Ford Focus (C170). 1998–2008 (prod. unknown). 3-, 4- and 5-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/F, 1388, 1596, 1796, 1988, 1999, 2261 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC), 1597 cm³ petrol, 1753 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC). Ground-breaking world car from Ford, sold in most markets except various Oceanic ones. Known for its class-leading handling (thanks in part to multi-link independent rear suspension) and packaging, though interior divided opinions (fresh initially, dated quickly, and not up to Volkswagen Golf IV standards). Comfortable ride, and considered a more complete package than rivals, and successful in most countries. US models got a poor start due to quality issues; European models did far better. Diesels had same capacity but were either from Endura-D or DLD family. Mid-term facelift in Europe in 2001. ST170 and RS sporting models from 2002. European models replaced by C307 model in 2004; mid-term facelift for US models for 2005 model year. Built in US till 2007 model year ended; Argentinian models till 2008, including OHC flex-fuel model.

Manufacturing locations: Saarlouis, Germany; Wayne, Michigan, USA; General Pacheco, Argentina; Valencia, Spain; Santa Rosa, Philippines; Chungli, Taiwan, Rep. of China; Chongqing, China; Vsevolozhsk, Russia

Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Focus | Predecessors: Ford Escort Mk VII, Ford Escort (1997–2000), Ford ZX2 | Successors: Ford Focus (C307), Ford Focus (2008–)