View all 2013 Ford Focus specs. The good: The bad: Until last year the compact Ford Focus had been sold in the U.S. since 2000 with no significant redesigns, but then it was fully re-engineered Credit: Ford. As with previous generations of the Focus RS, the Mk3 didn’t stick around long. 2018 marked the final model year for the car and Ford decided to release a special ‘Final Edition’ RS that featured a new Quaife mechanical limited-slip differential. The Ford Focus ST is a hot hatch that punches well above the standard Focus variants. However, the Focus ST is slower than the Focus RS. Using a 2.0-liter turbocharged direct injection I4 engine, the Ford Focus ST boasts 252 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. This engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual and an FWD drivetrain. This figure is less than half as many Ford Focus cars reported as sold over the same period last year (1594) – and a fraction of the demand for other small cars such as the Toyota Corolla via Ford. It is the disheartening report we are talking about. According to a reprot by autonews, Ford has confirmed that it will not bring any replacement for the current-generation Focus after the end of its lifecycle in 2025. In a media interaction, the Chairman of Ford Europe, Stuart Rowley, said that the company is analyzing alternatives 2005 was the sixth model year for the 1st Generation Ford Focus, running from 2000 to 2007. 2002 : Ford redesigned the suspension for 2002, with stiffer springs and a new anti-roll bar offering a smoother ride. It's officially the end of an era at Ford . The Blue Oval no longer builds a single sedan for its home country, the US. Ford confirmed with Roadshow on Wednesday that Fusion production ended in You can find the build date of your Ford vehicle on the door jamb label located on the driver's side front or rear door panel. It will be labeled as "DATE." If you do not have the label, you can request a Build Date Letter from our Customer Relationship Center by calling 1-800-392-3673 or clicking LIVE CHAT. How Long Will the 2018 Ford Focus Last? A well-maintained 2018 Ford Focus can last around 200,000 miles, which is around 100,000 miles less than the long-lasting Toyota Corolla. Regular annual maintenance costs are similar to other compact cars according to data provided by Repair Pal, at $476 per year. Sold at both sides of the pond, the Focus Mk1 redefined the compact car segment. The first-generation Ford Focus was unveiled at the 1998 Geneva Motor Show and quickly became one of the company lVPm5.