Ford Focus 2011 - Quality;Reliability;Durability; NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) Features

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Focus
Quality/Reliability/Durability
2011
NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness)
• Extra-stiff dash panel in the area of the cowl top to
helps reduce stress and associated noise
• Climate control system performs efficiently and
operates quietly
• Aerodynamic coefficient of drag is a low 0.32, helping
reduce the amount of wind noise heard inside the
cabin and helps improve real-world fuel economy
• Acoustic windshield, thick side-door glass and closed-
cell foam for the dash panel seal all help to reduce
wind noise
• Sound-absorption material in the door trim panels,
C-pillar trim and the flat shelf behind the rear seat
helps reduce cabin noise
Environmental
• Optimized gear ratios and carefully calibrated
powertrains help deliver impressive real-world
fuel economy
• 2.0L Duratec DOHC I-4 engine is certified to meet
Federal Tier 2 Bin 4 emissions standards and qualifies
for California Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV II)
emissions standard
• 2.0L Duratec DOHC I-4 PZEV engine meets the
requirements for a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle
(PZEV) in the California Emissions States (CA, CT,
MA, ME, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT, WA)
Key Messages
• Excellent exterior aerodynamics, chassis structure and interior sound-deadening help keep the Focus interior quiet
• Environmentally friendly Duratec
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engines meet more stringent Federal and California emissions standards
• Spark plugs and chain-driven overhead camshaft help contribute to easy maintenance, with a 90,000-mile spark
plug maintenance interval under normal driving conditions
• Powertrain warranty protection for 5 years/60,000 miles
Revised December 2010
Quality and Durability
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