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		<title>Seat Belt Minder Chime Disable</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:40:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hate that chime when you don't have the seatbelt buckled? No Problem, courtsey of FocusHacks.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bonacci01.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6334954&amp;post=82&amp;subd=bonacci01&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<li>The Belt Minder is the electronic warning system to remind you to use your safety belt system. It&#8217;s a combination of a sounding chime and the illuminating warning light on your instrument panel. By default, the Belt Minder is active. When active, if the driver&#8217;s safety belt is not buckled in about 5 seconds from the time the warning light has turned off, the warning light will again illuminate and the alarm chime will sound for 6 seconds, repeating itself every 30 seconds for the next 5 minutes, or until you buckle your seat belt.You can De-Activate the Belt Minder<strong> two ways</strong>. First, you can deactivate it <strong>temporarily </strong>for your current &#8220;run cycle&#8221;, that is after you have started your car and it&#8217;s still running. Second, <strong>you completely deactivate </strong>the Belt Minder so that it never reminds you again, or at least until your reactivate it&#8230;</li>
<li>The first method, temporary deactivation, or one time disable: After you have started your vehicle, buckle and then un-buckle your safety belt. Be sure to buckle back up&#8230;. This will disable the Belt Minder only for that ignition cycle.The second method, permanent deactivation: Before starting, make sure that: </li>
<li>The partking brake is set.</li>
<li>The car is in Park(automatic), Neutral(manual).</li>
<li>The ignition is OFF.</li>
<li>All doors are closed.</li>
<li>The driver&#8217;s safety belt is un-buckled.</li>
<li>The parking and headlights are OFF.<br />
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON, but DO NOT START. <br />
2) Wait for the safety belt warning light to go OFF(1-2 minutes). <br />
Steps 3-5 MUST be completed within 60 seconds! <br />
3) Buckle, then un-buckle the driver&#8217;s safety belt 3 times, ending with the belt un-buckled. <br />
4) Turn on the headlights, turn off the headlights. <br />
5) Buckle, then un-buckle the driver&#8217;s safety belt 3 times, ending with the belt un-buckled. <br />
After step 5, the Safety Belt Warning Light will be turned on for 3 seconds. <br />
6) Within 7 seconds of the safety belt warning light turning OFF, buckle then un-buckle the safety belt. This will disable the Belt Minder if it is currently enabled, or enable the Belt Minder if it is currently disabled. Confirmation of the disabling of the Belt Minder is provided by flashing the safety belt warning light 4 times per seconds for 3 seconds. Confirmation of the enabling of the Belt Minder is provided by flashing the safety belt warning light 4 times per seconds for 3 seconds, followed by 3 seconds with the safety belt light off, then followed by flashing the safety belt light 4 times per second for 3 seconds again. After confirmation, the deactivation/activation of the Belt Minder procedure is complete.</li>
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		<title>SVT E-Brake swap</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:21:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Upgrade that cheap lump of plastic on base model Foci to the leather trimmed SVT part.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bonacci01.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6334954&amp;post=57&amp;subd=bonacci01&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Upgrade that cheap lump of plastic on base model Foci to the leather trimmed SVT part.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:normal;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_42BOtrInaEg/SX5yIi5O8vI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/tzEl7og16BQ/s1600-h/IMG_0133.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_42BOtrInaEg/SX5yIi5O8vI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/tzEl7og16BQ/s400/IMG_0133.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></span></p>
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<li>The only real trick here is getting the center console out without damaging the console or the e-brake.</li>
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<div>Remove screws in cupholders front and rear.  If you have an armrest that will need removed too ( I believe there is a plastic panel on the back of the lower console with a few bolts.  )  </div>
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<div>NEXT, take the E-Brake BOOT off.  this is done by prying GENTLY on the front leading edge of the bootfirst, the rear has a big holding tab.  You might crack the plastic ring trying to take it out, but this is going to prevent you from damaging the new lever putting the console back in.  </div>
<div>Take the little clip on top of the cable off and the 10mm nut and set aside in a safe place.</div>
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<div>Pull lever WAY up.  Remove console.</div>
<div>Remove 2 10mm bolts holding Ebrake to floorboard.</div>
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<div>Put together as taken apart.  </div>
<div>Remember, don&#8217;t tighten the nut back on the cable until the console is back in, or you wont be able to pull it high enough to get the console back in, and scratch/marr your new lever!! </div>
<div>ASK ME HOW I KNOW!!</div>
<div>Enjoy</div>
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		<title>Intermittent Wiper Upgrade</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:12:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Upgrade to the 8 speed intermittent wipers.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bonacci01.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6334954&amp;post=51&amp;subd=bonacci01&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>Focushacks.com</p>
<p>A lot of foci did not come with intermittent wipers, they only had 3 settings.  This becomes extremely innoying when it is just drizzling, or snowing outside.  Easy fix though, as ford has an adjustable switch that has 8 settings (6 on the first slot, plus the normal mode on the second, and high speed on third as normal .  Sell this expense to the wife/girlfriend as a <em><strong>&#8220;safety precaution&#8221;</strong></em>.  </p>
<p>The part number is &#8211; ys4z17a553da</p>
<p>Use the flat-blade screwdriver to pry the top half of the steering column cover open.   There should be a few plastic tabs.  You won&#8217;t need to undo any screws to get the top part open.  My steering column didn&#8217;t want to come all the way off but you don&#8217;t need to completely remove it. On the back of the wiper switch assembly there is a plastic lock tab you must press to remove it.  Once you have the switch part-way out you&#8217;ll see an electrical connector. Use your fingers or a screwdriver to press the tab and pull the connector off.   The switch should just come right out.  Connect the wire harness to the new wiper switch, and place the switch back into position.  Press down firmly and it should lock into place.</p>
<p>Snap the cover back on the steering column, and enjoy!</p>
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		<title>Debadge Your Focus!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to De-Badge the emblems on the rear of the focus.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bonacci01.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6334954&amp;post=37&amp;subd=bonacci01&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>Items Needed:</strong></span> <span>1. Hair dryer or heat gun</span></p>
<div class="post-body entry-content"><span>2. Car wax or polish<br />
3. Dental floss<br />
4. Cotton Towel<br />
5. Clay bar (optional)    </p>
<p><span><strong><span style="font-weight:normal;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-38" title="debadge_001" src="http://bonacci01.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/debadge_001.jpg?w=500&#038;h=375" alt="debadge_001" width="500" height="375" /></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span><strong>Step 1</strong><br />
Clean the area around the badge with a damp towel and wipe dry.<br />
<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-39" title="debadge_002" src="http://bonacci01.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/debadge_002.jpg?w=500&#038;h=375" alt="debadge_002" width="500" height="375" /><br />
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<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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<div class="post-body entry-content"><span><strong>Step 2</strong><br />
Heat the badge with a hair dryer or heat gun for approximately 2-3 minutes.</span></div>
<div class="post-body entry-content"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-40" title="debadge_003" src="http://bonacci01.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/debadge_003.jpg?w=500&#038;h=375" alt="debadge_003" width="500" height="375" /></div>
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<p> </p>
<p><span><strong>Step 3</strong><br />
Slide the dental floss underneath the badge and slowly pull badge away from the paint.</span></p>
<p><span><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-41" title="debadge_004" src="http://bonacci01.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/debadge_004.jpg?w=500&#038;h=375" alt="debadge_004" width="500" height="375" /></span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span><strong>Step 4</strong><br />
Clean the remaining residue (double sided tape) with a car wax or polish.</span></p>
<p><span><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-42" title="debadge_005" src="http://bonacci01.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/debadge_005.jpg?w=500&#038;h=375" alt="debadge_005" width="500" height="375" /></span></p>
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<p><span><strong>Step 5</strong><br />
Buff away the wax or polish.</span></p>
<p><span><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-43" title="debadge_006" src="http://bonacci01.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/debadge_006.jpg?w=500&#038;h=375" alt="debadge_006" width="500" height="375" /></span></p>
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<p><span><strong>Step 6</strong><br />
Make sure all the glue has been removed.</span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span><strong>Step 7</strong><br />
Spray the area with a Detail Polish.</span></p>
<p><span><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-44" title="debadge_008" src="http://bonacci01.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/debadge_008.jpg?w=500&#038;h=375" alt="debadge_008" width="500" height="375" /></span></p>
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<p><span><strong>Step 8</strong><br />
Buff away the Detail Polish.</span></p>
<p><strong>Step 9</strong></p>
<p><span> Final inspection of the surface. If there are signs of glue then repeat Step 4</span></p>
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<dd><em>This is the article about the European and worldwide Ford Focus. For the Focus sold in North America, see <a title="Ford Focus (North America)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(North_America)">Ford Focus (North America)</a>.</em></dd>
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<td class="mbox-text">This article <strong>needs additional <a title="Citing sources" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources">citations</a> for <a title="Verifiability" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability">verification</a>.</strong> Please help <a class="external text" title="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit" rel="nofollow" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit">improve this article</a> by adding <a title="Reliable sources" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reliable_sources">reliable references</a>. Unsourced material may be <a title="Fact" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Fact">challenged</a> and removed. <em>(February 2008)</em></td>
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<caption>Ford Focus (International)</caption>
