Ford Focus FAQs

• Why did Ford stop making the Focus?

  Ford Australia is still selling the Focus as it sources its vehicles from Ford Europe. The company has, however, streamlined its range, with the wagon body type now retired from the Ford Focus range. It is a different story over in the United States, where the Ford is no longer being produced or sold in that market due to a lack of consumer demand and interest.

• Will there be a new Ford Focus?

  The current Ford Focus is likely to be the last petrol-powered model before the prospect of a hybrid or electric Ford Focus becomes a reality in a few years. Ford of Europe has outlined its plans to transition to these environmentally-friendly options by 2026, and then pure electric by 2030, which would have ramifications for the models sold down under. As such, this current generation may well be the last before a more comprehensive change follows suit in the form of an all-new Focus, but in the meantime, there are typically modest changes from year to year as part of general mid-cycle upgrades.

• What problems does the Ford Focus have?

  Earlier models of the Ford Focus, particularly from 2014, were associated with transmission problems, including jerking and hesitation between gear shifts. Although the frequency of these issues have decreased considerably in the latest models of the Ford Focus, there are still isolated issues as far as the transmission shuddering or the like. It may be something to keep in mind if you have your eyes set on a Ford Focus, but also take confidence in the fact that it is far less likely you'll encounter this issue in a new Focus compared with one from some years ago.