Ford Focus

The Ford Focus is a tight vehicle (C-segment in Europe) produced by the Ford engine organization since 1998. Ford began product sales associated with Focus to European countries in July 1998 as well as in united states during 1999 when it comes to 2000 model seasons.

In European countries, North and South America, and Southern Africa, the main focus changed the many versions associated with Ford Escort and Ford Laser sold in those areas. In Asia and Australasia, they changed the Ford Laser. At the time of initial half of 2012, the main focus surpassed the Toyota Corolla to become society’s top selling car nameplate.

Codenamed CW170 during its development, and quickly proven to some Ford contractors as Ford Fusion, the original Focus took its ultimate title from a Ghia idea automobile that has been revealed in the Geneva Motor Show in 1991. Certain aspects of the design have been seen even earlier in prototypes employed by Ford to show forthcoming security functions, such as the eye-level rear lighting effects groups. As a continuation of Ford’s brand new side styling viewpoint, first seen in the Ford Ka in 1996, and Ford Cougar in 1998, the main focus’ styling was indeed usually referred to as polarising. The styling was overseen by Jack Telnack and performed by Claude Lobo and Australian designer, John Doughty.

The choice to name this new automobile the Ford Focus was made in very early 1998, as Ford’s overheads was intending to keep carefully the “Escort” nameplate for its latest generation of small household cars. A final minute difficulties arose in July 1998 when a Cologne legal, responding to a case brought by the publishers Burda, ordered Ford to prevent title “Focus” for the German market automobiles since the name had been taken by the publisher’s Focus mag. This eleventh-hour dispute is conquer, however, plus the automobile premiered without an alternate “German market” title.
Rear suspension system
Control Blade suspension system

Designers for the Focus, including Richard Parry-Jones, developed a class-leading, space-saving separate multi-link rear suspension system, marketed as controls knife suspension, incorporating the packaging of a trailing arm, using geometry of a dual wishbone suspension system . The system originated from which used within the CDW27 Ford Mondeo home, however with numerous improvements making it less complicated and inexpensive to create and therefore economically viable on a mass-market automobile.

Where lots of rivals inside small lessons, or tiny families vehicle (European) class, utilized the less costly non-independent angle beam suspension, Control knife offered enhanced elasto-kinematic efficiency, i.e., powerful system control, razor-sharp and precise steering whatever the car’s personality, and an absorbent and quiet trip over lumps.

Unlike conventional multi-link suspension, Control Blade features an extensive, easy, uniform depth, squeezed metal trailing supply with hub provider — taking the place of two longitudinal locating rods, getting rid of an expensive cast knuckle, and providing the exact same level of human body controls — with a lowered center of gravity, paid down road sound, and also at reduced manufacturing price. The lengthy rear horizontal arm settings toe, a set of smaller front horizontal arms, vertically above both, get a handle on the camber, as well as the Control knife responds to brake and traction plenty.

In testing the suspension in 2000, engine Trend copywriter Jack Keebler noted “the main focus’ average speed of 62.6 mph through our slalom helps it be faster round the cones than a $62,000 Jaguar XJ8L and a $300,000 Bentley Continental. The effect was of having plenty of wheel travel for gobbling the larger things and big-car, full-frame isolation whenever encountering expansion joints and small road defects.”

After the 1998 introduction of Control knife suspension and popularization by the Focus, other producers (age.g., Volkswagen using tennis V) started providing multi-link build back suspensions into the small lessons, or little families vehicle (European) lessons.
Ford engine providers made use of the Zetec title on a number of Inline-4-cylinder automobile engines. It had been created to replace “Zeta” on a variety of 1.6 L to 2.0 L multi-valve engines launched in 1991 because Ford had been threatened to-be sued by Lancia who was who owns the trademark. The organization used title extensively in European marketing later introduced they toward united states markets utilizing the Contour.

The Zetec name was therefore acknowledged that Ford made a decision to apply it with other high-tech four-cylinder engines. It’s utilized across most engine types in European countries these days even though the initial Zeta build ended manufacturing in 2004. Ford also utilized the “Zetec” title for a trim amount designation using areas.

A Formula One motor created for Ford by Cosworth was also badged as a Ford Zetec, although this was technologically not related. This engine (a 3.5 litre V8) had been used by the Benetton team in 1994, and operated Michael Schumacher to his first World tournament title.
The level 1 Focus remained in production until 2008 generally Pacheco, Argentina the Southern American markets. The past regarding the Mark 1 Focus produced in Argentina (2008 variation) featured either a 1.6 L Zetec Rocam Flex Fuel system or 2.0 L Duratec HE Engine or even the 1.8 L Duratorq Diesel Engine. Construction of level 2 Focus started in 2008 for the 2009 model.

