The ford focus hit the streets in 2000 as a sedan, hatchback, and wagon. Learn about the 2018 ford focus shop for the focus. The focus displays a fine balance of practical drivability and zippy excitement. The compact ford focus sedan and hatchback slot above the subcompact fiesta sedan and hatch and below the midsize fusion and fullsize taurus sedans in the automakers passenger car lineup. The focus ceased production in 2018, but as a used car its a great value either as a hatchback or a sedan. It also has a poor predicted reliability rating, and driver assistance. New listing 20052007 ford focus headrest driver passenger front cloth gray r8s17b08 fits. The 2018 ford focus ranking is based on its score within the 2018 compact cars category. Nov 16, 2017 the cruze and focus are an interesting pair of vehicles to compare, because they have similar overall scores but are separated in our rankings by a wide margin. See other ford vehicles or check out a certified preowned focus. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. Ford s 23rdplace finish in our 2019 driver power survey isnt particularly impressive and the previous focus finished 79th out of 100 cars, but we expect the latest model will improve on this.
The new ford focus is a small car that offers a number of features otherwise seen in larger or more luxurious vehicles. The sedan pummeled four other runabouts in a recent comparison test, a victory made more impressive. It handles well, its steering is quick and responsive with plenty of feel and its stopping power is impressive. The focus sweetly precise and nicely weighted rackandpinion steering also received ford frictionreduction tweaks in an effort to sharpen communication to the driver s hands. Similarly, complaining about how small the interior is needs to stop.
Dont be afraid to put the allnew dodge dart on your teendriver shopping list. This next generation car is packed with advanced features like ford copilot360, an impressive set of driver assist technologies including adaptive cruise control with stop and go and lane centring, and active park assist 2. A fivedoor hatchback was added for the 2002 model year, while a more powerful 151. Power for the original ford focus came from either a 110hp 2. Substantialtechnician functions and fuel economy help the focus.
We found it more comfortable than some of the other compact cars, with roomy, cushy seats and a nice balance between a soft, smooth ride. Jan 28, 2016 the ford focus rs vehicle engineer manager, tyrone johnson, was previously in charge of ford racing and was responsible for the carmakers efforts in f1 and the world rally championships. Police say a man in his 50s was driving a ford focus when he lost control, ran off the road, and struck a tree. Driverside driving impressions ford s entrylevel compact car doesnt disappoint on the road. Power data for the focus includes feedback from buyers of all versions of the car, including the sporty st, performancetuned rs, as well as. The 2015 ford focus is a compact car thats available in sedan and fourdoor hatchback body styles. Contributing editor csaba csere takes an indepth and technical look into the 20 ford fusion hybrid on the latest episode of car and driver. The ford focus is a compact car csegment in europe manufactured by the ford motor company and created under alexander trotman s ford 2000 plan, which aimed to globalize model development and sell one compact vehicle worldwide. The allnew focus is built to improve your driving experience in every way. A window regulator is the mechanism inside the door that raises and lowers the window. No, its not as well known as compact car models such as the honda civic, ford focus and mazda3, but the newfor20 dart has grown on us for several reasons.
The focus st satisfies performance fanatics who cant afford the trackready focus rs or want more power and practicality than the terrific albeit tiny ford fiesta st. Ford driver assist technologies, including blis, precollision assist, and active park assist help make your driving experience easier. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. Regardless, the 252hp focus st is a blast to drive. The focus rx does everything in breakneck pace and in a cloud of burned rubber. He was transported to university hospital in critical condition and pronounced dead. Vehicle summary the 2015 ford focus is a compact car available as a sedan or fourdoor. The 2018 focus cargo capacity depends upon the body style and trim. I put 68,000 miles on it in just 2 months short of 8 years. And introducing ford copilot 360 a suite of standard driverassist technologies. Regardless, the 252hp focus st is a blast to drive and has the everyday versatility of a fourdoor hatchback. Enter your zip code to search used focus listings in your area.
The ford focus is inexpensive, stylish, practical and fun. Used 2011 ford focus for sale with photos cargurus. Ford focus sedan wagon 2005, front driver side power window regulator and motor assembly by kmetal. See 2018 ford focus specs read more about focus interior 2018 ford focus dimensions ford focus cargo space.
