Ford Focus ST Owner's Manual

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2013 FORD FOCUS ST Supplement

DM5J 19A285 AA | August 2012 | First Printing | Supplement | Focus | Litho in U.S.A.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Welcome 2
Breaking-in your vehicle 4

Focus ST Unique Features

Gauges 6

Driving Your Focus ST

Transmission operation 10
AdvanceTrac威 12
Engine over-rev 13

Wheels and Tires

Wheels 14
Wheel lug nut torque 14
Tire information 15

Roadside Emergencies

Wrecker towing 18

Maintenance

Under hood overview 19

Capacities and Specifications

Engine specifications 21
Technical specifications 25
Transmission code designation 27

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Warranty Coverage

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Introduction

WELCOME

Congratulations on your decision to purchase or lease the latest from the
Ford Global Performance Vehicle team – the Focus ST. If you’ve owned
or leased an SVT product in the past, we’re glad you’re back. If this is
your first Ford performance vehicle, welcome to the family! We are
confident that our dedication to performance, quality, craftsmanship and
customer service will provide many miles of exhilarating, safe and
comfortable driving in your new Focus ST.

Your choice of an ST product is an intelligent and informed one. We
strive to build engaging vehicles that involve the driver in every aspect of
the driving experience. Although performance is at the heart of every ST
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 driver enjoys not only
exceptional performance but an outstanding driving environment as well.
In the Focus ST, that philosophy is expressed by a sophisticated
powertrain, outstanding chassis dynamics and significant interior and
exterior enhancements.

This supplement complements your Focus Owner’s Manual and
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 the Focus
Owner’s Manual, this supplement shall supersede the information found
in the Focus 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).

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Introduction

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.

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BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive
continuously at the same speed for the first 1000 miles (1600 km) of
new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the
moving parts a chance to break in.

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since
these additives may prevent piston ring seating.

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Focus ST Unique Features

• 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

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ST tuned electric power assisted steering with torque steer compensation

• AdvanceTrac威 stability 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

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Focus ST Unique Features

• Optional Recaro front seats with increased lateral support and
matching rear seat covers

• Leather wrapped ST sport steering wheel with improved grip contour

• ST unique instrument panel appliques, shift knob, shift boot and pedal

pads

• ST high-speed instrument cluster and auxiliary cluster with oil
temperature, oil pressure and boost gauges

GAUGES

A. Oil temperature gauge

B. Turbocharger boost gauge

C. Oil pressure gauge

CA B

Oil temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the engine oil.

If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Reduce engine
speed as soon as safely possible to allow the engine to cool. If the engine
is continued to be driven at high engine speeds with the needle in the
red section, the engine speed will be reduced automatically to prevent
engine damage.

Turbocharger boost gauge

Indicates the added intake pressure provided by the turbocharger.
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Focus ST Unique Features

Oil pressure gauge

Indicates engine oil pressure.

During normal driving the indicated oil pressure will vary 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 will drop into the red section of the gauge scale and the
engine oil pressure warning lamp in the main instrument cluster will
illuminate. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the
engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed.

Vehicle Specifications

Item Description
Transmission GFT MMT6 6-speed manual with 240 mm clutch and

dual mass flywheel

Gear ratios Gear Ratio Final Drive

1st 3.231 4.063
2nd 1.952 4.063
3rd 1.321 4.063
4th 1.029 4.063
5th 1.129 2.955
6th 0.943 2.955
Reverse 4.600 2.955

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Focus ST Unique Features

Engine Information

Item Description
Configuration Transverse mounted I4, cast

aluminum cylinder block and
cylinder heads

Bore x Stroke 87.5 mm bore x 83.1 mm stroke

(3.44 in. x 3.27 in.)

Displacement 1999 cubic centimeters

(122 cubic inches)

Compression ratio 9.3:1
Horsepower 252 hp @ 5500 rpm on 93 octane

243 hp @ 5500 rpm on 87 octane

Torque 270 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm on 93 octane

270 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm on 87 octane

Redline 6500 rpm continuous

6800 rpm 3 second over-rev

Specific output 126 hp/liter
Valvetrain Twin independent variable cam

timing

Ignition Coil-on-plug
Fuel system 150 bar fuel pump
Throttle body 57 mm (2.2 in.)
Pistons Cast aluminum
Crankshaft Cast iron
Connecting rods Forged steel
Turbo Single scroll / 21 psi max boost*
Exhaust system 63 mm (2.5 in.) diameter

* SAE Certified Performance ratings are achieved with 19.5 psi, but up
to 21 psi can be delivered to maximize power depending on fuel quality
and atmospheric conditions.

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