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<td colspan="2"><a class="image" title="Ford Focus front 20080409.jpg" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ford_Focus_front_20080409.jpg"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/45/Ford_Focus_front_20080409.jpg/250px-Ford_Focus_front_20080409.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="250" height="165" /></a></td>
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<th><a title="Automotive industry" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automotive_industry">Manufacturer</a></th>
<td><a title="Ford Motor Company" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Motor_Company">Ford Motor Company</a></td>
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<th>Production</th>
<td>1998-present</td>
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<th>Assembly</th>
<td><a title="Saarlouis" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saarlouis">Saarlouis</a>, <a title="Germany" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany">Germany</a><br />
<a class="mw-redirect" title="Setubal" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Setubal">Setubal</a>, <a title="Portugal" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portugal">Portugal</a><br />
<a class="mw-redirect" title="Valencia (city in Spain)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valencia_(city_in_Spain)">Valencia</a>, <a title="Spain" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain">Spain</a><br />
<a title="Santa Rosa" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Rosa">Santa Rosa</a>, <a title="Laguna (province)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laguna_(province)">Laguna</a>, <a title="Philippines" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines">Philippines</a><br />
<a title="General Pacheco" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Pacheco">General Pacheco</a>, <a title="Argentina" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina">Argentina</a><br />
<a class="mw-redirect" title="Tao-Yuan" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tao-Yuan">Tao-Yuan</a>, <a title="Republic of China" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_China">Taiwan</a><a title="Chongqing" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chongqing">Chongqing</a>, <a title="People's Republic of China" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_Republic_of_China">China</a><br />
<a title="Vsevolozhsk" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vsevolozhsk">Vsevolozhsk</a>, <a title="Russia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia">Russia</a><br />
<a title="Pretoria" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretoria">Pretoria</a>, <a title="South Africa" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa">South Africa</a>,<a class="mw-redirect" title="Campbellfield" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campbellfield">Campbellfield</a>, <a title="Australia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia">Australia</a> (as of 2010)</td>
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<th>Predecessor</th>
<td><a class="mw-redirect" title="Ford Escort (European)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Escort_(European)">Ford Escort</a> (<a title="Europe" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe">Europe</a>)<br />
<a title="Ford Laser" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Laser">Ford Laser</a> (<a title="Asia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia">Asia</a> and <a title="Oceania" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceania">Oceania</a>)</td>
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<th><a title="Car classification" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_classification">Class</a></th>
<td><a title="Compact car" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_car">Compact</a><br />
/ <a class="mw-redirect" title="Small family car" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_family_car">Small family car</a></td>
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<th><a title="Car body style" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_body_style">Body style(s)</a></th>
<td>3- and 5-door <a title="Hatchback" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback">hatchback</a><br />
4-door <a title="Sedan (car)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_(car)">saloon</a><br />
5-door <a title="Station wagon" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon">estate</a><br />
2-door <a class="mw-redirect" title="Cabriolet (automobile)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabriolet_(automobile)">cabriolet</a></td>
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<th><a title="Automotive design" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automotive_design">Designer</a></th>
<td><a class="new" title="John Doughty (designer) (page does not exist)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Doughty_(designer)&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1">John Doughty</a><sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-autoworld.com-0"><span>[</span>1<span>]</span></a></sup></td>
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<p>The <strong>Ford Focus</strong> is a <a class="mw-redirect" title="Small family car" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_family_car">small family car</a> made by <a title="Ford Motor Company" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Motor_Company">Ford</a> and sold in most Ford markets worldwide. It was launched in 1998 in <a title="Europe" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe">Europe</a> and 2002 in <a title="Australia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia">Australia</a>. Since then, it has become the <a title="United Kingdom" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom">United Kingdom</a>&#8216;s best selling car, following in the success of its predecessor, the <a class="mw-redirect" title="Ford Escort (European)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Escort_(European)">Escort</a>. In 2001 and 2002, the Focus was the world’s best selling car.<sup><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources since March 2007">[<em><a title="Citation needed" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed">citation needed</a></em>]</span></sup> A new version of the Focus (Mk 2) was launched in Europe in January 2005 and a face lifted version in January 2008.</p>
<p>In <a title="Europe" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe">Europe</a>, <a title="South America" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_America">South America</a>, <a title="North America" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_America">North America</a> and <a title="South Africa" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa">South Africa</a>, the Focus replaced the <a title="Ford Escort (Europe)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Escort_(Europe)">Ford Escort</a>. In <a title="Australia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia">Australia</a>, <a title="New Zealand" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand">New Zealand</a> and <a title="Japan" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan">Japan</a>, it replaced the <a title="Ford Laser" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Laser">Ford Laser</a>.</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Ford_Focus_Mark_1_.281998.E2.80.932004.29"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Ford Focus Mark 1 (1998–2004)</span></a>
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<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Design_and_engineering"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Design and engineering</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Manufacturing"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Manufacturing</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Critical_opinion"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Critical opinion</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Safety"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Safety</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#2001_facelift"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2001 facelift</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Engines"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Engines</span></a>
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<li class="toclevel-3"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#European_introduction"><span class="tocnumber">1.6.1</span> <span class="toctext">European introduction</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-3"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#International_summary"><span class="tocnumber">1.6.2</span> <span class="toctext">International summary</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Transmissions"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">Transmissions</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Trim_levels"><span class="tocnumber">1.8</span> <span class="toctext">Trim levels</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Body_styles"><span class="tocnumber">1.9</span> <span class="toctext">Body styles</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Performance_versions"><span class="tocnumber">1.10</span> <span class="toctext">Performance versions</span></a>
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<li class="toclevel-3"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#ST170"><span class="tocnumber">1.10.1</span> <span class="toctext">ST170</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-3"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#RS"><span class="tocnumber">1.10.2</span> <span class="toctext">RS</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Mk_2_.282004-present.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Mk 2 (2004-present)</span></a>
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<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Design_and_engineering_2"><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">Design and engineering</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Availability"><span class="tocnumber">2.2</span> <span class="toctext">Availability</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Safety_2"><span class="tocnumber">2.3</span> <span class="toctext">Safety</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Engines_2"><span class="tocnumber">2.4</span> <span class="toctext">Engines</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Trim_levels_2"><span class="tocnumber">2.5</span> <span class="toctext">Trim levels</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#2008_facelift"><span class="tocnumber">2.6</span> <span class="toctext">2008 facelift</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Additional_variants"><span class="tocnumber">2.7</span> <span class="toctext">Additional variants</span></a>
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<li class="toclevel-3"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Focus_ST"><span class="tocnumber">2.7.1</span> <span class="toctext">Focus ST</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-3"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Coup.C3.A9-Cabriolet"><span class="tocnumber">2.7.2</span> <span class="toctext">Coupé-Cabriolet</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-3"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Focus_ECOnetic"><span class="tocnumber">2.7.3</span> <span class="toctext">Focus ECOnetic</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-3"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Focus_RS_Mk_2"><span class="tocnumber">2.7.4</span> <span class="toctext">Focus RS Mk 2</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Mk_III"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Mk III</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Motorsport"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Motorsport</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Overall_sales_and_history"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Overall sales and history</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Reliability"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Reliability</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Awards"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Awards</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#Focus_in_the_UK"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Focus in the UK</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#See_also"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">See also</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#References"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">References</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#External_links"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">External links</span></a></li>
