Ford Focus
The Ford Focus is a car model of the car manufacturer Ford in the compact class. Its launch in Europe took place in autumn 1998, in North and South America in the spring of 2000 and in Australia in September 2002. In most countries, it was the successor to the Ford Escort, Asia and Australia, it replaced the Ford Laser.
In the years 2000 and 2001, the Ford Focus was the world's best-selling car.
In Europe, came in the fall of 2004, the second generation of models on the market in the U.S. until 2007. In April 2011 took place in Europe, the U.S. and Asia, the introduction of the third edition of the compact car. 2012 and 2013 reached the Ford Focus with more than 1,000,000 copies sold each again ranked first in worldwide sales statistics.
The production of the series takes place worldwide in Saarlouis ( Germany ), Almussafes in Valencia (Spain ), Vsevolozhsk in Saint Petersburg ( Russia), Hermosillo ( Mexico), General Pacheco (Argentina) and Wayne (Michigan), USA.
- 2.1 trim levels
- 2.2 Safety
- 2.3 facelift
- 2.4 Focus ST
- 2.5 Focus CC
- 2.6 Focus C -MAX
- 2.7 Focus SUV
- 2.8 Focus RS
- 2.9 Focus RS500
- 2:10 engines
- 2:11 Model Overview
- 3.1 facelift
- 3.2 Focus Electric
- 3.3 Focus ECOnetic
- 3.4 Focus ST
- 3.5 engines 3.5.1 gasoline engines
Focus '98 (1998-2004)
Ford Focus Hatchback (1999-2001)
The Ford Focus came in October 1998 on the European market and was offered from spring 2000 in North America. Although it was a development of the European subsidiary, the model developed in the United States a success.
The vehicle was as a five-door hatchback and three - (Model codes: DBW or DAW) designed and available for launch with three different gasoline engines. Which has been produced for Europe in Almussafes in Valencia (Spain ), as well as the practical estate version tournament ( Code: DNW ): In early 1999 the four-door notchback variant (DFW Code ) came to the German market.
The focus was different from the competing models among others by the New Edge design which had first introduced in the fall of 1996 with the Ford Ka. In addition, there were many technical details, such as an at that time in the compact car class unique, elaborately designed rear.
The standard equipment of the vehicles in Germany already had four airbags, ABS and electric windows (front) and in the more powerful engines, a traction control system. The options list included additional details such as air conditioning, trip computer, cruise control, heated seats and later ESP.
As of February 1999, there were also the focus with a TDDi diesel engine with 1.8 liter displacement, which carried 66 kW. As of August 1999, there was also a further 1.8 - liter diesel with 55 kW.
Facelift
In October 2001, the Ford Focus was given as part of a facelift new headlights with integrated turn signals and separate high and low beam, modified bumpers and some modified interior details (such as the center tunnel ) and the electrics ( such as in particular the installation of a General Electric module similar to other Ford models ). The combined model tournament was only exclusively available with a roof rack.
Two new engines were introduced, most notably a built-up from January 2002 and 127 kW ( 173 hp) 2.0-liter petrol engine in the top model 170 ST The ST stands for Sports Technology. This model had a six-speed gearbox, dark recessed headlights, a larger brakes and a sport suspension. It had special sports seats, on request by Recaro. With the facelift bi-xenon light was available, as well as a climate control system. As of November 2002, the Focus was offered as a natural gas vehicle with underfloor containers arranged.
In October 2002, the Focus RS was presented, the two-liter turbo engine delivered 158 kW ( 215 hp). He was endowed with numerous racing components, including 18 -inch Oz rims, Brembo brakes, Quaife limited-slip differential, Sparco half-shell seats, a Getrag sports transmission and an AP Racing clutch and with the look of the Ford Focus WRC Rally Cars. The production of the Focus RS was limited to 4501 copies worldwide and only in the Imperial Blue color ( also called Ford Racing Blue ) available. In addition, the respective serial number was stamped in the center console. In November 2003, the production of the Focus RS has been terminated.
Offered was the focus in four trim levels: . In a economy version without the label ( colloquially base Focus, including without central locking and without electric windows), the basic configuration setting, in the sports version of trend and in the luxury version Ghia In addition, there were several special models such as Viva, Viva X, Futura, finesse, Sport TDCi and the luxury version Ghia X and Ghia Exclusiv.
