2014 FORD FOCUS sport mode

This supplement complements yourFocus Owner’s Manualand
provides information specific to the Focus ST. By referring to the pages
listed in this supplement, you can identify those features,
recommendations and specifications unique to your new Focus ST. If
there are any discrepancies between this supplement and theFocus
Owner’s Manual,this supplement shall supersede the information found
in theFocus Owner’s Manual.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your Focus ST, please
call the Ford Performance Info Center at 1-800-FORD-SVT (367-3788).
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.
More than 200000 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 its’ 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.
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 inch 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 millimeter) 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
•AdvanceTrac® stability enhancement system with three modes:
Normal, Sport and Disabled
•18inchx8inch, 55 millimeter offset aluminum ST wheels
•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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AdvanceTrac® Modes
Mode Description Button
OperationDisplay
Normal Daily usage with
all driver aids
engagedNone None
Sport Spirited driving.
Thresholds
altered on
traction control
and electronic
stability control
to allow more
tire spin and
vehicle slipSingle press•Message center
displays Sport Mode
•Amber light in
cluster illuminates
Off Track Use Only
Traction control
and electronic
stability control
are disabledPress and hold
for 5 seconds•Message center
displays Hold to
switch electronic
stability control off,
then
•Electronic Stability
Control off
•Amber light in
cluster illuminates
ENHANCED TORQUE VECTORING CONTROL
Enhanced torque vectoring control is comprised of two elements:
•Torque vectoring control which applies brake torque on the inner
wheel in a curve for better traction and less understeer
•Cornering understeer control which controls the yaw response of the
vehicle under braking and acceleration on high and low friction
surfaces.
Unlike electronic stability control, enhanced torque vectoring control
does not slow the vehicle but does help control excessive wheel slip and
gives the vehicle cornering agility. The system only increases
performance. Because of this, enhanced torque vectoring control is not
disabled when the AdvanceTrac® system is 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 electronic stability control sport mode or fully disable
electronic stability control 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 93
Usage All season
Wheel 16 in. x 6.5 in. 50 mm offset steel wheels
Wheels and Tires
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