It is a small family car manufactured by Ford first in Europe starting July 1998, then worldwide starting February 2000. A second generation launched in Europe in January 2005, received styling and engineering updates in January 2008, and is marketed globally outside North and South America. The third generation model will be sold globally upon its launch, first in Europe (late 2010) then in the Americas (early 2011). In Europe, South America, North America and South Africa, the Focus replaced the Ford Escort. In Oceania and Asia, it replaced the Ford Laser.
Car models
The first generation of Ford Focus is Mk 1. It was produced in 1998–2004. The body style covers 3-doors hatchback, 5-doors hatchback, 4-doors saloon and 5-doors estate. Its layout uses FF layout with Ford C170 platform. Petrol engines available were the well-proven 1.8 L and 2.0 L Zetec-E units from the Ford Mondeo and 1.4 L and 1.6 L versions of the Zetec-SE units found in the Ford Fiesta and Ford Puma. The ST170 and RS performance models used modified versions of the 2.0 L Zetec-E. Originally, the only diesel engine available was the Endura TDDI (a development of the old Deutz-designed motor which Ford had been using since the 1980s). This was replaced in 2002 by the Duratorq TDCI. Thus, the transmission uses 4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual and 6-speed manual (SVT). The wheelbase is 2,615 mm (103 in) and the curb weight is 1,150 kg (2,535 lb)-1,364 kg (3,007 lb).
The suspension marketed as Control Blade suspension combining the packaging of a trailing arm, with the geometry of a double wishbone suspension. Control Blade offered enhanced elasto-kinematic performance, i.e., strong body control, sharp and accurate steering regardless of the car's attitude and an absorbent and quiet ride over bumps. Unlike conventional multi-link suspension, Control Blade features a wide, simple, uniform thickness, pressed steel trailing arm with hub carrier — taking the place of two longitudinal locating rods, eliminating an expensive cast knuckle, and offering the same level of body control — with a lower center of gravity, reduced road noise, and at lower production cost. 
The long rear lateral arm controls toe, a pair of shorter front lateral arms, vertically above each other, control the camber, and the Control Blade reacts to brake and traction loads. The second generation is Mk 2. It was produced in 2004–10. The Focus Mk 2 is much larger and considerably heavier than its predecessor with a 25 mm (1 in) increase in wheelbase, 168 mm (6.6 in) longer, 8 mm (0.3 in) taller and 22 mm (0.8 in) wider. As a result the interior and boot space have increased. New technologies include a KeyFree system, a solar-reflect windshield, adaptive front lighting, Bluetooth hands-free phones and voice control for audio, telephone and climate control systems. It also features either a Durashift 6-speed manual, Durashift 4-speed automatic transmission, the all-new Durashift advanced manual transmission or just the standard manual. The interior and dashboard follows on from the Mk 2 Mondeo and is constructed from higher quality plastics than before. The engine line up for the Mk 2 is a mixture of old and new. 
The 1.4 L and 1.6 L all aluminium Zetec-SE (codenamed Sigma) engines from the previous generation Focus were heavily upgraded and renamed Duratec with the addition of 1.6 L Duratec Ti-VCT engine with variable valve timing. The 1.8 L and 2.0 L Zetec petrol engines of the original were replaced with the Duratec HE. The Duratorq Diesel engine in 'Tiger' Duratorq 1.6 L 90 hp (67 kW) and 110 hp (82 kW) editions, 'Lynx' Duratorq 1.8L 115 hp (86 kW) diesel carried over from the previous model and the diesel in 2.0 L form rounds off the range in standard Focus guise. Then, the third generation is Mk 3. It was produced in 2011 up to now. The car has a 5-door hatchback model and debuts a new 2.0L direct injection I4 engine. A 5-door estate and a 3-door coupe.
Car models
The first generation of Ford Focus is Mk 1. It was produced in 1998–2004. The body style covers 3-doors hatchback, 5-doors hatchback, 4-doors saloon and 5-doors estate. Its layout uses FF layout with Ford C170 platform. Petrol engines available were the well-proven 1.8 L and 2.0 L Zetec-E units from the Ford Mondeo and 1.4 L and 1.6 L versions of the Zetec-SE units found in the Ford Fiesta and Ford Puma. The ST170 and RS performance models used modified versions of the 2.0 L Zetec-E. Originally, the only diesel engine available was the Endura TDDI (a development of the old Deutz-designed motor which Ford had been using since the 1980s). This was replaced in 2002 by the Duratorq TDCI. Thus, the transmission uses 4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual and 6-speed manual (SVT). The wheelbase is 2,615 mm (103 in) and the curb weight is 1,150 kg (2,535 lb)-1,364 kg (3,007 lb).
The suspension marketed as Control Blade suspension combining the packaging of a trailing arm, with the geometry of a double wishbone suspension. Control Blade offered enhanced elasto-kinematic performance, i.e., strong body control, sharp and accurate steering regardless of the car's attitude and an absorbent and quiet ride over bumps. Unlike conventional multi-link suspension, Control Blade features a wide, simple, uniform thickness, pressed steel trailing arm with hub carrier — taking the place of two longitudinal locating rods, eliminating an expensive cast knuckle, and offering the same level of body control — with a lower center of gravity, reduced road noise, and at lower production cost. 
The long rear lateral arm controls toe, a pair of shorter front lateral arms, vertically above each other, control the camber, and the Control Blade reacts to brake and traction loads. The second generation is Mk 2. It was produced in 2004–10. The Focus Mk 2 is much larger and considerably heavier than its predecessor with a 25 mm (1 in) increase in wheelbase, 168 mm (6.6 in) longer, 8 mm (0.3 in) taller and 22 mm (0.8 in) wider. As a result the interior and boot space have increased. New technologies include a KeyFree system, a solar-reflect windshield, adaptive front lighting, Bluetooth hands-free phones and voice control for audio, telephone and climate control systems. It also features either a Durashift 6-speed manual, Durashift 4-speed automatic transmission, the all-new Durashift advanced manual transmission or just the standard manual. The interior and dashboard follows on from the Mk 2 Mondeo and is constructed from higher quality plastics than before. The engine line up for the Mk 2 is a mixture of old and new. 
The 1.4 L and 1.6 L all aluminium Zetec-SE (codenamed Sigma) engines from the previous generation Focus were heavily upgraded and renamed Duratec with the addition of 1.6 L Duratec Ti-VCT engine with variable valve timing. The 1.8 L and 2.0 L Zetec petrol engines of the original were replaced with the Duratec HE. The Duratorq Diesel engine in 'Tiger' Duratorq 1.6 L 90 hp (67 kW) and 110 hp (82 kW) editions, 'Lynx' Duratorq 1.8L 115 hp (86 kW) diesel carried over from the previous model and the diesel in 2.0 L form rounds off the range in standard Focus guise. Then, the third generation is Mk 3. It was produced in 2011 up to now. The car has a 5-door hatchback model and debuts a new 2.0L direct injection I4 engine. A 5-door estate and a 3-door coupe.
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