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Ford Focus Mk II

The Ford Focus Mk 2 is the second generation of Ford Focus, a range of small family cars produced by Ford Motor Company from 2005 to 2010. It was launched at the Paris Motor Show on September 25, 2004, as a three and five-door hatchback and an estate, although the new car was previewed, in 4-door saloon form, as the 'Focus Concept' developed by Ford Europe at the Beijing Motor Show in June 2004.

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Predecessor: Ford Focus Mk I · Successor: Ford Focus Mk III

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Design and engineering

The Mk 2, code-named C307, uses the Ford C1 platform which is shared with the Volvo C30, S40, V50, C70, Mazda3 and Focus C-Max. Ford calls this platform sharing programme "Global Shared Technologies". The basic suspension design, which contributed much to the Mk 1's success, was carried over largely unchanged from its predecessor, which, along with a 10% stiffer bodyshell, offers a better ride according to Ford. The same body styles as the Mk 1 Focus were offered; however, the saloon (sedan) variant was introduced in mid-2005. 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. It is 8 mm (0.3 in) taller and 138 mm (5.4 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 transmission, Durashift 4-speed automatic transmission, the all-new Durashift advanced manual transmission, or just the standard manual. The perceived build quality and finish of the interior was another important step up from the Mk 1—an area where the original car was criticized in comparison to the Volkswagen Golf Mk4, which had defined a much higher standard for the class overall. As a consequence, the Mk 2 featured a padded, soft feel dashboard, damped action for the glovebox, interior grab handles, chrome finish interior door handles, more positive action switchgear, and with better attention paid to material quality and overall finish compared to the Mk 1. Stylistically, the Mk 2's styling features the same design language found in the Mondeo and Fies

Availability

The Focus Mk 2 was built in Silverton, South Africa for export to Australia and New Zealand. However, shortly after launch, Ford New Zealand redirected its supply to meet Australia's high demand and now receives vehicles from the German factory in Saarlouis. In the ASEAN markets, the Focus was also built in Santa Rosa, Philippines. In 2006, the Mk 2 made its debut in the Americas with its launch on the Mexican market as the 4-door saloon or the sporty 3-door in ST trim. The Mk 2 Focus is now available alongside base versions of the Mk 1 model in some other markets worldwide such as Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Venezuela. In Argentina, the Mk 1 Focus was built alongside the Mk 2 in the Pacheco Factory until 2008 and was discontinued in 2010, when the Mk 2 finally replaced it. Ford then discontinued the European Focus Mk2 after completing its current generation life cycle at the end of the 2010 model year, and was replaced by the globally assembled Focus Mk3. In the U.S. and Canada, the Mk 1 Focus was offered in a redesigned form as either a saloon or coupe, the hatchbacks and wagon having been dropped after the 2008 redesign. Sales of the coupe model have been only a small fraction of the previous 3-door hatchback, despite rising sales of the Focus saloon and compact cars in general.

Safety

In 2004, the new Focus achieved the highest Euro NCAP ratings in its class: 5 stars for adult protection, 4 out of 5 for child protection, and 2 out of 4 for pedestrian protection, beating such contenders as the Vauxhall/Opel Astra and Volkswagen Golf Mk5, including full (16/16) marks for the front impact test. The Focus in its most basic Latin American market configuration received 4 stars for adult occupants and 3 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP 1.0 in 2011.

