For a complete overview of all Focus models, see. Ford Focus (first generation) Overview Manufacturer Production August 1998–2005 (Europe) 1999–2007 (North America) Assembly, Germany, Spain, Russia (1995) & (1995) Body and chassis / 3- and 5-door 4-door 5-door Chronology Predecessor (Europe/Latin America/South Africa) (North America) (Asia and ) (North America) Successor The Ford Focus (first generation) is a that was manufactured by in Europe from 1998 to 2004 and by Ford in North America from 1999 to 2007. Ford began sales of the Focus to Europe in July 1998 and in North America during 1999 for the 2000. Manufacturing in Argentina continued until 2008, and it was still on sale in Brasil in 2009. In Europe and South Africa, the Focus replaced the various models sold in those markets.

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In Asia and Australasia, it replaced the. Contents. Europe (1998–2004) Europe Overview Production 1998–2004 2000–2008 (Argentina) Body and chassis 3-door hatchback 5-door 4-door 5-door Powertrain 1.4 L 1.6 L 1.8 L 1.8 L 1.8 L 2.0 L 4-speed 5-speed 6-speed manual (SVT) Dimensions 2,615 mm (103 in) Length: 4,175 mm (164 in): 4,380 mm (172 in): 4,455 mm (175 in) Width 1,700 mm (67 in) Height and: 1,440 mm (57 in): 1,460 mm (57 in) 1,150 kg (2,535 lb)-1,364 kg (3,007 lb) Design and engineering.

Interior Codenamed C170 during its development, and briefly known to some Ford contractors as the Ford Fusionthe original Focus took its eventual name from a concept car which was shown at the in 1991. 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. Solution manual of electrodynamics by jackson. As a continuation of Ford's styling philosophy, first seen in the in 1996, and in 1998, the Focus's styling was been often described as polarising. The styling had been overseen by and executed by and Australian designer, John Doughty, concluding in January 1996 upon program approval.

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. A last minute problem arose in July 1998 when a Cologne court, responding to a case brought by the publishers, ordered Ford to avoid the name 'Focus' for the German market cars since the name was already taken by the publisher's magazine. This eleventh hour dispute was overcome, however, and the car was launched without a different 'German market' name. Rear suspension. Control Blade suspension Engineers for the Focus, including, developed a class-leading, space-saving independent, marketed as Control Blade suspension, combining the packaging of a, with the geometry of a. The system was developed from that used in the CDW27 estate, but with various modifications to make it simpler and cheaper to build and therefore economically viable on a mass-market vehicle.

Where many competitors in the compact class, or small family car (European) class, used the less expensive non-independent twist beam suspension, Control Blade offered enhanced performance, i.e., strong body control, sharp and accurate steering regardless of the car's attitude, and an absorbent and quiet ride over bumps. 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. 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. In testing the suspension in 2000, 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.

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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.' Following the 1998 introduction of Control Blade suspension and popularization by the Focus, other manufacturers (e.g., Volkswagen with the ) began offering multi-link design rear suspensions in the compact class, or small family car (European) class. Manufacturing Historically, the, and 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. However the final generation of the Escort remained in production in Halewood until 2000 as a budget alternative to the Focus, and the van versions continued until 2002 until its replacement by the Focus-based. Focus production also took place in,;,;, and, Russia.

South America The Mark 1 Focus remained in production until 2008 in, for the South American Market. The last of the Mark 1 Focus produced in Argentina (2008 Version) featured either a 1.6 L Engine or 2.0 L Engine or the 1.8 L Diesel Engine. Assembly of Mark 2 Focus started in 2008 for the 2009 model. However, in, offered this until 2009, in 1.6 (Flex Fuel - 105cv gasoline/112cv ethanol) GL or GLX hatchback or saloon versions. Safety 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 tests (69% frontal, 83% side, 28% pedestrian). In Australia, the 2002–2005 Ford Focus was assessed in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2006 as providing 'average' protection for its occupants in the event of a crash. The car scored 11.6 points out of 16 in a frontal crash test conducted by the Russian safety assessment program in 2003.

2001 facelift (Mk1.5). 2000–2004 Ford Focus SE wagon Ford began marketing the Focus in October 1999 for model year 2000 initially as 3-door, 4-door sedan and 5-door – with a 5-door hatchback debuting for model year 2002 model at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The Focus became one of the ten best-selling cars in America shortly after its introduction. 2002–2004 Ford Focus ZX5.

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, and the ZTW trim level for the wagon – including the 2.0L DOHC Zetec I-4 engine, leather seating surfaces, driver's side lumbar support, six-disc in-dash CD player, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, remote key-less entry, power windows and door locks, electronic speed control and air conditioning. In 2002, all Focus models received a safety package, marketed as the Personal Safety System – which included an electronic crash severity sensor, restraint control module, dual-stage driver and right front passenger airbags, dual-threshold driver and right front passenger airbags, driver's seat position sensor, front outboard safety belt energy management retractors, front outboard safety belt pretensioners, front outboard safety belt usage sensors. Introduction of the. Introduction of the. 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.

