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Part Number: JM5J 19A285 HA 201706 20171115115345

Summary of Contents for Focus ST 2018

Page 1: ...to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your passengers Please read your entire Owner s Manual carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate sections when questions arise All information contained in this supplement was accurate at the time of duplication We reserve the right to change features operation and or functionality of any vehicle specification a...

Page 2: ...fications design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission Errors and omissions excepted Ford Motor Company 2017 All rights reserved Part Number JM5J 19A285 HA 201706 20171115115345 ...

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Page 4: ...ost 17 Roadside Emergencies Roadside Assistance 18 Maintenance Under Hood Overview 20 Engine Oil Dipstick 21 Drive Belt Routing 21 Wheels and Tires Wheels 22 Tires 22 Using Winter Tires 23 Technical Specifications 25 Capacities and Specific ations Engine Specifications 27 Motorcraft Parts 28 Capacities and Specifications 29 Warranty Terms and Conditions Base Warranty 32 1 2018 Focus ST CDH ST Cana...

Page 5: ...2 2018 Focus ST CDH ST Canada United States of America JM5J 19A285 HA enUSA Edition date 201706 Second Printing ...

Page 6: ...ging vehicles that involve the driver in every aspect of the driving experience Although performance is at the heart of every Ford Performance developed vehicle we go much further Our goal is to deliver a comprehensive complete vehicle sweating the details such as the sound of the exhaust the quality of the interior materials and the functionality and the comfort of the seats to make sure that the...

Page 7: ...ces its roots back nearly 60 years from the Lotus Cortina and Twin Cam Escorts of the mid 1960s through the first RS branded Escorts of the 1970s 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 including the iconic Sierra Cosworth RS500 ...

Page 8: ...cy and other technologies that can be applied across Ford s product portfolio We are proud and passionate about what we do and we look forward to a long and exciting relationship with you Thank you for choosing Ford Performance E211570 5 2018 Focus ST CDH ST Canada United States of America JM5J 19A285 HA enUSA Edition date 201706 Second Printing Introduction ...

Page 9: ...ST tuned springs and dampers Increased diameter 13 in 335 mm front brake rotors and unique calipers with ST tuned pad formulation front and rear Enhancedtorquevectoringcontrolwith cornering understeer control ST tuned electric power assisted steering AdvanceTrac stability enhancement system 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 ST ...

Page 10: ...niqueinstrumentpanelappliques shift knob shift boot and pedal pads ST high speed instrument cluster and auxiliary cluster with oil temperature oil pressure and boost gauges Vehicle Specifications E194502 Description Item GFT MMT6 6 speed manual with 240 millimeter clutch and dual mass flywheel Transmission Final drive Ratio Gear Gear ratios 4 063 3 231 1st 7 2018 Focus ST CDH ST Canada United Stat...

Page 11: ... hp 5500 RPM on 93 octane Horsepower 243 hp 5500 RPM on 87 octane 270 lb ft 2500 RPM on 93 octane Torque 270 lb ft 2500 RPM on 87 octane 6500 RPM continuous Redline 6800 RPM three second overspeed 126 horsepower per liter Specific output Twin independent variable cam timing Valvetrain Coil on plug Ignition 150 bar fuel pump Fuel system 2 2 in 57 mm Throttle body Cast aluminum Pistons Cast iron Cra...

Page 12: ...scription Item MacPherson strut with L arm front suspension and revised knuckle Front suspension Fully independent control blade SLA with revised stabar routing Rear suspension 171 lb in 30 N mm Front spring rate 183 lb in 32 N mm Rear spring rate 0 945 in 24 mm diameter x 0 157 in 4 mm thick hollow Front stabilizer bar 0 866 in 22 mm diameter Rear stabilizer bar 9 2018 Focus ST CDH ST Canada Unit...

