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    Ford Focus Australia

    Ford Focus Australia

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    $42,900

    Ford's Focus small hatch is one of the world's most popular cars, thanks to strong sales in Europe and the United States.

    It's been on sale in Australia since 2002, but hasn't really enjoyed the same run of success against established competitors like the Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla. The third generation car hit showrooms in 2011, but the brakes were applied hard when its 'Powershift' dual-clutch gearbox was exposed as a dud. The bright light in the current Focus small car range, priced from $42,900 for the Focus ST, is the sporty $54,670 Focus ST X, which really is one of the performance buys of the decade.

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    8.1L/100km (combined)
    Hatchback
    6 Speed Manual
    Premium Unleaded Petrol
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    Overview
    Likes
    Great chassis
    Well-equipped
    Surprising engine
    Dislikes
    Optional advanced safety
    Better tyres would be nice
    Too many optional colours

    Ford Focus FAQs

    Unexplained water leak in the cabin of my 2018 Ford Focus hatch

    It doesn’t take much of a leak to allow enough rainwater into a car to wet the carpets. Given your car is a 2018 model, I’d be surprised if the rubber seals have deteriorated to any great extent. The best bet is to open the doors and hatch and have a close look at the surface of the seals. If there’s a nick or a cut in the rubber, you’ve probably found the problem. But also look for a twig or other piece of rubbish that could be stuck to the rubber and be forming a gap for the water to enter.

    If the front floors were wet, the advice would also be to check the drain hose for the air-conditioner, but if it’s the rear floors, it’s almost certainly rainwater. Don’t forget the obvious stuff like a window that looks closed but is actually open a fraction.

    Battery problems with my 2012 Ford Focus

    There are lots of potential causes for this sort of behaviour, starting with an alternator that is not working properly or even a body computer that is on the way out. But these symptoms are also a classic indication of a very simple problem; a poor earth somewhere on the car. A modern car has multiple earthing points, and if one is a bit sketchy, it can throw the whole car into chaos. Flickering lights and gauges and warning lights on the dashboard are classic indicators of a bad earth. If that’s the case here, an auto electrician should be able to chase down the fault and fix it permanently.

    What do I need to know about replacing the rack and pinion in my 2007 Ford Focus SE?

    This generation Ford Focus was the first to use electro-hydraulic power-steering. As such, you can’t transpose the rack and pinion hardware from any other model; it would need to be this exact version of the Focus for everything to be compatible.

    Once you’ve swapped the hardware, the electronics would also need to be coded and matched to the car’s body computer, as this is what controls the speed-sensitive variations in the steering assistance as well as functions such as the self-parking facility.

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    Ford Focus Colours

    The Focus Active is available in 10 colours - Agate Black, Blue Metallic, Blue Panther, Desert Island Blue, Magnetic, Fantastic Red, Moondust Silver and Metropolis White, all for $650. The two remaining colours - Race Red and Frozen White - are the only two freebies.

    Agate Black
    Blue Metallic
    Blue Panther
    Desert Island Blue
    Fantastic Red
    Frozen White
    Magnetic
    Metroplis White
    Moondust-Silver
    Race Red
    To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Ford Focus.

    Ford Focus Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the Ford Focus varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $42,900 and going to $54,670 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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    Ford Focus Accessories

    Coming standard from the entry grade Trend upwards of the Ford Focus range is an eight-inch display screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, digital radio (DAB+), sat nav, a leather wrapped steering wheel, single-zone climate control, raisin sensing wipers, cloth seats, paddle shifters, a six-speaker stereo and 16-inch alloy wheels.

    The ST-Line adds 17-inch alloys and the ST-Line body kit which includes the black mesh grille, large rear spoiler, privacy glass and flat-bottomed steering wheel. Wireless charging, dual-zone climate control, a proximity key also comes in as standard from the ST-Line grade upwards.

    The ST-Line wagon comes standard with roof rails and so does the Active which also has 17-inch alloy wheels but unique to this grade

    The Titanium grades adds a B&O 10-speaker stereo, LED headlights, leather seats (heated up front) and 18-inch alloy wheels.

    The ST-Line adds 17-inch alloys.
    The ST-Line adds 17-inch alloys.
    The 8.0-inch touchscreen features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
    The 8.0-inch touchscreen features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
    The cabin styling in the Focus ST is underwhelming with all its black plastic surfaces.
    The cabin styling in the Focus ST is underwhelming with all its black plastic surfaces.
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    Shown above are the accessory details for the Ford Focus 2021.

    Ford Focus Wheel Size

    The Ford Focus has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x35 ZR19 for Hatchback in 2023 with a wheel size that spans from 8x19 H2 inches.
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    Ford Focus Boot Space

    The boot starts at a fairly average 375 litres - clearly reduced in exchange for rear-seat space - and maxes out at 1320 litres with the seats down.

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    Shown above are the boot space details of the Ford Focus 2021.

    Ford Focus Fuel consumption

    The Ford Focus is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 8.1L/100km for Hatchback
    *Combined fuel consumption
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    Ford Focus Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Ford Focus Hatchback vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    Ford Focus Interior

    The Focus Active's cloth-covered interior is well-equipped with climate control, and an 8.0-inch touchscreen

    The 8.0-inch touchscreen features Ford's SYNC3 system.
    The 8.0-inch touchscreen features Ford's SYNC3 system.
    The cabin is well put together.
    The cabin is well put together.
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    Shown above are interior details for the Ford Focus 2021.

    Ford Focus Towing Capacity

    The Ford Focus has maximum towing capacity of 1400kg for the latest model available.
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    Ford Focus Seats

    The Focus Active has five seats, with an unusual amount of room for a car this size.

    The rear seat has good leg and headroom.
    The rear seat has good leg and headroom.
    The front seats are very comfortable.
    The front seats are very comfortable.
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    Ford Focus Speed

    The 1.5-litre turbo three-cylinder pushes the Focus Active from 0-100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

    Shown above are speed details for the Ford Focus 2021.