The fourth generation Ford Focus, also known as the
Focus
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Mk IV (codename: C519), is a
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) which was produced by
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from 2018. It was revealed in April 2018 to replace the third-generation Focus. As in the previous generation, the model is available with saloon,
hatchback
A hatchback is a car body configuration with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to a cargo area. Hatchbacks may feature fold-down second row seating, where the interior can be reconfigured to prioritize passenger or cargo volume. ...
and estate body styles. This generation marked the demise of the Focus line-up in many regions, including North America, South America, and Southeast Asia, effectively limiting its market reach to just Europe, China, Taiwan, Australasia, and other minor markets.
Overview
On 10 April 2018, Ford unveiled the European- and Asian-market versions of the fourth-generation Focus, to mark the nameplate's 20th anniversary. It is underpinned by the
Ford C2 platform
The Ford C2 platform is an automobile platform developed by Ford since 2018. It replaced the Ford C1 platform as the platform for its compact cars (C-segment). The modularity of the platform enables it to be used for various models, which spreads o ...
, an evolution of the C1 platform used on previous iterations of the car and 20 percent stiffer in torsional rigidity. The Mk4 Focus also features a weight reduction of up to compared with the Mk3. As the wheelbase is extended by , Ford designers managed to position the wheels higher up into the sheet metal, reducing the perception of overall length and mass.
At launch, six trim levels were available for the car, which consists of the Active, Ambiente, ST-Line, Titanium, Trend and Vignale. The
The Active trim level is a crossover-styled version of the Focus. To give a rugged styling to the car, it features bespoke front end design, off-road styled accessories such as black protective wheel arches and rocker claddings and front/rear skid plates. The ground clearance also is lifted by . This model is available in hatchback and station wagon body styles.
In China, the estate model was released in November 2020 with a reworked front fascia and marketed as the Focus Shooting Brake.
File:2019 Ford Focus Active Ecoboost 1.0.jpg, 2019 Ford Focus Active hatchback (UK)
File:2019 Ford Focus Active Ecoboost 1.0 Rear.jpg, 2019 Ford Focus Active hatchback (UK)
File:Ford Focus Turnier Active 1Y7A6021.jpg, 2020 Ford Focus Active estate (Germany)
File:2020 Ford Focus Active X Estate.jpg, 2020 Ford Focus Active estate (UK)
File:Ford Focus Wagon 001.jpg, 2021 Ford Focus Shooting Brake (China)
Focus ST
In February 2019, Ford announced the fourth-generation Focus ST for the European market. It was launched in mid-2019.
The Focus ST is offered with a choice of either a 2.3-litre ''EcoBoost'' turbocharged petrol engine with a power output or a 2.0-litre ''
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'' diesel engine with a 190 PS power output. As standard, all models come with a six-speed manual transmission however a new performance-optimized seven-speed automatic transmission (which includes wheel-mounted paddle-shifters) is also available as an option in the near future.
On the exterior, the Focus ST features a revised grille, unique 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels, larger rear spoiler and twin-exit tailpipes. Interior changes include
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front seats, aluminium gear knob, pedals and scuff plates, and decorative elements with grey stitching.
The EcoBoost variant of the new Focus ST is the first front-wheel-drive Ford model to feature an electronic
limited-slip differential
A limited-slip differential (LSD) is a type of differential that allows its two output shafts to rotate at different speeds but limits the maximum difference between the two shafts. Limited-slip differentials are often known by the generic tr ...
(eLSD). An anti-lag system is also implemented to aid with power delivery.
Like the Fiesta ST, an optional "Performance Pack" is available. The package includes launch control and rev-matching for the manual EcoBoost variant, "Track" driving mode, and red-painted brake callipers.
August 2021, Ford unveiled a new, special edition version of the Focus ST called the "Edition", limited to 300 for UK and 200 for Europe. Specification is 2.3‑litre EcoBoost petrol engine, six-speed manual with electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD) and 4 selectable Drive Modes, including Track Mode. Flow-formed alloy wheels and two way adjustable suspension by KW Automotive. Only available in Azura Blue, with Gloss Black detailing including wheels, rear diffuser, roof and spoiler.
2022 refresh
In June 2022, the Focus received an update in Europe which includes the addition of a new electrified powertrain and some minor changes to the equipment list. A mild hybrid powertrain was introduced, which is called the ''EcoBoost Hybrid'' engine, a
mild hybrid
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version of Ford’s 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder with and , both with a 6-speed manual transmission. With the ''EcoBoost Hybrid'', the standard alternator is replaced with a belt-driven integrated starter-generator (BISG), enabling energy recuperation during braking and coasting to charge a 48-volt lithium-ion battery pack located beneath the front passenger seat.
Ford has also introduced a configurable 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The new Connected variant comes as standard with a wireless charging pad, a SYNC 3 infotainment system with navigation, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors and a rearview camera.
