3, and kangaroo pouches on ZTS,[19] and the ZTW trim level for the wagon — including the 2.0L DOHC Zetec I-4 engine, leather seating surfaces, driver's side lumbar support, 6-disc in-dash CD player, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, remote key-less entry, power windows and door locks, electronic speed control and air conditioning. In 2002, all Focus models received a safety package, marketed as the Personal Safety System — which included an electronic crash severity sensor, restraint control module, dual-stage driver and right front passenger airbags, dual-threshold driver and right front passenger airbags, driver's seat position sensor, front outboard safety belt energy management retractors, front outboard safety belt pretensioners, front outboard safety belt usage sensors. Introduction of the Mach Audio Edition
  • 2003 MY — ZX5 now available in three trim levels, two new interior fabrics, heated front seat and heated mirror option, available traction control and ABS package, gray headlamp surrounds, silver instrument cluster and color-keyed trim on premium trims, CD/MP3 audio player standard on ZX3, ZX5, redesigned 16-inch alloy wheels, optional perimeter alarm, improved interior noise level, recalibrated throttle, refinement of 110-horsepower engine. Introduction of the Centennial Edition in celebration of Ford's 100th anniversary.
  • 2004 MY — The new 2.3L I4 Duratec engine previously only available in select states became available nationwide,[20] ZX3 now available with leather seating surfaces, new steering knuckles and struts for improved ride and handling, discontinuation of optional electronic stability control.[1]
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE
  • 2005 MY — (mid-cycle facelift) Under Focus Chief Engineer John Sidelko and Focus designer Larry Erickson,[21] the 2005 Focus introduced styling and engineering changes — including introduction of the ST model of the ZX4 sedan (replacing the SVT models of the ZX3 and ZX5),[22] With the 2005 model year, Ford revised the Focus nomenclature to combine a body-style designation (ZX4, ZX3, ZX5 and ZXW — with tail badges) with a trim designation (S,SE or SES — the latter two carrying respective tail badges). Styling revisions included a new front bumper facia, a revised instrument panel, new tail lamps and a new rear bumper fascia on sedan models, a new harder steel alloy used for the hood,[21] an 11% thicker plastic bumper fascia,[21] a storage drawer for six compact discs located by the driver’s left knee, optional overhead console with sunglasses holder and space for a garage door opener, molded-in beverage holders in the front door pockets, 15-inch steel wheels and all-season tires, instead of 14-inch on entry trim level models, (now designated S), and new brake linings with total brake swept area increased by 17 percent.[21] Engines included a 136-horsepower, 2.0-liter Duratec 20 dual overhead cam, in-line 4-cylinder (I-4) engine replacing both the base 110-horsepower, 2.0-liter single overhead cam I-4 engine and the 130-horsepower 2.0-liter Zetec DOHC I-4, a 151-horsepower 2.3-liter Duratec 23 DOHC I-4 engine for the ZX4 ST available in all 50 states and derived from the Duratec 20 family, with larger displacement and performance-tuned exhaust — and in California, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine, the Duratec 23E which qualifies Focus as a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV).[21] Manual transmission now listed as standard equipment on wagons as well as other ones.
  • 2006 MY — On ZX4, ZX3 and ZX5, standard CD/MP3 player on all models, alloy wheels now available as a standalone option on S and SE models, six-disc audio systems now have steering-wheel controls, convenience Package and Safety Packages bundle popular options. Also in 2006 Ford introduced the Street Appearance Package priced at US$1295 with two unique front and rear fascia choices. The front fascia included integrated fog lamps and side markers. While the rear offers a rear diffuser in addition to a large Rally Style spoiler.
  • 2007 MY — models no longer carried body configuration (ZX3,ZX4,ZX5,ZXW) tail badges, modifications increased EPA mileage ratings, new leather-trimmed sport seats with contrasting leather inserts, new exterior colors: Kiwi Green and Aqua Blue Clearcoat Metallic, available Street Appearance Package I with rally-style rear deck lid spoiler, single-disc CD and MP3 capable player now standard on all series, available six-disc CD and MP3 capable player now includes duplicate audio controls on steering column, new Interior Upgrade Package. Wagon production ends at the end of the 2006 calendar year.

