Technical characteristics of the car Ford Focus I, II and III. Ford Focus I - model description Ford focus 1 hatchback specifications

In 1998, Ford made a splash in the automotive world, presenting the first generation Focus at the Geneva Motor Show, which replaced the popular Ford Escort. In 2002, the car underwent a minor update that affected the exterior, interior and technical component, after which it stayed on the assembly line until 2004.

The 1st generation Ford Focus sedan is made in the style of "New edge", which translates as "new edge". The car has a streamlined body shape with sharply defined edges adjacent to smooth lines, which gives its appearance confidence and a certain solidity. The front of the three-volume vehicle is crowned with a sloping hood, a pair of triangular headlights and a neat bumper with integrated foglights and turn signals.

The silhouette of the first Ford Focus in the sedan solution is not devoid of dynamism and is harmoniously tailored. The rear of the car is endowed with a sloping, albeit very high trunk line, beautiful lights and a raised bumper, which together create a feeling of compactness.

The "first" Ford Focus is a typical representative of the C-class, which is 4362 mm long, 1430 mm high and 1698 mm wide. The wheelbase is 2615 mm, and the ground clearance is 170 mm. The curb weight of the three-volume vehicle varies from 1090 to 1235 kg.

The interior of the "Focus" of the 1st generation looks interesting and original due to the layout of the front panel. On the instrument panel, located in a kind of crevice, there is a standard set: a speedometer, a tachometer, a fuel level sensor and a coolant temperature sensor. The rounded center console contains climate control knobs, a standard audio system (or a blind plug in its place), a small digital clock and oval ventilation deflectors.

The interior of the Ford Focus is characterized by high ergonomic performance and level of performance. In the interior of the car, inexpensive but pleasant finishing materials are used, the seats are dressed in solid fabric.

At the front, the first-generation Focus sits comfortably, helped by comfortable seats, an excess amount of space and wide ranges of settings. The rear sofa offers comfortable accommodation for three passengers, but the upright seating and limited legroom spoil the picture a bit.

In the arsenal of the sedan - a spacious luggage compartment, designed for 490 liters of cargo. The rear seat folds in unequal parts (in a 60/40 ratio), adding extra volume. A full-fledged “reserve” is based under the raised floor, and the compartment itself is unlocked with a key or button from the passenger compartment.

Specifications. For the "first" Ford Focus, four gasoline four-cylinder "aspirated" were offered.
The base unit is considered to be a 1.4-liter Zetec-SE unit with a 16-valve DOHC timing belt, generating 75 horsepower and 123 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm and combined with a 5-speed “mechanics” or a 4-band “automatic” (these transmissions rely on all fours).
Behind him is a 1.6-liter Zetec-SE engine with the same timing as the previous version, but its return has 100 “horses” and 145 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm.
Next in the hierarchy is a 1.8-liter Zetec-E engine with a 16-valve DOHC gas distribution mechanism that produces 116 horsepower and 160 Nm of peak thrust at 4000 rpm.
The role of the “top” is performed by the 2.0-liter 16-valve Zetec-E unit, the maximum potential of which reaches 130 “horses” and 183 Nm of maximum torque at 4400 rpm.

Depending on the installed engine, for a hundred kilometers, the Focus in a three-volume body consumes an average of 6.6 to 8 liters of gasoline, acceleration to the first hundred varies from 9.3 to 14.4 seconds, and the maximum speed is from 171 to 201 km / h.

There was also a 1.8-liter TDDI turbodiesel, available in two boost levels: 90 “horses” and 200 Nm of torque at 2000 rpm or 116 forces and 250 Nm of thrust at 2000 rpm. A couple of diesel "four" were "mechanics" or "automatic".

The Focus of the 1st generation is based on the Ford C170 platform, which implies the presence of a fully independent suspension with McPherson struts on the front axle and a multi-link part with a wheel steering effect on the rear axle. A hydraulic booster is involved in the steering mechanism, and disc brakes in the front and drums in the rear are responsible for slowing down (in expensive versions, disc brakes).

Among the main advantages of the car, the owners note the overall reliability of the design, comfortable suspension with steering effect, confident behavior on the road, a fairly roomy interior and inexpensive maintenance.
There are also disadvantages - mediocre sound insulation, sensitivity to fuel quality and poor paintwork.

Prices and equipment. In 2015, you can buy the "first" Ford Focus in the Russian secondary market at a price of 150,000 to 250,000 rubles, depending on the modification, year of manufacture and technical condition. It is worth noting that the basic version of the sedan has poor equipment: power steering, driver's airbag and adjustable steering column.

Ford Focus 1. The main malfunctions of the car - part 1

LOWER COOLANT LEVEL IN THE EXPANSION TANK

	Diagnostics	Elimination Methods
Damage to the radiator, expansion tank, hoses, weakening of their fit on the nozzles	Inspection. The tightness of radiators (engine and heater) is checked in a water bath with compressed air at a pressure of 1 bar	Replace damaged parts
Fluid leakage through the coolant pump seal	Inspection	Replace pump
Cylinder head gasket damaged. Block or cylinder head defect	The oil level indicator shows an emulsion with a whitish tint. There may be abundant white smoke from the muffler and oil stains on the surface of the coolant (in the expansion tank). Coolant leaks on the outer surface of the engine	Replace damaged parts. Do not use water in the cooling system, fill in coolant suitable for climatic conditions

