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The Ford Focus is dead: how the VW Golf rival redefined everyday driving
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Opinion

The Ford Focus is dead: how the VW Golf rival redefined everyday driving

After almost three decades on sale, production of the Ford Focus has come to an end. Here’s why that matters more than you might think
19 Nov 2025
Used Ford Focus ST (Mk4, 2019-2025) review – Ford has killed its last remaining hot hatch
Ford Focus front
In-depth reviews

Used Ford Focus ST (Mk4, 2019-2025) review – Ford has killed its last remaining hot hatch

The Mk4 Focus ST went out as an imperfect hot hatchback, but one with appeal and impressive capability if you don’t mind some rough edges
18 Nov 2025
ZeroNine Ford Focus ST review – Ferrari 599 pulling power in a hatchback
ZeroNine Ford Focus ST – front
Reviews

ZeroNine Ford Focus ST review – Ferrari 599 pulling power in a hatchback

Leicestershire tuning firm ZeroNine has given the last-of-the-line Focus ST a new lease of life with a series of performance upgrades – and Ferrari 59…
14 Nov 2025
Used Ford Focus ST Edition (Mk4, 2021 - 2025) review – a Honda Civic Type R rival for £20k
Ford Focus ST Edition
Reviews

Used Ford Focus ST Edition (Mk4, 2021 - 2025) review – a Honda Civic Type R rival for £20k

The Ford Focus ST Edition turns an already-capable hot hatch package to 11, and now you can find used examples for much less than they were when new
10 Oct 2025
Ford Focus 2025 review – is Ford killing its best car?
Ford Focus – front
Reviews

Ford Focus 2025 review – is Ford killing its best car?

The Ford Focus goes out of production in November 2025. Will we miss the car itself, or just the name it wears?
18 Jul 2025

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After 23 years the Ford Focus ST is dead
Ford Focus ST
News

After 23 years the Ford Focus ST is dead

With the demise of the Focus ST, fast Fords as we knew and loved them are no more
3 Jun 2025
Ford Focus ST (Mk3) – the car world's greatest misses
Ford Focus ST Mk3
Features

Ford Focus ST (Mk3) – the car world's greatest misses

We’d hoped the 2015 Focus ST would share a good dose of its little brother’s magic. Sadly, it didn’t
28 Apr 2025
Used Ford Focus RS500 (Mk2, 2010 - 2011): review, specs and buying guide for the original hyperhatch
Ford Focus RS500
Reviews

Used Ford Focus RS500 (Mk2, 2010 - 2011): review, specs and buying guide for the original hyperhatch

The Ford Focus RS500 is the ultimate incarnation of a hyperhatch trailblazer, and now they're like gold dust
13 Mar 2025
Ford Focus ST Track Pack v Honda Civic Type R: sharpened Focus tackles the hot hatch king
Ford Focus ST Track Pack v Honda Civic Type R
Group tests

Ford Focus ST Track Pack v Honda Civic Type R: sharpened Focus tackles the hot hatch king

The Civic Type R has so far seen off all challengers, but will it meet its match in the trackday-friendly Focus ST?
8 Jul 2024
Ford Focus ST review – engine, gearbox and technical specs
Ford Focus ST edition – engine
In-depth reviews

Ford Focus ST review – engine, gearbox and technical specs

Four-cylinder engine is powerful, but lacks flexibility; gearboxes only average
6 Jul 2023
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Ford Focus review – everyday hero back to its best
Ford Focus ST-Line – front
In-depth reviews

Ford Focus review – everyday hero back to its best

An uncomplicated everyday car that drives well and does everything you could reasonably expect
27 Feb 2023
New Ford Focus ST Track Pack lifts its game to rival Honda Civic Type R
Ford Focus ST Track Edition – front
News

New Ford Focus ST Track Pack lifts its game to rival Honda Civic Type R

The recently updated Focus ST has gained a new Track Pack option
26 Sep 2022
Used Ford Focus ST (Mk4, 2019 to date) review and buyer’s guide
Ford Focus ST Estate FF – static
Reviews

Used Ford Focus ST (Mk4, 2019 to date) review and buyer’s guide

The Focus ST is quick and entertaining, and while not a class leader it’s a great hot hatch all-rounder
4 Aug 2022
Refreshed 2022 Ford Focus ST revealed – key tech and styling updates incoming
Ford Focus ST facelift
News

Refreshed 2022 Ford Focus ST revealed – key tech and styling updates incoming

Ford’s fast Focus ST will pick up the same updates as the rest of the range, but does without chassis tweaks
14 Oct 2021
Ford Focus ST Edition revealed – tweaks aplenty for Ford’s Golf GTI rival
Ford Focus ST Edition – tracking
News

Ford Focus ST Edition revealed – tweaks aplenty for Ford’s Golf GTI rival

Following in the footsteps of the excellent Fiesta ST Edition, Ford’s applied the same idea to the larger Focus ST
24 Aug 2021
Mountune’s Ford Focus ST has more power than the old RS
Mountune Ford Focus ST m365
News