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<td>1998–2004</td>
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<th><a title="Car body style" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_body_style">Body style(s)</a></th>
<td>3- and 5-door <a title="Hatchback" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback">hatchback</a><br />
4-door <a title="Sedan (car)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_(car)">saloon</a><br />
5-door <a title="Station wagon" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon">estate</a></td>
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<th><a title="Automobile layout" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_layout">Layout</a></th>
<td><a class="mw-redirect" title="FF layout" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FF_layout">FF layout</a></td>
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<th><a title="Automobile platform" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_platform">Platform</a></th>
<td><a title="Ford C170 platform" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_C170_platform">Ford C170 platform</a></td>
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<th><a title="Internal combustion engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_combustion_engine">Engine(s)</a></th>
<td>1.4 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Straight-4" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4">I4</a> <a title="Ford Sigma engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Sigma_engine">Zetec-SE</a><br />
1.6 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Straight-4" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4">I4</a> <a title="Ford Sigma engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Sigma_engine">Zetec-SE</a><br />
1.8 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Straight-4" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4">I4</a> <a title="Ford Zeta engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Zeta_engine">Zetec-E</a><br />
1.8 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Straight-4" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4">I4</a> <a title="Diesel" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel">Diesel</a> <a title="Ford Endura-D engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Endura-D_engine">TDDI</a><br />
1.8 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Straight-4" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4">I4</a> <a title="Diesel" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel">Diesel</a> <a title="Ford DLD engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_DLD_engine#DLD-418">TDCI</a><br />
2.0 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Straight-4" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4">I4</a> <a title="Ford Zeta engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Zeta_engine">Zetec-E</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><a title="Wheelbase" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase">Wheelbase</a></th>
<td>2615 mm (103 in)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Length</th>
<td><a title="Hatchback" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback">Hatchback</a>: 4175 mm (164 in)<br />
<a title="Sedan (car)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_(car)">Saloon</a>: 4380 mm (172 in)<br />
<a title="Station wagon" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon">Estate</a>: 4455 mm (175 in)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Width</th>
<td>1700 mm (67 in)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Height</th>
<td><a title="Hatchback" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback">Hatchback</a> and <a title="Sedan (car)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_(car)">saloon</a>: 1440 mm (57 in)<br />
<a title="Station wagon" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon">Estate</a>: 1460 mm (57 in)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><a title="Curb weight" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curb_weight">Curb weight</a></th>
<td>1,150 kg (2,535 lb)-1,364 kg (3,007 lb)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Related</th>
<td><a title="Ford Focus (North America)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(North_America)">Ford Focus (North America)</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a name="Design_and_engineering"></a></p>
<h3><span class="editsection">[<a title="Design and engineering" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=2">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Design and engineering</span></h3>
<p>Codenamed CW170 during its development, and briefly known to some Ford contractors as the Ford Fusion<sup><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources since March 2007">[<em><a title="Citation needed" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed">citation needed</a></em>]</span></sup> , the original Focus took its eventual name from a <a class="mw-redirect" title="Ghia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghia">Ghia</a> concept car which was shown at the <a class="mw-redirect" title="Salon International de l'Auto" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salon_International_de_l%27Auto">Geneva Motor Show</a> in 1991. Certain elements of the design had been seen even earlier in prototypes used by Ford to demonstrate forthcoming safety features, such as the eye-level rear lighting clusters. Initial spy photographs of the car seen in 1995 showed a continuation of Ford&#8217;s <a title="New Edge" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Edge">New Edge</a> styling philosophy, first seen in the <a title="Ford Ka" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Ka">Ford Ka</a> in 1996, and <a class="mw-redirect" title="Ford Cougar" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Cougar">Ford Cougar</a> in 1998.</p>
<p>The decision to call the new car the <strong>Ford Focus</strong> was made in early 1998, as Ford&#8217;s overheads had been planning to keep the <a title="Ford Escort" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Escort">Escort</a>nameplate for its new generation of small family cars.</p>
<p>The interior of the car was also radically styled featuring many curves and sweeping lines. Although the design was clearly influenced by the Ka the interior design was more akin to those of American cars, in the same way the original <a title="Ford Mondeo" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mondeo">Ford Mondeo</a> was.<sup><span title="This statement may not be entirely without bias from September 2008">[<em><a title="Neutral point of view" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Neutral_point_of_view">neutrality disputed</a></em>]</span></sup></p>
<p>The Focus also introduced high specification components. The car featured a highly sophisticated fully independent multi-link rear suspension (dubbed &#8220;Control Blade&#8221;) which was derived from the system used on the <a title="Ford Mondeo" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mondeo">Ford Mondeo</a> estate and was intended to give the car class-leading handling and ride. Although fully independent multi-link rear suspension is costly, Ford managed to design and produce the suspension in an ingenious and cost effective way by using pressed metal techniques. Until then a high proportion of other cars in the class had used <a title="Twist-beam rear suspension" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twist-beam_rear_suspension">Twist-beam rear suspensions</a><sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-1"><span>[</span>2<span>]</span></a></sup>, or other beam type suspensions.</p>
<p><a name="Manufacturing"></a></p>
<h3><span class="editsection">[<a title="Manufacturing" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=3">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Manufacturing</span></h3>
<p>The Mark 1 Focus was produced in factories in: <a title="Saarlouis" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saarlouis">Saarlouis</a>, <a title="Germany" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany">Germany</a>; <a class="mw-redirect" title="Valencia (city in Spain)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valencia_(city_in_Spain)">Valencia</a>, <a title="Spain" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain">Spain</a>; <a title="Santa Rosa City" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Rosa_City">Santa Rosa</a>, <a title="Philippines" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines">Philippines</a>; <a title="Pacheco" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacheco">Pacheco</a>, <a title="Argentina" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina">Argentina</a>;<a class="mw-redirect" title="Chungli" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chungli">Chungli</a>, <a title="Taiwan" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan">Taiwan</a>; <a title="Chongqing" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chongqing">Chongqing</a>, <a title="China" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China">China</a> and <a title="Vsevolozhsk" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vsevolozhsk">Vsevolozhsk</a>, <a title="Russia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia">Russia</a>.</p>
<p><a name="Critical_opinion"></a></p>
<h3><span class="editsection">[<a title="Critical opinion" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=4">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Critical opinion</span></h3>
<p>The motoring press praised the handling and ride of the Ford Focus for its rare mix of passenger comfort and lively driver responsiveness which was considered far superior to its rivals at the time (such as the <a title="Opel Astra" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opel_Astra">Opel Astra</a> and especially the Mk 4 <a title="Volkswagen Golf" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Golf">Volkswagen Golf</a>).<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-2"><span>[</span>3<span>]</span></a></sup> The reviews also hailed the Focus&#8217; <a title="Independent suspension" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_suspension">independent rear suspension</a>, performance and accommodation. The interior design polarised opinion largely due to the curves and sweeping lines. The quality of the interior materials was criticised relative to the Opel Astra and even more so relative to the Mk 4 Volkswagen Golf, although the Mk4 Golf was considerably more expensive than the Focus from new.<sup><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources since March 2007">[<em><a title="Citation needed" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed">citation needed</a></em>]</span></sup></p>
<p><a name="Safety"></a></p>
<h3><span class="editsection">[<a title="Safety" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=5">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Safety</span></h3>
<p>The Mk 1 Ford Focus received 4 out of 5 stars for occupant safety, and 2 out of 4 stars for pedestrian safety in its <a class="mw-redirect" title="EuroNCAP" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EuroNCAP">EuroNCAP</a> tests (69% frontal, 83% side, 28% pedestrian).<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-3"><span>[</span>4<span>]</span></a></sup> In Australia, the 2002–2005 Ford Focus was assessed in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2006 as providing &#8220;average&#8221; protection for its occupants in the event of a crash.<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-4"><span>[</span>5<span>]</span></a></sup></p>
<p><a name="2001_facelift"></a></p>
<h3><span class="editsection">[<a title="2001 facelift" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=6">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">2001 facelift</span></h3>
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<div class="thumbinner"><a class="image" title="A 2003 Ford Focus saloon of the Irish Garda Siochana." href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Garda_car.jpg"><img class="thumbimage" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/Garda_car.jpg/180px-Garda_car.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="180" height="135" /></a></p>