ANOTHER NOISES AND KNOCKS IN THE ENGINE

List of possible malfunctions	Diagnostics	Elimination Methods
	Check clearances	Adjust gaps
		Repair the engine
The timing belt is worn out. Faulty drive idler or support rollers	Inspection	Replace belt. Replace defective timing idler or idler rollers
Wear of bearings and camshaft cams, connecting rod and main bearings of the crankshaft, pistons, piston pins, play or seizing in the bearings of the generator, coolant pumps and power steering	Examination	Repair or replacement of parts
Lost elasticity or collapsed one or more supports of the power unit	Inspection	Replace support
Low pressure in the oil line (at minimum idle speed, the pressure in the lubrication system of a warm engine must be at least 1.0 bar)	Check the pressure in the lubrication system. You can measure the pressure by connecting a pressure gauge to the oil line by unscrewing the oil pressure sensor	Troubleshoot the lubrication system
Wear of the oil pump drive chain	Checking the chain tension after removing the oil pan	Replace oil pump drive chain

STRONG ENGINE VIBRATION

List of possible malfunctions	Diagnostics	Elimination Methods
Uneven compression across the cylinders more than 2.0 bar: gaps in the valve drive are not adjusted, wear or damage to valves, seats; wear, sticking or breakage of piston rings	We check the compression. Compression must be at least 11.0 bar
	Using an ohmmeter, check for an open or “breakdown” of the ignition coil windings and high-voltage wires	Replace faulty ignition coil, damaged high voltage wires. Under severe operating conditions (salt on the roads, frost alternating with thaws), it is advisable to replace the wires every 3 to 5 years
The high voltage wires are connected to the ignition coil in the wrong order; one or more wires are disconnected	Inspection	Connect the wires in accordance with the markings on the ignition coil
	Check candles	Replace defective spark plugs
Open or short circuit in the windings of the injectors or their circuits	Check the injector windings and their circuits with an ohmmeter
The support of the power unit has lost elasticity or collapsed, their fastening has weakened	Inspection	Replace supports, tighten fasteners

INCREASED CONTENT OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCES IN EXHAUST GASES

List of possible malfunctions	Diagnostics	Elimination Methods
Nozzles are leaking (overflow) or their nozzles are dirty	Check the tightness and shape of the nozzle spray pattern	Dirty nozzles can be washed on a special stand. Replace leaky or heavily soiled injectors.
Damage to the insulation of high-voltage devices and circuits - interruptions in sparking	To check the high-voltage wires and ignition coils, replace them with known good ones.	Replace faulty ignition coil, damaged high voltage wires. In severe operating conditions (salt on the roads, frost alternating with thaws), it is advisable to replace the wires every 3-5 years
Defective spark plugs: current leakage through cracks in the insulator or carbon deposits on the thermal cone, poor contact of the center electrode	Check candles	Replace defective spark plugs
Faulty air temperature sensor in the intake manifold or its circuit	Tester check the sensor
Faulty coolant temperature sensor		Replace defective sensor
	Check throttle position sensor	Restore contact in electrical circuits, replace the faulty sensor
Faulty oxygen concentration sensor or circuit	You can evaluate the performance of the oxygen concentration sensor and the reliability of the connections of its electrical circuits using diagnostic equipment
Faulty absolute air pressure sensor and its circuit	You can check the health of the absolute air pressure sensor using diagnostic equipment	Restore contacts in electrical circuits. Replace defective sensor
Faulty computer or its circuits		Restore contacts in electrical circuits. Replace faulty ECU
Leakage of the exhaust system in the area between the exhaust manifold and the exhaust pipe	Inspection at medium speeds of the crankshaft	Replace defective gasket, tighten threaded connections
Faulty catalytic converter	You can check the serviceability of the catalytic converter of exhaust gases using diagnostic equipment	Replace catalytic converter
Increased pressure in the fuel system due to a malfunctioning pressure regulator	Inspection, checking with a manometer the pressure in the fuel system (no more than 3.5 bar) at idle
Increased resistance to air flow in the intake tract	Check air filter element, intake tract (for foreign objects, leaves, etc.)	Clean the intake tract, replace the dirty air filter element
Entry of a large amount of oil into the engine combustion chambers due to wear or damage to valve stem seals, valve stems, valve guides, piston rings, pistons and cylinders	Inspection after engine disassembly	Repair the engine

Clutch does not fully engage (slips)

Pads of a conducted disk are strongly worn out	Replace driven disk
Lubrication of the flywheel, drive plate, friction linings	Rinse the driven and driving discs with white spirit or gasoline, wipe the working surfaces of the discs and flywheel. Eliminate the cause of oiling (replace oil seals)
Drive disk failure	Replace driven disk
Faulty drive plate diaphragm spring

Clutch won't disengage (drives)

Possible causes of malfunction	Troubleshooting
Air in hydraulic clutch release	Bleed the hydraulic clutch release
Distortion or distortion of the driven disk	Replace driven disk
Wear of the petals of the diaphragm spring at the point of contact with the release bearing	Replace Drive Disc Assembly
Jamming of the hub of the driven disk on the splines of the input shaft of the gearbox	Inspect the splines, if the hub is significantly damaged, replace the driven disk. Before assembly, apply SHRUS-4 grease to the splines of the gearbox shaft
The driven disk is “glued” to the flywheel or the drive disk (after a long stop)	Chock the wheels, engage first gear and apply the parking brake. While depressing the brake and clutch pedals at the same time, turn the engine crankshaft with the starter

