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Ford Focus 2020
Carsguide Senior Journalist Laura Berry had this to say at the time: The Focus ST is going to be the perfect hot hatch for many – quick, practical, affordable and driveable every day, much like the Volkswagen Golf GTI. Others will want something hotter, sharper and wilder looking, but for the foreseeable future the ST is the most hardcore hatch Ford has to serve up.
You can read the full review here.This is what Laura Berry liked most about this particular version of the Ford Focus: Grunty four cylinder engine, Great dynamics, Bang and Olufsen stereo
The 2020 Ford Focus carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1400 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
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Ford Focus 2020 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Ford Focus here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Battery problems with my 2012 Ford Focus
There are lots of potential causes for this sort of behaviour, starting with an alternator that is not working properly or even a body computer that is on the way out. But these symptoms are also a classic indication of a very simple problem; a poor earth somewhere on the car. A modern car has multiple earthing points, and if one is a bit sketchy, it can throw the whole car into chaos. Flickering lights and gauges and warning lights on the dashboard are classic indicators of a bad earth. If that’s the case here, an auto electrician should be able to chase down the fault and fix it permanently.
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What do I need to know about replacing the rack and pinion in my 2007 Ford Focus SE?
This generation Ford Focus was the first to use electro-hydraulic power-steering. As such, you can’t transpose the rack and pinion hardware from any other model; it would need to be this exact version of the Focus for everything to be compatible.
Once you’ve swapped the hardware, the electronics would also need to be coded and matched to the car’s body computer, as this is what controls the speed-sensitive variations in the steering assistance as well as functions such as the self-parking facility.
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Can I get replacement air conditioner pulley/bearings from a salvage yard?
You could scour wrecking yards (as they used to be known) for the bits and pieces you need to replace, but you would potentially be buying parts with the same – or more – wear than the ones you already have. Some things, like rubber belts, globes, tyres and filters, you just can’t trust unless they’re brand new.
Pulleys and their bearings are considered service items meaning they will eventually need to be replaced. When that time comes, the best advice is to replace them with good quality replacement parts, as that’s the only way to make sure the same problem won’t reoccur in a short space of time.
Be wary, too, of really cheap replacement parts you can order online from no-name suppliers. That’s not to say cheap parts can’t be good parts, but quality is sometimes pretty sub-standard and you won’t know that until you’ve paid for them to be fitted and they’ve subsequently failed. And getting your money back from an online seller can be next to impossible in many cases.
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2012 Ford Focus won't start after performing maintenance
Unless you’ve been the victim of a cruel twist of fate where something else has gone wrong at the exact moment you fitted the new neutral safety switch, it stands to reason that the new switch is not playing the game. You say you’ve tightened the selector linkage, but did you make sure the new switch was located precisely so that it could detect when the car was not in neutral (and, therefore, prevent it from starting)? By tightening the linkage, you may have moved the trigger for the safety switch to a position where it isn’t allowing the switch to make contact and let the engine crank.
In the meantime, try this: If the engine won’t turn with the gearbox in Park, move the selector to Neutral and see if that changes anything. If the car suddenly starts, you know that the new switch is working but needs adjustment to get it into the correct position.
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Ford Focus 2020 Price and Specs
Pricing guides

Ford Focus Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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Active | Hatchback | 1.5L ULP 8 SP AUTO | — | — | |
Ambiente | Hatchback | 1.5L ULP 6 SP AUTO | — | — | |
ST | Hatchback | 2.3L PULP 7 SP AUTO | $38,280 | $44,990 | |
ST | Hatchback | 2.3L PULP 6 SP MAN | $38,280 | $44,990 | |
ST-Line | Wagon | 1.5L ULP 8 SP AUTO | — | — |
Ford Focus 2020 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2020 Ford Focus will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
Ford Focus Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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Ambiente | Hatchback | 205x60 R16 | 16x6.5 inches | 205x60 R16 | 16x6.5 inches | |
Trend | Hatchback | 205x60 R16 | 16x6.5 inches | 205x60 R16 | 16x6.5 inches | |
ST-Line | Hatchback | 215x50 R17 | 17x7 inches | 215x50 R17 | 17x7 inches | |
Active | Hatchback | 215x50 R18 | 18x7 inches | 215x50 R18 | 18x7 inches | |
ST-Line | Wagon | 215x50 R17 | 17x7 inches | 215x50 R17 | 17x7 inches |
Ford Focus 2020 Boot Space


Ford Focus 2020 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2020 Ford Focus is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Ford Focus currently offers fuel consumption from 6.4 to 8.8L/100km. The Ford Focus is available with the following fuel types: ULP and PULP.
Ford Focus Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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Active | Hatchback | 1.5L,ULP,8 SP AUTO | 6.4L/100km | |
ST | Hatchback | 2.3L,PULP,6 SP MAN | 8.1L/100km | |
ST | Hatchback | 2.3L,PULP,7 SP AUTO | 8.8L/100km | |
ST-Line | Wagon | 1.5L,ULP,8 SP AUTO | 6.4L/100km |
Ford Focus 2020 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2020 Ford Focus are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1844mm x 1483mm and can vary on the basis of model.


Ford Focus Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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Ambiente | Hatchback | 1454x1825x4378 mm | 135 mm | |
Trend | Hatchback | 1454x1825x4378 mm | 135 mm | |
ST-Line | Hatchback | 1454x1825x4378 mm | 125 mm | |
Active | Hatchback | 1483x1844x4397 mm | 163 mm | |
ST-Line | Wagon | 1472x1825x4668 mm | 123 mm |
Ford Focus 2020 Interior
With a change to a new-generation model comes an update to the Ford Focus interior. An 8.0-inch Sync3 multimedia touchscreen is added to the dashboard, while leather trim is available on higher grades. The front seats will easily accommodate two adults, but people around six-foot tall might struggle in the rear during extended trips, as these images show.
Ford Focus 2020 Towing capacity
The Ford Focus’s towing capacity ranges from 1000kg to 1400kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
Ford Focus Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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Ambiente | Hatchback | 1.5L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 1000kg | |
Trend | Hatchback | 1.5L,ULP,8 SP AUTO | 1200kg | |
ST-Line | Hatchback | 1.5L,ULP,8 SP AUTO | 1200kg | |
Active | Hatchback | 1.5L,ULP,8 SP AUTO | 1200kg | |
ST-Line | Wagon | 1.5L,ULP,8 SP AUTO | 1200kg |