Engines

The engine lineup 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. For the South African market, the 1.6L BZ straight-four engine was used in their Mk2. For the 2009 facelift, it was replaced by the 1.8 Duratec. 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 (this is a different unit to the diesel in the Mondeo). Petrol 1.4 L Duratec 80PS 1.6 L Duratec 100PS 1.6 L Duratec Ti-VCT 115PS 1.8 L Duratec HE 125PS 2.0 L Duratec HE 145PS 2.5 L Duratec ST turbo I5 225PS 2.5 L Duratec RS turbo I5 305PS 2.5 L Duratec RS 500 turbo I5 350PS Diesel 1.6 L Duratorq TDCi 90PS, 100PS & 109PS 1.8 L Duratorq TDCi 115PS 2.0 L Duratorq TDCi 110PS & 136PS Specifications for petrol engines. === Specifications for diesel engines ===

Trim levels

The main trim levels of the pre-facelift Focus Mk 2 in the United Kingdom are listed below. For other countries, the range is either a cut-down version of this list (e.g., for New Zealand) or it is almost completely different altogether (e.g., for South Africa, which uses trim levels Ambiente, Si and Trend, or Australia, which continues to use the old CL/LX/Zetec/Ghia trim levels) Studio (Base model) LX (as Studio, adds air-conditioning) Style (as LX, adds alloy-style wheel trims, front fog lights and a sports steering wheel) Sport (as Style, adds alloy wheels) Zetec (as Sport, adds Sport Suspension, sport seats and various interior/exterior styling enhancements) Zetec Climate (as Zetec, adds Quikclear heated front windscreen) Ghia (adds auto-dimming rear-view mirror, Quikclear heated front windscreen, front fog lights, a number of interior styling enhancements and only model to have cruise control as standard) Titanium (adds Sony CD/MP3 player as standard, privacy glass and sports seats) From September 2006, Ford revised the standard trim specifications slightly, to allow for the introduction of further options called X-Packs. Brazil. GL (2009–2013) (Sigma 1.6 flexfuel 116cv), 5-door hatchback, 4-door sedan. GLX (2009–2013) (Sigma 1.6 flexfuel 116cv, Duratec HE 2.0 flexfuel 148cv), 5-door hatchback, 4-door sedan. Ghia (2009–2010) (Duratec HE 2.0 flexfuel 148cv), 5-door hatchback, 4-door sedan. Titanium (2011–2013) (Duratec HE 2.0 flexfuel 148cv), 5-door hatchback, 4-door sedan. China. In the People's Republic of China, the Focus has been built by Chang'an Ford since April 2005. It is available as a five-door hatchback or four-door saloon. Engines are 1.8 and 2.0 petrol. Argentina. •Trend (2008–2013) Sigma 1.6 110cv, TDCi 1.8 Turbo Diesel. 5-Door Hatchcback. 5 Speed ma

2008 facelift

=== LT === A minor facelift of the Mk2 Focus went on sale in Australia, China, and South Africa in 2008. Part of the update included a new front bumper that was shared with the Cabriolet/Coupe, integrated indicators into the side mirrors and new style alloys for Zetec and Ghia models. All models also received dual airbags and ABS with EBD standard, as well as the addition of new safety packages which included; front side airbags, curtain airbags, stability & traction control and Emergency Brake Assist. (Mk2.5 or LV). Ford unveiled a facelifted Mk2 Ford Focus at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007. Sales began in the United Kingdom in February 2008. Changes include: Cosmetically, the facelift brings the Focus in line with the Kinetic Design language seen on the 2007 Ford Mondeo, 2006 Ford S-Max and Ford Galaxy, whilst keeping with the general shape of the pre-facelift model. Every exterior panel (except the roof) underwent a reworking with the following key detail changes: trapezoidal grilles, swept-back headlamps, bold wheel arches, newly shaped rear glass, a contoured tailgate, new tail lamps, new rear reflector lights, and new rear bumper. Greater use of soft-touch plastics in the interior Revised instrument binnacle and interior controls, now with red lighting New design centre console primarily for the top line Titanium trim and optional Zetec Ford PowerShift transmission (similar to Volkswagen's DSG) added to range Introduction of a Ford Power Button Introduction of a 110PS version of the 2.0 Duratorq TDCi engine. Revised trim range consisting of Studio, Style, ECOnetic, Zetec, Titanium, ST – 1, ST – 2 and ST – 3 trims. Late 2008 saw the introduction of the 'Zetec S' trim, adding a body kit of front and rear spoilers, side skirts and the large roof spoiler