Clutch pedal "fails" or is pressed very easily

Jerks when starting

Possible causes of malfunction	Troubleshooting
Oiling the working surfaces of the friction linings of the driven disk	Remove the driven and driving discs, wash the parts with white spirit or gasoline, wipe the working surfaces of the discs and flywheel. Eliminate the cause of oiling (replace the oil seal of the gearbox or engine)
The friction linings of the driven disk are badly worn	Replace driven disk
Settlement or breakage of the springs of the damper of torsional vibrations, wear of the driven disk	Replace driven disk
Deformation of the driven disk	Replace driven disk
Loss of elasticity of springs of a conducted disk	Replace driven disk
Jamming of the driven disk on the splines of the input shaft of the gearbox, severe wear of the splines of the disk hub	In case of severe wear of the splines of the hub, replace the driven disk. Apply SHRUS-4 grease to the splines of the input shaft of the gearbox
Clutch diaphragm spring failure	Replace Drive Disc Assembly
Faulty powertrain mounts	Inspect supports, replace faulty ones

Noise when disengaging or engaging the clutch

Possible causes of malfunction	Troubleshooting
Worn clutch pedal bushings	Remove the pedal, replace the bushings of its axis
Strong draft, breakage of the springs of the damper of torsional vibrations	Replace driven disk
Loose fastening or breakage of the friction linings of the driven disk	Replace driven disk
Severe wear or damage to the clutch release bearing	Replace the bearing assembly with the working cylinder

Noise in the gearbox (noise disappears when the clutch is released)

Noise in the gearbox (noise when driving in a certain gear)

Transmissions are hard to turn on

Possible causes of malfunction	Troubleshooting
Faulty clutch	Carry out troubleshooting with clinging
Defective (broken, frayed, stuck in sheath) select cable or shift cable	Replace defective cable
	Replace mechanism
Worn or damaged gear shift mechanism
Worn gear synchronizers	Repair or replace gearbox

Transmission randomly turns off

Possible causes of malfunction	Troubleshooting
Gearshift mechanism worn out	Repair or replace gearbox
Worn or damaged gearbox control mechanism	Carry out troubleshooting "Transmissions are difficult to turn on"
Worn gearbox synchronizer gear clutches	Repair or replace gearbox

Oil leak from the box

Possible causes of malfunction	Troubleshooting
Worn input shaft seals, gearshift or wheel drive shafts	Replace defective seal
Oil leakage through crankcase joints	Repair the gearbox
Oil leakage through reverse sensor and vehicle speed sensor	Install the reverse sensor on the sealant. Replace speed sensor rubber o-rings

Automatic transmission fluid leak

Possible causes of malfunction	Troubleshooting
Transmission fluid leaking through oil pan seal	Fluid leaks on the gearbox housing. Tighten the sump fixing screws, replace the sump gasket
Fluid leak from under the level indicator	Insert the pointer all the way, replace it if necessary
Fluid leaking from coolant fittings	Tighten fittings

ENGINE DOES NOT DEVELOP FULL POWER

THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT DRIVE. JERKS AND DISPENSES DURING MOVEMENT

List of possible malfunctions	Diagnostics	Elimination Methods
	Inspect the exhaust system for dented and damaged pipes, check the condition of the catalytic converter (back pressure) (SRT)
Intake of foreign air into the intake tract	Inspect the joints, check the fit of the throttle assembly, absolute pressure and air temperature sensors. Disconnect the vacuum brake booster for a short time by plugging the inlet pipe fitting	Replace gaskets, O-rings, parts with deformed flanges, faulty vacuum booster
Incomplete throttle opening	Determined visually on a stopped engine	Adjust throttle actuator
Low compression in the engine cylinders (less than 11.0 bar): wear or damage to valves, their guide bushings and seats, occurrence or breakage of piston rings	Check compression	Replace defective parts
The gaps between the electrodes of the candles do not correspond to the norm	Check clearances	By bending the side electrode, set the desired gap or replace the candles
Strong soot on the electrodes of the spark plugs; ingress of soot particles into the gap between the electrodes	Inspection	Check and replace spark plugs if necessary
Damage to the insulation of high-voltage devices and circuits		Replace damaged ignition coil, high voltage wires
There is not enough fuel in the tank	According to the level indicator and fuel reserve indicator	Top up fuel
The fuel filter is clogged, the water that has entered the power system has frozen, the fuel pipes are deformed	Check the pressure in the fuel system	Replace fuel filter. In winter, put the car in a warm garage, blow out the fuel lines. Replace defective hoses and tubes
The fuel pump does not create the necessary pressure in the system	Check the pressure in the fuel system, make sure the strainer of the fuel module is clean	Clean the fuel module strainer. Faulty fuel pump, pressure regulator replace
Poor contact in the fuel pump power circuit (including ground wires)	Checked with an ohmmeter	Strip contacts, crimp wire lugs, replace faulty wires
Faulty injectors or their circuits	Check the injector windings and their circuits with an ohmmeter (no open circuit or short circuit)	Replace faulty injectors, ensure contact in electrical circuits
Faulty air temperature sensor or its circuit	Check the sensor and its circuits	Restore contact in electrical circuits, replace the faulty sensor
Faulty absolute air pressure sensor or its circuit	You can evaluate the performance of the absolute air pressure sensor using diagnostic equipment at the service station	Restore contact in electrical circuits, replace the faulty sensor
		Repair damaged electrical circuits. Replace defective sensor
Faulty computer or its circuits	To check the ECU, replace it with a known good one.	Replace faulty ECU
Valve clearance not adjusted
Strong wear of the camshaft cams	Inspection when disassembling the engine at the service station	Replace a worn camshaft at a service station
Sediment or broken valve springs	Inspection during engine disassembly
Faulty throttle position sensor or circuit	Check Throttle Position Sensor	Restore contact in electrical circuits, replace the faulty sensor
Faulty coolant temperature sensor	Check the resistance of the sensor with a tester at different temperatures	Restore contact in electrical circuits, replace the faulty sensor

