[10], Focus engineers developed a new interior packaging for the car's class, with a computer-modeled interior, long wheelbase, tall doors, raised roofline, increased passenger and cargo volume, raised rear seating and raised H-point front seating providing higher sight lines and increased rear footroom. Focus models had been designed under the directorship of Richard Parry-Jones and were noted at introduction for their styling, class-leading[10] rear suspension and tall interior packaging  – as well as a stiff and light body structure, low-friction steering and suspension, and extensive safety and convenience features including driver and passenger airbags, available head-and-chest side air bags, rear ISOFIX child-safety seat attachments, safety belt system with pre-tensioners and load-limiting retractors, battery saver to automatically switch off lights after 10 minutes, interior light dimming feature, and flip-up/flat-folding rear seat cushions. By 2005, the Focus received a Consumers Digest Best Buy Rating,[56] (taking numerous factors into consideration, including reliability and recall history) as well as the Strategic Vision 2005 Total Quality Award. Unlike conventional multi-link suspension, Control Blade features a wide, simple, uniform thickness, pressed steel trailing arm with hub carrier – taking the place of two longitudinal locating rods, eliminating an expensive cast knuckle, and offering the same level of body control – with a lower center of gravity, reduced road noise, and at lower production cost. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Exterior colors were Rainforest Green, Infra-Red, Pitch Black, and Going Platinum, each with an MSRP of $15,535. Ford attempted to market the saloon in Europe as a mini-executive car by only offering it in the Ghia trim level, something that it had tried before with the Orion of the 1980s. 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. The Professional Package (also marketed as the. The development of the Focus RS was undertaken by a mixed team of mainstream Ford engineers (not SVE nor the TeamRS group which replaced it later on) and Tickford Engineering in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. [19] This car was featured as a grand prize on Sábado Gigante. [49] The Mark 1 Focus RS was a limited production run available in 21 European countries. The exterior included revised front and rear bumper fascias, side skirts, fog lamps, rear diffuser and 17-inch (430 mm) alloy wheels wearing fairly sticky "Y" rated 215/45R17 tires from Continental. With dealership's in Dunfermline and Stirling, Flear & Thomson have over 140 excellent pre-owned Kia models in stock. Adapted from the Facelift Mk 1 Focus, the ST170 had the following cosmetic revisions: 17 in (430 mm) Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels; Alarm; Side Airbags; Optional 1/2 (in non-UK markets) and full Recaro leather seats; Optional 9006 Stereo system with bespoke Subwoofer; brushed aluminium door releases; honeycomb 'tech flec' front grills, round projector style fog lights, colour-coded bumper and side beadings & door handles; and Locally developed bodykit (Australia only). FORD FIESTA 1.0T ECOBOOST 140PS ST-LINE specification Prices: List price new £17,945 List price now £17,965 Price as tested £19,495 Dealer value now … Colour. Also the five-spoke wheels were no longer available and a 6 spoke design was the replacement. Revised headlamps with integrated indicators and separate main and dipped bulbs, Revised bumpers without indicators, but with the addition of removable bump strips, Revised upper and lower grille and fog lights, Modified centre console with rubber cup holders. [52] The Focus stopped the rot for Ford in Europe, selling particularly strongly in the UK. The decision to name the new car the Ford Focus was made in early 1998, as Ford had been planning to keep the "Escort" nameplate for its new generation of small family cars. The long rear lateral arm controls toe, a pair of shorter front lateral arms, vertically above each other, control the camber, and the Control Blade reacts to brake and traction loads. [34] In "Little Man on Campus," the lead male, undersized, uncoordinated, who had trouble living up to his Standard in wagons for 2000 model year. See Dealer Website for Details.Engine: 2.0L 4-Cyl EngineOptional EquipmentStreaming AudioRegular AmplifierIntegrated Roof AntennaRadio: Sony AM/FM Single-CD/MP3 -inc: 10 speakers, speed-sensitive volume control and HD RadioRadio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data SystemSYNC 3 Communications & Entertainment System -inc: enhanced voice recognition, 8 L Since its launch in 1998, the first generation Focus has won over 60 awards including 13 Car of the Year awards in both Europe and North America, and more recently, the best family car ever (Autocar UK 2003). If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. "[13] After the international Ford Focus, which shared styling with North American models, had won the prestigious European Car of the Year (1999), William Diem of the New York Times wrote, "To some extent, the prize vindicates Ford's risky design for the Focus, especially the New Edge styling -- a combination of straight lines, curves and planes."