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Specifications

name

Ford Focus (second generation, Europe)

Manufacturer

Ford

aka

Ford Focus Classic (China, 2011–2014)

Production

August 2004–2010, 2005–2014 (China), 2008–2016 (Argentina)

Model years

2005–2010 (Europe), 2009–2016 (Argentina)

Assembly

Germany: Saarlouis, Spain: Valencia, Russia: Vsevolozhsk (Ford Sollers), Italy: Turin (Pininfarina: Coupé-Cabriolet), Taiwan: Chungli, Argentina: General Pacheco, Philippines: Santa Rosa, South Africa: Pretoria (Samcor), China: Chongqing (Changan Ford Mazda)

Designer

Murat Güler (2001)

Class

Compact car / Small family car (C)

Body style

3- and 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, 5-door estate, 2-door coupé cabriolet

Layout

Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

Platform

Ford C1 platform

Related

Ford Escort (China), Ford C-Max Mk I, Ford Kuga Mk I, Mazda Axela/Mazda3 (BK), Mazda Premacy/Mazda5 (CR), Mazda CX-7, Volvo C30, Volvo S40, Volvo V50

Engine

Petrol:, 1.4 L Duratec I4, 1.6 L Duratec I4, 1.6 L Duratec Ti-VCT I4, 1.8 L Duratec HE I4, 1.8 L Duratec HE FFV I4, 2.0 L Duratec HE I4, 2.5 L Duratec turbo I5, Diesel:, 1.6 L DuraTorq TDCi I4, 1.6 L DuraTorq DLD-416 TDCi DPF I4, 1.8 L DuraTorq DLD-418 TDCi I4, 2.0 L DW10 TDCi I4

Transmission

4-speed 4F27E Durashift automatic (1.6 and 2.0 gasoline only), 5-speed iB5 Durashift manual (1.4 and 1.6 gasoline only), 5-speed MTX-75 Durashift manual (1.8 and 2.0 gasoline, 1.6 and 1.8 diesel only), 6-speed Durashift manual (2.5 gasoline and 2.0 diesel only), 6-speed PowerShift dual-clutch automatic (2.0 diesel only), Durashift CVT (1.6 diesel only)

Wheelbase

2640 mm

Length

2004-07 Hatchback: 4340 mm, 2005-07 Saloon: 4480 mm, 2005-07 Estate: 4470 mm, 2005-07 ST: 4360 mm, 2007 Coupé cabriolet: 4510 mm, 2008–2010 Hatchback: 4337 mm, 2008–2010 Saloon: 4481 mm, 2008–2010 Estate: 4468 mm, 2008–2010 ST: 4360 mm, 2008–2010 Coupé cabriolet: 4509 mm

Width

2004-07 saloon, hatchback and estate: 1840 mm, 2007 Coupé cabriolet: 1835 mm, 2008–2010 Saloon, Hatchback and Estate: 1839 mm, 2008–2010 Coupé cabriolet: 1834 mm

Height

2004-07 Hatchback and Estate: 1500 mm, 2005-07 Saloon: 1495 mm, 2008–2010 Hatchback and Saloon: 1497 mm, 2008–2010 Estate: 1503 mm and 1537 mm, 2005-07 Coupé cabriolet: 1448 mm, 2008–2010 Coupé cabriolet: 1455 mm, ST: 1537 mm

Kerb weight

1229 –

Predecessor

Ford Focus (first generation)

Successor

Ford Focus (third generation)

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Sources

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• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus_(second_generation,_Europe)CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1370551475 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2005_Ford_Focus_(LS)_CL_sedan_(2016-01-04)_01.jpgPublic domain · Photo: OSX · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Manufacturer website (link only) — https://web.archive.org/web/20090225195835/http://www.ford.co.uk/Cars/FocusLink only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
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