The presentation of the new version of the Ford Focus ST hatchback took place in 2010 at the Paris Motor Show.
The new Ford Focus ST concept has a powerful EcoBoost engine that is equipped with direct injection, turbocharging, as well as a sporty appearance that distinguishes other models of the Focus family, which provides significant aerodynamic and functional advantages for this car.
Specifications
The technical characteristics of the Ford Focus ST are presented in the following table:
Interior
The interior of the car is quite attractive, and positions itself as an obvious sports hatchback. Natural materials are used for decoration: leather and fabrics.
The front seats have a pronounced lateral support, are adjustable both in terms of tilt and horizontally, moving towards the door and vice versa moving away from it. The windshield that smoothly flows into the roof of the body provides a wide view in front of the driver. 
Perfectly contrasts with the orange-gold fabric of jet-black leather. The steering wheel and instrument control panel are made in the same way. The display panel has a red indicating arrow and a bright stylish backlight. The on-board computer with monitor completes the look of the ultra-modern car on the center console. Heating of all passengers in the cabin is provided by a heating system located in the central part of the console. 
The back seat is quite spacious and comfortable. To increase the space of the luggage compartment, it can be folded. 
Exterior
The streamlined surface and the profile of the car, made in sharp contours, improve the speed and aerodynamic characteristics of the car. Alloy 18-inch wheels made with five pillars and stylized under the letter “Y” look very noticeable and stylish. Clearance compared to the usual Focus is underestimated by 15 mm. 
The radiator grille of the new version of the Ford Focus ST is more catchy and stylish, covered with gloss.
The front spoiler, made in the form of a blade cutting through the air, is framed at the edges by round small fog lights. 
At the rear, there are sports headlights, a double tailpipe running down the center of the underbody and a spoiler with a new air outlet system integrated into the tailgate. 
Additional options Ford Focus ST standard:
Comfort:
- Connecting an iPod via USB
- Rear view camera
Safety:
- Low speed collision avoidance system "City Safety"
— Tracking system for driver fatigue;
Acoustic system:
- Central audio speaker
Lighting:
— Automatic high beam headlights.
Prices:
Sales of the Ford Focus ST in Russia have been planned since 2012. Estimated price varies from 1,400,000 to 1,700,000 rubles
An overview of the Ford Focus ST 3 is presented in the following video:
The Ford Focus ST hatchback based on the second generation of the Focus, at the time of its appearance, became the most powerful and fastest modification of the Focus. Before him, the Ford Focus 1 RS was the most powerful and fastest of the Focuses. But, when the manufacturer had already planned to create a “second generation RS” (and the original plans were just that), then suddenly “caught my eye” a 2.5-liter engine from Volvo - as a result, Ford decided, first of all, find a use for this power unit (actually in the second generation ST'shke) and only then focus on the second generation RS - such a strategy has been outlined in a kind of "arms race".
Be that as it may, the Ford Focus 2 ST turned out to be a worthy successor to the traditions of “charged hatchbacks”: it circles the Nurburgring's Nordschleife 10 seconds faster than the first-generation RS.
The external differences between the ST modification and the standard "civilian Focus's" are skillfully hidden from the uninitiated. The only thing that catches the eye is the rims of the original design, but the exhaust pipe sockets spaced on both sides of the bumper. And only a trained eye will notice the repeaters of the “turn signals” on the front fenders, a different grille and, in fact, a new front bumper.
The interior of this car is designed in a strict sports style - nothing superfluous, but a lot of necessary devices and, mandatory, sports seats with pronounced lateral support.
If we talk about the technical characteristics of the Ford Focus 2 ST - here, as we noted above, the engine borrowed by Ford's in the Volvo division. This is a five-cylinder turbocharged power unit, with an in-line arrangement of cylinders, the working volume of which is almost 2.5 liters. Ford mechanics successfully removed 225 hp from this displacement. With. at 6000 rpm (i.e. 25 horsepower more than their Swedish counterparts). As a result, having received - 6.8 seconds for acceleration from zero to 100 km / h.