Page 13: ... E194323 Tachometer A Fuel gauge B Coolant temperature gauge C Speedometer D 10 2018 Focus ST CDH ST Canada United States of America JM5J 19A285 HA enUSA Edition date 201706 Second Printing Instrument Cluster ...

Page 14: ...ovided by the turbocharger Oil Pressure Gauge Indicates engine oil pressure During normal driving the indicated oil pressure varies with engine speed the pressure rising as engine speed rises and dropping as engine speed drops If the engine oil pressure drops below the normal range the oil pressure gauge pointer drops into the red section of the gauge scale and the engine oil pressure warning lamp...

Page 15: ...ontrol Action and Description Message Displays when you switch the system off Electronic Stability Control Off 12 2018 Focus ST CDH ST Canada United States of America JM5J 19A285 HA enUSA Edition date 201706 Second Printing Information Displays ...

Page 16: ...arter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless you fully press the clutch pedal 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 in neutral N 3 Start the engine then press the brake pedal and release the parking brake 4 Move the transmission to position 1 then slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly press...

Page 17: ...heels and tires for wear and damage Replace any wheels or tires that have damage Do not operate your vehicle at high speeds with more than two passengers or while carrying cargo 14 2018 Focus ST CDH ST Canada United States of America JM5J 19A285 HA enUSA Edition date 201706 Second Printing Transmission ...

Page 18: ...switch off stability control or select sport mode when an emergency wheel or compact wheel is fitted as spare wheel E194298 AdvanceTrac provides three modes of operation specially calibrated for your vehicle These are controlled through the AdvanceTrac button on the center console 15 2018 Focus ST CDH ST Canada United States of America JM5J 19A285 HA enUSA Edition date 201706 Second Printing Stabi...

Page 19: ...r more information Note When using a programmed MyKey you cannot switch this off 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 your vehicle when you accelerate on ...

Page 20: ... the engine at high engine speeds until it reaches the normal operating temperature ENGINE OVERBOOST Your vehicle has an engine overboost feature to allow additional torque delivery The overboost feature controls a variety of engine parameters to deliver additional torque This feature widens the engine speed range of the peak torque curve giving maximum performance while passing another vehicle or...

Page 21: ...ligible vehicles to an authorized dealer within 35 mi 56 km of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer If a member requests a tow to an authorized dealer that is more than 35 mi 56 km from the disablement location the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in excess of 35 mi 56 km Roadside Assistance includes up to 200 for a towed trailer if the disabled eligible ve...

Page 22: ...a Using Roadside Assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your wallet for quick reference In Canada this card is found in the Warranty Guide in the glove compartment of your vehicle VehiclesSoldinCanada Roadside Assistance Program Coverage The service is available 24 hours a day seven days a week Canadian roadside coverage and benefits may differ from the U S...

Page 23: ...B Engine oil filler cap C Brake fluid and clutch fluid reservoir D Battery E Engine compartment fuse box F Engine air cleaner G Washer fluid reservoir H 20 2018 Focus ST CDH ST Canada United States of America JM5J 19A285 HA enUSA Edition date 201706 Second Printing Maintenance ...

Page 24: ... 0L EcoBoost E180867 A Long drivebelt is on the first pulley groove closest to the engine B Short drivebelt is on the second pulley groove farthest from the engine 21 2018 Focus ST CDH ST Canada United States of America JM5J 19A285 HA enUSA Edition date 201706 Second Printing Maintenance ...

Page 25: ...r ST vehicle is equipped with low profile high performance tires that are designed to optimize the driving dynamics you expect in a ST vehicle These tires are not optimized for off road or winter snow or cold weather performance and the ride noise and wear characteristics are different than non performance tires Also because of their lower profile the tires are more susceptible to damage due to po...

Page 26: ...rformance tire This choice will provide the benefit of four season mobility without requiring the installation of winter tires It is important to realize that ultimate summer performance will be reduced relative to the standard equipment summer only tire Additionally ultimate winter traction and control will be less than a dedicated winter tire would provide If you drive during the winter months i...