Engines

Engine Power Torque Found on
2.0 L CVH/SPI 110 hp (82 kW) Template:Auto ft.lbf Standard in LX and SE model sedans through 2004.[23]
2.0 L Zetec 130 hp (97 kW) Template:Auto ft.lbf Standard on ZX3, ZX5, ZTS, and wagon models, and available in SE-model sedans through 2004.[19]
2.0 L Zetec 170 hp (127 kW) Template:Auto ft.lbf Standard on the SVT Focus.[24]
2.3 L Duratec 145 hp (108 kW) Template:Auto ft.lbf PZEV engine, optional in 2003 in California, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, and Maine; optional in all US states in 2004.[20]
2.0 L Duratec 136 hp (101 kW) Template:Auto ft.lbf Standard on the (non-ST) 2005-2007 Focus.[22]
2.0 L Duratec 140 hp (100 kW) Template:Auto ft.lbf Standard on all models 2008+ Focus.[25]
2.0 L Duratec 130 hp (97 kW) Template:Auto ft.lbf 20E PZEV, All models except ST, required in CA, MA, ME, NY, VT, available in AZ, CT, NY, NJ, NV, OR, PA, RI. 2005-2007 Focus.[22]
2.3 L Duratec 151 hp (113 kW) Template:Auto ft.lbf Standard on the 2005-2007 Focus ST.[22]

Transmissions

Body styles and trims

Year Model Avail. trims levels/packages
2000 [26] 3-door Hatchback ZX3, Kona Edition[27]
4-door Sedan LX, SE & ZTS
Wagon SE
2001 [23] 3-door Hatchback ZX3, S2
4-door Sedan LX, SE & ZTS, Street Edition[28]
Wagon SE, Street Edition[28]
2002 [19] 3-door Hatchback ZX3, SVT, S2[29]
4-door Sedan LX, SE & ZTS
Wagon SE & ZTW (New for 2002 MY)
5-door Hatchback
(New for 2002 MY) 		ZX5
2003 [30] 3-door Hatchback ZX3, SVT
4-door Sedan LX, SE, ZTS, & Centennial Edition
Wagon SE & ZTW
5-door Hatchback ZX5 in Base, SVT, Comfort
& Premium (New for 2003 MY)
2004 [20] 3-door Hatchback ZX3, SVT
4-door Sedan LX, SE & ZTS
Wagon SE & ZTW
5-door Hatchback ZX5 in Base, SVT, Comfort
& Premium
2005 [22] ZX4 (4-door Sedan) S, SE, SES & ST
ZX3 (3-door Hatchback) S, SE & SES
ZX5 (5-door Hatchback)
ZXW (Wagon) SE, SES
2006 [31] ZX4 (4-door Sedan) S, SE, SES & ST
ZX3 (3-door Hatchback) S, SE & SES
ZX5 (5-door Hatchback)
ZXW (Wagon) SE, SES
2007 [25] ZX4 (4-door Sedan) S, SE, SES & ST
ZX3 (3-door Hatchback) S, SE & SES
ZX5 (5-door Hatchback)
ZXW (Wagon) SE, SES

On 2005 and 2006 models in the US and Canada, the second generation Focus received a body-configuration badging (e.g., ZX3, ZX4, ZX5, ZXW) along with separate badging to designate trim levels SE and SES trim; there was no trim badge for the S trim level. The body configuration badging were deleted from the liftgates/trunklids of 2007 models, the trim badging remained.