[14]. Another of the films was titled "The Kiss." This version is still available in some countries despite the advent of an all-new Mk 2 Focus. In Europe, the hatchback is the biggest selling bodystyle. Recon power steering rack with new inner rack ends and tie rods. Gasoline engines available were the well-proven 1.8 L and 2.0 L Zetec units from the Ford Mondeo and 1.4 L and 1.6 L versions of the Zetec-S/SE units, also found in the Ford Fiesta and Ford Puma. Historically, the Saarlouis, Valencia, and Halewood plants had produced the Escort, however the Focus was only produced at Saarlouis and Valencia since Halewood was to be switched over to production of the Jaguar X-Type. 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 EuroNCAP tests (69% frontal, 83% side, 28% pedestrian). Replaced clutch 1000 miles ago. 2010 ford focus 1.6 tdci zetec s spares or repair. The Ford Focus (first generation) is a compact car that was manufactured by Ford in Europe from 1998-2004 and by Ford in North America from 1999-2007. However, in Brazil, Ford do Brasil offered this until 2009, in 1.6 (Flex Fuel - 105 PS gasoline/112 PS ethanol) GL or GLX hatchback or saloon versions. 2002 MY – Introduction of the ZX5 5-door hatchback, power moon-roof available for the first time on all body styles, available 6-Disc In-dash CD Changer, improved cup holders to accept larger cups, added rear-seat map pocket on LX, SE, ZX3, and kangaroo pouches on ZTS, 2003 MY – ZX5 now available in three trim levels, two new interior fabrics, heated front seat and heated mirror option, available traction control and ABS package, gray headlamp surrounds, silver instrument cluster and color-keyed trim on premium trims, CD/MP3 audio player standard on ZX3, ZX5, redesigned 16-inch alloy wheels, optional perimeter alarm, improved interior noise level, recalibrated throttle, refinement of 110 hp (82 kW) engine. The Mk 1 Focus facelift in late 2001 included: A new flexfuel engine was introduced, based on the European Zetec 1.6 L version. Something went wrong. Several American companies offer genuine Ford parts to modify North American built Focuses to full or partial European standards. The impression is of having plenty of wheel travel for gobbling the larger stuff and big-car, full-frame isolation when encountering expansion joints and smaller road imperfections. The ST170 and RS performance models used modified versions of the 2.0 L Zetec. [18] Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The 2005 ST used dampers and stabilizer bars similar to those of the SVT, but significantly softer springs. The Focus' styling, often noted as polarizing,[3][4][5][6] was marketed by Ford as New Edge design. The design language had been overseen by Jack Telnack and Claude Lobo and executed by Australian designer, John Doughty. The S121 includes a 138 hp (103 kW) Duratec 2.0L I4 engine with improved suspension, custom body work designed and CAD modeled by Phil Frank, custom graphics, tire and wheel package, customized interior components, and optional upgraded brakes. GL (2004–2007) (1.6 gasoline 106cv), 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon. GLX (2005–2008) (1.6 flexfuel 112cv, 2.0 gasoline 147cv), 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon. [8] This eleventh hour dispute was overcome, however, and the car was launched without a different "German market" name. GL (2007–2008) (1.6 flexfuel 112cv), 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon. In 2004, its final year of production, the Euro package was available in the five-door model as well. father's hopes, gets a Ford Focus from his parents and then makes a varsity sports team, wins 'the girl' and finally carries a squad of cheerleaders in the Focus. The film depicted the efforts of a young man to save his tropical fish. The instruments have a blue background and in place of the coolant temperature gauge, the RS was equipped with a boost pressure indicator (up to 1.5 bar). The SVT also featured a reworked version of the 2.0-liter Zetec engine available in other Focus models. View basket for details. On 2005 and 2006 models in the US and Canada, the second generation Focus received a body-configuration badging (e.g., ZX3, ZX4, ZX5, ZXW) along with separate badging to designate trim levels SE and SES trim; there was no trim badge for the S trim level. The engine management warning light, or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on some vehicles may be red in colour and will illuminate when the ignition is turned on and should extinguish once the engine has started.If once the engine has started the engine warning light remains illuminated, it will suggest a problem with the engine. As a continuation of Ford's New Edge styling philosophy, first seen in the Ford Ka in 1996, and Ford Cougar in 1998, the Focus's styling was often described as polarising. In Asia and Australasia, it replaced the Ford Laser. The European Focus, in 2002, according to German reports and surveys, was claimed to be the most reliable car between one and three years old in the German car market.