Meanwhile, the ST-Line and Active gain dual-zone climate control, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, rain-sensing wipers and keyless entry as standard kit. ST-Line X models come with a larger roof spoiler and the Active X gets a black headliner.
File:Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid ST-Line (IV, Facelift) – f 24092022.jpg, 2022 Ford Focus ST-Line (facelift)
File:Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid ST-Line (IV, Facelift) – h 24092022.jpg, 2022 Ford Focus ST-Line (facelift)
File:Ford Focus Mk IV Facelift Leonberg 2022 1X7A0532.jpg, Interior
File:Ford Focus Turnier Mk IV Facelift 1X7A0305.jpg, 2022 Ford Focus estate (facelift)
File:Ford Focus Turnier Mk IV Facelift 1X7A0307.jpg, 2022 Ford Focus estate (facelift)
Marketing
In April 2018, Ford announced that all passenger vehicles but the Mustang would be discontinued in the North American market, in order to focus on trucks and SUVs. The Focus Active was intended to be the only version of the model available in the market, but Ford cancelled these plans in August 2018 over tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on exports from China, as the model is manufactured in the country.
Ford also cancelled plans to manufacture the fourth generation Focus in Thailand, due to the low demand for the previous generation Focus, and a strategy change saw Ford halting passenger car sales and production in the country.
Ford limited sales of fourth generation Focus in its 4-door saloon form in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, Turkey, Cyprus as well as many Asian and African countries. Ford no longer sells the Focus in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Israel due to a broader reorganization of their European branch.
In April 2020, Ford confirmed there are no plans for a fourth generation Focus RS model due to pan-European emissions standards and high development costs.
Australia
The SA Ford Focus was launched in November 2018 in Australia with Trend, and ST-Line models available from launch. Ambiente, Active and Titanium models were available in mid-2019. The Focus ST launched in 2020.
It was also the first time the wagon was available in Australia and solely in ST-Line guise. The wagon was initially the only variant to offer fully independent rear suspension (IRS), whereas other variants were fitted with a torsion-beam rear suspension.
Engines available are the 1.5-litre EcoBoost three-cylinder with and , and a 2.3-litre
EcoBoost
EcoBoost is a series of turbocharged, direct-injection gasoline engines produced by Ford and originally co-developed by FEV Inc. (now named FEV North America Inc.). EcoBoost engines are designed to deliver power and torque consistent with thos ...
four-cylinder with and . Transmissions include the 8F24 8-speed automatic standard on 1.5 L EcoBoost, 6-speed manual standard on ST, with a 7-speed automatic a no-cost option. A 6-speed automatic was previously offered on Ambiente models.
The Focus has received a full 5-star
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safety rating.
In June 2020, the Focus lineup in Australia had been culled to only the ST-Line Hatch (wagon discontinued), Active and ST. To compensate for the discontinuation of the Titanium, features such as front parking sensors and LED headlights were made standard on the ST-Line. Independent rear suspension was also added to the ST-Line where it was previously only fitted on the ST-Line wagon and Active. FordPass 4G modems were also added to the Focus in Australia for the first time allowing remote unlocking and start from a smartphone.
Coinciding with the launch of the facelift model in 2022, only the ST model will be sold, with non-Ford Performance models (ST-Line Hatch and Active) being discontinued in Australia. The ST and ST X will replace the ST-1 and ST-2 variants launched in 2020. The ST now receives less standard equipment than previously, such as 18 alloys rather than the 19" alloys previously standard across the range. While the ST X gains LED matrix headlights and 19" alloys.
Ford Australia discontinued the Focus ST and Fiesta ST, from its lineup on August 5, 2022. Forty examples of the facelifted Focus ST were secured for the Australian market, with both vehicles to be retired before the end of 2022. The company said the decision was led by the semiconductor chip shortage and a priority for its higher selling vehicles, such as the
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Mustang
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The fourth-generation Focus features the Ford Co-Pilot360 technology which is claimed to enhance safety, driving and parking. It includes adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go, speed sign recognition and lane-centering which works at speeds of up to .
Another safety features include Adaptive Front Lighting System with Predictive curve light and Sign-based light, Active Park Assist 2, Park-out Assist, Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection, Evasive Steering Assist, Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert, Rear wide-view camera, Wrong Way Alert, Ford MyKey and Post-Collision Braking.
Discontinuation
Ford's chairman Stuart Rowley has told a conference call of journalists in June 2022 that the production of the Ford Focus will end in 2025, as the brand will prepare for a fully electric future.
Focus
Focus, or its plural form foci may refer to:
Arts
* Focus or Focus Festival, former name of the Adelaide Fringe arts festival in South Australia Film
*''Focus'', a 1962 TV film starring James Whitmore
* ''Focus'' (2001 film), a 2001 film based ...