Review: Ford LS Focus XR5 Turbo (2006-07) Overview Released in Australia in April 2006, the Ford Focus XR5 Turbo was a five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Saarlouis, Germany, and marketed internationally as the Focus ST, the front-wheel drive Focus XR5 Turbo was powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed […]
model: Focus ST/XR5
Review: Ford Mk.3 Focus ST (2012-18)
Ford LW Focus ST (2012-14) Overview Released in Australia in October 2012, the Ford LW Focus ST was a five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Saarlouis, Germany, the front-wheel drive Focus ST was powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed manual transmission. EcoBoost engine The Focus ST’s 2.0-litre EcoBoost petrol […]
Review: Ford Mk.4 Focus ST (2020-on)
Overview To be released in Australia in the first quarter of 2020, the Ford Mk.4 Focus ST is a five-door hot hatch. Manufactured in Saarlouis, Germany, the front-wheel drive Ford Mk.4 Focus ST is powered by a 2.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine that is mated to either six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmissions. Upon its release, […]
Review: Ford LR Focus ST170 (2003-04)
Overview Released in Australia in May 2003, the Ford LR Focus ST170 was a three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Saarlouis, Germany, the Focus ST170 was powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to six-speed manual transmission. Duratec engine The Focus ST170’s ‘Duratec’ engine had a cast iron block with an 84.8 mm bore […]
Recalls & faults: Ford Focus XR5 Turbo (2005-11)
Recalls: Ford Focus XR5 Turbo Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]
Recalls & faults: Ford Mk.3 Focus ST (2012-18)
Recalls: Ford Mk.3 Focus ST Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]
Recalls & faults: Ford Mk.4 Focus ST (2020-on)
Recalls: Ford Mk.4 Focus ST Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]
Recalls & faults: Ford Mk.1 Focus ST170 (2003-04)
Recalls: Ford Mk.1 Focus ST170 Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]
Images: Ford Mk.4 Focus ST (2020-on)
Images: Ford Mk.4 Focus ST (2020-on) Released in Australia in the first quarter of 2020, the Ford Mk.4 Focus ST was a five-door hot hatch. Manufactured in Saarlouis, Germany, the front-wheel drive Ford Mk.4 Focus ST was powered by a 2.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to either six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmissions. […]
Images: Ford Mk.2 Focus XR5 Turbo (2006-11)
Images: Ford LS Focus XR5 Turbo (2006-07) Released in Australia in April 2006, the Ford Focus XR5 Turbo was a five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Saarlouis, Germany, and marketed internationally as the Focus ST, the front-wheel drive Focus XR5 Turbo was powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed manual […]