POP IN THE INLET LINE

List of possible malfunctions	Diagnostics	Elimination Methods
Valve clearance not adjusted	Check valve clearances	Adjust valve clearances
Inlet valves sticking in the guide bushings: gum deposits on the surface of the valve stem or bushing, sediment or broken valve springs	Inspection during engine disassembly (SRT)	Repair the engine (SRT)
Valve timing broken	Check valve timing	Set the correct relative position of the crankshaft and camshaft. Check compression

SHOTS IN THE SILENCER

List of possible malfunctions	Diagnostics	Elimination Methods
Valve clearance not adjusted	Check valve clearances	Adjust valve clearances
Exhaust valves sticking in bushings: increased wear of the valve stem or bushing, sediment or broken valve springs	Inspection during engine disassembly	Repair the engine at the service station
Valve timing broken	Check valve timing	Set the correct relative position of the shafts. Check compression
	Candles are checked at a special stand (SRT). The absence of external damage and sparking between the electrodes on an inverted candle does not allow us to conclude that it is working	Replace spark plugs
Damage to the insulation of high-voltage devices and circuits - interruptions in sparking	Using an ohmmeter, check for an open or “breakdown” (short to ground) of the ignition coil windings, high-voltage wires	Replace the faulty ignition coil, damaged high-voltage wires (when disconnecting the wire, pull on its tip). In severe operating conditions, it is advisable to replace the wires every 3-5 years
Faulty injectors	Check the operation of the injectors

INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION (OVER 500 G PER 1000 KM)

List of possible malfunctions	Diagnostics	Elimination Methods
Oil leakage through: crankshaft and camshaft seals; gaskets of the oil pan, cylinder head; oil pressure sensor; oil filter sealing ring	Wash the engine, then after a short run inspect for possible leaks	Tighten the fastening elements of the cylinder head, cylinder head cover, oil pan, replace worn oil seals and gaskets
Wear, loss of elasticity of oil seals (valve seals). Wear of valve stems, guide bushings	Inspection of parts when disassembling the engine	Replace worn parts
Wear, breakage or coking (loss of mobility) of piston rings. Wear of pistons, cylinders	Inspection and measurement of parts after engine disassembly	Replace worn pistons and rings. Boring and honing cylinders
Use of oil of the wrong viscosity	-	Change oil
Clogged crankcase ventilation system	Inspection	Clean the ventilation system

INCREASED FUEL CONSUMPTION

List of possible malfunctions	Diagnostics	Elimination Methods
Clogged air filter element	Check the condition of the air filter element	Blow out or replace the air filter element
Leakage of the power system	Gasoline smell, fuel leaks	Check the tightness of the connections of the fuel system elements; if a malfunction is found, replace the corresponding components
Faulty spark plugs: current leakage through cracks in the insulator or carbon deposits on the thermal cone, poor contact of the central electrode	Candles are checked on a special stand at the service station. The absence of external damage and sparking between the electrodes on an inverted candle does not allow us to conclude that it is working	Replace spark plugs
Throttle Actuator Malfunction	Check the stroke of the “gas” pedal, the gap in the drive (free play of the pedal), make sure that the cable and pedal are not jammed	Replace defective parts, lubricate the cable with engine oil
Faulty idle speed controller or its circuits	Substitute a known-good regulator.	Replace failed regulator
Throttle not fully closing	The gap between the throttle valve and the walls of the housing is visible through the light	Replace Throttle Assembly
Increased pressure in the fuel line due to a malfunction of the pressure regulator	Check the pressure in the fuel system with a pressure gauge (no more than 3.5 bar)	Replace failed regulator
Nozzle leakage	Check injectors	Replace faulty injectors
Faulty coolant temperature sensor or circuit	Check the resistance of the sensor with an ohmmeter at different temperatures	Restore contact in electrical circuits, replace the faulty sensor
Faulty oxygen concentration sensor	You can evaluate the performance of the oxygen concentration sensor and the reliability of the connections of its electrical circuits using diagnostic equipment at the service station	Repair damaged electrical circuits, replace the faulty sensor
Faulty computer or its circuits	Substitute a known-good ECU to test.	Replace faulty ECU, repair damaged electrical circuits
Low compression in the engine cylinders (less than 11.0 bar): gaps in the drive are not adjusted, wear or damage to valves, their guide bushings and seats, occurrence or breakage of piston rings	Check compression	Adjust valve clearances. Replace defective parts
Faulty throttle position sensor, absolute pressure and air temperature sensors in the intake manifold or their circuits	Check sensors and their circuits	Restore contact in electrical circuits, replace the faulty sensor (sensors)
Increased resistance to the movement of gases in the exhaust system	Inspect the exhaust system for dented and damaged pipes, check the condition of the catalytic converter	Replace damaged exhaust system components
Malfunctions of the running gear and brake system	Check chassis components and brake system	Adjust the wheel alignment, replace the faulty parts of the chassis, repair the brake system

ENGINE KNOCKING (HIGH-STROKE METAL KNOCKS, GENERALLY OCCURRED WHEN THE ENGINE IS WORKING UNDER LOAD, ESPECIALLY AT LOW RPM, FOR EXAMPLE, LOAD ACCELERATION, ETC., AND DISAPPEARING WHEN THE LOAD REDUCES)