[53]. At the 1999 Geneva International Motor Show Ford represent concept model named Focus Cosworth. Manufacturing in Argentina continued until 2008, and it was still on sale in Brazil until 2009. It would also allow 1.0G of braking force due to the standard Brembo braking system 324 mm (Front) 280 mm (Rear). Though the Focus received the R.L. Mach Audio: The Focus MACH Audio ZTS sedan featured an audio system with six-disc in-dash CD changer, four 5 x 7-inch door-mounted, two-way speakers, a 10-inch dual-voice coil subwoofer, equalization customized to the Focus' interior configuration and 460 watts  unique silver-faced instrument cluster, mesh seat fabrics and door trim panels, six-spoke, machined-aluminum wheels, MACH Audio badging, exterior colors of CD Silver, Liquid Grey and Mandarin Copper, and an MSRP of $16,975. In a Top Gear review, Jeremy Clarkson noted that "it lacks the straightforward oomph of a Subaru Impreza. [15], Following the 1998 introduction of the Control Blade suspension and its popularization by the Focus, other manufacturers (e.g., Volkswagen with the Golf V) began offering multi-link design rear suspensions in the compact class, or small family car (European) class. It was inspired by 1999 Ford Focus WRC with unique bodykit and powered by a Cosworth-developed 2.0-litre turbo-charged and inter-cooled Zetec-E engine that produce more than 200 PS.[51]. The Focus RS WRC was built in 1999 to replace the Ford Escort WRC. The Focus RS Mk1 was produced from October 2, 2002 to November 11, 2003 and was Ford's return to the RS (Rallye Sport) badge after the demise of the tweaked Escorts, particularly the fabled Ford Escort RS Cosworth. Engine coolant reservoir : See Engine coolant check (page 148). Sporty 168bhp Focus with a 6-speed manual, (2.0 gasoline), 3/5-door hatchback, 5-door estate, 212bhp and over-engineered, a fast-appreciating classic. Upgrades included: High-flow aluminium cylinder head; Variable valve timing; Dual stage intake manifold; Stainless steel exhaust system and exhaust manifold by Cosworth; Sports catalytic converter; Larger brake discs (300 mm front, 280 mm rear); Getrag 6-speed manual M6 gearbox; Revised power steering 'falling-flow' pump and close ratio steering rack. The Ford Focus (first generation) is a compact car that was manufactured by Ford in Europe from 1998-2004 and by Ford in North America from 1999-2007. The car, with most parts redesigned from the ground up, featured a lighter body shell and a new aerodynamically enhanced front bumper and wing. The engine was heavily modified with forged aluminium pistons, hardened valve seats, sodium-filled exhaust valves, stainless steel exhaust system. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Programme, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. In 2003 the SVT was offered in the five-door body style and an all new European Appearance Package for three-doors only. [42] There is also a V8 engine conversion for the Focus.[43][44]. GHIA (2005–2008) (2.0 gasoline 145cv), 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon. 2007 MY – models no longer carried body configuration (ZX3, ZX4, ZX5, ZXW) tail badges, modifications increased EPA mileage ratings, new leather-trimmed sport seats with contrasting leather inserts, new exterior colors: Kiwi Green and Aqua Blue Clearcoat Metallic, available Street Appearance Package I with rally-style rear deck lid spoiler, single-disc CD and MP3 capable player now standard on all series, available six-disc CD and MP3 capable player now includes duplicate audio controls on steering column, new Interior Upgrade Package. Biege 1 Black 1,751 Blue 1,106 Bronze 4 Brown 56 Gold 21 Green 45 Grey 1,162 Maroon 1 Mauve 1 Multi-Coloured 4 Orange 56 Pink 2 Purple 19 Red 707 Silver 1,103 White 1,166 Yellow 41 Other 279 Show more options in Colour Engine size. [2] In 2000, Karl Brauer, writing for Edmunds.com described the styling: "While ergonomically sound, the Focus' interior, like its exterior, displays much of Ford's New Edge philosophy that had editors split on loving or hating it. Street: the Street Edition (September 2000) with European suspension, black trim, 16-inch polished aluminum wheels, a 6-disc CD changer, leather-wrapped steering wheel. System should be checked by a qualified technician immediately. An item that has been previously used. The Express Yourself Package included customized decals, steering wheel cover, gear shift knob on manual models, and special seat covers in neoprene, fleece or jersey. The Escape seems to be a bit of a Ford of Europe anomaly, Brian - check out our reviews of the Puma, Focus, Fiesta etc and you'll see we're generally big fans of the way Fords drive. In late 2001, Ford's in-house performance group, Special Vehicle Team (SVT), introduced the SVT Focus ZX3 to