The complete set of the Ford Focus II ST car is one. For most points, it repeats the equipment list of the “regular” Trend package, but there are also differences: 18-inch alloy wheels, metal pedals, Recaro sports seats, ESP stabilization system, rain sensor. In addition, the ST modification, of course, has reinforced suspension and brakes. The Ford Focus 2 ST was offered at ~$30,500.
In 2008, the Focus 2 ST was restyled, which affected only its appearance, leaving the technical part unchanged.
In general, it can be noted that the Ford Focus 2 ST hatchback is not so refined in appearance (as, for example, the Citroen C4 VTS), but it has complete order with driving performance. Which was confirmed by the factory testers, who rolled the car into the tail and into the mane on the Nurburgring North Loop. By the way, a calm and discreet appearance has its advantages: such a car, in a sense, hides the income level of its owner and the character of its owner. You can always say: "What? ... I have a regular Ford Focus ...".
The Ford Focus ST is a front-wheel drive "hot" car in the compact segment (aka "C-class" by European standards), available in two five-door body styles (hatchback and station wagon), which combines seemingly incompatible things, namely pragmatism and sports… Its main target audience is active urban residents who want to get a dynamic “iron horse” without sacrificing everyday practicality…
The third generation of the "hot" five-door with the prefix ST, developed by the global division of the company "Global Performance Vehicles", was first presented to the world community in September 2011 at the stands of the international Frankfurt Motor Show. Compared to its predecessor, the car has changed in all directions, losing the three-door body along the way.
At the end of June 2014, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the premiere of the restyled Ford Focus ST took place. and recalibrated steering and stabilization system. In this form, it was produced until 2018, when it gave way to its successor.
Externally, the third generation Ford Focus ST looks attractive, harmonious and quite restrained, regardless of the bodywork. It is not confused with the base model by a more developed aerodynamic body kit around the perimeter of the body, a huge black radiator grille with a fine-mesh pattern, a twin honeycomb-shaped exhaust pipe in the center of the bumper, original 18-inch wheels, a spoiler on the fifth door and "ST" nameplates front and rear .
The ST version of the "third" Ford Focus is 4362-4563 mm long, does not exceed 1823 mm in width, and reaches 1471-1486 mm in height. The distance between the wheel pairs is 2648 mm for the model, and its ground clearance is 140 mm.
In curb form, the five-door weighs from 1437 to 1488 kg, depending on the body type and modification.
The salon of the “hot” hatchback and station wagon generally repeats that of the base models - it looks nice and modern, but is not able to boast of standard ergonomics or high-quality finishing materials.
At the same time, ST modifications can be identified due to the sports multi-steering wheel, slightly truncated at the bottom, an additional display in the center of the front panel that displays engine oil pressure, oil temperature and turbine pressure, and Recaro bucket front seats with a pronounced side profile .
In terms of cargo-passenger capabilities, the "third" Ford Focus ST repeats its "civil counterparts" - both the hatchback and the station wagon have a five-seat interior layout. At the same time, the volume of the luggage compartment in the first varies from 316 to 1215 liters, and in the second - from 476 to 1516 liters.
For the "hot" version of the "Focus" of the third generation, two four-cylinder engines are provided, which are combined exclusively with a 6-speed "mechanics" and a front-wheel drive transmission with an electromechanical TVC (Torgue Vectoring Control) system that acts as a self-locking differential:
- The first option is a 2.0-liter EcoBoost gasoline unit with an aluminum block and cylinder head, a Borg Warner turbocharger, direct fuel injection, a variable valve timing mechanism and a 16-valve DOHC timing belt, delivering 250 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 360 Nm of torque. at 2000-4500 rpm.
- The second is a Duratorq TDCi aluminum diesel engine with a working volume of 2.0 liters with a turbocharger, Common Rail battery “power” and a 16-valve timing structure, which generates 185 hp. at 3500 rpm and 400 Nm of torque at 2000-2750 rpm.
From standstill to 100 km/h, the car accelerates after 6.5-8.3 seconds, and reaches a maximum of 217-248 km/h.
Gasoline modifications of the five-door “digest” an average of 7.2 liters of fuel for every “hundred” run in combined mode, and diesel ones - 4.2 liters.
From a technical point of view, the Ford Focus ST of the third incarnation repeats the standard model - it is based on the C1 front-wheel drive platform with independent suspensions “in a circle” (McPherson strut front and multi-link rear).