List of possible malfunctions	Diagnostics	Elimination Methods
	-
Engine overheating	According to the coolant temperature gauge	Eliminate the cause of overheating ( "The engine gets very hot")
	Inspection after removal of the cylinder head	Eliminate the cause of carbon formation ( Carry out troubleshooting "Increased fuel consumption" ,"Increased oil consumption"). Use oils of the recommended viscosity and low ash content if possible.
Using spark plugs with the wrong glow rating	-	Use spark plugs recommended by the manufacturer

INSUFFICIENT OIL PRESSURE (LOW OIL PRESSURE SIGNAL ON)

List of possible malfunctions	Diagnostics	Elimination Methods
Little oil in the engine	According to the oil level indicator	Add oil
Defective oil filter	Substitute a filter with a known good one.	Replace defective oil filter
Auxiliary drive pulley bolt loose	Check bolt tightness	Tighten bolt to specified torque
Clogging of the oil receiver mesh	Inspection	clear the grid
Misaligned, clogged oil pump relief valve or weakened valve spring	Inspection when disassembling the oil pump	Clean or replace faulty relief valve. Replace pump
Oil pump gear wear		Replace oil pump
Excessive clearance between bearing shells and crankshaft journals	It is determined by measuring parts after disassembling the oil pump (at the service station)	Replace worn liners. Replace or repair crankshaft if necessary
Faulty low oil pressure sensor	We unscrew the low oil pressure sensor from the hole in the cylinder head and install a known-good sensor instead. If at the same time the indicator goes out while the engine is running, the inverted sensor is faulty	Replace faulty low oil pressure sensor

ENGINE OVERHEATS (ENGINE OVERHEAT LIGHT ON)

List of possible malfunctions	Diagnostics	Elimination Methods
Faulty thermostat	Check the thermostat	Replace defective thermostat
Insufficient amount of coolant	The fluid level is below the "MIN" mark on the expansion tank	Eliminate leaks. Add coolant
A lot of scale in the cooling system	-	Flush the cooling system with a descaling agent. Do not use hard water in the cooling system. Dilute concentrated antifreeze only with distilled water.
Radiator cells dirty	Inspection	Flush the radiator with a high pressure water jet
Faulty coolant pump	Remove the pump and inspect the assembly	Replace pump assembly
Cooling fan does not turn on	Check fan circuits	Restore contact in electrical circuits. Faulty fuse, relay, cooling fan, temperature sensor, ECU - replace
Unacceptably low octane number of gasoline	-	Fill your car with fuel recommended by the manufacturer
A lot of carbon deposits in the combustion chambers, on the bottoms of the pistons, valve plates	Inspection after removing the engine cylinder head	Eliminate the cause of carbon formation (see. "Increased fuel consumption" ,"Increased oil consumption"). Use recommended viscosity oil with low ash content if possible.
Breakthrough of exhaust gases into the cooling system through a damaged cylinder head gasket	The expansion tank smells of exhaust gases and bubbles pop up	Replace the cylinder head gasket. Check for flatness of the cylinder head

ENGINE COOLING FAN IS CONSTANTLY RUNNING (EVEN ON A COLD ENGINE)

List of possible malfunctions	Diagnostics	Elimination Methods
An open in the coolant temperature sensor or its circuit	The sensor and circuits are checked with an ohmmeter	Restore contact in electrical circuits. Replace defective sensor
Fan relay contacts not opening	Check by tester	Replace faulty relay
Faulty computer or its circuits	Check the ECU or substitute with a known good one	Replace faulty ECU

Ford Focus is a car in the C-class segment produced by Ford from 1998 to the present day. During its history, the car has undergone three generations in development. British magazine CAR considers it one of the 50 greatest cars of the last 50 years.

Focus is a very popular car - Europe is among the top 10 best-selling cars, and in Russia it was the best-selling foreign car in 2010, and in 2012 the best-selling car in the world.

Focus's closest competitors are other brands such as Citroen C4, Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic, Renault Fluence, Kia ceed, Opel Astra, Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Chevrolet Cruze, Mazda 3, Lada Vesta, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Almera, Peugeot 308, Renault Fluence and Volkswagen Golf.

First generation

Ford introduced the first Focus in 1998 in Europe as a replacement for the . The first generation was produced until 2004. In 2002, a restyling was carried out, including updated headlights, bumper, grille, center console, seats and an additional set of options.

Sales began in North America in October 1999 as a Christmas surprise for Ford CEO Jacques Nasser.

Focus was produced in various body modifications - 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, sedan and station wagon. The transmission is available in three versions - 4-speed automatic, as well as mechanical 5-speed and 6-speed. Engines have a wide choice - petrol: 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 liters, and also diesel in volume of 1.8 liters.

According to EuroNCAP Focus received 4 out of 5 stars for driver and passenger safety, 2 out of 4 stars for pedestrian safety.

Second generation

On September 23, 2004, the second generation Focus was presented at the Paris Motor Show. It was produced from 2004 to 2011.

The size of the car has become slightly larger, both in terms of wheelbase and overall length, width and weight. Body rigidity increased by 10%. Along with this, the new suspension design has improved the handling of the car.

The car's safety was awarded a perfect score of 5 out of five stars for adult protection, 4 out of 5 for child protection and 2 out of 4 for pedestrian protection by EuroNCAP, outperforming competitors in this segment Opel Astra and Volkswagen Golf.

The body was produced in five versions - 3-door and 5-door hatchback, 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupe-cabriolet. The transmission is available in four variants - 4-speed automatic, 5- and 6-speed manual and 6-speed PowerShift. 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 and 2.5 liter Duratec petrol engines and 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 liter Duratorq TDCi diesel engines.

third generation

Introduced in 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as a 2012 model. Produced from 2011 to the present. This model has become "global", which means the change of the European second generation and the 10-year-old North American.