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Introduction of the in celebration of Ford's 100th anniversary. 2004 MY – The new 2.3 L engine previously only available in select states became available nationwide, ZX3 now available with leather seating surfaces, new steering knuckles and struts for improved ride and handling, discontinuation of optional. 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE. 2005 MY – (mid-cycle ) Under Focus Chief Engineer John Sidelko and Focus designer Larry Erickson, the 2005 Focus introduced styling and engineering changes — including introduction of the of the ZX4 sedan (replacing the SVT models of the ZX3 and ZX5), With the 2005 model year, Ford revised the Focus nomenclature to combine a body-style designation (ZX4, ZX3, ZX5 and ZXW – with tail badges) with a trim designation (S,SE or SES – the latter two carrying respective tail badges). This section does not any. Unsourced material may be challenged and. (January 2014) In late 2001, Ford's in-house performance group, (SVT), introduced the SVT Focus ZX3 to the United States and Canadian markets for the 2002 model year.

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. The SVT also featured a reworked version of the 2.0-liter Zetec engine available in other Focus models. 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. These additions, coupled with an increased 10.2:1 compression ratio, increased power from 130 to 170 horsepower (97 to 127 kW). Provided a six-speed manual transmission shared with the. This transmission was a twin design and included a dual mass flywheel to eliminate vibration and transmission noise. Other changes to complete the package included sharper steering through an increased boost ratio in the steering rack, larger disc brakes on all four corners, and stiffened suspension with a slightly larger rear anti-roll bar.

Interior features included leather seats, steering wheel, shift knob, and boot as well as emergency-brake handle and boot. Options included a powered glass sunroof, seven-speaker Audiophile sound system with 8-inch (200 mm) sub-woofer, a cold weather package with heated seats, traction control, a 115 V block heater, heated side mirrors and, for 2003 and 2004 models, HID xenon headlamps. In 2003 the SVT was offered in the five-door body style and an all new European Appearance Package for three-doors only.

It included all available options plus full leather Recaro seats and fifteen-spoke dark argent colored wheels. The exterior was available in two new colors, Screamin' Yellow and Competition Orange. The only option the five-door did not include were the sideskirts. In 2004, its final year of production, the Euro package was available in the five-door model as well. Also the five-spoke wheels were no longer available and a 6 spoke design was the replacement. ST model. Following discontinuation of the North American SVT Focus in 2004, Ford introduced the ST variant of the ZX4 for 2005–2007, with a 2.3-litre, 151 hp (113 kW) (154 lbf⋅ft (209 N⋅m) (SAE) Torque) Duratec driving a five-speed MTX-75 with reverse lock-out.

Though power was lower than the SVT, acceleration was only slightly lower due to a higher differential ratio. The 2005 ST used dampers and stabilizer bars similar to those of the SVT, but significantly softer springs. 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. 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. 2007 was the final year for the 2.3 L engine in the Focus. For the 2006 and 2007 ST's the suspension geometry was changed to provide a softer ride.

In Canada, the Street Appearance look was available and named the GFX package. The Focus ST name did return in 2012 in an all new model. Total Production:: 9329 2006: 2419 2007: 2716 Awards and recalls 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 ever (Autocar UK 2003). In 2000, the Focus won magazine's Automobile of the Year and 's Best Small Car.

Though the Focus received the Automotive Loyalty Award for highest percentage of repeat buyers, four years running, from 2000 through 2003 – the Focus did experience numerous early in the car's life. Despite describing it as 'glitch ridden' up until 2004, Focus reliability steadily improved. By 2005, the Focus received a Best Buy Rating, (taking numerous factors into consideration, including reliability and recall history) as well as the Strategic Vision 2005 Total Quality Award. In 2006 the Focus received AutoPacific’s first Ideal Vehicle Award as top-rated compact car for 2006.

The Focus placed on magazine's for five consecutive years between 2000 and 2004. Ford Focus Street Edition 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. On the exterior, the front chin, rocker panels, bodyside moldings and lower rear fascia were black, while exterior colors were Infra-Red, Egg Yolk Yellow and Malibu Blue. The models used same springs, dampers and anti-roll bars found in the European Focus. Interior details included sport bucket seats with diamond, silver-masked instrument cluster, radio bezel, door accents and a silver shift knob. 7,500 total Street Editions were manufactured, approximately 85 percent of them were made as sedans ($15,750 MSRP), the remaining models as wagons ($17,745 MSRP).

S2: The Focus S2 (2001), available only in the three-door ZX3 model, featured European-tuned suspension, grey body trim with unique front spoiler and rocker panels, color-keyed bodyside moldings and S2 badging, rear spoiler, six-spoke 16-inch aluminum wheels and chrome exhaust tip, six-disc in-dash CD changer, sport bucket seats with diamond-patterned inserts, and exterior colors including CD silver, Sangria Red and a Focus Liquid Grey. 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. Tuner modified the first generation USA Focus into the S121 and N20 performance cars. The S121 includes a 138 hp (103 kW) Duratec 2.0L 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. The 10% performance boost to the factory Duratec 2.0l I4 engine was achieved by replacing the factory paper air filter with a more freely flowing reusable air cleaner and by replacing the factory exhaust with a cat back exhaust system.

The N20 offers the same base engine and other improvements along with a factory installed system that offers a 75 hp (56 kW) boost bringing the N2O to 225 hp (168 kW). The S121/N2O are sold as new at many Ford dealers. There were 200 S121/N2O's produced by Saleen in 2005. Several American companies offer genuine Ford parts to modify North American built Focuses to full or partial European standards. There is also a conversion for the Focus.

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