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<p>A 2003 Ford Focus saloon of the Irish <a class="mw-redirect" title="Garda Siochana" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garda_Siochana">Garda Siochana</a>.</div>
</div>
</div>
<p>In 2001 the Mk 1 Focus was subtly facelifted. Changes included:</p>
<ul>
<li>Revised headlamps with integrated indicators and separate main and dipped bulbs</li>
<li>Revised bumpers without indicators, but with the addition of removable bump strips</li>
<li>Revised upper and lower grille and fog lights</li>
<li>Optional Xenon headlights</li>
<li>Optional 6-disc CD changer</li>
<li>Optional Navigation System</li>
<li>Optional Digital Climate Control</li>
<li>Features of certain trim levels changed</li>
<li>Modified centre console with rubber cup holders</li>
<li>Different centre dash colours</li>
<li>New seat trims</li>
<li>Different instrument cluster finishes</li>
<li>Damped and lit glovebox</li>
<li>New colours</li>
<li>Rear power point</li>
<li>TDCi Engine introduced to the range</li>
<li>Versatility Pack Option added</li>
</ul>
<p>A new <a class="mw-redirect" title="Flexfuel" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexfuel">flexfuel</a> engine was introduced, based on the <a title="Europe" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe">European</a> <a class="mw-redirect" title="Zetec" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zetec">Zetec</a> 1.6 L version. This could use both <a class="mw-redirect" title="Petrol" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petrol">petrol</a> and <a class="mw-redirect" title="Bioethanol" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioethanol">bioethanol</a>, but only on the <a title="Sweden" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweden">Swedish</a> market. This version is still available in some countries despite the advent of an all-new Mk 2 Focus.<sup><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources since March 2007">[<em><a title="Citation needed" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed">citation needed</a></em>]</span></sup></p>
<p><a name="Engines"></a></p>
<h3><span class="editsection">[<a title="Engines" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=7">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Engines</span></h3>
<p><a name="European_introduction"></a></p>
<h4><span class="editsection">[<a title="European introduction" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=8">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">European introduction</span></h4>
<p>Petrol engines available were the well-proven 1.8 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> and 2.0 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Ford Zeta engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Zeta_engine">Zetec-E</a> units from the <a title="Ford Mondeo" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mondeo">Ford Mondeo</a> and 1.4 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> and 1.6 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> versions of the <a title="Ford Sigma engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Sigma_engine">Zetec-SE</a> units found in the <a title="Ford Fiesta" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fiesta">Ford Fiesta</a> and <a title="Ford Puma" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Puma">Ford Puma</a>. The ST170 and RS performance models used modified versions of the 2.0 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Ford Zeta engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Zeta_engine">Zetec-E</a>. Originally, the only diesel engine available was the <a title="Ford Endura-D engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Endura-D_engine">Endura TDDI</a> (a development of the old Deutz-designed motor which Ford had been using since the 1980s). This was replaced in 2002 by the <a title="Ford DLD engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_DLD_engine#DLD-418">Duratorq TDCI</a>.</p>
<p><a name="International_summary"></a></p>
<h4><span class="editsection">[<a title="International summary" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=9">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">International summary</span></h4>
<table class="wikitable" border="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<th>Size (<a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a>)</th>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Fuel</th>
<th>Market</th>
<th>Power (kW/bhp/PS)</th>
<th><a title="Torque" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque">Torque</a></th>
<th><a title="Fuel economy in automobiles" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_economy_in_automobiles">MPG</a><sup><span title="The text in the vicinity of this tag needs clarification or removal of jargon since September 2008">[<em><a title="Please clarify" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Please_clarify">clarification needed</a></em>]</span></sup></th>
<th>Top Speed</th>
<th>0-60 mph (<a title="Second" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second">S</a>)</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1.4</td>
<td><a title="Ford Sigma engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Sigma_engine">Zetec-SE</a></td>
<td><a title="Gasoline" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline">Petrol</a></td>
<td><a title="Europe" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe">Europe</a></td>
<td>55/74/75</td>
<td>123 N·m (91 lb·ft)</td>
<td>42.2</td>
<td>107 mph (172 km/h)</td>
<td>14.1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1.6</td>
<td><a title="Ford Sigma engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Sigma_engine">Zetec-SE</a></td>
<td><a title="Gasoline" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline">Petrol</a></td>
<td><a title="Europe" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe">Europe</a></td>
<td>74/99/101</td>
<td>145 N·m (107 lb·ft)</td>
<td>37.4</td>
<td>116 mph (187 km/h)</td>
<td>10.9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1.6</td>
<td><a title="Ford Sigma engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Sigma_engine">Zetec-Rocam</a></td>
<td><a title="Gasoline" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline">Petrol</a>/<a title="Ethanol" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethanol">ethanol</a> (Flex)</td>
<td><a title="Brazil" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil">Brazil</a></td>
<td>81.5/109/111</td>
<td> </td>
<td> </td>
<td> </td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1.8</td>
<td><a title="Ford Zeta engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Zeta_engine">Zetec-E</a></td>
<td><a title="Gasoline" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline">Petrol</a></td>
<td><a title="Europe" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe">Europe</a>, <a title="Brazil" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil">Brazil</a></td>
<td>85/114/116</td>
<td>160 N·m (118 lb·ft)</td>
<td>33.8</td>
<td>124 mph (200 km/h)</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1.8</td>
<td><a title="Ford Endura-D engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Endura-D_engine">TDDi</a></td>
<td><a title="Diesel" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel">Diesel</a></td>
<td><a title="Europe" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe">Europe</a></td>
<td>55/74/75</td>
<td>175 N·m (129 lb·ft)</td>
<td>54.9</td>
<td>115 mph (185 km/h)</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1.8</td>
<td><a title="Ford Endura-D engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Endura-D_engine">TDDi</a></td>
<td><a title="Diesel" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel">Diesel</a></td>
<td><a title="Europe" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe">Europe</a></td>
<td>66/89/90</td>
<td>200 N·m (148 lb·ft)</td>
<td>51.2</td>
<td>115 mph (185 km/h)</td>
<td> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1.8</td>
<td><a title="Ford DLD engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_DLD_engine#DLD-418">TDCi</a></td>
<td><a title="Diesel" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel">Diesel</a></td>
<td><a title="Europe" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe">Europe</a></td>
<td>85/114/116</td>
<td>250 N·m (184 lb·ft)</td>
<td>51.4</td>
<td>123 mph (198 km/h)</td>
<td>10.8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2.0</td>
<td><a title="Ford Zeta engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Zeta_engine">Zetec-E</a></td>
<td><a title="Gasoline" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline">Petrol</a></td>
<td><a title="Europe" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe">Europe</a>, <a title="Brazil" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil">Brazil</a></td>
<td>96/129/131</td>
<td>178 N·m (131 lb·ft)</td>
<td>31.6</td>
<td>126 mph (203 km/h)</td>
<td>9.2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2.0</td>
<td><a title="Ford Zeta engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Zeta_engine">Duratec-ST</a></td>
<td><a title="Gasoline" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline">Petrol</a></td>
<td><a title="Europe" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe">Europe</a></td>
<td>127/171/173</td>
<td>196 N·m (145 lb·ft)</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>134 mph (216 km/h)</td>
<td>7.9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2.0</td>
<td><a title="Ford Zeta engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Zeta_engine">Duratec-RS</a></td>
<td><a title="Gasoline" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline">Petrol</a></td>
<td><a title="Europe" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe">Europe</a></td>
<td>158/212/215</td>
<td>310 N·m (229 lb·ft)</td>
<td>27.9</td>
<td>144 mph (232 km/h)</td>
<td>6.3</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><a name="Transmissions"></a></p>
<h3><span class="editsection">[<a title="Transmissions" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=10">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Transmissions</span></h3>
<ul>
<li>5-speed <a title="Ford MTX-75 transmission" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_MTX-75_transmission">MTX-75</a> <a title="Manual transmission" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission">Manual</a> (2.0, RS &amp; 1.8 TDCi, 1.8 TDDi)</li>
<li>5-speed <a title="Ford IB transmission" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_IB_transmission">IB5</a> <a title="Manual transmission" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission">Manual</a> (1.4, 1.6, 1.8)</li>
<li>6-speed <a title="Getrag" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getrag">Getrag 285</a> <a title="Manual transmission" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission">Manual</a> (ST170)</li>
<li>4-speed <a title="Ford 4F27E transmission" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_4F27E_transmission">4F27E</a> <a title="Automatic transmission" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_transmission">Automatic</a> (1.6, 2.0)</li>
</ul>
<p><a name="Trim_levels"></a></p>
<h3><span class="editsection">[<a title="Trim levels" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=11">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Trim levels</span></h3>
<p><strong>Trim levels (European)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>CL (1.4 petrol, 1.6 petrol, 1.8 turbodiesel), 3/5-door hatchback, 5-door estate (1.6 only available in <a class="mw-redirect" title="UK" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UK">UK</a> in 5-door estate)</li>
<li>LX (1.4 petrol, 1.6 petrol, 1.8 petrol, 1.8 turbodiesel), 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, 5-door estate</li>
<li>Zetec (1.4 petrol, 1.6 petrol, 1.8 petrol, 2.0 petrol, 1.8 turbodiesel), 3/5-door hatchback, 5-door estate</li>
<li>Ghia (1.6 petrol, 1.8 petrol, 2.0 petrol, 1.8 turbodiesel), 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, 5-door estate.</li>
<li>ST170 (2.0 petrol), 3/5-door hatchback, 5-door estate</li>
<li>RS (2.0 turbo petrol), 3-door hatchback (In production from 2002–2004)</li>
</ul>
<p><a name="Body_styles"></a></p>
<h3><span class="editsection">[<a title="Body styles" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=12">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Body styles</span></h3>
<ul>
<li>3-door <a title="Hatchback" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback">hatchback</a></li>
<li>5-door <a title="Hatchback" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback">hatchback</a></li>
<li>4-door <a title="Sedan (car)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_(car)">saloon</a> (Europe)</li>