2005-2007 trim designations

  • Focus S: (ZX3, ZX4 and ZX5), Duratec 20 or 20E engine with five-speed manual transmission, manual driver’s seat height adjustment, split-folding rear seat, AM/FM single CD player, 15-inch wheels, Dual-stage driver and front-passenger air bags.
  • Focus SE: (ZX3, ZX4, ZX5 and ZXW) Included S content, plus air conditioning, overhead console, AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD/MP3 player, dual power mirrors, power windows and locks, remote keyless entry.
  • Focus SES: (ZX3, ZX4, ZX5 and ZXW) Included SE content, plus tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, duplicate steering column-mounted audio controls, fog lamps, tachometer, AM/FM six-disc CD/MP3 player and 16-inch alloy wheels.
  • Focus ZX4 ST: Included SES content, plus Duratec 23 engine with sport-tuned exhaust, ST suspension with unique 16-inch alloy wheels, four-wheel antilock disc brakes with traction control, decklid spoiler and lower body moldings, chrome-tipped exhaust, body-color, heated outside mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob with contrast stitching, unique sport-trimmed interior fabrics and instrument panel.

SVT models

Ford SVT Focus 3-door
Ford SVT Focus 5-door

In late 2001, Ford's in-house performance group, Special Vehicle Team (SVT), introduced the SVT Focus to the United States and Canadian markets for the 2002 model year. The exterior included revised front and rear bumper fascias, side skirts, fog lamps, rear diffuser and 17" alloy wheels wearing fairly sticky "Y" rated 215/45R17 tires from Continental. The SVT also featured a reworked version of the 2.0 liter Zetec engine available in other Focus models. Developed in concert with Cosworth, this engine featured a special aluminum cylinder head with enlarged intake ports, high compression pistons and forged connecting rods, piston oil squirters, solenoid operated variable camshaft timing on the intake cam, dual stage intake manifold, and a 4-2-1 tubular exhaust header.

These additions, coupled with an increased 10.2:1 compression ratio, increased horsepower from 130 to 170. Getrag provided a six-speed manual transmission shared with the Mini Cooper S. This transmission was a twin layshaft design and included a dual mass flywheel to eliminate vibration and transmission noise. Other changes to complete the package included sharper steering through an increased boost ratio in the steering rack, larger disc brakes on all four corners, and stiffened suspension with larger anti-roll bars.

Interior features included leather seats, steering wheel, shift knob, and boot as well as emergency-brake handle and boot. Options included a powered glass sunroof, 7 speaker Audiophile sound system with 8" sub-woofer, a cold weather package with heated seats, traction control, a 115V block heater, heated side mirrors and, for 2003 and 2004 models, HID xenon headlamps.

In 2003 the SVT was offered in the 5-door body style and an all new European Appearance Package for 3-doors only. It included all available options plus full leather Recaro seats and 15 spoke dark argent colored wheels. The exterior was available in two new colors, Screamin' Yellow and Competition Orange. The only option the 5-door did not include were the sideskirts. In 2004, its final year of production, the Euro package was available in the 5-door model as well. Also the 5 spoke wheels were no longer available and a 6 spoke design was the replacement.

ST model

2006 Ford Focus ST with "Street Edition" package.
2006 Ford Focus ST with "Street Edition" package.

Following discontinuation of the North American SVT Focus in 2004, Ford introduced the ST variant of the ZX4 for 2005–2007, with a 2.3 litre, 151 hp (113 kW) (154 ft⋅lbf (209 J) (SAE) Torque) Duratec driving a 5 speed MTX-75 manual transmission with reverse lock-out. Though horsepower was lower than the SVT, acceleration was only slightly lower due to a higher differential ratio. The 2005 ST used dampers and stabilizer bars similar to those of the SVT, but significantly softer springs. The ST featured a unique interior, 16" wheels with Pirelli P6 Four Seasons tires, four wheel disc brakes, spoiler, color-keyed fascia, a color keyed grille, and 4-wheel anti-lock disk brakes. The 2005 ST included all SES package equipment — with heated seats, heated mirrors, leather interior, moonroof, and Audiophile package controlled by a Blaupunkt headunit all optional. 2007 was the final year for the 2.3 L engine in the Focus. For the 2006 and 2007 ST's the suspension geometry was changed to provide a softer ride.

