Ford Focus 1998-2005

The Ford Focus, introduced in 1998 and spanning until 2005, marked a significant shift in the compact car segment. Known for its contemporary styling and engaging driving dynamics, the Focus quickly gained popularity among consumers. It offered a variety of body styles, including a sedan, hatchback, and wagon, providing choices to suit different preferences. The interior was well-designed and functional, with user-friendly controls and a comfortable cabin.

Regarding technology, the Focus introduced features like independent rear suspension, contributing to its responsive handling and ride quality. Safety features, including airbags and antilock brakes, were standard or available depending on the trim level. This generation of the Ford Focus was celebrated for its excellent fuel efficiency, making it a practical choice for daily commuting and economical driving. Overall, the Focus from 1998 to 2005 represented a departure from conventional compact cars, offering a blend of style, performance, and practicality that appealed to many drivers.

Ford Focus specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Drain plug torque: 21 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 4.5 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.0L 4-Cylinder: 0.052”

Engine 2.3L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Drain plug torque: 21 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 4.5 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.3L 4-Cylinder: 0.052”

Brake fluid and clutch fluid

• Type: Motorcraft High-Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid/ ESA-M6C25-A
• Capacity: Fill to the line on the reservoir

Coolant

• Type: Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored)/VC-7-A (U.S., except C.A., OR, and N.M.), VC-7-B (C.A., OR, and NM/WSSM97B51-A1
• Capacity:
• 2.0L engine: 6.1 quarts (5.75L)
• 2.3L engine: 6.1 quarts (5.75L)

Fuel

• Capacity: 14.0 gallons (53L)

Power steering fluid

• Type: Motorcraft MERCON  ATF/XT-2-QDX MERCON
• Capacity: Fill to between MIN and MAX lines on the reservoir

Transaxle fluid

• Type: 
  • 5-speed manual: Motorcraft Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid
  • Automatic: Motorcraft MERCON V ATF
• Capacity: 
  • 5-speed manual: :2.1 quarts (2.0L)
  • Automatic: 6.9 quarts (6.6L)

Windshield washer fluid

• Type: Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate/ ZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
• Capacity: 5.1 quarts (4.8L)

Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, trunk latch, seat tracks

• Type: Multi-Purpose Grease / XG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93–B

Lock cylinder

• Type: Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant/ XL-1 none

Automatic transaxle

• Type: Motorcraft MERCON V ATF
• Capacity: XT-5-QM MERCON V

Manual transaxle

• Type: Motorcraft Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid/ XT-M5-QS WSD-M2C200–C

Constant velocity joints

• Type: CV Joint Grease (High Temp.)/ XG-5 WSS-M1C258–A1

Powertrain

Engine

Petrol:

• 1.4 L Zetec-SE I4
• 1.6 L Zetec-SE I4
• 1.8 L Zetec-R I4
• 2.0 L Zetec-R I4
• 2.0 L Duratec-ST/R.S. I4

Diesel:

• 1.8 L Endura-DI TDDI I4
• 1.8 L Duratorq TDCI I4

Transmission

• 4-speed automatic
• 5-speed manual
• 6-speed manual (SVT)

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings

Front Lights

• Daytime Running Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  • 3157K
• LED Driving Lights & Fog Lights: FDC-MB1
• Front Fog Light Bulb: H11-55W
• Front Sidemarker Light Bulb: 194
• Front Turn Signal Light Bulb
  •  3157-SCK
  •  3157NAK
• High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Bulb: 9007LL

Rear Lights

• Back Up Light Bulb:
  • 921
  • 3156K
• Brake Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  4057K
  • 3157K
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: 2825
• License Plate Light Bulb: 6418
• Parking Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  3157NAK
• Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  4057K
  • 3157K
• Tail Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  4057K
  •  3157K

Interior Lights

• Dome Light Bulb: 6411
• Map Light Bulb: 3886X
• Trunk Light Bulb
  • 2825
  • 641