<li>4-door <a title="Sedan (car)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_(car)">sedan</a> (Not available in Japan, New Zealand and Italy)</li>
<li>5-door <a title="Station wagon" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon">estate</a> (Only available in Europe and Japan)</li>
</ul>
<p><a name="Performance_versions"></a></p>
<h3><span class="editsection">[<a title="Performance versions" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=13">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Performance versions</span></h3>
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<p>Ford Focus ST170</p></div>
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<p><a name="ST170"></a></p>
<h4><span class="editsection">[<a title="ST170" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=14">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">ST170</span></h4>
<p><a class="external text" title="http://tw.myblog.yahoo.com/dogmanclub2005/photo?pid=174&amp;prev=165&amp;next=175" rel="nofollow" href="http://tw.myblog.yahoo.com/dogmanclub2005/photo?pid=174&amp;prev=165&amp;next=175">The ST170</a>, which was launched in 2002, is the International version of the American <a title="Ford Focus (North America)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(North_America)">Focus</a> <a title="Special Vehicle Team" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Vehicle_Team">SVT</a>.<sup><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources since June 2008">[<em><a title="Citation needed" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed">citation needed</a></em>]</span></sup> The car was only available in some markets outside of America.</p>
<p>Adapted from the Facelift Mk 1 Focus, the ST170 had the following cosmetic revisions: 17&#8243; Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels; Alarm; Side Airbags; Optional<a title="Recaro" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recaro">Recaro</a> leather seats; Optional 9006 Stereo system with <a title="Subwoofer" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subwoofer">Subwoofer</a>; and Locally developed bodykit (Australia only). The engine was developed by Cosworth and tuning bumped the horsepower from 130 to 170. Upgrades included: High-flow aluminum <a title="Cylinder head" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cylinder_head">cylinder head</a>; <a title="Variable Cam Timing" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_Cam_Timing">Variable valve timing</a>; Dual state intake manifold; Stainless steel exhaust system; Sports <a title="Catalytic converter" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalytic_converter">catalytic converter</a>; Larger brake discs (300mm front, 280mm rear); <a title="Getrag" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getrag">Getrag</a> 6 speed manual gearbox; and Revised power steering pump.</p>
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<div class="thumbinner"><a class="image" title="Ford Focus RS" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ford_Focus_RS_Side_View.jpg"><img class="thumbimage" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/be/Ford_Focus_RS_Side_View.jpg/180px-Ford_Focus_RS_Side_View.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="180" height="135" /></a></p>
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<p>Ford Focus RS</p></div>
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<p><a name="RS"></a></p>
<h4><span class="editsection">[<a title="RS" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=15">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">RS</span></h4>
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<div class="noprint relarticle mainarticle"><em>Main article: <a title="Ford Focus RS" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_RS">Ford Focus RS</a></em></div>
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<p>In 2002 the more <a title="Bespoke" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bespoke">bespoke</a> engineered and performance oriented RS badge made a return to a Ford product following the demise of the Escort RS 2000 in 1996. Using a turbocharged version of the 2.0 litre <a title="Ford Zeta engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Zeta_engine">Zetec-E</a>, the Focus RS produced roughly 212 horsepower (158 kW). A total of 4501 were produced at Ford&#8217;s <a title="Saarlouis" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saarlouis">Saarlouis</a> plant.</p>
<p><a name="Mk_2_.282004-present.29"></a></p>
<h2><span class="editsection">[<a title="Mk 2 (2004-present)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=16">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Mk 2 (2004-present)</span></h2>
<table class="infobox" border="0" cellspacing="5">
<caption>Second generation</caption>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="2"><a class="image" title="Ford Focus XR5 Turbo (Australia) and (New Zealand) ST (Europe)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2006_Ford_Focus_XR5_Turbo.JPG"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/52/2006_Ford_Focus_XR5_Turbo.JPG/250px-2006_Ford_Focus_XR5_Turbo.JPG" border="0" alt="Ford Focus XR5 Turbo (Australia) and (New Zealand) ST (Europe)" width="250" height="154" /></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Production</th>
<td>2004–present</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><a title="Car body style" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_body_style">Body style(s)</a></th>
<td>3- and 5-door <a title="Hatchback" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback">hatchback</a><br />
4-door <a title="Sedan (car)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_(car)">sedan</a><br />
5-door <a title="Station wagon" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon">station wagon</a><br />
2-door <a class="mw-redirect" title="Coupé cabriolet" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coup%C3%A9_cabriolet">coupé cabriolet</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><a title="Automobile layout" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_layout">Layout</a></th>
<td><a class="mw-redirect" title="FF layout" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FF_layout">FF layout</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><a title="Automobile platform" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_platform">Platform</a></th>
<td><a title="Ford C1 platform" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_C1_platform">Ford C1 platform</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><a title="Internal combustion engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_combustion_engine">Engine(s)</a></th>
<td>1.4 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Straight-4" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4">I4</a> <a title="Ford Sigma engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Sigma_engine">Zetec-SE</a><br />
1.6 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Straight-4" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4">I4</a> <a title="Ford Sigma engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Sigma_engine">Zetec-SE</a><br />
1.6 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Straight-4" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4">I4</a> <a title="Ford Sigma engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Sigma_engine">Zetec-SE</a> <a title="Variable Cam Timing" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_Cam_Timing">Ti-VCT</a><br />
1.6 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Straight-4" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4">I4</a> <a title="Diesel" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel">Diesel</a> <a title="Ford DLD engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_DLD_engine#DLD-416">TDCI</a><br />
1.6 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Straight-4" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4">I4</a> <a title="Diesel" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel">Diesel</a> <a title="Ford DLD engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_DLD_engine#DLD-416">TDCI</a> <a title="Diesel particulate filter" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_particulate_filter">DPF</a><br />
1.8 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Straight-4" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4">I4</a> <a title="Ford Duratec engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Duratec_engine#Duratec_HE">Duratec HE</a><br />
1.8 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Straight-4" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4">I4</a> <a title="Diesel" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel">Diesel</a> <a title="Ford DLD engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_DLD_engine#DLD-418">TDCI</a><br />
1.8 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Straight-4" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4">I4</a> <a title="Ford Duratec engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Duratec_engine#Duratec_HE">Duratec HE</a> <a title="Flexible-fuel vehicle" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexible-fuel_vehicle">Flexi-fuel</a><br />
2.0 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Straight-4" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4">I4</a> <a title="Ford Duratec engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Duratec_engine#Duratec_HE">Duratec HE</a><br />
2.0 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Straight-4" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4">I4</a> <a title="Diesel" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel">Diesel</a> <a title="PSA EW/DW engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSA_EW/DW_engine#DW10">TDCI</a><br />
2.5 <a title="Litre" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litre">L</a> <a title="Straight-5" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-5">I5</a> <a class="mw-redirect" title="Turbocharged" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbocharged">Turbocharged</a> <a class="mw-redirect" title="T5 engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T5_engine">T5</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><a title="Wheelbase" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase">Wheelbase</a></th>
<td>2640 mm (104 in)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Length</th>
<td><a title="Hatchback" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback">Hatchback</a>: 4340 mm (171 in)<br />
<a title="Sedan (car)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_(car)">Saloon</a>: 4480 mm (176 in)<br />
<a title="Station wagon" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon">Estate</a>: 4470 mm (176 in)<br />
ST: 4360 mm (172 in)<br />
<a class="mw-redirect" title="Coupé cabriolet" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coup%C3%A9_cabriolet">Coupé cabriolet</a>: 4510 mm (178 in)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Width</th>
<td>Coupé cabriolet: 1835 mm (72 in)<br />
Saloon, hatchback and estate: 1840 mm (72 in)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Height</th>
<td><a title="Hatchback" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback">Hatchback</a>: 1500 mm (59 in)<br />
<a title="Sedan (car)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan_(car)">Saloon</a>: 1495 mm (59 in)<br />
<a title="Station wagon" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon">Estate</a>: 1500 mm (59 in)<br />
<a class="mw-redirect" title="Coupé cabriolet" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coup%C3%A9_cabriolet">Coupé cabriolet</a>: 1455 mm (57 in)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><a title="Curb weight" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curb_weight">Curb weight</a></th>
<td>1,229 kg (2,709 lb)-1,630 kg (3,594 lb)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Related</th>
<td><a class="mw-redirect" title="Ford C-MAX" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_C-MAX">Ford C-MAX</a><br />
<a title="Ford Kuga" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Kuga">Ford Kuga</a><br />
<a class="mw-redirect" title="Mazda3" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda3">Mazda3</a><br />
<a class="mw-redirect" title="Mazda5" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda5">Mazda5</a><br />
<a title="Volvo C30" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_C30">Volvo C30</a><br />
<a title="Volvo S40" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_S40">Volvo S40</a><br />
