Do you have a question about the Ford FOCUS ST 2016 and is the answer not in the manual?
Brand | Ford |
---|---|
Model | FOCUS ST 2016 |
Category | Automobile |
Language | English |
Congratulates the owner on their Focus ST purchase and welcomes them to the Ford Performance family.
Details the history of Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) and its role in creating performance vehicles since 1991.
Traces the origins of Team RS from the 1960s, its evolution through SVE, and its role in creating performance models.
Explains the combination of SVT and Team RS into Ford Performance, responsible for all performance products.
Highlights core mechanical and performance features of the Focus ST, including engine, transmission, and chassis.
Details specific vehicle features such as tires, fascias, seats, steering wheel, and instrument cluster elements.
Provides a table detailing the gear ratios and final drive for the manual transmission.
Lists detailed engine specifications including displacement, horsepower, torque, redline, and valvetrain.
Details turbocharger specifications, including maximum boost pressure, and exhaust system size.
Lists front and rear suspension components, spring rates, and stabilizer bar dimensions.
Identifies the primary gauges in the instrument cluster: Tachometer, Fuel Gauge, Coolant Temperature Gauge, and Speedometer.
Explains the function and indicators for the Oil Temperature, Turbocharger Boost, and Oil Pressure gauges.
Provides instructions on using the clutch, shifting gears, and starting the vehicle with a manual transmission.
Offers recommended shift points for achieving maximum fuel economy in a manual transmission.
Advises on safe operation of the vehicle at high speeds, emphasizing legal compliance and location.
Details the three modes (Normal, Sport, Off) of the AdvanceTrac stability system and their operation.
Explains how torque vectoring control enhances cornering agility and performance without reducing speed.
Describes the engine's over-rev feature and the rev limit, cautioning against sustained high RPMs.
Explains the overboost feature, which provides additional torque for improved performance during maneuvers.
Outlines the complimentary roadside assistance program for US vehicles, including covered services and contact info.
Details the complimentary roadside assistance program for Canadian vehicles, including contact information.
Identifies key components under the hood, such as coolant reservoir, oil dipstick, and fuse box.
Illustrates and explains how to check the engine oil level using the dipstick.
Lists standard and optional tire sizes, speed ratings, load ratings, and usage for the Focus ST.
Advises on maintaining proper tire pressure and inspecting tires for damage.
Provides guidance on using winter tires, including when to use them and compatibility.
Details technical specifications for the ST wheels, including diameter, offset, and weight.
Provides specifications for the full-size spare tire and wheel assembly and precautions for its use.
Lists key engine data such as cubic inches, fuel requirement, firing order, and ignition system.
Lists recommended Motorcraft part numbers for various components like air filters and spark plugs.
Lists part numbers for cabin air filter, wiper blades, and recommends using specified fluids.
Shows the code 'V' assigned to the Getrag-Ford Transmission (GFT) Six-speed manual transmission.
Lists the required capacities for engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and manual transmission fluid.
Specifies recommended motor oil, engine coolant, and brake fluid specifications.
Details specifications for engine coolant and brake fluid, including part numbers and standards.
Emphasizes using the correct DOT 4 brake fluid for optimal performance and system integrity.
Explains that the Focus ST shares the same warranty as other Ford Focus models and how service is obtained.