the United States and Canadian markets for the 2002 model year. Standard on ZX3, ZX5, ZTS, and wagon models after 2000 model year, and available in SE-model sedans through 2004. This was replaced in 2002 by the Duratorq TDCI. Get all of Hollywood.com's best Celebrities lists, news, and more. There were 200 S121/N2O's produced by Saleen in 2005. Assembly of the Mark 2 Focus started in 2008 for the 2009 model. GHIA (2000–2004) (2.0 gasoline 130cv), 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon. Production was limited to 4501 units only. Ford enthusiast wanted Must sell as being wasted being idle Been reliable and was restoring but age beating Runs well approx 280,100 Ks Near original, 1256280689 The Focus became one of the ten best-selling cars in America shortly after its introduction. The steering used a similar quick-ratio rack as the ST170 while the brakes used fixed-caliper, four-piston Brembo units with 324 mm (12.8 in) discs at the front and single-piston floating calipers and 280 mm (11.0 in) discs at the back. Developed in concert with Cosworth, this engine featured a special aluminum cylinder head with enlarged intake ports, high compression pistons and forged connecting rods, piston oil squirters, solenoid operated variable camshaft timing on the intake cam, dual stage intake manifold, and a 4-2-1 tubular exhaust header. All-around performance was roughly equal or better to its other competitors, including hatchbacks such as the Honda Civic Type-R and some four-wheel drive cars in the same price field. Kona: the Kona Mountain Bike Edition (May 2000, 5000 examples), featuring an "Out of Bounds" Kona bike, bolt-on bike rack, nylon washable seat covers, unique colors Dirt Metallic and Rainforest Green, unique side moldings with molded-in Kona Moto logo and bike tire treads; 16-inch six-spoke machined aluminum wheels and heavy-duty black rubber floor mats, also with Kona Moto logo and bike tire treads. This could use both gasoline and bioethanol, but was only available on the Swedish market. It included all available options plus full leather Recaro seats and fifteen-spoke dark argent colored wheels. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. The Focus RS was available in one metallic colour, Imperial Blue. This page was last edited on 9 January 2021, at 07:22. In testing the suspension in 2000, Motor Trend writer Jack Keebler noted "The Focus' average speed of 62.6 mph through our slalom makes it faster around the cones than a $62,000 Jaguar XJ8L and a $300,000 Bentley Continental. Wheels were 18" alloys specially developed by OZ Racing. [citation needed] Power was a diminished priority and the handling on a track, courtesy of the front differential, was considered by most observers to be its strongest characteristic. no faults showing with scanner. [...] The reason it was quick round our track is simple: this car handles like it's in a cartoon." Originally, Ford had intended offering the car with its 1.0 litre 3 cylinder 125PS Ecoboost engine, but later thought better of it, so engines started with a 150PS 1.5 4-cylinder Ecoboost (manual or 6-speed torque converter auto), 1.5TDCI and Ford's trusty 2.0 TDCi. For a complete overview of all Focus models, see, Ford Focus (second generation, North America), Sony Limited Edition, Street Edition, Kona Editions, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "2000 Ford Focus - Raising the Standard for Small Cars", "10 Years Ford Focus, 2008 Anniversary Press Kit", "Jalopnik Reviews: 2007 Ford Focus PZEV Part 2", "Spy Shots: Next Ford Focus mules caught testing", http://www.autonews.com/article/19960401/SUB/604010725/ford-exec-says-next-escort-on-time-product-development-boss-in-europe-says-next-world-car-due-in-1999, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/62027.stm, "Flexible control arm transforms thinking", "Riding High: Auto Makers Jack Up the Car Seat; Finding Your Ideal 'H-Point, "Ford Focus ZX5 five-door to debut this fall", "Ford Focus: An Unusual Marketing Campaign for an Unusual Car. [citation needed], Entry-level Focus offers airbags, a radio and central-locking, (1.4 gasoline, 1.6 gasoline, 1.8 turbodiesel), 3/5-door hatchback, 5-door estate (1.6 only available in UK in 5-door estate), Popular trim choice includes air-con, alloys (facelift), ABS and front-electric windows, (1.4 gasoline, 1.6 gasoline, 1.8 gasoline, 1.8 turbodiesel), 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, 5-door estate, As LX but includes sports-suspension, sports-seats, aluminium-effect dash trim and attractive 5-spoke 15” (or 16” on 2.0 litre) alloys, (1.4 gasoline, 1.6 gasoline, 1.8 gasoline, 2.0 gasoline, 1.8 turbodiesel), 3/5-door hatchback, 5-door estate, Luxury trim includes heated and electric mirrors and wood-effect trim on the dash. The Sports Package included a backpack that slid over the back of the front seat and a customized roof rack. For easy identification, filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked in colour. The Focus ST name did return in 2012 in an all new model. "[15] Engineers also worked to improve the front suspension, removing sticking and friction (aka stiction) from each component. Standard in LX and SE model sedans through 2004. By 2005, the car was no longer competitive and Ford had a winless season. The exterior was available in two new colors, Screamin' Yellow and Competition Orange. This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. [36] The film features a cameo appearance by Barry Livingston, who played "Ernie" in the TV show My Three Sons. [54] Despite Lemon-Aid describing it as "glitch ridden" up until 2004, Focus reliability steadily improved.