But in Brazil, Ford do Brasil provided this until 2009, in 1.6 (Flex gas – 105cv gasoline/112cv ethanol) GL or GLX hatchback or saloon models.
Security

The Mk 1 Ford Focus gotten 4 regarding 5 performers for occupant safety, and 2 out of 4 movie stars for pedestrian safety in its EuroNCAP tests (69% front, 83percent side, 28per cent pedestrian). In Australia, the 2002–2005 Ford Focus ended up being assessed in the car or truck protection Ratings 2006 as supplying “average” coverage for its occupants in the event of a crash.
A 2001 Ford Focus Property.
2001 facelift (Mk1.5)
A 2003 Ford Focus saloon of the Irish Garda Sochna.

The 2001 Mk 1 Focus renovation included:

Modified headlamps with integrated indicators and individual main and dipped bulbs
Modified bumpers without signs, however with the improvement of removable bump strips
Revised upper and lower grille and fog lighting
Optional Xenon headlights
Recommended 6-disc CD changer
Optional Navigation Program
Optional Digital Weather Controls
Attributes of certain trim amounts altered
Modified centre system with rubberized cup holders
Various centre dash colours
Brand new seat trims
Different instrument cluster finishes
Damped and illuminated glovebox
Unique colours
Back power point
TDCi system launched on number
Flexibility Pack Solution added

Bluetooth camera center

A unique flexfuel motor was launched, in line with the European Zetec 1.6 L version. This might use both fuel and bioethanol, but only on Swedish markets. This variation continues to be available in some region inspite of the development of an all-new Mk 2 Focus.

Engines
European introduction

Fuel machines readily available are the well-proven 1.8 L and 2.0 L Zetec-R products through the Ford Mondeo and 1.4 L and 1.6 L models of this Zetec-S/SE units furthermore found in the Ford Fiesta and Ford Puma. The ST170 and RS efficiency designs used changed versions of 2.0 L Zetec-R. Originally, the sole diesel system available had been the Endura TDDI (a development associated with older Deutz-designed engine which Ford was indeed utilizing considering that the 1980s). It was changed in 2002 because of the Duratorq TDCI.
International overview
Size (L) label Fuel markets Power (kW/bhp/PS) Torque MPG Top rate 0-62 mph (S)
Petrol motors
1.4 Zetec-S/SE fuel European countries 55/74/75 123 N*m (91 lb*ft) 42.2 106 mph (171 km/h) 14.1
1.6 Zetec-S/SE Yamaha Developed gas European countries 74/100/101 (SE 99) 145 N*m (107 lb*ft) 37.4 115 mph (185 km/h) 10.9
1.6 Zetec-Rocam Gasoline/ethanol (Flex) Brazil 81.5/109/111 (ethanol)
1.8 Zetec-R fuel Europe, Brazil 84/113/114 160 N*m (118 lb*ft) 33.8 123 mph (198 km/h) 10.3
2.0 Zetec-R gasoline European countries, Brazil 96/127/130 174 N*m (128 lb*ft) 31.6 125 mph (201 km/h) 9.2
2.0 Duratec HE gasoline Brazil 109/146/148 172 N*m (127 lb*ft) 31.6 128 miles per hour (206 km/h) 8.8
2.0 Duratec-ST gasoline Europe 127/167/170 196 N*m (145 lb*ft) 136 mph (219 km/h) 7.9
2.0 T Duratec-RS gasoline European countries 158/212/215 310 N*m (229 lb*ft) 27.9 149 miles per hour (240 km/h) 6.4 (Torque Limited)
Diesel engines
1.8 TDDi Diesel Europe 66/89/90 200 N*m (148 lb*ft) 51.2 115 miles per hour (185 km/h)
1.8 TDCi Diesel Europe 85/114/116 250 N*m (184 lb*ft) 51.4 122 mph (196 km/h) 10.7
Transmissions

5-speed MTX-75 handbook (2.0, RS & 1.8 TDCi, 1.8 TDDi)
5-speed IB5+ Handbook (2.0 Duratec American Only)
5-speed IB5 Manual (1.4, 1.6, 1.8)
6-speed Getrag 285 handbook (ST170)
4-speed 4F27E automated (1.6, 2.0)

Trim levels

Trim level (European)

CL (1.4 gasoline, 1.6 gas, 1.8 turbodiesel), 3/5-door hatchback, 5-door property (1.6 best for sale in British in 5-door estate)
LX (1.4 gasoline, 1.6 gas, 1.8 gas, 1.8 turbodiesel), 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, 5-door home
Zetec (1.4 fuel, 1.6 fuel, 1.8 gasoline, 2.0 fuel, 1.8 turbodiesel), 3/5-door hatchback, 5-door home
Ghia (1.6 gas, 1.8 gas, 2.0 gas, 1.8 turbodiesel), 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, 5-door property.
ST170 (2.0 gas), 3/5-door hatchback, 5-door home
RS (2.0 turbo fuel), 3-door hatchback (In production from 2002 to late 2003)

