SUSPENSION
•Front suspension: MacPherson strut, retuned struts, 22 N/mm springs,
21 mm Stabilizer Bar
•Rear suspension: multilink, retuned shocks, 27.5 N/mm springs, 21 mm
Stabilizer Bar
STEERING
TypePower assist, rack and pinion
Turns, lock to lock2.6
Turning diameter39.1
BRAKES
•The braking on the SVT Focus provides improved performance and
fade resistance to meet the demands of the driving enthusiast.
•Swept area is 18% larger on front rotors.
Front300 mm (11.8 in.) vented disc,
single-piston caliper
Rear280 mm (11.0 in.) solid disc,
single-piston caliper
ABSFour-channel, four-sensor system
TIRE INFORMATION
Important tire information
Your SVT vehicle is equipped with unique wheels and tires designed to
enhance performance and appearance. To continue providing this
performance, extra care must be taken when operating and maintaining
your vehicle.
Tires
Your SVT vehicle is equipped with low profile, high performance tires
that are designed to optimize handling, steering and braking to provide
the performance you expect in a SVT vehicle. These tires are not
optimized for off-road or winter performance, and their ride, noise and
wear characteristics are different than other tires. Also, because of their
lower profile, the tires are more susceptible to damage due to potholes
and rough or unpaved roads. To ensure that your tires perform as
designed, it is important that you maintain your tires properly:
•Always maintain your tire pressures according to the tire information
placard in the doorjamb or inside the fuel filler door, using an accurate
gauge.
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Operating a performance vehicle at higher than normal speeds
Your SVT vehicle is capable of operating at higher than normal speeds
and is equipped with tires rated for the vehicles’maximum speed.
However, it is important to remember to always drive safely, obey all
traffic laws, and only operate your SVT vehicle at higher than normal
speeds at locations and under conditions where such can be done safely.
Also, before operating your vehicle at higher than normal speeds:
•Assure correct tire pressures (see“Tires”previously listed).
•Inspect wheels and tires for wear and damage. Replace any damaged
wheels or tires.
Winter driving
The original equipment tires on your SVT vehicle are designed for
maximum performance in dry and wet conditions. They are not designed
for winter use on ice or snow and cannot be used with snow chains. If
you will be operating your vehicle in these conditions, winter or
all-season tires must be used. Contact the Ford SVT Hotline at
1–800–FORD-SVT for information on SVT recommended winter tires for
your vehicle. When using winter or all-season tires:
•Always use winter tires on all 4 wheels and use 4 of the same size,
brand and model.
•Be aware that winter or all-season tires will not perform as well as the
original equipment tire in dry and wet conditions. Expect handling,
steering and braking to be degraded.
•Do not use a winter tire with less than a“T”rating, and even with
clear, dry driving conditions do not operate your vehicle above posted
speed limits while using winter tires. Never perform high-speed driving
with winter tires.
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