more about this model The front-drive Focus is a stalwart of Ford's product portfolio and it's built to hold down the company's position in what may be the most value-conscious segment of the market: compact sedans and hatchbacks.
Still, there are a few tweaks to the model mix for 2017. A new SEL model includes 17-inch wheels and black-painted trim. And the latest Sync 3 information/navigation/entertainment system with voice recognition technology has been added to the options list. A new addition to the color palette is called "White Gold"; Ford insiders have confirmed to Edmunds that there is no actual gold is in it, however.
Leaving the performance-oriented ST and even higher-performance RS aside for the time being, the regular, gasoline-burning Focus is offered in four trim levels as either a five-door hatchback or four-door sedan. And beyond that there's a five-door all-electric Focus, too.
The base "S" is offered only as a sedan and only with Ford's straightforward 160-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The SE, SEL and Titanium trim models all come as either a sedan or hatchback with the 2.0-liter engine. But the SE sedan is also offered with Ford's 1.0-liter, turbocharged, three-cylinder EcoBoost powerplant rated at 123 hp. The 2.0-liter is backed by either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, while the EcoBoost 1.0-liter comes with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic.
The direct-drive one-speed electric Focus uses a 143-hp permanent magnet traction engine.
Fuel economy numbers range widely. The EPA rates the electric model at the equivalent of 107 mpg combined (118 city/96 highway). However, that's limited to a 115-mile range. The manual-transmission, 1.0-liter Ecoboost burns actual gasoline and is rated at 34 mpg combined (30 city/40 highway). The 2.0-liter Focus with the automatic — which will be purchased by the overwhelming majority of buyers — carries an EPA rating of 29 mpg combined (26 city/36 highway). All solid numbers in this class.
The Focus has been part of the North American Ford line since 2000 and this third-generation model went on sale back in 2011. So some newer competitors have advantages over this aging model.
Considering all the choices available in the compact class, making sense of it all can be daunting. That's why Edmunds is here to help with researching your purchase and getting a great deal from a great dealer.
2017 Ford Focus Overview
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Bought car w 12miles in may. I drive a lot, now October with 25k miles. The car leaked severe amounts of gravel dust. Had to have it sealed up. And now it's like the catilyc converter is plugged. Smelling fiercely in and out of the car of rotten eggs. Making me very sick. This is a 2017 brand new car. Love everything else about it. But no reason it should have these problems. Very angry about the situation.
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The 2017 Ford Focus earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 3.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
Available Ford Focus 2017 Submodel Types: Sedan, Hatchback, Coupe, Electric, Wagon, SVT
Available Trims: SE, Titanium, S, SEL, SES, ZX4 SES, Electric, ZX4 S, ZX4 SE, ZTS, ZX3, ZX3 S, LX, ZXW SE, ZTW, ZX3 SE, ZX5 SE, SE Comfort, ZX5, ZX5 Premium, ZX5 S, SVT, ZX4 ST, ZX5 SES, ZXW SES
Exterior Colors: Ingot Silver Metallic, Oxford White, Magnetic Metallic, Shadow Black, Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Sterling Grey Metallic, Race Red, Tuxedo Black Metallic, Tuxedo Black Metallic (Late Availability), Kona Blue Metallic, Blue Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, White Gold, Blue Candy Metallic, CD Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Performance Blue Metallic, Ebony Clearcoat, Tectonic Metallic, White Platinum Metallic Tricoat, Sangria Red Clearcoat Metallic, White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat, Blue Flame Clearcoat Metallic, Vista Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Pitch Black Clearcoat, Ingot Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Sterling Grey Clearcoat Metallic, White Suede Clearcoat, Blue Flame Metallic, Frosted Glass Metallic, Infra-Red Clearcoat, Sangria Red Metallic, Light Ice Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Black Clearcoat, French Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Light Tundra Clearcoat Metallic, Lightning Blue Metallic, Pueblo Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Atlantic Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Brilliant Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Cloud 9 White Clearcoat, Ebony, Liquid Grey Clearcoat Metallic, Sonic Blue Clearcoat, Vermillion Red Clearcoat, Aqua Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Arizona Beige Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic, Grabber Green Clearcoat Metallic, Jackpot Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Malibu Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Natural Neutral Clearcoat Metallic, Twilight Blue Clearcoat Metallic, White Gold Metallic, Yellow Blaze Metallic Tri-Coat, Amber Gold Clearcoat Metallic, CD Silver Clear Coat Metallic, Cloud 9 Clear Coat, Fort Knox Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic
Interior Colors: Charcoal Black Insert w/Warm Steel Surround cloth, Charcoal Black leather, Charcoal Black Surround w/Charcoal Black Insert leather, Warm Steel Surround w/Charcoal Black Insert cloth, Medium Light Stone cloth, Medium Dark Stone Surround w/Medium Light Stone Insert cloth, Charcoal Black w/Metal Gray Surround cloth, Medium Soft Ceramic leather, Medium Light Stone w/Medium Dark Stone Surround cloth, Charcoal Black cloth, Tuscany Red Surround w/Charcoal Black Insert leather, Medium Stone cloth, Medium Light Stone leather, Medium Stone leather, Charcoal Black w/Warm Steel Surround cloth, Light Stone leather, Medium Parchment, Metal Gray/Charcoal Black Surround w/Charcoal Black Insert premium cloth, Medium Graphite, Tuscany Red w/Charcoal Black Insert leather, Charcoal Black Surround w/Arctic White Insert leather, Charcoal Upper/Charcoal Lower leather, Charcoal Upper/Light Flint Lower leather, Dark Charcoal, Dark Pebble Upper/Light Pebble Lower, Arctic White w/Charcoal Black Surround leather, Charcoal Upper/Charcoal Lower cloth, Dark Flint Upper/Light Flint Lower, Dark Pebble Upper/Light Pebble Lower cloth
Popular Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Tire Pressure Warning, Aux Audio Inputs, Stability Control, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Trip Computer, Bluetooth, USB Inputs, Back-up camera, Post-collision safety system, Alarm, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Parking sensors, Heated seats, Sunroof/Moonroof, Power Driver Seat, Leather Seats, Remote Start, Keyless Entry/Start, Upgraded Engine, Navigation, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning, Upgraded Headlights, Upgraded Stereo, Mobile Internet
Engine/Mechanics: 4, 3 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATED_MANUAL, AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, DIRECT_DRIVE
Fuel Types: flex-fuel (unleaded/E85), regular unleaded, electric, premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
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