In Saarland pilot -plant in Saarlouis was established in June 2005, the 10 millionth compact cars produced (Focus and Escort predecessor ).
Engines
Model Overview
Ford Focus five-door (1998-2001)
Ford Focus Saloon (1999-2001)
Ford Focus Turnier (1999-2001)
Ford Focus three-door (2001-2004)
Ford Focus Turnier (2001-2004)
Ford Focus ST170 (2002-2004)
Ford Focus RS (2002-2003)
Focus '04 (2004-2010)
Ford Focus five-door hatchback (2004-2008)
In November 2004, the second generation model of the Ford Focus ( Code: DA3 ) has been introduced. It was based on the chassis of the produced since mid- May 2003 compact MPV Ford Focus C -MAX. The estate version of the tournament and the notchback was followed in early 2005.
Visually distinguished the second model from the previous generation, in particular by the visible difference in size as well as the much flatter rear window.
The Ford Focus FFV ( Flexible Fuel Vehicle FFV = ) used ethanol as fuel. For this purpose, the fuel system has been slightly modified. Gasoline and ethanol could be filled in any mixing ratio in the same tank.
Equipment variants
Initially, the following facilities were available: Ambiente (basic model ), Trend, Sport, Ghia and Titanium. In addition, there was the Edition models Fun, Style and Connection.
As of July 2006, two new special-edition models were offered: the Focus Fun X and the Focus Sport TDCi. In return, the Sport trim level has been discontinued. In the spring of 2007, the Edition model replaced the Style Fun X.
As of 2008, there were the special-edition models Black / Silver Magic, Sports and Rally, from 2009 Models Sports and Black / Silver / White Magic were also available with a diesel engine ( 1.6 TDCi ).
Security
The Ford Focus had extensive safety features as standard:
In addition to the usual ABS and seat belt pretensioners an Electronic Brake Assist (EBA ), an ESP with ASR and a total of 6 airbags ( Fahrer-/Beifahrer, two side airbags and head - shoulder airbags front and rear ). In the Euro NCAP crash test, the car received the highest rating of 5 stars.
Facelift
In February 2008, the Focus series has been truly cleaned as part of a facelift.
Since then, a Power Shift was called dual-clutch transmission available (only for diesel engines with 2.0 liters displacement) and in conjunction with xenon lights also LED tail lights available. Both taillights versions are kept in lighter colors. Inside, there was a new instrument cluster with the onboard computer known from the Ford S -MAX, more modern.
Similarly, the ECOnetic model variant was offered as a five-door hatchback and as a tournament. An improved motor control, low rolling resistance tires, special gearbox oil, sports suspension and modified aprons of the consumption of the 80 kW (109 bhp) TDCi engine ( common rail diesel ) could be reduced to 4.3 l/100 km.
Ford Focus ECOnetic
The notchback version was withdrawn due to low demand from the last program in March 2010. Then the entire production of the second generation model was discontinued in November 2010.
Focus ST
In September 2005, the Focus ST was introduced, the (225 PS) was equipped with a turbocharged 2.5 -liter five -cylinder engine with 166 kW.
When Focus ST numerous parts were contributed ( eg, engine and brake system ) of sister company Volvo. As the only Ford he was available at extra cost in the special metallic paint Electric Orange, approximately 30 percent of all vehicles ordered in Europe rolled in this eye-catching coat of lacquer. Unlike its predecessor, this Focus ST was not available as a tournament.
The Focus ST was awarded as the other variants Focus in February 2008, a facelift.
In late summer 2010, production of the Focus ST has been discontinued.
Rear view
Ford Focus ST (2008-2010)
Focus CC
In March 2007, Ford introduced a convertible version of the Focus one under the name Focus CC ( coupe -cabriolet ), which was assembled by the firm Pininfarina in Turin (Italy).
It was the first convertible from Ford in Europe with a folding hardtop. The steel roof could be opened or closed within 29 seconds. The car was the 1.6 -liter gasoline engine with 74 kW (101 hp), the 2.0- liter petrol engine with 107 kW (145 hp) and the 2.0- liter diesel engine with 100 kW (136 PS ) offered.
The coupe - convertible was like the other models in the Focus range visually and technically revised in early 2008.