Its distinctive features include stiffer springs, dampers and pivot joints, as well as thicker anti-roll bars. The vehicle is equipped with an adaptive electric power steering located in the steering rack housing.
Disc brakes are used on all wheels of the five-door: on the front axle - 320 mm with ventilation, on the rear - 271 mm without ventilation.
In the secondary market of Russia in the summer of 2019, the third generation Ford Focus ST can be purchased at a price of ≈750 thousand rubles.
The list of standard equipment of the car includes: six airbags, air conditioning, 18-inch alloy wheels, ABS, ESP, audio system, light and rain sensors, electrically heated windshield and washer nozzles, electric drive and heated mirrors, four electric windows, heated front seats, start the engine with a button and much more.
At the Moscow dealership of Ford, they simply handed me the keys and documents for the new Focus ST and sent me alone to the huge parking lot behind the car. I did not know the exact location of the search object, but I did not doubt for a second that I would find it immediately among dozens of other machines.
Undoubtedly, Ford chose the main color for its hot hatchback - orange: it catches the eye and changes the aura, turning a quite standard look of a 3-door golf-class representative into a revealingly extraordinary one. However, not only the color is ready to please the appearance of the hot Focus. In front, the aggressive nature of the "clockwork orange" is given out by a new bumper with a black mouth of the air intake - just look, it will bite the exhaust pipe of some teapot that gapes in the left lane. Fog lights (front and rear) received silver trim. On the front fenders appeared shiny plates with the abbreviation ST - in the manner of BMW. The tailgate is decorated with a dashing rear wing, and the exhaust pipes eloquently protrude from under the rear bumper. Not to mention the turn signals in the rear-view mirror housings and the aerodynamic ribs on the rear arches. Well, just a street racer's dream - another hero of a game like Need For Speed Underground or a movie like "Fast and the Furious"! In any case, the radical color will make even the most indifferent passer-by look back at the Focus ST.
I open the massive door. The interior of the sports version looks richer than the standard one. And a little more fun, despite the ubiquitous dark skin. A visor appeared in the center of the panel, under it there are 3 dials. These are indicators of oil pressure and temperature, as well as the pressure of air injected into the cylinders. Sports set! The three-spoke steering wheel with metal overlays and the letters ST is sheathed in perforated leather, working with it is a pleasure. The numbers on the dashboard have become slightly larger. The metal pedals are equipped with rubber inserts - the soles do not slip, the moves are small. The brake drive is slightly shifted to the accelerator pedal - so that a real athlete can press them with one foot. Recaro seats are very similar to those on the Mondeo ST 220 - comfortable, with good lateral support. The adjustments here are strictly mechanical.
The technical part refers to the Volvo brand. We have already had to deal with the power unit that is installed on the Focus ST - the turbocharged inline 20-valve “five” is also equipped with the S40 T5. However, it would be naive to believe that this motor is installed on the flagship Focus without alterations. The nature of the engine has changed thanks to different nozzles, new ignition maps, a lightweight flywheel, as well as a proprietary Ti-VCT system (variable valve timing on the intake and exhaust). The engineers were faced with the task of making a smooth and flexible motor, and it was solved with brilliance. The power unit is ready to offer the driver 320 Nm of torque in the range from 1600 to 4000 rpm. Maximum power is available at 6000 rpm - close to the limit.
In addition, the gentlemen from Ford, of course, worked on the sound of the engine. Focus ST during acceleration emits an impressive growl in the medium speed zone, and when re-gassing, it is fired off by the exhaust system. Nice! The Swedish relative in the concern and the platform did not possess such outstanding vocal abilities.
In general, the creators position the Focus ST not at all as an uncompromising sports weapon. On the contrary, they emphasize that the car was conceived as a vehicle for every day, but for a gourmet driver. Who will appreciate not only the degree of understanding with the car in extreme conditions, but also how it behaves in normal, “civilian” conditions.
A little more theory - a few words about the body and suspension of the Focus ST. There are few changes in the power structure. Unlike, for example, Mazda engineers, who drastically strengthened the body of the “three” and “six” before turning them into MPS, Ford got off with a minimum of modifications, considering the initial data of the model sufficient. The first revision is the strut between the front struts. The second is a modified front suspension subframe, which now has thicker walls.
