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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Model code | |
| Production | December 2010 – 2019 |
| Model years | 2010–2018 (Europe) 2012–2019 (North/South America) |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | Martin Smith, Stefan Lamm, Murat Güler (2008) Kemal Curić (wagon/5 door: 2008) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car / small family car (C) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive (Focus RS only) |
| Platform | Ford global C-car platform[4] |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | |
| 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) |
| Successor | Ford Focus (fourth generation) |
The Ford Focus (third generation), also known as the Focus Mk III, (Code name: C346) 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 2.0-litre direct injection I4 engine. A 5-door estate (wagon) was previewed at the Geneva Motor Show a month later.[6]
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.[7]
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 March 2, 2011, both having started production near the end of 2010.[8][9] 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.[10]
The third generation Focus originally was intended to spawn a compact sedan that was to be sold by the Mercury division, following Ford confirming its 2012 lineups with its dealers. While not officially confirmed by Ford, two Mercury dealers stated that the car would be sold as the Mercury Tracer. It would've given Mercury two sedans again following the discontinuation of the Grand Marquis after the 2011 model year, and would've slotted below the larger Milan. It was to go on sale in 2011 for the 2012 model year. The plans for the new Tracer, however, were scrapped after Ford announced the closure of the Mercury division in the summer of 2010.[11][12]
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 contending, 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 gooseneck hinges. The Focus also has Ford's patented capless fuel tank, which doesn't require a cap to prevent siphoning.
In designing the Ford Focus, a group of young designers used what's called the Third Age Suit in order to simulate the physical limitations of an elderly person. The suit, which restricts the wearer's movements, allowed for insights that were implemented into the car's design.[13]
Production
The Focus is being promoted as a global car,[14] 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.[15] - Wayne, Michigan,
United States, production started in February 2011 for North America and Chile.[16] - Vsevolozhsk (St Petersburg),
Russia, production commences in July 2011, with the estate (wagon) model starting in January 2012.[17] - Rayong,
Thailand, commenced May 2012 for the Asian and Australasia markets, and replaces the previous Philippines plant used for the last generation Focus.[18] - Chongqing,
China started production of the Focus for the Chinese market in May 2012.[19] - Taoyuan,
Taiwan started production of the Focus for the Taiwanese market in November 2012. - General Pacheco,
Argentina started production of the Focus for most of the South American market in 2013.
Transmission reliability issues
Along with the Ford Fiesta, the Focus equipped with the Ford DPS6 PowerShift transmission has received much criticism due to transmission shuddering, including several lemon law claims.[20] The issue is due to the dry type clutches associated with gasoline models. Ford's current response is to replace the clutch pack assembly (with updated parts) when shuddering exceeds 250 rpm (upon customer complaint).
There have been at least 6 revisions of clutch packs and transmission control modules since inception. Newer clutch packs and transmissions are more resistant to wear and fluid contamination, as the source of many shudder issues involved an improperly installed seal which was leaking transmission fluid onto the dry clutches.[21] Ford also claims there are "Changes to the clutch material for better performance across temperature ranges (new for 2016)."[21] Some consumer complaints are due to the normal operating characteristics of the transmission, because the DPS6 does not contain a torque converter fluid coupling and does not behave similarly to traditional torque converter transmissions, instead sharing some characteristics found in traditional manual transmissions.[22]
North American market
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.[23] The SFE package, which can only be added to the sedan SE trim with PowerShift automatic dual-clutch transmission, improves highway fuel economy to 40 MPG.[24] The platform that the new Focus is based on is 25% stronger than the previous North American version.[25]
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,[26] 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.[27] 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 for SE trim level. The 2016 model added 2.3-litre EcoBoost for the new RS trim level.
Specifications
| Engine | Gearbox | Power | Torque | City (mpg) | Highway (mpg) | Combined (mpg) | Top speed (mph) | 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) (seconds) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 L Turbocharged GDI I3 engine | 6M | 123 hp (92 kW) @ 6350 rpm | 148 lb⋅ft (201 N⋅m) @ 5000 rpm | 29 | 40 | 33 | 129 mph (208 km/h) (drag limited) | 9.4[28] |
| 6A | 123 hp (92 kW) @ 6350 rpm | 148 lb⋅ft (201 N⋅m) @ 5000 rpm | 28 | 40 | 33 | 120 mph (193 km/h) (drag limited) | 10.2[29] | |
| 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 mph (196 km/h) (drag limited) | 7.4[30] |
| 6A | 160 hp (119 kW) @ 6500 rpm | 146 lb⋅ft (198 N⋅m) @ 4450 rpm | 27 | 38 | 31 | 122 mph (196 km/h) (drag limited) | 7.6[31] | |
| 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 |
| 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 (Focus ST) | 6M | 252 hp (188 kW) @ 5500 rpm | 270 lb⋅ft (366 N⋅m) @ 2500 rpm | 23 | 32 | 26 | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 6.0[32] |
| 2.3 L Turbocharged GDI I4 engine (Focus RS) | 6M | 350 hp (261 kW) @ 6000 rpm | 350 lb⋅ft (475 N⋅m) @ 3200 rpm | 19 | 25 | 22 | 165 mph (266 km/h) | 4.6[33] |
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 2012, the formerly automatic-only Titanium model was 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 a $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 and lost the auto-dimming rearview mirror and rain-sensing windshield wipers. 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.[20] The issue is due to the dry type clutches associated with petrol models. Ford's current response is to replace the clutch pack assembly (with updated parts) when shuddering exceeds 250 rpm (upon customer complaint).
