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Ford Focus 3rd Generation (North America)

2012–2018 · C346 · sedan

Third-gen Focus on the global C346 platform — unified with the European Focus under the One-Ford strategy. Sedan and hatchback. Engines: 2.0L Duratec I4 (160hp), 2.0L EcoBoost I4 (252hp, Focus ST), 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (350hp, Focus RS AWD 2016-2018), 1.0L EcoBoost I3 (123hp, 2015+). 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual on ST/RS, and the infamous DPS6 6-speed dry-clutch automatic. Ford ended NA Focus sales after 2018.

Watch out: DPS6 PowerShift dry dual-clutch automatic (2012-2018) is the headline disaster — shuddering, slipping, premature clutch and TCM failures led to a class-action settlement and extended powertrain warranties. Many cars went through 2-3 clutch packs before 100k. If buying used: check the DPS6 service history closely or buy a manual. Focus RS owners also flagged a head-gasket failure pattern (2016-2017 builds) covered by a Ford service action.

What your Focus takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

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