More in the news bulletin. The springs have become stiffer by a third, new shock absorbers have appeared. The rear anti-roll bar is 1 mm thicker (the front one remains the same). The understatement was 150 mm. Wheels to choose from - 17 or 18 inches. On our car - the first option.
As you can see, the amount of alterations is not the most impressive. However, it was enough to bring the chassis in line with the powerful torque motor and provide the driver with a lot of riding pleasure.
Now that driver is me. I move in a dense atmosphere of benevolent attention - both neighbors along the stream and pedestrians are of great interest to me. The car pleases others like the arrival of spring ...
The main driver's impression is the waves of smooth, assertive acceleration that the car bestows. A couple of times there was diesel deja vu. You switch, and if the arrow is in the mentioned interval of 1600-4000 rpm (which happens quite often), then the Focus ST easily rushes forward even in sixth gear! This is especially true in fast corners - the Focus is ready to accelerate powerfully at any moment.
The car is surprisingly comfortable for a charged hatchback. Shock absorbers can easily cope even with narrow metal “cops”, which are now found everywhere. There are no inconveniences when driving on Moscow roads, devoid of quality due to the winter period. But did the handling suffer?
To be honest, it could have been better. The steering is sharp - from lock to lock the steering wheel makes less than 2.5 turns. However, Focus ST reactions lack clarity. This is especially noticeable with small movements of the steering wheel - the car reacts to them with a delay. According to subjective sensations, the suspension lacks elasticity.
In turns, the Focus immediately shows a tendency to understeer, but under the release of gas it changes its character - the rear suspension first holds on to the coating, steering, and then the wheels break into a slip. On the snow, this gives a certain pleasure - a short steering wheel, front-wheel drive, a torque motor that is ready to be pulled out almost always ... You can (and regularly - need to) go through the arc in a slide, accelerating your blood and reminding ST that he is an unusual Focus!
The brakes on the Focus ST are more powerful than the standard ones. Discs with a diameter of 320 mm are installed at the front, 280 at the rear, calipers and brake pad area are increased. The car slowed down during the almost winter test perfectly. The 6-speed gearbox also worked without comment - a convenient lever, perfectly matched gear ratios, clear inclusions.
I drove the Focus ST for three days and a little more at night. I think that the creators of the car have achieved their goal. They wanted to make a hot hatchback for everyday use - and they did. Driving performance and comfort level are combined in the right proportion, and the orange color creates a mood that is very appropriate in the conditions of winter-spring beriberi. However, it is always helpful.
The car was provided by the Russian representative office of Ford Motor Company
Prices and equipment Ford Focus ST
The car is priced at $29,950. Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, metal pedals, white-lit instrument panel, metal interior trim, Recaro sports seats, additional sensors, fog lights, sports suspension, ESP Stability Control , ABS, reinforced brakes, rain sensor, automatic headlights, acoustic engine tuning.
Ford Focus II ST, 2008
Here my dream came true, and I became the owner of the Ford Focus II ST, 2008. Impressions from the car itself are only positive, excellent handling, very good brakes, but most importantly, this car has excellent acceleration dynamics, both from a standstill and at speed. On the track, it's just super, in sixth gear, pressing the pedal a little, the Ford Focus II ST is undermined very cheerfully, yet the 2.5-liter turbo engine from the sports Volvo T5 makes itself felt. Driving this car is not annoying at all, both in the city and on the highway. I was very pleased with the consumption on the highway if you don’t push hard and drive 100-120 km / h - the consumption turned out to be 7.5 liters per 100 km, this is in the summer season, in winter it’s 3-4 liters more, well, this is if gasoline is “98” and of good quality, in less than 12-15 liters in the city did not work because there are a lot of traffic jams. The suspension is very "knocked down" - and not soft and not hard, but quite comfortable there is no such feeling that you are sitting on a stool. The salon is spacious and it is very comfortable to sit in the "Recar" chairs, as for the interior trim, they could, of course, do better, add more quality materials, but the interior turned out to be not creaky. Like other cars, the Ford Focus II ST has its own “sores”, such as the oil separator membrane is torn and the camshaft seals are squeezed out - this is the most common disease. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to clean the VGK (crankcase ventilation) once a year and this will not happen and rubber, pads and brake discs wear out very quickly. Well, there seems to be nothing more to write.