<a title="Volvo V50" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_V50">Volvo V50</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>The all-new Mk 2 Ford Focus was launched at the <a title="Paris Motor Show" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Motor_Show">Paris Motor Show</a> on <a title="September 23" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_23">September 23</a> 2004 as a three and five-door hatchback and an estate, although the new car was previewed, in 4-door saloon form, as the &#8216;Focus Concept&#8217; developed by Ford Europe at the <a title="Beijing" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing">Beijing</a> Motor Show in mid-2004.</p>
<p><a name="Design_and_engineering_2"></a></p>
<h3><span class="editsection">[<a title="Design and engineering" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=17">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Design and engineering</span></h3>
<p>The Mk 2, codenamed C307, uses the <a title="Ford C1 platform" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_C1_platform">Ford C1 platform</a> which is shared with the <a title="Volvo S40" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_S40">Volvo S40</a>, <a title="Volvo V50" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_V50">V50</a> and <a title="Volvo C70" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_C70">C70</a>, <a class="mw-redirect" title="Mazda3" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda3">Mazda3</a> and <a class="mw-redirect" title="Ford Focus C-MAX" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_C-MAX">Focus C-MAX</a>. Ford calls this platform sharing programme &#8220;Global Shared Technologies&#8221;.</p>
<p>The basic suspension design, which contributed much to the Mk 1&#8242;s success, has been carried over largely unchanged from its predecessor which, along with a 10% stiffer bodyshell, offers even better handling and ride according to Ford. The same body styles as the Mk 1 Focus were offered, though the saloon did not appear until mid-2005.</p>
<p>The Focus Mk 2 is much larger than its predecessor with a 25 mm (1 in) increase in wheelbase, 168 mm (6.6 in) longer, 8 mm (0.3 in) taller and 138 mm (5.4 in) wider. As a result the interior and boot space has increased. New technologies include a KeyFree system, a solar-reflect windshield, adaptive front lighting, Bluetooth hands-free phones and voice control for audio, telephone and climate control systems.</p>
<p>It also features either a <a class="mw-redirect" title="Durashift" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durashift">Durashift</a> 6-speed manual, <a class="mw-redirect" title="Durashift" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durashift">Durashift</a> 4-speed <a title="Automatic transmission" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_transmission">automatic transmission</a> or the all-new <a class="mw-redirect" title="Durashift" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durashift">Durashift</a> advanced <a title="Manual transmission" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission">manual transmission</a> or just the standard manual.</p>
<p>Stylistically, the Mk 2&#8242;s styling features the same design language found in the Mondeo and <a title="Ford Fiesta" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fiesta">Fiesta</a>. Although still recognisable as a Focus the new car uses styling features from the abandoned B-Proposal for the <em>original</em> Focus which never reached production.</p>
<p>The interior and dashboard follows on from the Mk 2 Mondeo and is constructed from higher quality plastics than before.</p>
<p><a name="Availability"></a></p>
<h3><span class="editsection">[<a title="Availability" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=18">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Availability</span></h3>
<p>The Focus Mk 2 is also built in <a title="South Africa" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa">South Africa</a> for export to <a title="Australia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia">Australia</a> and <a title="New Zealand" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand">New Zealand</a>. However shortly after launch, <a title="Ford Motor Company of New Zealand" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Motor_Company_of_New_Zealand">Ford New Zealand</a>surrendered its supply to satisfy Australia&#8217;s high demand, and now receives vehicles from the German factory in <a title="Saarlouis" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saarlouis">Saarlouis</a>. In 2006 the Mk 2 made its debut on the <a title="Americas" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americas">Americas</a>, with its launch on the <a title="Cars in Mexico" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cars_in_Mexico">Mexican market</a> as the 4-door sedan or the sporty 3-door in ST trim. The Mk 2 Focus is now available alongside base versions of the Mk I model in some other markets worldwide such as <a title="Brazil" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil">Brazil</a>, <a title="Argentina" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina">Argentina</a> and <a title="Chile" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile">Chile</a>. In<a title="Argentina" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina">Argentina</a>, the Mk 1 Focus is build alongside the Mk 2 in the Pacheco Factory. In the U.S., the <a title="Ford Focus (North America)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(North_America)">Mk 1 Focus</a> is offered in a much revised form.</p>
<p><a name="Safety_2"></a></p>
<h3><span class="editsection">[<a title="Safety" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=19">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Safety</span></h3>
<p>The new car has gained the best ever <a class="mw-redirect" title="EuroNCAP" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EuroNCAP">EuroNCAP</a> ratings for its class (5 stars for adult protection, 4 of 5 for child protection and 2 of 5 for pedestrian protection),<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-5"><span>[</span>6<span>]</span></a></sup> beating such contenders as the <a title="Renault Mégane" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_M%C3%A9gane">Renault Mégane</a> and <a title="Volkswagen Golf" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Golf">Volkswagen Golf</a>, including full (16/16) marks for the front impact test.</p>
<p><a name="Engines_2"></a></p>
<h3><span class="editsection">[<a title="Engines" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=20">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Engines</span></h3>
<p>The engine line up for the Mk 2 is a mixture of old and new. Revised versions of the 1.4 L and 1.6 L all aluminium <a title="Ford Zetec engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Zetec_engine">Zetec-SE</a> engines from the previous generation Focus were carried over, although the units were now renamed <a class="mw-redirect" title="Duratec" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duratec">Duratec</a>, with the addition of 1.6 L <a title="Ford Zetec engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Zetec_engine#Sigma">Duratec Ti-VCT</a>engine with variable valve timing. For the South African market, the 1.6L BZ engine and electronics from the Mazda3 was used in their Mk2. For the 2009 facelift it was replaced by the 1.8 Duratec.</p>
<p>The 1.8 L and 2.0 L <em><a title="Ford Zetec engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Zetec_engine">Zetec</a></em> petrol engines of the original were replaced with the <em><a title="Ford Duratec engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Duratec_engine#Duratec_HE">Duratec HE</a></em>. This engine is based on a Mazda MZR engine as in the American Focus, and is very different to the smaller 1.25L, 1.4 L and 1.6 L Duratec engines (which are versions of the Yamaha-developed Sigma/Zetec-SE engines first used in the 95 facelift Fiesta).</p>
<p>The <a title="PSA" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSA">PSA</a>-developed <em><a title="Ford Duratorq engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Duratorq_engine">Duratorq</a></em> <a title="Diesel" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel">Diesel</a> engine in 1.6 L 90 hp (67 kW) and 110 hp (82 kW) editions, Ford&#8217;s own &#8216;Lynx&#8217; Duratorq 1.8L 115 hp (86 kW) diesel carried over from the previous model and the PSA DW10 diesel in 2.0 L form rounds off the range in standard Focus guise (this is a different unit to the &#8216;Puma&#8217; diesel in the Mondeo).</p>
<p><em>Petrol</em></p>
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<li>1.4 L <a class="mw-redirect" title="Zetec-SE" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zetec-SE">Duratec</a></li>
<li>1.6 L <a class="mw-redirect" title="Zetec-SE" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zetec-SE">Duratec</a></li>
<li>1.6 L <a class="mw-redirect" title="Zetec-SE" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zetec-SE">Duratec Ti-VCT</a></li>
<li>1.8 L <a title="Ford Duratec engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Duratec_engine">Duratec-HE</a></li>
<li>2.0 L <a title="Ford Duratec engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Duratec_engine">Duratec-HE</a></li>
<li>2.5 L <a title="Volvo Modular engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_Modular_engine">Volvo</a> <a title="Volvo Modular engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_Modular_engine#B5234T3">B5254T3</a> <a title="Straight-5" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-5">5-cylinder</a></li>
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<p><em>Diesel</em></p>
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<li>1.6L (90 bhp and 110 bhp) <a title="Ford Duratorq engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Duratorq_engine">Duratorq (PSA type)</a></li>
<li>1.8 L <a title="Ford Duratorq engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Duratorq_engine">Duratorq (Ford &#8220;Lynx&#8221; type)</a></li>
<li>2.0 L <a title="Ford Duratorq engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Duratorq_engine">Duratorq (PSA DW10)</a></li>
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<p><a name="Trim_levels_2"></a></p>
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<p>The main trim levels of the pre-facelift Focus Mk 2 in the <a title="United Kingdom" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom">United Kingdom</a> are listed below. For other countries, the range is either a cut down version of this list (e.g., for <a title="New Zealand" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand">New Zealand</a>) or it is almost completely different altogether (e.g., for <a title="South Africa" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa">South Africa</a>, or <a title="Australia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia">Australia</a>, which continues to use the old CL/LX/Zetec/Ghia trim levels)</p>
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<li>Studio (Base model)</li>
<li>Style (adds alloy-style wheel trims, air-conditioning and a sports steering wheel)</li>
<li>Zetec Climate (adds Sport Suspension and various interior/exterior styling enhancements, heated windscreen and air conditioning)</li>
<li>Ghia (adds a great deal including alarm, auto-dimming rear-view mirror and only model to have <a class="mw-redirect" title="Cruise Control" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruise_Control">Cruise Control</a> as standard)</li>
<li>Titanium (adds Sony <a class="mw-redirect" title="CD" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CD">CD</a>/<a title="MP3" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP3">MP3</a> player as standard, privacy glass and sports seats)</li>
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<p>From September 2006, Ford revised the standard trim specifications slightly, to allow for the introduction of further options called X-Packs.</p>
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<p>Ford unveiled a facelifted Mk2 Ford Focus at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007, to go on sale in early 2008 in the hatchback, estate and saloon bodystyles, with the Coupé-Cabriolet and ST to follow in Spring 2008. Went on sale in the UK on 2nd Feb 2008. Changes include:</p>