Awards and recalls

Since its launch in 1998, the first generation Focus has won over 60 awards including 13 Car of the Year awards in both Europe and North America, and more recently, the best family car ever (Autocar UK 2003). In 2000, the Focus won Automobile magazine’s Automobile of the Year and MotorWeek’s Best Small Car.

Though the Focus received the R.L. Polk & Co. Automotive Loyalty Award for highest percentage of repeat buyers, four years running, from 2000 through 2003 — the Focus did experience numerous recalls early in the car's life.[32] Despite Lemon-Aid describing it as "glitch ridden" up until 2004, Focus reliability steadily improved.[33]

By 2005, the Focus received a Consumers Digest Best Buy Rating,[34] (taking numerous factors into consideration, including reliability and recall history) as well as the Strategic Vision 2005 Total Quality Award.[35] In 2006 the Focus received AutoPacific’s first Ideal Vehicle Award as top-rated compact car for 2006.

The Focus placed on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for five consecutive years between 2000 and 2004.

Debut marketing

Targeting Generation X and Generation Y in the Focus marketing campaign at its North American introduction, Ford created a now defunct youth-destination website (www.focus247.com), aired 64 live television spots featuring comedian Annabelle Gurwitch beginning September 6, 1999, during the MTV Video Music Awards,[36] featured the Focus in co-sponsoring Ricky Martin's Livin La Vida Loca North American tour (September 1999), and developed a strategic partnership with the WB Network show Dawson's Creek — including a private live concert event (November 1999), featuring of the Focus in two Dawson's Creek episodes, and a Focus signed by the Dawson's Creek cast auctioned on Amazon.com.[37]

In January 2001, Ford partnered with Atom Films and J. Walter Thompson (now JWT) to create three short films featuring the Ford Focus. Costing $80,000[38] the films were later shown at the Sundance Film Festival and on Atom Films' web site.[37] In “Little Man on Campus,” the lead male, undersized, uncoordinated, who had trouble living up to his father's hopes, gets a Ford Focus from his parents and then makes a varsity sports team, wins 'the girl' and finally carries a squad of cheerleaders in the Focus.[39] The film features a cameo appearance by Barry Livingston, who played "Ernie" in the TV show My Three Sons. Another of the films was titled "The Kiss." The third film entitled “gulp” and by director Jason Reitman was selected to premiere in the 'Official Sundance Screening Room'. The film depicted the efforts of a young man to save his tropical fish. All three films were available for viewing at a now defunct web site, www.focusinfilm.com.[40]

Marketing packages At introduction, Ford offered five specialized packages for the Focus targeting the youth market [41] marketed as Tailored For You kits, allowing buyers to customize their car's interior:

  • The Pet Package (also called the Have Spot, Will Travel kit) included custom car bed, insulated pet sport bottle, lint roller, integrated pockets for leashes, a foldable bowl, air purifier, and pet safety belt.[42]
  • The Professional Package (also marketed as the Mobile Pro kit) included a voice-recorder, illuminated notepad holder, pocket for cellular phone/pager storage, and a mobile work station consisting of a tray to hold laptop, paper, pencils and supplies.[43]
  • The Sports Package included a backpack that slid over the back of the front seat and a customized roof rack.[44]
  • The Express Yourself Package included customized decals, steering wheel cover, gear shift knob on manual models, and special seat covers in neoprene, fleece or jersey[41]
  • The Friends Package included the features of the Express Yourself Package along with a coordinated ice cooler, and candy dispenser.[41]