[55]. The third film entitled "gulp" and by director Jason Reitman was selected to premiere in the 'Official Sundance Screening Room'. Costing $80,000[35] the films were later shown at the Sundance Film Festival and on Atom Films' web site. This was the best-selling car in the world in 1999 through 2004. A last minute problem arose in July 1998 when a Cologne court, responding to a case brought by the publishers Burda, ordered Ford to avoid the name "Focus" for the German market cars since the name was already taken by the publisher's Focus magazine. Single power window switch - 6 pin plug type to suit 09/1998 - 10/2002 Ford AU Falcon models Internally, the theme is blue and black with sections of blue leather trim on the door trim panels, the steering wheel and the Sparco seats which were trimmed in blue/black leather and Alcantara. [34], In January 2001, Ford partnered with Atom Films and J. Walter Thompson (now JWT) to create three short films featuring the Ford Focus. [3][4][5][6] The styling had been overseen by Jack Telnack and executed by Claude Lobo and Australian designer, John Doughty, concluding in January 1996 upon program approval.[7][2]. Codenamed C170 during its development, the original Focus took its eventual name from a Ghia concept car which was shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 1991. Markko Märtin drove the car to two world rally victories. There was an additional Wagon/Estate variant (codename Swordfish) launched in Europe-only in 2003, which featured Nivomat self-levelling rear dampers. The ST featured a unique interior, 16-inch (410 mm) wheels with Pirelli P6 Four Seasons tires, spoiler, color-keyed fascia, a color keyed grille, and four-wheel anti-lock disk brakes. In 2003, Ford released a newly designed Focus WRC, named Focus RS WRC 03, for competition during the second part of the season. Polk & Co. More bespoke than the concurrent Ford Focus SVT (badged as the Focus ST170 in Europe), the Focus RS upgraded or replaced 70% of the standard Focus mechanicals. The body looked similar to the standard Focus or to the ST170, although the RS featured unique front and rear bumper assemblies required for the wider wheel arches which accommodated the 65 mm (2.6 in) wider front track. The 2005 ST included all SES package equipment – with heated seats, heated mirrors, leather interior, moonroof, and Audiophile package controlled by a Blaupunkt headunit all optional. battery has since gone flat from being parked up and will now not open with the key. XR (2003) (2.0 gasoline 126cv), 5-door hatchback. To transmit the higher torque an upgraded AP clutch was used. The Mark 1 Focus remained in production until 2008 in General Pacheco, Argentina for the South American Market. Engineers for the Focus, including Richard Parry-Jones, developed a class-leading,[10] space-saving independent multi-link rear suspension, marketed as Control Blade suspension, combining the packaging of a trailing arm, with the geometry of a double wishbone suspension. No additional import charges on delivery. Ford began sales of the Focus to Europe in July 1998 and in North America during 1999 for the 2000 model year.Manufacturing in Argentina continued until 2008, and it was still on sale in Brazil until 2009. Where many competitors in the compact class, or small family car (European) class, used the less expensive semi-independent twist-beam rear suspension, Control Blade offered enhanced elasto-kinematic performance, i.e., strong body control, sharp and accurate steering regardless of the car's attitude, and an absorbent and quiet ride over bumps. The S121/N2O are sold as new at many Ford dealers. The Focus placed on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for five consecutive years between 2000 and 2004. Also in 2006 Ford introduced the. Originally it was to be released as the Racing Focus, however after the poor selling Racing Puma, Ford (driven by Martin Leach) decided to revive the RS badge. Durable and well-equipped, used Kia cars comprise a great investment when looking for the perfect combination of build quality and value. This item will be sent through the Global Shipping Programme and includes international tracking. All three films were available for viewing at a now defunct web site, www.focusinfilm.com.[37]. The Ford Focus was officially revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1998.[9].

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