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<li>Cosmetically, the facelift brings the Focus in line with the <em>Kinetic Design</em> language seen on the 2007 <a title="Ford Mondeo" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mondeo">Ford Mondeo</a>, and 2006 <a class="mw-redirect" title="Ford S-MAX" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_S-MAX">Ford S-MAX</a> and <a title="Ford Galaxy" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Galaxy">Ford Galaxy</a>, whilst keeping with the general shape of the pre-facelift model. Every exterior panel (except the roof) underwent a reworking with the following key detail changes: trapezoidal grilles, swept back headlamps, bold wheel arches, newly shaped rear glass, a contoured tailgate and new tail lamps</li>
<li>Greater use of soft-touch plastics in the interior</li>
<li>Revised instrument binnacle and interior controls, now with red lighting</li>
<li>New design centre console primarily for the top line Titanium trim and optional Zetec</li>
<li>Ford PowerShift transmission (similar to Volkswagen&#8217;s <em><a title="Direct-Shift Gearbox" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct-Shift_Gearbox">DSG</a></em>) added to range</li>
<li>Introduction of a Ford Power Button</li>
<li>Introduction of a 110PS version of the 2.0 Duratorq TDCi engine.</li>
<li>Revised trim range consisting of Studio, Style, ECOnetic, Zetec, Titanium and ST trims.</li>
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<p>Prices are set to be similar (if not identical) to that of the pre-facelift Focus, as its lead at the top of the British car sales charts has quickly been cut by the <a title="Vauxhall Astra" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vauxhall_Astra">Vauxhall Astra</a> in the last couple of years.</p>
<p>Ford collaborated with dance floor superstar <a title="Alesha Dixon" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alesha_Dixon">Alesha Dixon</a> in January 2008 to create an exclusive special edition remix and video to celebrate the launch of the new Ford Focus.<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-6"><span>[</span>7<span>]</span></a></sup></p>
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<h4><span class="editsection">[<a title="Focus ST" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=24">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Focus ST</span></h4>
<p>In 2005 Ford unveiled a <a title="Hot hatch" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_hatch">hot hatch</a> version of the Mk 2 Focus. Called <strong>Focus ST</strong>, and available in either three or five door hatchback variant, the car uses the same <a class="mw-redirect" title="T5 engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T5_engine">T5 engine</a> from the <a title="Volvo S40" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_S40">Volvo S40</a>/<a title="Volvo V50" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_V50">V50</a> T5 models, a <a class="mw-redirect" title="Turbocharged" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbocharged">turbocharged</a> 2.5 L <a title="Straight-5" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-5">5-cylinder</a> engine producing 225 hp (168 kW; 228 PS). The Ford Focus Mk 2 ST is also known as the <strong>XR5 Turbo</strong> in the Australian and New Zealand market, but is sold as a five door hatchback only. According to <a class="mw-redirect" title="Top Gear (current format)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Gear_(current_format)">Top Gear</a> a new version called ST260 will appear in 2008 with a 260 hp (190 kW; 260 PS) version of the same engine.<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-7"><span>[</span>8<span>]</span></a></sup></p>
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<p>The <strong>Focus Coupé-Cabriolet</strong>, a two-piece <a class="mw-redirect" title="Retractable hardtop" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retractable_hardtop">retractable hardtop</a>, was introduced at the <a title="Geneva Motor Show" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva_Motor_Show">Geneva Motor Show</a> in February 2006 and went on sale in October 2006. Originally named the Vignale by designer <a title="Pininfarina" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pininfarina">Pininfarina</a>, it was previewed at the 2005 <a title="Frankfurt Motor Show" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankfurt_Motor_Show">Frankfurt Motor Show</a>. Pininfarina performs final assembly. Ford plans to sell about 20,000 annually in Europe.</p>
<p>In February 2008, Ford revealed a new Focus Coupé-Cabriolet sporting the new &#8216;Kinetic Design&#8217; front end of the generic Ford Focus. Notably however, unlike the generic Focus models, the side and rear body panels were not changed, and neither were the door mirrors upgraded to the new-style units, as on the rest of the new Focus models. Nor were bodyside mouldings removed, as with the rest of the Focus range. Some press outlets had expected such changes in line with the rest of the range.</p>
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<p>Shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007 as part of the facelifted range, the <strong>Focus ECOnetic</strong> is an emissions-friendly model, similar to Volkswagen&#8217;s <em><a title="BlueMotion" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlueMotion">BlueMotion</a></em> range, using a 109PS 1.6 Duratorq TDCi engine with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). Aerodynamic features including low-resistance tyres contribute to 65mpg fuel consumption figure with average CO2 emissions of 115g/km.</p>
<p><a name="Focus_RS_Mk_2"></a></p>
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<p>On December 17 2007 Ford of Europe confirmed that a Mk 2 Focus RS will be launched in 2009. The press release also notes that a concept version of the RS is due in mid-2008.<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-8"><span>[</span>9<span>]</span></a></sup>Contrary to numerous rumours and speculation<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-9"><span>[</span>10<span>]</span></a></sup> <sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-10"><span>[</span>11<span>]</span></a></sup> <sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-11"><span>[</span>12<span>]</span></a></sup> the RS was announced by Ford to have a conventional FWD layout with an upgraded <a class="mw-redirect" title="T5 engine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T5_engine">Volvo T5</a> engine with 305PS, gearbox, suspension, and LSD. As announced, the Focus RS MK2 hitted the road on 5th of January 2009.<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-12"><span>[</span>13<span>]</span></a></sup> <sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-13"><span>[</span>14<span>]</span></a></sup></p>
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<p>Reports have repeatedly surfaced that the third generation will debut in 2009 or 2010. This generation is to re-unite the International Ford Focus with the <a title="Ford Focus (North America)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(North_America)">North American Ford Focus</a>.<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-14"><span>[</span>15<span>]</span></a></sup></p>
<p>On <a title="July 23" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_23">July 23</a>, <a title="2007" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007">2007</a>, Australian Industry Minister Ian MacFarlane announced that the next generation Ford Focus would be built at <a title="Ford Motor Company of Australia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Motor_Company_of_Australia">Ford Australia</a>&#8216;s Broadmeadows manufacturing plant from 2011.<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-15"><span>[</span>16<span>]</span></a></sup></p>
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<p>The <a title="Marcus Grönholm" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Gr%C3%B6nholm">Marcus Grönholm</a> <a title="Ford Focus WRC" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_WRC">Ford Focus RS WRC 06</a> at the 2006<a class="mw-redirect" title="London Motor Show" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Motor_Show">British International Motor Show.</a></div>
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<p>The first <a title="Ford Focus WRC" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_WRC">Focus World Rally Car</a> made its debut in <a title="Rallying" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rallying">rallying</a> and the <a title="World Rally Championship" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Rally_Championship">World Rally Championship</a> on the 1999 <a title="Monte Carlo Rally" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Carlo_Rally">Monte Carlo Rally</a> with <a title="Colin McRae" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_McRae">Colin McRae</a> and<a class="new" title="Simon Jean-Joseph (page does not exist)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Simon_Jean-Joseph&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1">Simon Jean-Joseph</a> at the wheels of the two cars, replacing, for the first time in a generation, the venerable <a class="mw-redirect" title="Ford Escort WRC" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Escort_WRC">Escort</a>. It was immediately on the pace, setting many fastest stage times, but a vehicle weight issue meant that the two cars were excluded from that event. McRae went on to give the Focus WRC its maiden victory on the <a title="Safari Rally" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safari_Rally">Safari Rally</a> in February of the same year and took victory again in the following rally, the <a class="mw-redirect" title="Rallye de Portugal" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rallye_de_Portugal">Rally Portugal</a>.</p>
<p>The MkI Focus WRC went on scoop further victories over the years for McRae, <a title="Carlos Sainz" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Sainz">Carlos Sainz</a> and <a title="Markko Märtin" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markko_M%C3%A4rtin">Markko Märtin</a> from then until it was phased out in favour of the MkII offering in late 2005.<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-16"><span>[</span>17<span>]</span></a></sup> This car, a winner in both <a title="Marcus Grönholm" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Gr%C3%B6nholm">Marcus Grönholm</a>&#8216;s and <a title="Mikko Hirvonen" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikko_Hirvonen">Mikko Hirvonen</a>&#8216;s hands in the two-car factory <a class="mw-redirect" title="BP-Ford World Rally Team" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BP-Ford_World_Rally_Team">BP-Ford World Rally Team</a> that contested the <a title="2006 World Rally Championship season" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_World_Rally_Championship_season">2006 World Rally Championship season</a>, duly racked up the manufacturers&#8217; title,<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-17"><span>[</span>18<span>]</span></a></sup> spelling the end of a formidable twenty-seven year wait for such an honour in this series for the Blue Oval. The team successfully defended the manufacturers&#8217; title in the<a title="2007 World Rally Championship season" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_World_Rally_Championship_season">2007 season</a>.<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-18"><span>[</span>19<span>]</span></a></sup></p>
<p>All the rally cars are built, prepared and run for Ford by <a title="M-Sport" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M-Sport">M-Sport</a>, the motorsport team based in <a title="Cockermouth" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockermouth">Cockermouth</a>, <a title="Cumbria" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumbria">Cumbria</a> in Northern <a title="England" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England">England</a>. The team is managed by <a class="mw-redirect" title="Malcolm Wilson (Rally)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_Wilson_(Rally)">Malcolm Wilson</a>, a well known former <a title="United Kingdom" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom">British</a> rally driver.<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-19"><span>[</span>20<span>]</span></a></sup></p>
<p>Besides rallies, the Focus has also been used in the SCCA Speed World Challenge Touring Car Series, as well as in the <a title="TC 2000" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TC_2000">TC 2000</a>, resulting champion in 2003 and 2005.</p>
<p><a name="Overall_sales_and_history"></a></p>
