MANUAL 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Using the Clutch
Note:During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully pressed to the
floor and the accelerator fully released. Failure to follow this may cause
increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components, or
cause gear clash or damage to the transmission. Make sure the floor mat
is properly positioned so it doesn’t interfere with the full extension of the
clutch pedal.
Note:If you attempt to shift when the drive wheels are spinning with a
loss of traction, it is possible to cause damage to the transmission. Do
not attempt to shift when the drive wheels do not have traction.
Note:Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the
clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill.
These actions will reduce the life of the clutch.
Your vehicle is equipped with a twin disc clutch. Due to the high
performance of the powertrain, a certain amount of noise from the
transmission is normal.
The manual transmission has a starter interlock that prevents cranking
the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully pressed.
To start the vehicle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set.
2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the transmission selector
lever in positionN.
3. Start the engine, then press the brake pedal and release the parking
brake.
Driving Your Focus ST
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 2.0L EcoBoost engine
Cubic inches 122
Required fuel Minimum 87 octane
Firing order 1–3–4–2
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Spark plug gap 0.027-0.031 in. (0.70-0.80 mm)
Drivebelt Routing
2.0L EcoBoost
A. The long drivebelt is on the first pulley groove closest to the engine.
B. The short drivebelt is on the second pulley groove farthest from the
engine.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
Note:The oil dipstick on the Focus ST is integrated into the oil drain
back system. The oil reading on the dipstick will be influenced by oil
draining back into the sump from the cylinder head if the oil level is
checked without waiting 15 minutes after shutdown.
3. Set the parking brake and make sure the transmission selector lever is
securely latched in first gear.
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
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Capacities and Specifications
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