Generation 1

Ford Focus 3-door hatchback

09.1999 - 07.2004 · United States

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Generation 1

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Ford Focus, Generation 1, USA market. This overview covers 10 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1999 - 07.2004). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 10 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: Ford Duratec 23NS, Ford Zetec 99Z, NGA
Engine displacement, cc: 1988–2261
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2615
Ground clearance, mm: 170
Fuel: Petrol, Petrol AI-92

Equipment and practical details

Ford Focus · Generation 1 · USA · 09.1999 - 07.2004. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Split backrest 60:40: Check that the sections fold separately and which passenger seats remain usable when carrying long items.
Folding rear seats: This changes the balance between passenger and luggage space. Check whether the folded surface is level and whether long items can pass through.

Specifications and technical details

10 versions

2.0 L, 130 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

NGA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 16V MT ZX3Base grade	09.1999 - 07.2004
2.0 16V MT ZX3 PremiumUpper grade	09.1999 - 07.2004
2.0 16V MT ZX3 Power PremiumTop grade	09.1999 - 07.2004

2.0 L, 130 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

NGA · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 16V AT ZX3 PremiumBase grade	09.1999 - 07.2004
2.0 16V AT ZX3 Power PremiumTop grade	09.1999 - 07.2004

2.3 L, 145 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford Duratec 23NS · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.3 MT ZX3 PremiumBase grade	08.2003 - 07.2004
2.3 MT ZX3 Power PremiumTop grade	08.2003 - 07.2004

2.3 L, 145 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford Duratec 23NS · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.3 AT ZX3 PremiumBase grade	08.2003 - 07.2004
2.3 AT ZX3 Power PremiumTop grade	08.2003 - 07.2004

2.0 L, 170 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford Zetec 99Z · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 MT SVT	09.2001 - 07.2004

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