<h2><span class="editsection">[<a title="Overall sales and history" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=30">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Overall sales and history</span></h2>
<p>In <a title="Europe" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe">Europe</a>, the <a title="Hatchback" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback">hatchback</a> is the biggest selling body style. Ford attempted to market the saloon in Europe as a mini-<a title="Executive car" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_car">executive car</a> by only offering it in the Ghia trim level, something that it had tried before with the <a title="Ford Orion" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Orion">Orion</a> of the 1980s. It has since given up on this strategy, and has started selling lower specified versions of the saloon.</p>
<p>Despite its radical styling (the hatchback version in particular), and some controversial safety recalls in North America, the car has been a runaway success across the globe, even in the United States, where Ford has traditionally failed to successfully sell its European models. This was the best-selling car in the world in 1999 through 2004. It was elected <a title="Car of the Year" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_of_the_Year">Car of the Year</a> in 1999. The Focus won the <em><a title="North American Car of the Year" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Car_of_the_Year">North American Car of the Year</a></em> award for 2000.</p>
<p>The Focus, unlike the Escort, was never offered in a <a title="Panel van" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panel_van">panel van</a> body style in the <a class="mw-redirect" title="U.S." href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S.">U.S.</a>; however, a commercial Focus is available in Europe.</p>
<p>Ford was therefore left without a light-duty commercial vehicle when the Escort finally went out of production in 2000. The purpose-designed <a title="Ford Transit Connect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Transit_Connect">Transit Connect</a>, introduced in 2002, largely served as its replacement. A <a title="Convertible" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convertible">convertible</a> version was another notable omission that was rectified with the Mk2 Coupe-Cabriolet.</p>
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<h2><span class="editsection">[<a title="Reliability" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=31">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Reliability</span></h2>
<p>The European Focus would also suffer from some recall issues, but in 2002, according to <a title="Germany" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany">German</a> reports and surveys, the Focus was claimed to be the most reliable car between one and three years old in the German car market.<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-20"><span>[</span>21<span>]</span></a></sup> This was a remarkable feat as the Focus was competing against German prestige manufacturers as well as <a title="Japan" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan">Japanese</a> manufacturers, all of which have strong reputations for quality and reliability.</p>
<p><a name="Awards"></a></p>
<h2><span class="editsection">[<a title="Awards" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=32">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Awards</span></h2>
<p>Since its launch in 1998 the Focus Mk I has won over 60 awards including 13 Car of the Year awards in both Europe and North America, and more recently, the best <a title="Family car" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_car">family car</a> ever (Autocar UK 2003). In 2005, in a poll by the <a title="Men &amp; Motors" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_%26_Motors">Men &amp; Motors</a> TV channel in the UK, it was placed 19th in the nation&#8217;s favourite 100 cars of all time.</p>
<p><a title="Auto Express" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto_Express">Auto Express</a> in 2005 hailed the European Focus Mk 2 &#8220;Supreme Champion&#8221; in its New Car of the Year awards. The Focus also won the subcategory of Best Compact Family Car in the same awards.</p>
<p><a class="new" title="What green car (page does not exist)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=What_green_car&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1">What green car</a> in 2008 named the &#8220;green&#8221; version of the Focus, The Ford Focus ECOnetic as its Green Car of the year 2008. It won for its class-leading low emissions and high fuel economy<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-21"><span>[</span>22<span>]</span></a></sup>.</p>
<p><a name="Focus_in_the_UK"></a></p>
<h2><span class="editsection">[<a title="Focus in the UK" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Focus_(international)&amp;action=edit&amp;section=33">edit</a>]</span><span class="mw-headline">Focus in the UK</span></h2>
<p>The first <a title="United Kingdom" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom">British</a> buyers of the Focus took delivery of their cars during the autumn of 1998. Its predecessor, the <a title="Ford Escort" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Escort">Escort</a>, continued in limited production alongside the Focus for two years, as the Focus was a distinctive design that <a title="Ford Motor Company" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Motor_Company">Ford</a> feared might take time for buyers to get used to.<sup><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources since December 2008">[<em><a title="Citation needed" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed">citation needed</a></em>]</span></sup></p>
<p>But the Focus quickly became popular thanks to its competitive asking price, sharp handling, generous equipment, spacious interior and comfortable seats. It has been Britain&#8217;s best-selling new car every year since 1999, and the second generation model (on sale since the end of 2004) has just strengthened its position.</p>
<p>The majority of motoring surveys have given the Focus a good rating for reliability, build quality, driver appeal and overall satisfaction, and helped it compete with reputable <a title="Japan" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan">Japanese</a> and<a title="Germany" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany">German</a> brands in terms of quality.</p>
<p>In November 2007, the <a title="BBC" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC">BBC</a> reported <a class="mw-redirect" title="Sheffield University" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheffield_University">Sheffield University</a> survey data as showing that 40% of UK families owned two cars, and one was &#8216;likely to be a Focus&#8217;.<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-22"><span>[</span>23<span>]</span></a></sup></p>
<p>The Focus was Britain&#8217;s best selling car once again for 2007 &#8211; the ninth successive year that it has achieved this success. It is now just one year away from achieving the <a title="Ford Cortina" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Cortina">Ford Cortina&#8217;s</a>record of ten successive years as Britain&#8217;s best selling car.<sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(international)#cite_note-23"><span>[</span>24<span>]</span></a></sup></div>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford put led's in the lock switches, but didn't run the wiring to make them light up in some models.  Easy fix though.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bonacci01.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6334954&amp;post=14&amp;subd=bonacci01&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_42BOtrInaEg/SX5mo_dsslI/AAAAAAAAAXA/BfgD1D3K6f8/s1600-h/Door_Lock_Switch_Light_06.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_42BOtrInaEg/SX5mo_dsslI/AAAAAAAAAXA/BfgD1D3K6f8/s400/Door_Lock_Switch_Light_06.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_42BOtrInaEg/SX5mNWZYARI/AAAAAAAAAWo/R4ffHnTa0HQ/s1600-h/Door_Lock_Switch_Light_02.jpg"></a>Another great crazy <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">anomaly</span> from Ford.  They put led&#8217;s in the lock switches, but didn&#8217;t run the wiring to make them light up in some models.  Easy fix though, just a few jumper wires needed from window switches.</p>
<div><a class="bigusername" href="http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/member.php?u=13465">Rudel</a> - Focus Fanatics.com</div>
<div>Begin by using the 1/4 wratchet with the extention and T-20 torx bit and unscrew the bolt that is holding the door handle, lock, and switches.       </p>
<p>Once that is done, pull on the face plate until it comes off.</p></div>
<div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_42BOtrInaEg/SX5mNWZYARI/AAAAAAAAAWo/R4ffHnTa0HQ/s400/Door_Lock_Switch_Light_02.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div>
<div>Now take about 4 peices of wire, 8in each, and strip the ends about 1/4&#8243; inch, and start to twist the threaded end.       </p>
<p>Now tin the ends of them so they will not bird-cage on you when they are pushed into the socket terminals. </p>
<p>For the following instructions there is no need to do any more soldering, all you have to do us snug the wire into the back of the sockets with the other wire(s). After that zip tie them so they are not all dangling around&#8230;&#8230;.</p></div>
<div>On the back of the socket for the window switch do the following:      </p>
<p>Put the ground (<strong><span>blue</span></strong>) wire into socket 1, with the <strong>Black</strong> Wire<br />
<strong>NOTE: Passenger side is socket 4, with the Black Wire</strong></p>
<p>Put the Hot (<span><strong>red</strong></span>) wire into socket 10, with the <span><strong>Blue</strong></span>/<span><span><strong>Green</strong></span> </span>Wire<br />
<strong>NOTE: Passenger side is socket 2, with the <span>White</span>/<span>Green</span> Wire</strong></div>
<div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_42BOtrInaEg/SX5moNDnX0I/AAAAAAAAAWw/dOZwFvE_jJY/s400/Door_Lock_Switch_Light_04.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div>
<div>On the back of the socket for the lock switches do the following:</div>
<div>Put the ground (<strong><span>blue</span></strong>) wire into socket 4, which is the LED Ground. </div>
<div>Put the Hot (<span><strong>red</strong></span>) wire into socket 5, which is the LED 12V Supply.</div>
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		<title>2005+ Mustang Shift Knobs</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The factory 05+ shift knobs will swap directly into your focus. <img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bonacci01.wordpress.com&amp;blog=6334954&amp;post=9&amp;subd=bonacci01&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<div>The factory 05+ shift knobs will swap directly into your focus.  They are available from ford, or a few other places online.</div>
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<div>The new Mustang knobs have a groove at the bottom that is used to keep the boot tucked up under the knob. On the Mustang this is accomplished with an elastic band sewn into the top of the boot, as most of you know the Focus uses a ziptie. This makes the Mustang knob an attractive choice for Focus drivers because you don&#8217;t have to re-use or modify the shifter tower to keep the boot in place, you just eliminate it entirely.</div>
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<div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_42BOtrInaEg/SX0hNGryElI/AAAAAAAAAWA/fCUj2soAzsU/s400/22444032bae827d8.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div>
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<p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_42BOtrInaEg/SX0hNf326TI/AAAAAAAAAWY/dswz8C-OPjI/s1600-h/22444032da12fd5c.jpg"></a>Next you&#8217;ll want to pry up the shift boot. This is best accomplished by pushing the back of the boot frame forward until it pops up. The tabs at the front of the boot are too long and the frame will not flex enough to allow them to clear the console.</p>
<div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_42BOtrInaEg/SX0hNeuiNmI/AAAAAAAAAWI/wbxnaqmQGZ4/s400/22444032bc4a37f7.jpg" border="0" alt="" />Cut out the old ziptie, insert new knob and secure with a new ziptie throughthe leather, or use a long twist tie if you dont have any zipties around.<br />
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<div>Done!</div>
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