The most interesting technical innovations are engines of the EcoBoost SCTi family, a six-speed PowerShift preselective gearbox, electric power steering, side airbags, and safety curtains.

The most interesting options are the iPod connection via USB, active parking assistance, driver fatigue detection, low speed collision avoidance, informing about the presence of a car in the "dead" zone, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition.

The body is made in three versions - a 5-door hatchback, a 4-door sedan and a 5-door station wagon. Engines are 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.3 liter Ecoboost gasoline, 1.6 liter Duratec Ti-VCT gasoline and 1.5, 1.6 and 2.0 liter Duratorq TDCi diesel engines. The transmission can be mechanical or robotic PowerShift.

Feature Table Focus

Generation	years	Engines	Modifications	Dimensions
First	1998-2004	1.4 Zetec-SE (74 hp) 1.6 Zetec-SE (100 hp) 1.6 Zetec-Rocam (109 hp) 1.8 Zetec-E (113 hp) 2.0 Zetec-SE (128 hp) 2.0 Duratec HE (146 hp) 2.0 Duratec ST (171 HP) 2.0 T Duratec RS (212 hp) 1.8 TDDI (89 hp) 1.8 TDCi (114 hp)	hatchback	Wheelbase: 2615 mm Length: 4175 mm Width: 1700 mm Height: 1440 mm
			Sedan	Wheelbase: 2615 mm Length: 4380 mm Width: 1700 mm Height: 1440 mm
			station wagon	Wheelbase: 2615 mm Length: 4455 mm Width: 1700 mm Height: 1460 mm
Second	2004-2011	1.4 Duratec (79 hp) 1.6 Duratec (99 HP) 1.6 Ti-VCT Duratec (113 hp) 1.8 Duratec HE (123 hp) 2.0 Duratec HE (143 hp) 2.5 Duratec ST (222 hp) 2.5 Duratec RS (301 hp) 2.5 Duratec RS500 (345 HP) 1.6 Duratorq TDCi (89 hp) 1.6 Duratorq TDCi (99 hp) 1.6 Duratorq TDCi (108 hp) 1.8 Duratorq TDCi (113 hp) 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (109 hp) 2.0 Duratorq TDCi (134 hp)	hatchback	Wheelbase: 2640 mm Length: 4340 mm Width: 1840 mm Height: 1500 mm
			Sedan	Wheelbase: 2640 mm Length: 4480 mm Width: 1840 mm Height: 1495 mm
			station wagon	Wheelbase: 2640 mm Length: 4470 mm Width: 1840 mm Height: 1500 mm
			coupe-cabriolet	Wheelbase: 2640 mm Length: 4510 mm Width: 1835 mm Height: 1448 mm
Third	2011-...	1.0 Ecoboost (99 hp) 1.0 Ecoboost (123 hp) 1.6 Ti-VCT Duratec (84 hp) 1.6 Ti-VCT Duratec (104 hp) 1.6 Ti-VCT Duratec (123 hp) 1.6 Ecoboost (148 hp) 1.6 Ecoboost (180 hp) 2.0 Ecoboost (247 hp) 1.6 Duratorq (94 hp) 1.6 Duratorq (113 hp) 1.6 Duratorq ECOnetic (104 hp) 2.0 Duratorq (113 hp) 2.0 Duratorq (138 hp) 2.0 Duratorq (161 hp)	hatchback	Wheelbase: 2648 mm Length: 4358 mm Width: 1823 mm Height: 1484 mm
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The premiere of the Ford model called Focus took place at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1998. A completely new philosophy of design thought has replaced the obsolete Escorts. Almost immediately after the start of production in 1999, the new car was awarded for its performance as the car of the year in Europe, and in 2000 in the USA. Focus 1 was also highly rated in crash tests: Euro NCAP gave four stars (out of five) for the safety of passengers in the cabin (including the driver), as well as two (out of four) for pedestrian safety. In 2001, this Ford Focus became the best-selling car in the world. Release discontinued in 2004.

Focus belongs to the size class "C" according to the European classification. This is a class of small family cars. The model range is represented by a sedan, a 3-door hatchback, a 5-door hatchback and a station wagon. Their specifications are somewhat different. The car was created in accordance with the NewEdge design project (New Edge - New Edge) - a combination of sharp edges and smooth curves. Ford Focus 1 was produced in Europe and the USA. The European version is equipped with Zetec and Zetec-SE (gasoline) engines from 1.4 liters with 75 hp. up to 2 liters with 130 hp and diesel Enduradiesel 1.8 liters with 75, 90 and 115 hp. The characteristics of the "Americans" are different. Features of the Ford Focus 1 manufactured in the USA and Mexico:

• bumper design is different (size and configuration);
• turn signals are built into the bumper grille;
• repeaters are not on the front fenders, but on the sidewalls of the front bumper;
• rear lights differ in design and color;
• until 2002 there was no five-door hatchback.

Dimensions

The weight and dimensions of the Ford Focus 1 may vary depending on the version and year of manufacture.

Weight: 1150 - 1364 kg.

• hatchback - 1440mm;
• sedan - 1440 mm;
• wagon - 1460 mm.

Width: 1700 mm.

• hatchback - 4175 mm;
• sedan - 4380 mm;
• wagon - 4455 mm.

Wheelbase: 2615 mm.

Suspension

The pendant deserves the highest praise:
Front - lever-telescopic, independent, with hydraulic shock absorbers, helical coil springs and a transverse stabilizer (McPherson).

