As a continuation of Ford's New Edge styling philosophy, first seen in the Ford Ka in 1996, and Ford Cougar in 1998, the Focus's styling was often described as polarising. Certain elements of the design had been seen even earlier in prototypes used by Ford to demonstrate forthcoming safety features, such as the eye-level rear lighting clusters. In Asia and Australia, it replaced the Ford Laser.Ĭodenamed C170 during its development, the original Focus took its eventual name from a Ghia concept car which was shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 1991. In Europe and South Africa, the Focus replaced the various Ford Escort models sold in those markets. Manufacturing in Argentina continued until 2008, and it was still on sale in Brazil until 2009. Ford began sales of the Focus to Europe in July 1998 and in North America during 1999 for the 2000 model year. The Ford Focus (first generation) is a compact car that was manufactured by Ford in Europe from 1998 to 2004 and by Ford in North America from 1999 to 2007.

John Doughty (1995) & Claude Lobo (1995) įord Escort (Europe/Latin America/South Africa)įord Focus (second generation, North America) Venezuela: Valencia ( Valencia Assembly).Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna ( FMCP).Argentina: General Pacheco ( Ford Argentina).Mexico: Hermosillo ( Hermosillo Stamping & Assembly).United States: Wayne, Michigan ( Wayne Stamping & Assembly).Germany: Saarlouis ( Saarlouis Body & Assembly).

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