Page 27: ...e and never exceed Compatible Snow Tire and Wheel Packages Required wheel Tire size Original equipment ST wheel or equivalent 235 40 18 Owner supplied See your Ford dealer for suitable wheels from the Focus lineup 235 45 17 215 50 17 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...

Page 28: ...l car washes Hand washing or using touchless commercial car washes without mechanical tracks is the best way to avoid potential damage When installing wheels always torque lug nuts to specification with a torque wrench Inspect your wheels for damage on a regular basis If a wheel is damaged replace it immediately If you encounter an abnormally harsh impact inspect the outer diameter of your wheels ...

Page 29: ...owing precautions Because of the different performance characteristics of the spare tire avoid aggressive steering braking acceleration or high speeds when you install the spare tire Never enable electronic stability control sport mode or fully disable electronic stability control when you install the spare tire Replace the spare tire with the correct original equipment specified tire as soon as p...

Page 30: ...octane Required fuel 1 3 4 2 Firing order Coil on plug Ignition system 9 3 1 Compression ratio 0 027 0 031 in 0 70 0 80 mm Spark plug gap 27 2018 Focus ST CDH ST Canada United States of America JM5J 19A285 HA enUSA Edition date 201706 Second Printing Capacities and Specifications ...

Page 31: ...eet or exceed Ford Motor Company s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance emissions and durability Your warranty may be void for any damage related to use of other parts If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE USCAR 36 For spark plug replacement contact an authorize...

Page 32: ...erant fill capacity 4 4 fl oz 130 ml Air conditioning refrigerant compressor oil fill capa city Adding Engine Oil Quantity 0 8 qt 0 8 L The quantity of engine oil required to raise the indicated level on the dipstick from minimum to maximum Specifications We recommend that you use Motorcraft oil and fluids for your vehicle Only use fluid that meets Ford specifications Using other fluids could resu...

Page 33: ...QDC U S Canada WSS M14P19 A Motorcraft Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with Bitterant U S Motorcraft Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid Liquide lave glace de haute qualité Motorcraft Canada ZC 32 B2 U S CXC 37 A B D F Canada WSS M17B21 A R 1234yf Refrigerant U S R 1234yf Refrigerant Frigorigène R 1234yf Canada YN 33 A U S HS7Z 19B519 BA Canada WSS M2C300 A2 Motorcraft R 1234yf Refrigerant...

Page 34: ...nd viscosity grade may lead to Component damage which may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty Longer engine cranking periods Increased emission levels Reduced engine performance Reduced fuel economy Reduced brake performance Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary andcouldleadtoenginedamagethatmay not be covered by the vehicle Warranty Alternative Engine Oil fo...

Page 35: ...e and the loss of warranty coverage is not of concern the following vehicle durability actions are required Perform multi point inspection and the maintenance outlined in the 150 000 mi 240 000 km normal maintenance schedule of the scheduled maintenance before and after track use See the vehicle service manual for removal and installation procedures Replace with Genuine Ford and Motorcraft service...

Page 36: ...0 Introduction 3 M Maintenance 20 Manual Transmission 13 Operating at High Speeds 13 Recommended Shift Speeds for Maximum Fuel Economy 13 Using the Clutch 13 Message Center See Information Displays 12 Motorcraft Parts 28 R Roadside Assistance 18 Vehicles Sold in Canada Getting Roadside Assistance 19 Vehicles Sold in Canada Roadside Assistance Program Coverage 19 Vehicles Sold in Canada Using Roads...

Page 37: ...ced Torque Vectoring Control 16 Using Winter Tires 23 W Warranty Terms and Conditions 32 Wheels and Tires 22 Technical Specifications 25 Wheels 22 Winter Tires See Using Winter Tires 23 34 2018 Focus ST CDH ST Canada United States of America JM5J 19A285 HA enUSA Edition date 201706 Second Printing Index ...

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