In July 2010, the production of the Focus CC is set.
Ford Focus Coupé - Cabriolet (2008-2010)
Focus C -MAX
The produced since mid- May 2003 first model generation of the compact people ( internally C214 ), which was produced at Ford's plant in Saarlouis, formed the basis for the second generation of the Ford Focus.
Focus SUV
Another niche model is the compact SUV Ford Kuga based on the Focus, which is since February 2008 production.
Focus RS
On July 22, 2008 Ford exhibited at the London International Motor Show for the first time the production version of the Focus RS against whose production began in January 2009.
The available exclusively as a three-door Focus RS differed visually clearly from the other Focus models: The fenders were widened to accommodate the large 19 - inch wheels with size 235 tires along with the wider track. Front and rear aprons were completely redesigned. The diffuser and a large rear spoiler increased downforce on the rear axle.
The Focus RS was based on the sporty model variant ST and was associated with a base price of 33,900 euros at its launch significantly below the prices of competing models Audi S3, BMW 130i and VW Golf R32.
The specially developed for the car bucket seats offered plenty of lateral grip and good back support. The Focus RS also had gauges and a speedometer that reached 280 km / h.
The 2.5 -liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine already used in the Focus ST has been redesigned and features a new cylinder head with overhead camshaft, larger Borg-Warner " K16 " turbocharger with higher boost pressure, larger intercooler and a new engine management system. The power rose to 224 kW ( 305 hp ), maximum torque was 440 Nm.
The Focus RS was equipped with a new front axle ( " Revo - Knuckles " ) as standard. This reduced the forces acting on the McPherson strut. He also had a " Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing - " differential gear - a mechanical locking differential with six planetary gears.
The acceleration from 0 up to 100 km / h was specified by the manufacturer at 5.9 seconds and the top speed of 263 km / h. The car magazine sport auto measure a copy in the summer of 2010, at 6.1 seconds in another test in 2009 created a car so even only in 6.4 seconds.
As the fastest front-wheel drive Ford Focus RS has the track test of the magazine "sport auto" completed. The car reached on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring lap time of 8:26 minutes. In a test on the short course of the Hockenheim ring the car reached a lap time of 1:17,8 minutes, which was achieved with normal everyday tires.
Although originally limited to 7000 copies, Ford increased the production of the Focus RS due to the unexpectedly high demand on a total of 11,000 vehicles.
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Focus RS500
In March 2010, Ford announced at the Auto Mobil International in Leipzig a worldwide limited edition of 500 copies special edition Focus RS500 imagine.
Like the Focus RS, the RS500 was produced exclusively as a three-door. Externally it differed only by the exterior color, he was delivered exclusively in matt black. However, this was not a paint color - it was a film that was developed by 3M. Below this film, the body was painted in "Panther Black Metallic ".
The interior had the RS500 Recaro bucket seats that were covered with a black Alcantara smooth leather mix. The options list included only a touch-screen navigation system and red full leather sports seats, also from Recaro.
Served as a basis the engine of the Focus RS, it was revised again. In Focus RS500 he received, among other things, a larger intercooler, which enables a higher compression ratio, a modified air filter, an enlarged diameter down pipe of the exhaust system and a different fuel pump, which he now delivers 257 kW (350 hp). In addition, the torque increased to 460 newton meters.
The chassis of the Focus RS500 was matched again sportier and has been widened by 40 mm, also the car was, like the Focus RS, fitted as standard with sports tires. Saddles of high performance brake system were painted red.
The RS500 was significantly faster in acceleration than the original Focus RS model. So he reached 100 km / h mark after just 5.6 seconds. The top speed was 265 km / h, however, only about 2 km / h higher.
The achieved during testing lap time on the short course of the Hockenheim ring was with 1:15,8 minutes two seconds faster than the original model.
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Engines
* The torque was raised in August 2008 to 275 Nm.
Model Overview
Ford Focus five-door (2004-2008)
Ford Focus Saloon (2005-2008)
Ford Focus Turnier (2005-2008)
Ford Focus three-door (2008-2010)
Ford Focus five-door (2008-2010)
Ford Focus Saloon (2008-2010)
Ford Focus Turnier (2008-2010)
Focus '11 (since 2010)
Ford Focus five-door ( since 2011 )
At the Detroit Motor Show, Ford presented in January 2010 the third generation model of Focus ( development code: DYB ). It is based on the chassis of the available since the end of 2010, the second generation model of the Ford C -MAX and is offered as a world car and built both in Europe and in the U.S. and Asia. Start of production for the '11 Focus in Europe was 6 December 2010.