Trim amounts (Brazilian)

GL (2000–2003) (1.8 gasoline 118cv), 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon.
GL (2004–2007) (1.6 fuel 106cv), 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon.
GL (2007–2008) (1.6 flexfuel 112cv), 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon.
GLX (2000–2004) (1.8 gasoline 118cv, 2.0 gasoline 130cv), 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon.
GLX (2005–2008) (1.6 flexfuel 112cv, 2.0 gas 147cv), 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon.
XR (2003) (2.0 gas 126cv), 5-door hatchback.
GHIA (2000–2004) (2.0 fuel 130cv), 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon.
GHIA (2005–2008) (2.0 gasoline 145cv), 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon.

Human anatomy types

5-door hatchback
4-door saloon (mainly all Europe)
3-door hatchback (Not available in Japan and New Zealand)
5-door home (best available in North America, European countries and Japan)
The Mk 2, codenamed C307, utilizes the Ford C1 platform which can be distributed to the Volvo S40, V50 and C70, Mazda3 and Focus C-MAX. Ford calls this system revealing programme “Global Shared technology”.

The basic suspension build, which contributed a lot towards Mk 1’s profits, was held over mainly unchanged from its forerunner which, along side a 10% stiffer bodyshell, offers a much better ride according to Ford. Similar human body types once the Mk 1 Focus had been provided, although saloon did not look until mid-2005.

The main focus Mk 2 is much larger and considerably heavy than its forerunner with a 25 mm (1 in) boost in wheelbase, 168 mm (6.6 in) much longer, 8 mm (0.3 in) taller and 22 mm (0.8 in) broader. Because of this the interior and boot space need enhanced. Brand new technologies feature a KeyFree system, a solar-reflect windshield, adaptive forward lighting effects, Bluetooth hands-free phones and voice controls for sound, telephone and environment control techniques.

In addition features either a Durashift 6-speed handbook, Durashift 4-speed automated transmission, the all-new Durashift advanced level handbook transmission or perhaps the conventional handbook.

Stylistically, the Mk 2’s styling features equivalent build language found in the Mondeo and Fiesta. Although nevertheless recognisable as a Focus the newest car utilizes styling features from the abandoned B-Proposal for the original Focus which never ever hit production.

The inside and dashboard follows in from Mk 2 Mondeo and it is made out of higher quality plastic materials than before.
Access

The main focus Mk 2 has also been integrated Silverton, Southern Africa for export to Australian Continent and unique Zealand. But soon after establish, Ford brand new Zealand surrendered their provide to meet Australian Continent’s sought after, and today gets vehicles from the German factory in Saarlouis. In 2006 the Mk 2 made its first into the Americas having its establish regarding Mexican market whilst the 4-door saloon or perhaps the sporty 3-door in ST trim. The Mk 2 Focus happens to be available alongside base variations associated with the Mk we model in certain more markets around the world such as for example Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Venezuela. In Argentina, the Mk 1 Focus ended up being built alongside the Mk 2 within the Pacheco Factory until 2008, if the Mk 2 eventually replaced it.

Inside U.S. and Canada, the Mk 1 Focus is offered in a redesigned type as either a saloon or coupe, the hatchbacks and wagon having already been fallen following the 2008 redesign. Business for the coupe model happen best a part of the earlier 3-door hatchback, despite rising business of this Focus saloon and compact cars in general.
Protection

The latest car has attained the very best previously EuroNCAP score for its lessons (5 stars for adult security, 4 of 5 for kid defense and 2 of 4 for pedestrian cover), beating these types of contenders as Vauxhall/Opel Astra and Volkswagen tennis, like complete (16/16) scars for forward effect test.
Machines

The engine line-up for the Mk 2 is a combination of old and newer. The 1.4 L and 1.6 L all aluminium Zetec-SE (codenamed Sigma) engines from earlier generation Focus were greatly upgraded and rebranded Duratec, by adding 1.6 L Duratec Ti-VCT engine with variable valve timing. For South African market, the 1.6L BZ inline-four motor was utilized in their particular Mk2. The 2009 renovation it was replaced by the 1.8 Duratec.

The 1.8 L and 2.0 L Zetec petrol engines associated with the earliest are replaced utilizing the Duratec HE.

