Is a 2013 Ford Focus ST a good car?

Is a 2013 Ford Focus ST a good car?

Really nice car, well built and fun to drive. Shifter is smooth with excellent position and clutch has a good feel. I kept the price down. This avoids the Ford My Touch complications and the base seats are fine.

How much HP does a 2013 Ford Focus ST have?

252 hp
2013 Ford Focus ST/Horsepower

How fast is a 2013 Ford Focus ST?

155 mph
It’s not all that surprising that the 252-horsepower 2013 Ford Focus ST can dash to 60 mph in about 6.3 seconds (conservatively) and reach a top speed of nearly 155 mph. For this much-anticipated model, that’s pretty much exactly the performance package we’ve been primed to expect in this true enthusiast hot hatch.

Is a 2013 Focus ST AWD?

The Focus ST is noted in its segment for lively handling with great feedback. Like the RS, it has torque vectoring control. It’s just not as advanced because it doesn’t work with an AWD system.

What Turbo is in the 2013 Focus ST?

liter EcoBoost
The rest of the details remain unchanged, although the output numbers, now SAE certified, have seen slight upticks. Ford’s turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder sits under the hood, with a unique intake and exhaust. The aforementioned 252 hp comes at 5500 rpm.

Is the Focus ST reliable?

Although the Focus ST was part of the valve-related recall, the model is otherwise fairly reliable. Focus ST owner forum users report 2014 and earlier models could suffer fuel pump issues, but Car and Driver reports Ford corrected the issue in later models and issued a recall for earlier ones.

What engine is in a 2013 Ford Focus ST?

2.0 L 4-cylinder
2013 Ford Focus ST/Engine

What does the ST mean in Focus ST?

sports technologies
The Ford Focus ST is another car within the Ford Focus range that was designed to offer higher performance and a fast Ford with the same standard design as other Ford Focus models. ST stands for sports technologies and is something that has also been added to the Ford Fiesta ST and Ford Mondeo ST too.

Does Ford Focus ST come stock turbo?

2018 Ford Focus ST models There is no sedan version. Every Focus ST comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (252 hp, 270 lb-ft of torque), a six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive.

Is the Ford Focus ST worth the money?

In the absence of those vehicles for a direct comparison, the Focus ST is, well, pretty amazing. Our drive route took us through southern France, and on highways and two-lane mountain roads, the Focus appears to fulfill the promise of the affordable daily-driver performance car.

Do you hate the Ford Focus ST?

Bit of a conundrum this: after several weeks of being handed round the CAR office to almost universal praise, the Focus ST is now in my charge, and I hate it. Yes, hate. You need to find a lot of things wrong with a car before you’re allowed to use the ‘h’ word, but I have a list that could make up a special 20-page supplement.

What kind of tires does the Ford Focus ST have?

What’s more, as Ford promised, the Focus ST has the same mechanical specification worldwide, right down to the 235/40-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric tires.

Is the Focus ST Ford’s answer to the Volkswagen GTI?

You can walk into a Ford showroom and plunk down a deposit on 252 hp of automotive glee, with deliveries starting later this summer. Consider the Focus ST less Ford’s answer to the Volkswagen GTI and more a challenge, throwing down the gauntlet for rights to the sport-compact performance crown.