Focus Electric Eliminates More Than Two Dozen Components That Require Regular Servicing Over the Life of a Vehicle CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 – When it comes to maintenance, the all-new Ford Focus Electric rewrites the owner’s manual. The battery electric drivetrain in the Focus Electric reduces the number of moving mechanical components compared with a [...]
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All-New Ford Focus Electric: The Most Maintenance-Free Ford Ever | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford Focus Electricfewer moving mechanical parts nearly eliminates scheduled maintenance, saving drivers time and money No oil changes means Focus Electric drivers will save at least $450 and 7.5 hours over the life of the car Checking the tire pressure and filling the windshield washer fluid is about all most Focus Electric drivers will need [...]
NEW 2012 FORD FOCUS CRASHED MORE THAN 12,000 TIMES IN VIRTUAL AND REAL WORLD TESTS | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford engineers expanded safety testing for the new 2012 Ford Focus, including more than 12,000 virtual and real-world crash tests globally, to prove out its new safety technologies The new Focus features advanced restraint systems with innovative next-generation airbags that provide enhanced chest protection Ford Focus also provides enhanced side crash protection through a specialized [...]
FORD NAMES FIRST MARKETS TO SELL FOCUS ELECTRIC, THE COMPANY’S FIRST ALL-ELECTRIC PASSENGER CAR | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford has announced the first U.S. markets slated to receive the all-new Focus Electric, which debuts in late 2011 Markets were chosen based on several criteria, including commuting patterns, existing hybrid purchase trends, utility company collaboration and local government commitment to electrification Focus Electric is Ford’s first all electric passenger car, and is targeting up [...]
ALL-NEW, HIGH-TECH 2012 FORD FOCUS IS NAMED OFFICIAL CAR OF THE 2011 INTERNATIONAL CES | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
The new Ford Focus will be the official car of the 2011 International CES held on Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas The all-new Focus is an ideal matchup for CES; demonstrating that high-end, high-demand tech features such as Ford SYNC, MyFord Touch, HD Radio, and in-car Wi-Fi capability can be expertly blended into a fun-to-drive [...]
NEW FOCUS BECOMES FORD’S NEXT TOURING RACE CAR, DEVELOPED GLOBALLY WITH PRIVATE RACE TEAMS | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford’s newest offering, Focus, will race as a touring car globally, building off Ford’s history in engineering race-ready platforms. The first race appearance for the car is anticipated to be in the 2011 British Touring Car Championship Ford will coordinate with and provide technical support to private race teams around the world to develop one [...]
ALL-NEW FORD FOCUS SHARPENS DYNAMIC DRIVING WITH AVAILABLE SE SPORT, TITANIUM HANDLING PACKAGES | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
All-new 2012 Ford Focus range elevates driving dynamics with standard electric power-assisted steering (EPAS), Control Blade rear suspension and torque vectoring control, making the vehicle feel more responsive and agile in corners Top-of-the-line Ford Focus Titanium model features standard sport-tuned suspension in addition to offering an optional Titanium Handling Package with 18-inch alloy wheels and [...]
ALL-NEW FORD FOCUS ACHIEVES FUEL EFFICIENCY WITH HIGH-TECH 2.0-LITER DIRECT-INJECTION I-4 ENGINE | at your St. Louis Ford Dealership
All-new Ford Focus will be powered by a fuel-efficient 2.0-liter DOHC I-4 engine with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), direct gasoline injection and E85 flex fuel capability that will deliver a projected 40 mpg highway New 2.0-liter is one of the most powerful, fuel-efficient and refined engines in its class and one of the [...]
FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC CONVENIENCE CORD GIVES OWNERS EASY HANDLE ON RECHARGING | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford Focus Electric, which debuts in late 2011, will bring enhanced recharging flexibility with a 120V convenience cord to allow users to recharge the all-electric vehicle at remote locations; the convenience cord will serve as a backup to an optional 240V home charging station Ford and supplier partner Yazaki used internal ergonomic studies to design [...]
ALL-NEW FIESTA HELPS FORD THAILAND MORE THAN DOUBLE SALES IN SEPTEMBER | see at your St. Louis Ford Dealership
Exceptional demand for the all-new Ford Fiesta, plus strong sales from Focus and Everest, help drive best overall sales since December 2007. Fiesta has taken the Thai market by storm since its September 2 launch, finishing its first month of availability with nearly 3,500 bookings. Bangkok, Thailand – October 4, 2010 – Led by exceptional [...]
FORD FOCUS ST NAMED ‘MOST FUN’ VEHICLE AT 2010 PARIS MOTOR SHOW BY AUTOWEEK MAGAZINE | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford Focus ST has been named “Most Fun” vehicle of the 2010 Paris Motor Show by the writers of AutoWeek Magazine and autoweek.com Ford Focus ST with 2.0-liter EcoBoost™ vanquished a crop of Germans including Porsche, Ferrari and Audi to win the coveted award Stylish new Focus range offers class-leading technologies, features and craftsmanship. It targets [...]