The ford focus rs is a weaponsgrade compact hatchback with a 350hp turbocharged fourcylinder engine, a sixspeed manual transmission, and a torquevectoring allwheel drive system designed with rally car. It was designed to be an economical sedan ford could market not only in the u. Mar 23, 2016 fords family hatchback has never been livelier. Then, the company set a record with the 1985 ford sierra rs cosworth by selling the first street car with an engine that produced more than 100 horsepower per liter. When fords focus burst onto the small bodytype scene at the beginning of the millennium, it was a revolutionary small car. Opting for the electrical version increases that number to 105 mpg. The ford parts online purchasing website this website or is brought to you by ford motor company ford together with the ford or lincoln mercury dealership that you select as your preferred dealer dealer. The 2017 ford focus rs is a track car disguised as a practical hatchback its everything enthusiasts hope forand an absolute blast to drive. The chevrolet cruze and ford focus, which are often crossshopped against each other, fall somewhere in the middle. Dec 28, 2011 as for safety, the 20002007 ford focus does okay in the nhtsa crash tests, scoring four out of five stars for the driver and passenger in the frontal crash test, and ranging from one to three stars in the sideimpact test.
Ford focus questions the drivers floor board is always wet. Popular searches toyota camry ford f150 car appraiser tool subaru. Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. Driver killed after car crashes into tree in west louisville. When youre in the market to buy a new or used ford or any preowned vehicle head over to prince automotive group in douglas, ga. Nice, france ford fans upset the new focus st wont be coming to america can take some comfort in the fact their european brothers remain equally envious of the f150 raptors and shelby gt350s the.
The ford focus is sliding farther down the compactcar totem. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. Dashboard warning lights may illuminate red, orange, green or blue, red indicating a more serious malfunction where the vehicle should be checked immediately. Power is dispersed most effectively around 3,000 rpm and, while the focus. Driver with unfastened baby crashes into police car in.
Ford took its group b rally car and made it street legal. The original focus was primarily designed by ford of europe s german and british teams. Full test of the 2016 ford focus hatchback equipped with the. For instance, the focus is also the first vehicle in its class to offer active park assist, which can actually guide and steer the car into a parking space if the driver moderates speed with the brake. The 2014 ford focus is a compact car thats available in sedan and fourdoor hatchback body styles. A video has been released showing the shocking moment a driver crashed his car during a 100mph police chase with a baby unfastened in the back seat.
The 2014 ford focus gets an epaestimated 2636 mpg cityhighway with 5speed manual, 2737 mpg with 6speed automatic, both on regular gasoline. Not surprising with 350 horsepower on tap and an aggressive allwheel drive setup, the focus rs is the quickest car here on the drag strip. The side ratings also apply to the 4door hatchback version of the focus, also redesigned for the 2012 model year. When the 2015 focus became available for sale, it brought about a revamp of the ford focus exterior, including the front and back fascia, hood and grille plus the rear tail. Few cars in the compact class are as fun to drive as the 2018 ford focus. Its funtodrive nature doesnt come at the expense of comfort, either, as the focus boasts a composed ride and a relatively isolated interior that make it feel more expensive than it is. Ford focus dashboard warning lights and symbols this section covers many of the dashboard warning lights symbols with pictures and their meanings found within the ford focus range. An eightway power driver s seat and a heated steering wheel are also now available on the 2015 focus st. And introducing ford copilot 360 a suite of standard driver assist. Because ford s loan of this focus st as a last minute arrangement when a car from the new york city press fleet suddenly made a visit to boston, i was unable to take it to the track, a rally, or. The focus is one of the more amusing cars in its segment to hustle down a twisty road. As of this writing, our compact car rankings feature 24 entrants. By mike sutton from the august 20 issue of car and driver testedfans of the original roidedout honda civics that launched the tuner craze and made vin diesels career may have aged, but ford s new turbocharged focus. Starting monday, owners of certain ford fiesta and focus small cars equipped with the automakers powershift automatic transmission can begin filing settlement claims that could top.
The 2017 ford focus rs is a track car disguised as a. Our familyowned dealership has been serving the southern georgia. The focus will return for 2020, however, as a redesigned car. Car and driver, focus st vs gti comparo ford focus st forum. The ford focus 4door was redesigned for the 2012 model year. Click here for more information on the retirement of the focus. The standard drivetrain in the 2006 ford focus is a refined 2.
Well break down the similarities and differences between these cars to find out which is the better option for most buyers. Only problem is, weve never been able to buy an rs in the united states. Driver side air bag toward the driver s front door exploded the air bag and ripped to seat on same side driver s door side 1 answer my daughter hit an elevated man hole cover which exploded the driver s air bag and ruined the car. Ford has announced that it is going to stop selling 4door sedans in america. We found it more comfortable than some of the other compact cars, with roomy. Together, these smart technologies can help manage. When ford s focus burst onto the small bodytype scene at the beginning of the millennium, it was a revolutionary small car. Ford focus family hatchback with smart tech ford uk. This latest ford focus is the best small car for sale in america today. The focus is built to improve your driving experience in every way. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. Love it i went from a 2003 jeep cherokee gas guzzaler to this sweet car, what an improvement. That means that the fiesta, fusion, and the taurus will be dropped from the automakers lineup within a few years, if not sooner.
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