Rear - independent, coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers, multi-link. Previously, elements of this suspension were used in the Ford Mondeo Wagon model. Equipped with the ControlBlade system, which ensures the stability of the car when cornering. FordFocus 1 holds the track perfectly at any speed.

brakes

The brake system is double-circuit (with diagonal separation), hydraulic.
Front wheels: single-piston, floating caliper, ventilated disc brakes.

Rear wheels: depending on the modification of the car, the brake system can be either disc or drum (if disc, then single-piston, floating caliper; if drum, then with two brake shoes and two-piston cylinders).

The FordFocus 1 is also equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Equipment

Features of the package:

1. Basic (Ambiente):

• power steering;
• adjustable height and tilt of the steering wheel;
• driver's airbag.

2. Comfort (Comfort):

• electric front windows;
• air temperature control;
• the ability to open the trunk from the passenger compartment;
• central locking system;
• pockets for storing small items in the front doors.

3. Trend (Trend):

• additional front fog lights;
• the steering wheel is trimmed with leather;
• the position of the driver's seat is regulated by the drive;
• It is possible to remove the armrest.
• when the trunk is opened, the backlight turns on.

4. Suite (Ghia):

• 15-inch tires;
• airbag for the second front seat;
• winter package (heated seats, electrically heated windshield, electrically adjustable mirrors, heated windshield washer nozzles);
• power windows of the rear windows;
• remote control of the central lock.

Gear box

Transmission:

1. A 4-speed automatic transmission comes with a Zetec-E 2.0i engine. It quite significantly increases the wear resistance of the engine and helps not to be distracted from driving the machine, especially in dense city traffic, and provides increased smoothness of movement.
2. iB5 5-speed manual transmission - installed with Duratec1.6i and Zetec-E 1.8i engines. Gearbox - two-shaft, has five gears forward and one - back. All forward gears are equipped with synchronizers.

Dashboard

The instrument panel pleasantly pleases the eye with smooth lines and functionality. The instrument cluster is classic. The speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature gauge and fuel gauge on the standard instrument panel are combined into one unit. In the Focus 1 ST 170 version, they are separated. Most of the indicator lamps are located at the top of the dashboard, which allows you to control the readings without changing the angle of view and without taking your eyes off the road.

power unit

The engine is placed transversely in front, the arrangement of the cylinders is in-line.

Brief technical characteristics of Ford Focus 1 engines

Engine	Max. Speedkm/h	Acceleration up to 100 km/h	Engine displacementcm³	Power hp	Engine rpm	Consumption average l/100km
1.4	171	14.1	1388	75	5000	6.7
1.6	185	11.2	1596	100	6000	7.3
1.8	198	10.2	1796	115	5750	7.6
1.8 TDCi	196	10.3	1796	116	5000	6.8
2.0	202	9.3	1796	130	5500	8.8

Changes and innovations

In 2001, several design changes were made to the Ford Focus 1:

1. New bumper design with removable strips.
2. Headlights and turn signals combined. Low beam and high beam are separated by reflectors. New foglights were introduced. The main headlights are xenon.
3. Both radiator grilles have been reshaped.
4. The design of the seats has changed, it is possible to adjust the height of the seats.
5. Computerized climate control system.
6. There was a navigation system.
7. The shape of the center console has changed. There were rubber coasters for drinks. Dashboard in various colors.
8. Wider choice of body colors.
9. TDCi engine, where the letter C indicates that the engine is equipped with a CommonRail fuel system.

In 2002, Ford introduced two Focus 1 models with more powerful "charged" engines, the characteristics of which differed from their counterparts. Both with an engine capacity of 2 liters:

1. Focus ST 170 (SportTechnology) with a 172 hp unit. With.

Changes:

• multi-spoke wheels;
• airbags in the doors;
• changes in the design of the radiator grille;
• audio system with subwoofer;
• the power unit was improved by Cosworth. Increased power.

2. Focus RS (Rally Sport) - 215 hp With.

For the first time, a wide range of motorists managed to see the Ford Focus 1 at the Geneva Motor Show back in 1998. We can safely say that it was from that moment that the era of the Ford Escort model, which was rather outdated at that time, ended, to replace which the Ford company itself proposed the new Focus. True, there is an opinion that the Ghia concept car, presented by Ford Motor Company back in 1991 at the same Geneva Motor Show, was the prototype of the Focus. The 1998 Focus model had some design elements that were used in the concept car to present safety systems.

Be that as it may, looking ahead a little, it should be noted that the “change of generations” was more than successful, since the ford focus 1 managed to significantly overtake its predecessor in terms of popularity around the world in a relatively short period of time. Having appeared on the roads of Europe in 1998, already in 2002 he managed to successfully reach Australia. In 2001 - 2002, Ford Focus became the sales leader in the European automotive market. True, even earlier, in 1999, the Ford Focus 1 American became the “Car of the Year in Europe”. In addition, in 1999, the car was awarded by the European Committee for Independent Crash Testing (Euro NCAP), which awarded four stars out of five possible for the overall passive safety of the driver and passengers, as well as two out of four possible stars for the safety of pedestrians.

Surprisingly, this car became the "Car of the Year in the USA" a year later, in 2000. Already at that time, the company offered almost the entire range of the model range, starting with a three- and five-door hatchback and ending with the Ford Focus 1 station wagon option - Focus Turnier.