Advantages : comfort, appearance, driving pleasure.
Flaws : Decoration Materials.
Artem, Krasnoyarsk
Ford Focus II ST, 2008
Advantages : dynamics. Controllability.
Flaws : consumption is too big.
Fedor, St. Petersburg
Ford Focus II ST, 2008
The car produced in 2008, the so-called Ford Focus ST of the II generation, was purchased in early 2009. For those who do not know what it is, I will say the following: it looks like an ordinary "Focus" with large wheels (225/40 R18). It is also betrayed by the presence of a dual exhaust, enlarged brake discs, a spoiler over the trunk lid, slightly different bumpers, and three “nameplates” on the body with the ST logo. Much more significant changes from the usual "Focus" are hidden inside the body. Under the hood, a Volvo in-line turbocharged five was registered, with a volume of 2.5 liters, coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission, modified by Ford specialists. Different from the usual "Focus" chassis. The interior trim does not differ radically from the usual one, with the exception of a carbon-fiber dashboard finish, a more sporty steering wheel, pedal covers, black headlining, and a “Recar” interior (all four seats). The music is stock, the radio catches well, but the MP-3 does not, although it sounds tolerable to my ears. The engine is started from the button (for a long time I could not get used to it). The tuned exhaust system of the Ford Focus II ST comes from the factory, "growls" as if there is a V-8 under the hood, but at the same time does not load. I’ll say right away for skeptics that nothing broke in 4 months and almost 15,000 kilometers.
Advantages : beautiful, fast.
Flaws : expensive service.
Oleg, Irkutsk
Ford Focus II ST, 2006
During the period of using the Ford Focus II ST, I made a conclusion for myself - the ST really “knocks down”. Although not like “M” or “AMG” (especially for these purposes there is an older brother “RS”), but this is enough for me for the soul. This car is really ready to give you emotions every day, for which, of course, you have to pay in a timely manner, as with any “lighter”. This is a worthy competitor to all "HOT-hatch" and not only. Most people think it's just a flashy Ford Focus, let them think it's even easier for me. It looks interesting when you look in the mirror, and there the spot is moving away, and its last horses are trying to catch up with you. This looks really funny. Comfort is present in the Ford Focus II ST, especially in the RECARO seats. It has all the modern gadgets that I adore so much (of the important ones, I will note keyless start, entry, adaptive light, etc.). Given that the car is 2006, there are really a lot of them. In addition, Ford took care of retrofitting. The wiring on the ST or RS is complete and designed for additional gadgets, which is what I like. There is something about the Ford Focus II ST that provokes you. Yes, yes, he is the most T5 from VOLVO (5 cylinders with a turbine make themselves felt already from 1800 rpm). This is unrealistically wild pickup, with a pleasant sounding exhaust. I’m already silent about what happens to her when you do a “not big” tuning. The suspension in the Ford Focus II ST is not a “grinder”, well, it’s not soft, in short, it is sharpened for the city, which is really enough for “sport”. In general, I am satisfied with the car, there are a lot of plans for the Ford Focus II ST.
Advantages : unrealistically fast car. Excellent handling. Comfort.
Flaws : not seen.
Denis, Strezhevoy
Ford Focus II ST, 2007
Great car, perhaps the most beloved of all that were before it. If I'm not mistaken, it's already the seventh. Ford Focus II ST is my first "turbo car", which pleases every day. The surrounding car also pleases, but only in color, its capabilities annoy almost everyone, as it provokes me to a relatively aggressive driving style. Very pleased with the low fuel consumption: 13-15 liters per hundred. By the way, the tax on 225 horses is also not space. Of course, there are also disadvantages and it cannot be said that there are not enough of them. For me, the main thing is that you can’t drive on the Ford Focus II ST, especially on the “long-distance” route, on our roads. The 40th profile periodically reminds of itself. However, I think that this is one of the best options in terms of price / horses / quality plus a bright color.
Advantages : provokes aggressive driving.
Flaws : The 40th tire profile is tough on our roads.
Anatoly, Yekaterinburg