Mountune’s Ford Focus ST has more power than the old RS

UK Ford tuner Mountune has launched its latest upgrade kit for the Mk4 Focus ST
11 Aug 2021
Ford Focus RS review – is Ford's hyperactive hatchback a cut-price Audi RS3? (2016 - 2018)
In-depth reviews

Ford Focus RS review – is Ford's hyperactive hatchback a cut-price Audi RS3? (2016 - 2018)

The Focus RS impresses with strong performance and great handling
25 Nov 2020
Dreamscience Ford Focus ST review
Reviews

Dreamscience Ford Focus ST review

If your heart’s already set on a new Focus ST, Dreamscience’s tweaks offer a welcome improvement
13 Jun 2020
2019 Ford Focus EcoBoost review – a family favourite past its prime?
Reviews

2019 Ford Focus EcoBoost review – a family favourite past its prime?

Some might suggest the UK is falling out of love with family hatchbacks, but the Focus EcoBoost is a good reminder of why it remains a compelling pack…
9 Dec 2019
2019 Ford Focus ST estate priced from £30,595
Ford Focus ST estate 2019
News

2019 Ford Focus ST estate priced from £30,595

Fast Focus priced to compete with Honda Civic Type R and Golf GTI
16 May 2019
Ford Focus RS Mountune m400X upgrade most powerful yet
Focus RS Mountune m400X
News

Ford Focus RS Mountune m400X upgrade most powerful yet

Mountune has released details of its new m400R and m400X tuning packs for Focus RS
4 Feb 2019
New Ford Focus ST caught testing again – will it be a Golf GTI beater?
Ford Focus ST spy - front
News

New Ford Focus ST caught testing again – will it be a Golf GTI beater?

The hottest of the new generation Focus models, till the RS arrives, should have what it takes to be a class leader
25 Oct 2018
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Mountune boosts Ford Focus ST diesel
News

Mountune boosts Ford Focus ST diesel

Electronic tweaks lift power by 20bhp and 37lb ft
6 Aug 2018
Ford Focus RS Red Edition review – the Mountune-tweaked hatch is the best yet
Ford Focus RS Red Edition - Front
Reviews

Ford Focus RS Red Edition review – the Mountune-tweaked hatch is the best yet

The Focus RS goes out on a high as the special editions mark the end of its production
28 Jun 2018
New Ford Focus ST-Line 2018 review – can it beat the VW Golf in its sportiest standard trim?
Ford Focus ST-Line review - front cornering
Reviews

New Ford Focus ST-Line 2018 review – can it beat the VW Golf in its sportiest standard trim?

The new Ford Focus is the most entertaining family car outside of the hot hatchback market
28 Jun 2018
Ford Focus RS Revo Performance Pack review – 434bhp for the four-wheel-drive hot hatch
Ford Focus RS Revo Performance Pack – Front
Reviews

Ford Focus RS Revo Performance Pack review – 434bhp for the four-wheel-drive hot hatch

British tuner’s upgrades don’t just hike the power of the Focus RS, they intensify the driving experience, too
16 Apr 2018
New 2018 Ford Focus revealed – all-new rival for the VW Golf
Ford Focus launch - front
News

New 2018 Ford Focus revealed – all-new rival for the VW Golf

Ford has given its big selling Focus a complete overhaul to take on both traditional hatch and compact SUV rivals
11 Apr 2018
Ford Focus ST170 - review, history, prices and specs
Focus ST170 - front
Reviews

Ford Focus ST170 - review, history, prices and specs

The Ford Focus ST170 featured an excellent chassis let down by an underwhelming engine
16 Mar 2018
Ford Focus RS Heritage Edition: a fitting swansong for the Mk3 RS
Ford Focus RS Heritage Edition - front
News

Ford Focus RS Heritage Edition: a fitting swansong for the Mk3 RS

The Ford Focus RS Heritage Edition is coming to the UK in limited numbers bearing a £40k price tag.
14 Feb 2018
New Ford Focus RS Edition review – does a diff make all the difference?
Ford Focus RS Edition – side
Reviews

New Ford Focus RS Edition review – does a diff make all the difference?

Addition of limited slip differential transforms Focus RS into the car it should always have been
14 Feb 2018
Ford Focus RS engine problems: owners promised free repairs
Ford Focus RS - on track
News

Ford Focus RS engine problems: owners promised free repairs

Ford is offering a free fix for the head gasket problems on the Ford Focus RS that cause white smoke and misfires
23 Jan 2018
Ford Focus RS Race Red Edition – limited edition RS gets a front limited-slip differential
News

Ford Focus RS Race Red Edition – limited edition RS gets a front limited-slip differential

A new version of the Focus RS gets unique red paint, black wheels and an LSD, but no extra power
20 Dec 2017
Ford Focus RS Mk2 (2009-2011): review, specs and buying guide
Ford Focus RS Mk2 – front
Advice

Ford Focus RS Mk2 (2009-2011): review, specs and buying guide

It's characterful, hard-wearing and has a thoroughly modern power figure. Here's how you could be driving a Mk2 Focus RS for under £20k.
30 Nov 2017
Ford Focus ST review (2011 - 2019)
Reviews

Ford Focus ST review (2011 - 2019)

Quick, affordable and fun, but not perfect
9 Nov 2017