Guide and Manual

2013 Ford Focus Service/Owner manual - While the handsome exterior Focus might be what initially sets the hook, the upper-class passenger cabin that will reel you get attractive and quiet interior, and materials are best in class. However, the layout of gauges and controls are a little tricky even on lower trim levels. Optional MyFord Touch system, with a large central screen and two-screen measuring smaller cluster, providing some neat customization possibilities. But in the real world operations, we have found that virtual key is difficult to identify at a glance, and too often get pressed accidentally or fails to respond properly. Be sure to try it on a test-drive. At least, though, the technology like MyFord Touch, Sync, HD radio and available parking systems automatically adjust the focus apart from the pack.

Automatically have that extra equipment, although buyers should note that it is technically a dual-clutch automated manual and automatic behave differently from traditional, occasionally rolling slightly back on the hill or be reluctant to creep forward when parking. Some would propose this as a deal-breaker annoying while others would consider it different but decent fuel economy and acceleration benefits that come with it.

Focus Electric has a 107-kilowatt (143 hp) electric motor that draws power from a lithium-ion battery 23kWh battery pack. (For reference, the Leaf has a 80-kW motor and a 24kWh battery.) Power is applied to the front wheels through a direct-drive single-speed transmission. EPA provides Focus Electric energy efficiency equivalent rating (MPGe) of 110 mpg city/99 mpg highway and 105 mpg combined. EPA also estimates the Focus Electric has an effective range of about 76 miles between charges. But with all electric cars, the actual The will be highly dependent on driving style and environment. With the 240-volt home charger, Ford said it may re Electric in 4 hours.