The European launch took place in the different countries at different times instead of, in Germany it was 9 April 2011. Available were initially a five-door hatchback and a four-door notchback variant, the tournament was followed in May. A three-door hatchback or a retractable hardtop convertible as its predecessor, it will most likely be no more.
In the Euro NCAP crash test, the car received the highest rating of five stars. He also was the first car in the world four Euro NCAP Advanced Award. Excellent here were fatigue Warner, the Collision Warning "Forward Alert", the lane assistant and " Active City Stop ," in which measured at speeds of less than 30 km / h over a laser, the distance to the vehicle ahead and the vehicle is automatically braked if the distance as quickly reduced that a collision is imminent.
Ford brought in the spring of 2012 at the Focus the first time the 1.0 - liter three- cylinder engine, the newly developed EcoBoost engine family with standard start-stop system on the market. The range of the equipped with a 50 -gallon tank vehicles is more than 1000 km, the CO2 emissions of less than 120 g / km.
Ford Focus Saloon ( since 2011 )
Ford Focus Turnier ( since 2011 )
Interior in Titanium equipment ( 2013)
Underbody view
Facelift
At the Mobile World Congress Ford presented end February 2014 for the first time the revised Focus, which will come on the market in the second half of 2014. It differs externally mainly by a redesigned front end with narrower headlights, a higher a positioned grille and a more contoured bonnet from Focus '11. In addition, five new engine variants were announced: a 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine, available with 110 kW ( 150 hp) or 132 kW (180 hp) and 1.5 - liter diesel engine with 70 kW (95 PS), 77 kW (105 hp) or 88 kW (120 hp).
The interior was redesigned, the dashboard often been described as confusing has been cleaned up and now has less and sensible arranged buttons, an eight -inch touch-screen display replaces the previously existing there, small screen. With Ford SYNC II allows navigation, radio, air conditioning functions using either the touch screen in the center console or by voice control.
Also new are numerous driver assistance and safety systems. The automatic parking can einrangieren future also in transverse to the direction of parking spaces and ausparken again. " Active City Stop " recognizes imminent collisions in the future up to 50 km / h ( previously 30 km / h ).
Focus Electric
In December 2011, began in the U.S. Ford plant in Wayne (Michigan) the production of the Focus Electric for the North American market.
This is the first mass-produced electric car from Ford that of a 107 kW electric engine which delivers a maximum torque of 250 Nm and accelerates up to a top speed of 137 km / h. The vehicle has two lithium-ion -accumulator blocks with 23 kWh of storage capacity that weigh around 300 kg, and enable a range of up to 162 km. Depending on the outside temperature, they are either heated or cooled to provide always the optimal range of the vehicle. Charging time via the fully integrated 6.6 - kW charger is on a 16 - amp charging station around seven hours can be charged the vehicle but also with a normal household power outlet, then the charging time increases to approximately eleven hours. 95 percent by recuperation of brake energy can be recovered. The driver will in this case the so-called "brake- coach" noted as brakes most efficiently to recover as much energy for charging the batteries.
The curb weight of the Focus Electric is around 1700 kg, the total weight is 2085 kg. As standard it is equipped with energy-saving bi -xenon headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights, and he also distinguished by a grille and a dashboard in a special design and 17- inch alloy wheels with 15 spokes of the Focus models with conventional drives.
The production of the Focus Electric in Europe began on June 12, 2013 in Saarlouis, thus increasing the originally planned for fall 2012 launch delayed to July 2013. In addition, Ford offers about the nature of current AG and Rhein Energie AG in Germany all customers the supply of CO2-neutral electricity generated at. Ford granted on the car and all electrical components are warranted for 5 years.
Also, a hybrid version is planned.
