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SVT HISTORY
The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) was established in 1991 to “Polish
the Ford Oval” by creating low-volume, factory-produced vehicles designed
for those select few whose idea of driving is a high-powered, passionate
experience — not just a means of getting from point A to point B.
In a move to support this spirited enthusiasm, Ford Motor Company
carefully integrated the wide array of talent in the company into a small,
cross-functional group of engineers and product planners, housed
together under one roof with a common mission: to create vehicles
specifically designed to meet the unique needs and desires of the
knowledgeable driving enthusiast.
Nearly 150,000 SVT vehicles have been produced since the 1993 model
year. These include the SVT Mustang Cobra and the Cobra R, the SVT
F-150 Lightning, the SVT Contour, the SVT Focus, Ford GT, Shelby
GT500, GT500KR and the F-150 SVT Raptor.
TEAM RS HISTORY
TeamRS traces it’s roots back nearly 60 years from the Lotus Ford
Cortina and Twin Cam Escorts of the mid 1960’s, through the first RS
branded Escorts of the 1970’s to the founding of Special Vehicle
Engineering (SVE) in 1980. Through the 1980s and 90s, SVE delivered a
breadth of vehicles from exciting XR and RS branded road going
performance cars through ’homologation specials’ such as the iconic
Sierra Cosworth RS500. The first ST (Sport Technology) vehicle
appeared in 1996 as the ST24 Mondeo. The first collaboration between
Ford’s European and North American performance teams appeared in
2002 as the ST170 in Europe and SVT Focus in North America. In 2003,
TeamRS replaced SVE in Europe as performance car and motorsport
personnel were brought together as one team. TeamRS subsequently
created the 2004 Fiesta ST, 2005 Focus ST and 2009 Focus RS.
GLOBAL PERFORMANCE VEHICLES
The Global Performance Vehicle (GPV) group was formally established in
2009, joining the performance product development excellence and
heritage of SVT in North America and TeamRS in Europe. The Focus ST
is the first vehicle to emerge from this group and represents the best of
what Ford performance has to offer from around the globe. Your Focus
ST has been designed and developed with the four hallmarks of the Ford
Global Performance Group in mind: Performance, Substance, Exclusivity
and Value. We are proud and passionate about what we do, and we’re
glad you have made us your choice.
Introduction
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ADVANCETRACSTABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM
The AdvanceTracsystem includes traction control (TCS) and electronic
stability control (ESC). See theTraction ControlandStability Control
chapters of theOwner’s Manualfor more information
AdvanceTracprovides three modes
of operation specially calibrated for
the Focus ST. These are controlled
through the AdvanceTracbutton
on the center console.
AdvanceTracModes
Mode Description Button
OperationDisplay
Normal Daily usage with
all driver aids
engagedNone None
Sport Spirited driving.
Thresholds
altered on TCS
and ESC to
allow more tire
spin and vehicle
slipSingle press•Message center
displays Sport Mode
•Amber light in
cluster illuminates
Off Track Use Only
TCS and ESC
are disabledPress and hold
for 5 seconds•Message center
displays Hold to
switch ESC off, then
•Electronic Stability
Control off
•Amber light in
cluster illuminates
ESC OFF
Driving Your Focus ST
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Adding Engine Coolant
WARNING:Do not add coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and
scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you
badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
WARNING:Do not put coolant in the windshield washer fluid
container. If sprayed on the windshield, coolant could make it
difficult to see through the windshield.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the
engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap.
The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come
out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.
WARNING:Do not add coolant further than the MAX mark.
Note:Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling system sealants, or additives
as they can cause damage to the engine cooling or heating systems. This
damage would not be covered under your vehicle’s warranty.
Note:During normal vehicle operation, the engine coolant may change
color from orange to pink or light red. As long as the engine coolant is
clear and uncontaminated, this color change does not indicate the engine
coolant has degraded nor does it require the engine coolant to be
drained, the system to be flushed, or the engine coolant to be replaced.
•
DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make
sure the correct coolant is used. Mixing of engine coolants may harm
your engine’s cooling system. The use of an improper coolant may harm
engine and cooling system components and may void the warranty.
A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case of
emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained, chemically cleaned with Motorcraft
Premium Cooling System Flush, and refilled with prediluted coolant as
soon as possible. Water alone (without engine coolant) can cause engine
damage from corrosion, overheating or freezing.
•Note:Do not use alcohol, methanol or brine or any engine coolants
mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and
other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
Capacities and Specifications
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