Special editions

Sony: Ford marketed 7000 examples of the Sony Limited Edition in January 2000 featuring an AM/FM CD receiver with wireless remote, four red and black three-way speakers (one pair in each door), trunk mounted 10-inch subwoofer. Exterior colors were Rainforest Green, Infra-Red, Pitch Black, and Going Platinum, each with an MSRP of $15,535.
Kona: the Kona Mountain Bike Edition (May 2000, 5000 examples), featuring an "Out Of Bounds" Kona bike, bolt-on bike rack, nylon washable seat covers, unique colors Dirt Metallic and Rainforest Green, unique side moldings with molded-in Kona Moto logo and bike tire treads; 16” six-spoke machined aluminum wheels and heavy-duty black rubber floor mats, also with Kona Moto logo and bike tire treads
Street: the Street Edition (September 2000) with European suspension, black trim, 16-inch polished aluminum wheels, a 6-disc CD changer, leather-wrapped steering wheel.[28] On the exterior, the front chin, rocker panels, bodyside moldings and lower rear fascia were black, while exterior colors were Infra-Red, Egg Yolk Yellow and Malibu Blue. The models used same springs, dampers and anti-roll bars found in the European Focus. Interior details included sport bucket seats with diamond, silver-masked instrument cluster, radio bezel, door accents and a silver shift knob. 7,500 total Street Editions were marketed, approximately 85 percent of them available as sedans ($15,750 MSRP), the remaining models as wagons ($17,745 MSRP).
S2: The Focus S2 (2001), available only in the three-door ZX3 model, featured European-tuned suspension, grey body trim with unique front spoiler and rocker panels, color-keyed bodyside moldings and S2 badging, rear spoiler, six-spoke 16-inch aluminum wheels and chrome exhaust tip, six-disc in-dash CD changer, sport bucket seats with diamond-patterned inserts, and exterior colors including CD silver, Sangria Red and a Focus Liquid Grey.
Mach Audio: The Focus MACH Audio ZTS sedan featured an audio system with six-disc in-dash CD changer, four 5 x 7-inch door-mounted, two-way speakers, a 10-inch dual-voice coil subwoofer, equalization customized to the Focus' interior configuration and 460 watts — as well as HID headlamps, unique silver-faced instrument cluster, mesh seat fabrics and door trim panels, six-spoke, machined-aluminum wheels, MACH Audio badging, exterior colors of CD Silver, Liquid Grey and Mandarin Copper, and an MSRP of $16,975.
Centennial: In celebration of its 100th Anniversary on December 20, 2002, Ford marketed 3000 examples of the Ford Focus Centennial Edition, each a 2003 four-door sedan with black paint, 16-inch aluminum wheels; rear spoiler, fog lamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescoping column, AM/FM Stereo with CD and MP3 player, driver's seat lumbar support, premium Verona-grain Imola leather seating surfaces in two-tone parchment, Ford 100th Anniversary deck lid and side badges, a commemorative key chain and watch, a copy of the limited edition coffee table book "The Ford Century," and a black leather owner's guide portfolio with the embossed signatures of Henry Ford, his son Edsel Ford, Henry Ford II, and William Clay Ford, Jr.

Aftermarket

Two Saleen S121s.

Tuner Saleen modified the second generation USA Focus into the S121 and N20 performance cars. The S121 includes a 150 hp (112 kW) Duratec 2.0L I4 engine with improved suspension, custom body kit, custom graphics, tire and wheel package, customized interior components, and optional upgraded brakes. The 10% performance boost to the factory Duratec 2.0l I4 engine was achieved by replacing the factory paper air filter with a more freely flowing reusable air cleaner and by replacing the restrictive factory exhaust with a cat back exhaust system. The N20 offers the same base engine and other improvements along with a factory installed nitrous oxide system that offers a 75 hp (56 kW) boost bringing the N2O to 225 hp (168 kW). The S121/N2O are sold as new at many Ford dealers. There were 200 S121/N2O's produced by Saleen in 2005.

