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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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•2.0L GTDI EcoBoost I4 engine
•Overboost function for increased torque
•Electronic over-rev function with 6800 rpm redline
•ST tuned 2.5 in. center exit exhaust system
•Getrag-Ford MMT6 6-speed manual transaxle
•Active sound symposer
•Variable ratio steering
•Modified front suspension knuckle for improved wheel end geometry
•Cast rear knuckle (improved stiffness) and alternative anti-roll-bar
mounting for improved efficiency
•ST tuned springs and dampers
•Increased diameter (320 mm) front brake rotors and unique calipers
with ST tuned pad formulation front and rear
•Enhanced torque vectoring control with cornering understeer control
•
ST tuned electric power assisted steering with torque steer compensation
•AdvanceTracstability enhancement system with three modes:
Normal, Sport and Disabled
•18in.x8in.55mmoffsetaluminumSTwheels
•P235/40-18 directional Goodyear Eagle F1 tires
•ST engineered front and rear fascias and rear wing
Focus ST Unique Features
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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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The following table lists acceptable tire sizes for winter tires. Tire speed
and load ratings should match those of the originally equipped tires as
closely as possible. If it is required to fit winter tires with a speed rating
less than the original equipment tires (to fit snow chains, for example),
be aware of the maximum speed rating for the tire and never exceed.
Compatible Snow Tire/Wheel Packages
Tire size Required wheel
235/40-18 Original equipment ST wheel or equivalent
235/45-17 Owner supplied. See your Ford dealer for
suitable wheels from the Focus lineup 215/50-17
215/55-16*
*Required size to prevent vehicle damage if snow chain use is required.
Please call the Ford Performance Info Center at 1-800-FORD-SVT
(367-3788) for specific winter tire recommendations.
FULL SIZE SPARE
Your Focus ST is equipped with a full size, dissimilar spare tire assembly.
Although the spare is a traditional, full size tire (as opposed to a mini
spare), it is different in both size and handling characteristics from the
standard Focus ST performance tire. Should you need to install the spare
tire, the following precautions must be adhered to:
•Because of the different performance characteristics of the spare tire,
avoid aggressive steering, braking, acceleration or high speeds when
the spare tire is installed.
•Never enable ESC Sport mode or fully disable ESC when the spare
tire is installed
•Replace the spare tire with the correct original equipment specified
tire as soon as possible
The following table lists the specifications for the full size spare tire and
wheel assembly. Tire speed and load ratings should match those of the
originally equipped tires as closely as possible.
Spare tire Continental ContiPro Contact
Size 215/55–16
Speed rating H
Load rating 9 3
Usage All season
Wheel 16 in. x 6.5 in. 50 mm offset steel wheels
Wheels and Tires
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