Ford claims that the transmission, a dual-clutch 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 done so voluntarily. Focus models equipped with the conventional manual transmission have not been affected by the reliability issues.[20]
A significant amount of the new models of the first year experiences problems with rust underneath the front bonnet, partly due to issues with the seam sealer used between the structural part of the bonnet and the skin, which allowed water to seep in and create corrosion (similarly to other Ford models of the period). Other issues included rust developing on the trunk lid of the hatchback model due to vibrations of a plastic insert creating friction and wearing out the paint on the metal skin of the lid. Later models included a relocated park brake lever, redesigned adjustable front head rest and a redesigned accessory 12v plug that is more ergonomic.[citation needed]
European market
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 turbocharged 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.[34]
- 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 and Euro 6 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 the 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) with the 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.
- 1.6-litre Duratorq: just like the petrol Duratec, the diesel is upgraded for emissions and economy. This engine has eight valves instead of 16 on the previous model. The basic version produces 95 hp (71 kW) and 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft), while the top-of-the-range version generates 115 hp (86 kW) and 270 N⋅m (200 lb⋅ft) with 285 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) in the overboost function. For the Focus Econetic model, the engine produces 105 hp (78 kW).
- 2.0-litre Duratorq: top of the range diesel engine is highly updated and available with PowerShift, 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.
Safety and recall
In 2017, Ford recalled Ford Focus with 1.6 EcoBoost engines because of a risk of engine fires caused by a “lack of coolant circulation”. There were 29 fires related to the engine in the U.S. and Canada reported to Ford. The recall partly contributed to a charge of US$300 million by Ford.[35][36]
Australia
Announced in 2010, the Australian Focus was set for arrival in August 2011. Going on sale would be a hatch and a sedan, in 4 trim levels and 3 powertrains. The Focus range starts with the base Ambiente, Trend, mid-range Sport, and top-of-the-line Titanium. Powering the Ford Focus are 2 petrol, a 1.6 petrol with 92 kW and 159 Nm, a 2.0 petrol with 118 kW and 198 Nm, and one diesel, a 2.0 turbo-diesel with 120 kW and 340 Nm. Ambiente coming with the 1.6, and the Trend, Sport and Titanium standard with the 2.0 petrol, with the 2.0 diesel available as an option. Power was sent through a 5-speed manual on all models except the Titanium, and a 6-speed dual-clutch PowerShift automatic transmission is standard on the Titanium and optional on all others (standard with diesel).
Other markets
Asia
In March 2012, the Focus was launched to the ASEAN markets at the Bangkok International Motor Show.[37] The Thailand range included: 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,[38] while in Malaysia, it is offered in both sedan and hatchback body-styles. Two trim are available for both body-style, the sedan got Titanium and Titanium+ trim while the hatchback got Sport and Sport+ trim.[39]
In Taiwan, Assembly started 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 come with PowerShift transmission as the manual transmission model was unavailable. 8 trim levels:
In the Korean market, 2.0L TDCi Duratorq Diesel is the only available engine (available in 140 hp and 163 hp configuration), and all come with the PowerShift transmission as the manual transmission model was unavailable. 3 Trim Levels: Trend (140 hp), Sport (163 hp), Titanium (163 hp), all available in both hatchback and sedan body style.
In Japan, the 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 was the only model currently offered. The assembly changed from the Saarlouis Body & Assembly to the AutoAlliance Thailand facility. Its width dimensions at 1,810 mm (71.3 in) are not within the favorable Japanese compact car tax classification.[40]
Specifications
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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 (0-62 mph) (seconds) |
CO2 Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol engines | ||||||||
| 1.0 L EcoBoost (2012–) |
5M | 100 PS (74 kW; 99 bhp) 170 N⋅m (125 lbf⋅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 (125 lbf⋅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 (111 lbf⋅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 (177 lbf⋅ft) |
7.6 | 4.9 | 5.9 | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 8.6 | 137g/km |
| 6M / 6A | 182 PS (134 kW; 180 bhp) 240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅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 (266 lbf⋅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 lbf⋅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 (199 lbf⋅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 (199 lbf⋅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 (221 lbf⋅ft) |
6.6 | 4.3 | 5.2 | 196 km/h (122 mph) | 10.9 | |
| 6M | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 bhp) 320 N⋅m (236 lbf⋅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 (236 lbf⋅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 (251 lbf⋅ft) |
6.1 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 218 km/h (135 mph) | 8.6 | 124g/km | |
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