This supplement complements your FocusOwner’s Manual and provides informationspecific to the Focus ST. By referring to thepages listed in this supplement, you canidentify those features, recommendationsand specifications unique to your newFocus ST. If there are any discrepanciesbetween this supplement and the FocusOwner’s Manual, this supplementsupersedes the information found in theFocus Owner’s Manual.
If you have any questions or concernsregarding your Focus ST, please call theFord Performance Info Center at1-800-FORD-SVT (367-3788).
PRODUCT HISTORY
The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) wasestablished in 1991 to polish the Ford Ovalby creating low-volume, factory-producedvehicles designed for those select fewwhose idea of driving is a high-powered,passionate experience – not just a meansof getting from point A to point B.
In a move to support this spiritedenthusiasm, Ford Motor Company carefullyintegrated the wide array of talent in thecompany into a small, cross-functionalgroup of engineers and product planners,housed together under one roof with acommon mission: to create vehiclesspecifically designed to meet the uniqueneeds and desires of the knowledgeabledriving enthusiast.
More than 200000 SVT vehicles havebeen produced since the 1993 model year.These include the SVT Mustang Cobra andthe Cobra R, the SVT F-150 Lightning, theSVT Contour, the SVT Focus, Ford GT,Shelby GT500, GT500KR and the F-150SVT Raptor.
TEAM RS HISTORY
TeamRS traces its roots back nearly 60years from the Lotus Ford Cortina and TwinCam Escorts of the mid 1960s, through thefirst RS branded Escorts of the 1970s tothe founding of Special Vehicle Engineering(SVE) in 1980. Through the 1980s and'90s, SVE delivered a breadth of vehiclesfrom exciting XR and RS branded roadgoing performance cars throughhomologation specials such as the iconicSierra Cosworth RS500. The first ST(Sport Technology) vehicle appeared in1996 as the ST24 Mondeo. The firstcollaboration between Ford’s Europeanand North American performance teamsappeared in 2002 as the ST170 in Europeand SVT Focus in North America. In 2003,TeamRS replaced SVE in Europe asperformance car and motorsport personnelwere brought together as one team.TeamRS subsequently created the 2004Fiesta ST, 2005 Focus ST and 2009 FocusRS.
GLOBAL PERFORMANCEVEHICLES
The Global Performance Vehicle groupwas formally established in 2009, joiningthe performance product developmentexcellence and heritage of SVT in NorthAmerica and TeamRS in Europe. The FocusST is the first vehicle to emerge from thisgroup and represents the best of what Fordperformance has to offer from around theglobe. Your Focus ST has been designedand developed with the four hallmarks ofthe Ford Global Performance Group inmind: Performance, Substance, Exclusivityand Value. We are proud and passionateabout what we do, and we are glad youhave made us your choice.
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•2.0L GTDI EcoBoost I4 engine.
•Overboost function for increasedtorque.
•Electronic over-rev function with 6800RPM redline.
•ST-tuned 2.5 in (63.5 mm) center exitexhaust system.
•Getrag-Ford MMT6 6-speed manualtransaxle.
•Active sound symposer.
•Modified front suspension knuckle forimproved wheel end geometry.
•Cast rear knuckle (improved stiffness)and alternative anti-roll-bar mountingfor improved efficiency.
•ST-tuned springs and dampers.
•Increased diameter (13 in (335 mm))front brake rotors and unique caliperswith ST tuned pad formulation frontand rear.
•Enhanced torque vectoring control withcornering understeer control.
•ST-tuned electric power assistedsteering with torque steercompensation.
•AdvanceTrac® stability enhancementsystem with three modes: Normal,Sport and Disabled.
•20 in (45.7 cm) x 7.99 in (20.3 cm),2.17 in (55 mm) offset aluminum STwheels.
•P235/40-18 directional GoodyearEagle F1 summer only performancetires (standard).
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USING STABILITY CONTROL
The AdvanceTrac® system includestraction control and electronic stabilitycontrol. See the Traction Control andStability Control chapters of the Owner'sManual for more information.
Never switch off stability control or selectsport mode when an emergency wheel orcompact wheel is fitted as spare wheel.
AdvanceTrac® provides three modes ofoperation specially calibrated for the FocusST. These are controlled through theAdvanceTrac® button on the centerconsole.
AdvanceTrac Modes
DisplayButton operationDescriptionMode
NoneNoneDaily usage with alldriver aids engaged.Normal
•Message centerdisplays: SportMode.
•Amber light incluster illumin-ates.
Single pressSpirited driving.Thresholds alteredon traction controland electronicstability control toallow more tire spinand vehicle slip.
Sport
Press and hold forfive secondsTrack Use Only.Traction control andelectronic stabilitycontrol are disabled.
Off•Message centerdisplays: Hold toswitch electronicstability controloff.
•ElectronicStability Controloff.
•Amber light incluster illumin-ates.
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BASE WARRANTY
The Focus ST carries the same warrantyas other Ford Focus models. Thisinformation is covered in its entirety in thewarranty information.
You can obtain warranty service for yourST vehicle or any ST vehicle at any Forddealer nationwide.
Ford Global Performance does notrecommend modifying or racing ST, SVTor RS vehicles, as they are designed andbuilt to be driven as delivered from thefactory. The warranty informationdiscusses vehicle usage and theinstallation of aftermarket parts and theireffect on warranty coverage.
In the event the vehicle is intended for trackuse, and the loss of warranty coverage isnot of concern, the following vehicledurability actions are required:
•Perform multi-point inspection and themaintenance outlined in the 150000 mi(240,000 km) normal maintenanceschedule of the scheduledmaintenance before and after trackuse. See the vehicle service manual forremoval and installation procedures.
•Replace with Genuine Ford andMotorcraft service parts as needed.
These actions may not necessarily protectyour vehicle from damage in competitionconditions. Subjecting your vehicle tocompetition conditions even with thisrecommended action may render repairsnon-reimbursable under the warranty.
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