Focus 1: New Edge style exterior

One of the possible reasons for the increased interest of buyers in the new model of a well-known brand is probably a number of innovations, both in terms of design and technical equipment of the car. In the exterior design, the designers continued the new philosophical concept of the company's new style - New Edge, or "New Edge". As a matter of fact, the designers had already carried out a “reconnaissance” a little earlier regarding the level of perception of this style by buyers, embodying it in the Ford Ka (1996) and Ford Cougar (1998) models. Apparently, "intelligence" showed acceptable results, which served as a motivator for continuing work in this direction.

The appearance of the first Focus turned out to be quite stylish, but also unusual, striking the imagination with a harmonious combination of sharp corners of the body with smooth, streamlined lines. The designers managed to bring together all conceivable geometric shapes, giving a triangular shape to the turn signal lights and placing round foglight wells nearby. Ellipses, trapeziums, sharp angles, curved and wide lines... It should also be noted that the opinions of auto critics are divided on this issue. Someone did not like the frankly radical design style at all from an overabundance of wide and curved lines. Be that as it may, buyers liked the design of the car, and, as you know, the best car is the one that manages to sell.

Depending on the body version, the new Ford differed in overall dimensions, only the clearance (ground clearance) was identical, equal to 170 millimeters. For example, the dimensions of the Ford Focus 1 hatchback are (length x width x height): 4342 x 1840 x 1497 millimeters. Wheelbase - 2640 millimeters. The dimensions of the sedan were (length x width x height): 4362 x 1698 x 1430 millimeters, and the wheelbase was 2615 millimeters. Accordingly, the volume of the luggage compartment also differs. For example, in a Ford Focus 1 sedan, the useful volume of the trunk is 490 liters, in a hatchback, the volume of the luggage compartment varied depending on the position of the back of the rear sofa - from 385 to 1247 liters.

In 2001, the first Focus was the first restyling. As a result, the bumper received a removable relief strip, the radiator grille changed. The headlights were equipped with special sensors. In addition, xenon headlights were additionally used in the head optics block, the main and auxiliary bulbs were separated.

Focus 1: "plus" for space, "minus" for finishing materials

The Focus Salon received rather conflicting assessments. On the one hand, many buyers will certainly agree with the opinion that the car is the embodiment of the most advanced traditions of European design and ergonomics at that time. The interior of the Focus 1 is more spacious than its closest competitors, allowing five passengers including the driver to comfortably accommodate. Large seats are designed for fairly tall passengers. The rear seatbacks can be reclined to increase luggage space. On the other hand, the new car has become the object of sharp criticism for the quality of finishing materials. According to these parameters, Focus lost the palm to its closest rivals - Volkswagen Golf 4 and Opel Astra. Moreover, Golf significantly exceeds Focus I in terms of price parameters.

The rest of the critics' assessments are more neutral. The instrument panel, with its oval speedometer and tachometer, stands out for its classic layout, but that doesn't stop it from looking quite avant-garde, as does the center console. The small volume of the glove box (glove box) is offset by a platform for small items, such as a mobile phone, in front of the gear lever. The seats also have small pockets.

In the basic configuration, the driver's and front passenger's seats are equipped with the simplest mechanical adjustment, traditional for those times: forward - backward and backrest angle. Other equipment includes power steering, as well as airbags for the driver and front passenger. More expensive configurations are distinguished by electric adjustment of the driver's seat in height and the possibility of installing an armrest. There is also an electrically adjustable steering column for reach and tilt.

For example, the Comfort package will please its owner with power windows for the front doors and air conditioning, central locking and remote opening of the tailgate. The Trend package is equipped with front fog lights, trunk light and leather-trimmed steering wheel. The wealthiest customers who purchase the Focus in the Ghia configuration will be able to use a complete winter kit including heated seats, windshield and mirrors, washer jets, power door mirrors, power windows for all doors and remote central locking. In total, five trim levels were offered: Ambiente, Comfort, Trend, Ghia, Special Edition.

Focus 1: two pluses for handling and driving performance

At one time, the first Focus received high responses from the European press, not only for the spacious interior space and passenger comfort, but also for the technical characteristics characteristic of the Ford Focus 1 model. In particular, the unique design of the rear independent suspension was awarded the highest praise. But first things first. The new model from Ford Motor Company was equipped with several types of power units, among which were gasoline (from 1.4 to 2.0 liters) and diesel engines. The American car in terms of equipment with power units was somewhat different from its European clone.

If the "American" could have only one of the gasoline engines with a volume of 2.0 to 2.3 liters and a capacity of 110 - 172 horsepower with an automatic transmission, then in Europe the choice was more widely presented. The European Focus 1 was equipped with Zetec and Zetec-SE gasoline engines with a capacity of 75 - 130 horsepower and a volume of 1.4 to 2.0 liters, as well as a 1.8-liter Endura TDDI diesel engine, offered in several power options: 75, 90 and 115 horsepower.

Somewhat later, for a rather short period (just over one year), this diesel engine was replaced by the Duratorq TDCI. It should be noted that all gasoline power units have already proved themselves positively on other Ford models, in particular, 1.4 and 1.6 liter Zetec-SE engines were installed on Ford Fiesta and Ford Puma, Ford Mondeo was equipped with 1.8 and 2.0 Zetec engines. Paired with these power units, a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission could be installed.

The main "highlight" of the technical equipment was the fully independent multi-link rear suspension of the Control Blade system, which replaced the traditional torsion beam for this class of cars. The traditional MacPherson strut suspension was installed in front. This combination provided the car with excellent stability at any speed.

P.S. Instead of an epilogue

It is known that each car has its own time. The time of the European Focus 1 stopped in 2004. His American "brother" was produced before 2007. The era of the Ford Focus 2 was coming.