Ford Focus Generation 2 (2005–2007)

Ford Focus Generation 2 (2005–2007) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Ford Focus — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 1996–2004 —
Generation 2 2005–2007 —
Generation 3 2008–2012 —
Generation 4 2013–2018 —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Focus

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Ford 2.0L I4 (Duratec & EcoBoost) 2000–2018 24 models 225
Ford 2.3L EcoBoost I4 2003–2018 33 models 36

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About this generation

The second generation Focus was launched at the Paris Motor Show on September 25, 2004, as a three and five-door hatchback and an estate, although the new car was previewed, in 4-door sedan form, as the "Focus Concept" developed by Ford Europe at the Beijing Motor Show in mid-2004. The basic suspension design, which contributed much to the Mk 1's success, was carried over largely unchanged from its predecessor. Along with a 10 percent stiffer bodyshell, according to Ford this offers a better ride, but critics claimed the car lacked the precise and poised handling of the Mk 1.

The same body styles as the Mk 1 Focus were offered, though the sedan did not appear until mid-2005. A two-door coupé-cabriolet with a retractable hardtop was added to the line-up in 2007. The Focus Mk 2 is larger and considerably heavier than its predecessor: it has a increase in wheelbase, and is longer, taller, and wider. As a result, the interior and boot space have increased. New technologies include a KeyFree system, a solar-reflect windshield, adaptive front lighting, Bluetooth hands-free phones and voice control for audio, telephone, and climate control systems.

Stylistically, the Mk 2 features the same design language found in the Mondeo and Fiesta. Although still recognisable as a Focus, the new car uses styling features from the abandoned B-Proposal for the original Focus which never reached production. In 2005, Ford released a MK.II version of Ford's sports division of Focus, the Focus ST. This one produced and could achieve a time of 6.4 seconds, and a top speed, using a 2.5-litre, five-cylinder turbocharged engine originating from Volvo.

2007–2008 saw a minor facelifted version introduced, featuring Ford's Kinetic Design philosophy. Major changes included a new bonnet with more creases, the removal of all mouldings along the doors and sides, new sculpted pull back headlights, and the big trapezoidal lower grille. In 2009, the new Focus RS was launched, with a modified version of the 2.5-litre engine found in the ST. For the North American market, development followed a separate path.

Since debuting at the 2007 North American International Auto Show, the restyled 2008–2011 generation was available as a two-door coupe and four-door sedan; the hatchbacks and wagon were discontinued. The interior was redesigned, including new seats, a new dashboard design with message center on top of the dashboard, ambient lighting, dashboard panels that simulate brushed aluminum, and Ford's voice-controlled Sync audio/Bluetooth system.

Also included in the redesign was a support beam behind the dashboard for extra structural rigidity. Though informally considered as the second generation, it was never officially referred to as such by Ford since its platform was the same as the first generation.

Source: Wikipedia — Ford Focus — Second generation (C307/C170; 2004), CC BY-SA.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2005 5 440 Electrical System, Air Bags, Latches/Locks/Linkages
2006 2 204 Electrical System, Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control
2007 2 391 Air Bags, Electrical System, Power Train

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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