In Asia and Australia, it replaced the Ford Laser.Ĭodenamed 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.
In Europe and South Africa, the Focus replaced the various Ford Escort models sold in those markets. Manufacturing in Argentina continued until 2008, and it was still on sale in Brazil until 2009. Ford began sales of the Focus to Europe in July 1998 and in North America during 1999 for the 2000 model year. The Ford Focus (first generation) is a compact car that was manufactured by Ford in Europe from 1998 to 2004 and by Ford in North America from 1998 to 2007. John Doughty (1995) & Claude Lobo (1995) įord Escort (Europe/Latin America/South Africa)įord Focus (second generation, North America)
Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna ( FMCP).Argentina: General Pacheco ( Ford Argentina).Mexico: Hermosillo ( Hermosillo Stamping & Assembly).United States: Wayne, Michigan ( Wayne Stamping & Assembly).Germany: Saarlouis ( Saarlouis Body & Assembly).Tires: Continental ContiSport Contact, P215/45ZR-17Ħ0-0 mph braking: 122 feet (Road & Track)ġ/4-mile MPH: 15.6 seconds 90. Rear: 11.0 in vented disc, single-piston caliper Rear: SVT-tuned independent SLA system with one upper and two lower arms, plus additional twist-plate longitudinal link, Separate vertical damper units, 21mm stabilizer barįront: 11.8 in. Platform changes in the mainstream Ford Focus and the move to a new assembly facility prompted Ford product planners to suspend production of the SVT Focus after the 2004 model year.įront: SVT-tuned independent MacPherson struts with angled coil spring/damper units and lower A-arms in optimized double horizontal bushings mounted on a separate front subframe with 22mm stabilizer bar In 2004, the popular European Appearance Package became available this year in both 3-and-5-door configurations, again delivering all available options including a superb stereo/CD, a power sunroof, heated seats, high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights and Recaro seats.
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