Focus ECOnetic
As with the previous model generation brought Ford in spring 2012, a particularly fuel-efficient ECOnetic variant on the market. The model was announced with a consumption of 3.5 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of less than 95 g / km. The 1.6 -liter turbo diesel will provide 77 kW (105 hp). Since April 2012, the Focus ECOnetic is available in two different versions, the ECOnetic 99g only has a new injection system via an improved cooling system and a revised engine management. The consumption of the model is 3.7 liters per 100 km, CO2 emissions are 99 g / km. The model ECOnetic 88g also has a lined underbody and wind deflectors to improve the airflow under the vehicle to the car with flow-optimized wheel covers and low rolling resistance tires fitted on steel rims. This consumption is reduced to 3.4 liters per 100 km, CO2 emissions are fixed at 88 g / km.
Focus ST
Since June 2012, the Focus ST will be produced at Ford's plant in Saarlouis. In this, however, no longer operates a five-cylinder Volvo under the hood, but a 2-liter EcoBoost engine. This engine delivers 184 kW ( 250 hp) and delivers in the speed range of 2,000 to 4,500 rpm -1, a 360 Nm of torque, power is transmitted via a manual six -speed gearbox. In 6.5 seconds the car accelerates from a standstill to 100 km / h, the top speed of 248 km / h. As the first sports version of a Ford vehicle, the Focus ST will be offered as a world car in more than 40 countries on all five continents.
In contrast to the second -generation model is available as a tournament of the Focus ST in Europe, with fuel consumption and exhaust emissions compared to this model falls by more than 20 percent. The consumption is 7.2 liters per 100 km, which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 169 g / km. The presentation of the ST variant was held at the IAA in September 2011.
The Focus ST has a fitted as standard sports suspension with specially tuned shock absorbers, adjustable in three stages ESP with traction control, an electronic differential lock ( Torque Vectoring Control). The standard equipment is quite extensive, in addition to air conditioning are Recaro sports seats, CD audio system with USB port and audio remote control, a power- start function and 18 -inch alloy wheels in "ST " design with low-profile tires and tire pressure monitoring system available. The grille is held in glossy black, to give finished in the body color roof spoiler, special side sills, a rear diffuser and an exhaust system with a centrally a positioned double tailpipes of the car a sporty look. The tournament model also features a recessed black roof rails. Using TSC ( Torque Steer Compensation) reacts the electric power steering particularly sensitive to torque influences from the driveline. As the only vehicle in the model range is available in the Focus ST "Sunset Yellow Metallic".
Inside, three additional instruments in the instrument panel are available, inform the driver of oil pressure, oil temperature and boost pressure. Leather steering wheel and gear knob are also standard, as do the pedals, all with a special "ST " design. The Focus ST comes standard with a " sound Symposer " called system in which by an electronically controlled valve is the engine noise under hard acceleration in the dashboard and thus transferred into the interior. So to the sportiness of the car in the cockpit despite extensive noise insulation can also be perceived acoustically.
For an additional charge, among others, electrically adjustable and heated driver and passenger leather seats in Windsor leather, 2 -zone climate control and bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights are also available.
Engines
Gasoline engines
Focus in the U.S.
In North America, the Focus was the direct successor to the Escort, where there especially the notchback version is traditionally asked. The launch of the Focus was carried out in North America, however, until the spring of 2000, two years after the European launch. The Escort was produced but two more years. The first U.S. Focus was apart of visual details and the engines offered with the European version identical and was like this as a three - and five-door hatchback, sedan and station wagon ( called in the U.S. Wagon ) offered.
Introduced in the fall of 2007 second U.S. generation Focus, however, had nothing to do with the European model, since it is an optically revised focus of the first generation. The vehicle was available only as a four-door notchback sedan, as well as a two-door coupe available and the only engine of 2.0-liter Duratec with 104 kW (140 hp).
The third generation is marketed in parallel in Europe and the U.S. since early 2011. Unlike in Europe, the Focus was in North and Central America initially available only with a four-cylinder petrol engine with Ti - VCT and 2.0 liters of displacement, which makes 119 kW. Since spring 2012 there is the purely electric-powered Focus Electric and since the summer of 2012, the Focus ST with the 2.0 -liter EcoBoost engine.
Ford Focus Sedan (2000-2007)
Ford Focus ZX5 Hatchback (2000-2007)
Ford Focus Wagon (2000-2007)
Ford Focus Sedan (2007-2011)
Ford Focus Coupé (2007-2011)
Cockpit
Ford Focus Sedan ( since 2011 )