The Duratorq Diesel engine in ‘Tiger’ Duratorq 1.6 L 90 hp (67 kW) and 110 hp (82 kW) editions, ‘Lynx’ Duratorq 1.8L 115 hp (86 kW) diesel held over from previous design and the diesel in 2.0 L type rounds from the number in standard Focus guise (this might be another unit into the ‘Puma’ diesel into the Mondeo).

Petrol

1.4 L Duratec 80PS
1.6 L Duratec 100PS
1.6 L Duratec Ti-VCT 115PS
1.8 L Duratec HE 125PS
2.0 L Duratec HE 145PS
2.5 L Duratec ST turbo I5 225PS
2.5 L Duratec RS turbo I5 305PS
2.5 L Duratec RS 500 turbo I5 350PS

Diesel

1.6 L Duratorq TDCi 90PS, 100PS & 109PS
1.8 L Duratorq TDCi 115PS
2.0 L Duratorq TDCi 110PS & 136PS
In 2010 for model year 2011 Ford decided to reunite both intercontinental and united states designs by releasing the intercontinental Mk3 around the world. The previous us variation had been stopped, together with new model was released at the same time in North America and European countries in early 2011, both creating going production belated in 2010.

Ford revealed the 2011 worldwide Ford Focus on 2010 united states International Auto tv show. The vehicle shown had been a 5-door hatchback design, in addition debuting an innovative new 2.0L direct injections I4 system. A 5-door estate will also be offered by establish. This new generation launched simultaneously in North America and Europe in early 2011, with production having started in late 2010. Production in Asia, Africa, Australia and south usa ended up being planned to check out later on although policy for Australian manufacturing had been later dropped which marketplace and brand new Zealand are supplied, and Asia, from a brand new factory in Thailand where result began in Summer 2012. This latest generation of Focus includes a redesigned cabin with enhanced products and newer enjoyment technology. A 2015 model the Ford Focus has been displayed on the Ford websites. Its framework design is a lot like the 2013 model, nevertheless the front side has-been facelifted with elongated and darkened headlamps, and a grille this is certainly designed to seem like the Fusion, or C-max. It will likely be readily available early 2015, based on Ford.

Ford premiered the all-electric Ford Focus electricity at the Consumer Electronics program in 2011 to compete with the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt. Deliveries for fleet subscribers in the us began in December 2011, and also the launch to retail subscribers happened by belated May 2012. The electric vehicle can be obtained just in California, New York, and New Jersey, in restricted figures. The European launch was planned for late 2012.
2016 Ford Focus RS

During the summer 2012 Ford established the Focus ST which have 252 bhp (188 kW) from a 2.0-litre turbocharged ecoboost system. Ford previewed the third generation facelifted model in the 2014 Geneva engine program and it is put for a UK November launch. In August 2014, Ford established it was remembering Focus ST hatchbacks sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico considering a wiring issue. In addition, Ford in addition asked for dealers to avoid test driving and selling choose Focus and C-Max motors in belated August. There is a potential issue discover regarding the steering assemblies. It was apparent for the manufacturer, that from August 8 through 15, significantly less than 50 of the automobiles may not have had sufficient baseball bearings when you look at the set up, causing concern for injuries.

At the conclusion of March 2014, the most frequent vehicle in Great Britain ended up being the Ford Focus (1.5 million).

The recently up-to-date variation (2016 model seasons)features an innovative new redesigned forward end design, incorporating Ford’s brand new family members grille and slimline headlights. The stylish ST and all newer RS model that may showcase an upgraded version of the 2.3-litre motor from mustang will continue Ford’s results range. This new 2016 model 12 months change Focus range is supposed to be offered with Ford’s multi award-winning EcoBoost technology, with a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder powerplant for sale in 110 and 132 kW (148 and 177 hp) outputs rather than current elderly 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre offerings. A revised 2.0-litre turbo-diesel TDCi motor, with an output of 110 kW (150 hp), may also be supplied.

Kinetic Design may be the title provided to a method of car build employed by Ford engine team for several of their traveler cars when you look at the belated 2000s and early 2010s.

Produced by the style studios of Ford of European countries in Germany and England, they changed New advantage, and was first shown in 2005 using the SAV concept. Kinetic Design or Kinetic build elements has featured from the Ford Ka through the 2008 model onwards, the Ford Fiesta through the 2008 design onwards, the Ford Focus from the 2008 design onwards, the Ford C-MAX from the 2007 design onwards, the Ford Kuga, the Ford Mondeo from 2007 design onwards, the Ford S-MAX additionally the Ford Galaxy from the 2006 design onwards.

A typical feature of Kinetic Design could be the large, lower trapeziodal grille; although regarding the motors’ headlights posses a ‘stretched back’ aim to all of them.

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