Several American companies offer genuine Ford parts to modify North American built Focuses to full or partial European standards.[45] There is also a V8 engine conversion for the Focus.[46][47]

Second generation (2008–2011)

Second generation
2009 Ford Focus SES sedan
Overview
ProductionOctober 15, 2007[48]–present
Model years2008–2011
AssemblyWayne, Michigan, United States
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
2-door coupe
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L Duratec I4
Dimensions
WheelbaseTemplate:Auto in
LengthTemplate:Auto in
WidthCoupe: Template:Auto in
Sedan: Template:Auto in
HeightTemplate:Auto in
Curb weightCoupe:MT 2,588 lb (1,174 kg)
Coupe:AT 2,617 lb (1,187 kg)
Sedan:MT 2,623 lb (1,190 kg)
Sedan:AT 2,642 lb (1,198 kg)
2009 Ford Focus SES coupe

Since debuting at the 2007 North American International Auto Show, the restyled second generation has been available as either a two-door coupe and 4-door sedan — the hatchbacks and wagon were discontinued. This car is actually still a Mk 1 Focus, rather than what the rest of the world knows as the second generation. The interior was redesigned, including new seats, a new dashboard design with message center atop of the dashboard, ambient lighting, dashboard panels that simulate brushed aluminum, and Ford's voice-controlled Sync audio/Bluetooth system. Also included in the redesign is a support beam behind the dashboard for extra structural rigidity.

Optional ambient lighting in the Focus uses LEDs placed in the front and rear footwells and the cup holders. A standard rear seat dome light was added for the 2010 model year. Standard equipment includes a tire pressure monitoring system as mandated by the TREAD Act.

The 2.3 liter Duratec engine is discontinued for the redesign, leaving only the 2.0 liter Duratec 20 engine. Power is increased in the 2.0 liter engine, up to 140 hp (104 kW) from 136 hp (101 kW), along with other changes to increase fuel efficiency. The chassis was lightened and stiffened and overall weight is decreased by 30 lb (14 kg) from the previous model. Highway mileage is rated at 35 mpg‑US (6.7 L/100 km; 42 mpg‑imp) using the new 2008 United States Environmental Protection Agency standards.[49] For the 2009 model year Focus coupes equipped with the 5 speed manual transmission (with exception to those equipped with the Duratec 20E PZEV engine) saw a horsepower increase, up to 143 hp (107 kW; 145 PS) compared to the 140 hp (104 kW; 142 PS) found in the sedan version.

Safety

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given the Focus a "Good" overall rating in the frontal offset crash test and an "Acceptable" rating in the side impact test. Front and rear side curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags are standard.[50][51]

2009 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Crash Test Ratings (coupe):[52]

  • Frontal Driver:
  • Frontal Passenger:
  • Side Driver:
  • Side Rear Passenger:
  • Rollover:

2009 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Crash Test Ratings (sedan):[53]

  • Frontal Driver:
  • Frontal Passenger:
  • Side Driver:
  • Side Rear Passenger:
  • Rollover:

Sales and reception

Like many compact cars, demand for the Focus increased because of high gasoline prices in 2008. At that time, the Focus took 7.6 percent of the U.S. small car market. To meet this increasing demand, Ford increased output for 2008 by 30%.[54]

Where second generation North American Focus models continue with the C170 platform beginning with model year 2008 — in sedan and coupe configurations — the international Focus introduced in 2005 employs the newer C1 platform for sedan, hatchback (3 and 5-door) and wagon configurations.[55] The North American Focus will eventually be succeeded by the Focus Mk III.[56]

Body styles and trims

Year Model Trim levels
2008 [57] 2-door Coupe S, SE, SES
4-door Sedan S, SE, SES
2009 [58] 2-door Coupe SE, SES
4-door Sedan S, SE, SES, SEL
2010 2-door Coupe SE, SES
4-door Sedan S, SE, SES, SEL
2011 [59] 4-door Sedan S, SE, SES, SEL

Third generation (2012)

Main article: Ford Focus Mk3
The All-New 2012 Ford Focus sedan (US)

For the 2012 model year, Ford decided to reunite both international and North American models by releasing the international Mk3 worldwide. The current North American version will thus be discontinued, and two new models — a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback — will be launched for this market simultaneously with the Mk3 launch in Europe, both scheduled to start production for Europe and North America late in 2010 and market launch early in 2011.[60][61]

Racing

Besides rallying, the Focus is also used in the National Auto Sport Association Spec Focus Series(SF).

The Focus is also gaining popularity in Rally racing, partially due to the NASA Rally Spec Focus program.

See also

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