Strengths
- Volvo I5 warble
- Edition 30 5,000 cars
- Affordable hot hatch
Weaknesses
- Volvo I5 timing belt
- Coolant leaks
- Front-wheel torque-steer
Notable tech
- C1 platform
- 2.0 NA Duratec / 2.5 turbo I5 (ST)
- 5MT or 6MT
- FWD
- 3-door / 5-door / Estate
Common issues
- Volvo I5 belt
- Coolant
- Torque-steer
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk2 ST's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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Focus ST170 2.0 NA
BHP170
Torque196 Nm
0–608.0 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT
Focus ST 2.5 turbo I5
BHP222
Torque320 Nm
0–606.8 s
Top152 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT
Focus ST Edition (post-2009)
BHP222
Torque320 Nm
0–606.8 s
Top152 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT