FORD FOCUS 2004 1.G SVT Supplement Manual

Introduction
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SVT Focus Specific Features
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Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain
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Chassis
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Maintenance
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A word about warranty coverage
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Table of contents
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Ford Special Vehicle Team family and thank you for
purchasing the Ford SVT Focus. We trust that our tremendous
dedication to the automotive enthusiast’s total ownership experience will
provide you with many miles of exhilarating, safe, and comfortable
driving in your new SVT Focus.
SVT strives for balance between powertrain and chassis, cornering
prowess and long-distance comfort, always working to build vehicles in
which no one system overwhelms or overshadows any other. In the SVT
Focus, that philosophy is carried forward through a sophisticated
powertrain as well as significant interior, exterior, suspension, and
braking system components.
This supplement complements your Focus Owner’s Guide and provides
information specific to SVT and the SVT Focus. By referring to the pages
listed in this supplement, you can identify those features,
recommendations, and specifications unique to your new SVT Focus.
If you have any questions, please call us at the Ford Special Vehicle
Team hotline from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST at 1–800–FORD-SVT
(1–800–367–3788).
SVT HISTORY
The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) was established in 1991. SVT was
commissioned to create factory-produced driver’s vehicles; vehicles that
possess a balance between engine and chassis, roadholding and a supple
ride, refinement and performance capability. These qualities are the core
of the SVT product development philosophy.
To support SVT, Ford Motor Company created a dedicated product
development group, Ford Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE). In October
2001, Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) was renamed Special Vehicle
Team/Engineering (SVT/Engineering). The nucleus of Ford SVT is a
small, cross-functional group of engineers, product planners, and
marketing people who meet on a weekly basis to ensure SVT vehicles
and their mission remain focused. SVT draws heavily on the talents and
knowledge of other driving enthusiasts at Ford who work in the key
disciplines of design, product development, manufacturing, and
marketing. The heart of the SVT philosophy is a deep commitment to
skillful and enthusiastic driving. The ultimate goal of everyone at SVT is
to create vehicles that speak to the needs and desires of the
knowledgeable driving enthusiast.
Every SVT vehicle produced has been designed and developed with four
key virtues in mind: Performance, Substance, Exclusivity, and Value.
Introduction
Introduction
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These hallmarks have driven the SVT Mustang Cobra since 1993, the
original SVT Lightning from 1993 to 1995, the SVT Contour introduced
in early 1997 as a 1998 model, and the 1999–2001 SVT F-150 Lightning
and the 2002–2003 SVT Focus.
SVT OWNERSHIP BENEFITS
•SVT Focus Authorized Dealer:A group of approximately 1,400
specially trained and certified SVT Focus dealers who are dedicated to
a culture within their dealership that is friendly to the knowledgeable
driving enthusiast.
•SVT Premium Service:Owners and lessees of 2004 model year SVT
vehicles will be provided with a complimentary loaner vehicle when
their 2004 SVT vehicle is in for service (includes warranty work and
routine maintenance, other than oil changes). The dealership will also
wash and vacuum the customer’s vehicle, unless requested otherwise.
•SVT Owner’s Association One Year Membership:The SVT
Owner’s Association is a club designed to enhance the experience of
owning an SVT vehicle through events and learning activities, as well
as the camaraderie of spending time with other SVT enthusiasts. Your
new vehicle purchase or lease entitles you to afreeone year
membership.
•Team Ford Racing One Year Membership:Team Ford Racing
provides inside access to news about Ford racing teams and drivers,
exclusive race-day hospitality programs, access to test sessions and
other benefits.
•Certificate of Authenticity:In recognition of your vehicle’s
exclusivity, the certificate documents your vehicle’s date of
production, vehicle identification number, final assembly plant and
production sequence number. Certificates are printed 60 to 90 days
after production is complete, and will be mailed to you automatically.
•SVT Info Center:Have a question or want information about your
SVT vehicle, or any of our new products? Please call the SVT Info
Center at 1–800–FORD-SVT. We’ll handle your request or get you in
touch with someone who can.
•SVT Website:The official SVT site,www.svt.ford.com, will provide
you with frequently updated information on products, events and
many other areas of interest for SVT owners.
•Official SVT Merchandise:Let the world know you are an SVT fan,
and look sharp at the same time. We have completely updated the
SVT apparel lineup for 2004, with higher quality, brand name
merchandise. Visit www.fordcollection.com.
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SVT FOCUS SPECIFIC FEATURES
•2.0 L SVT Zetec engine with 170 horsepower
•Getrag
6–speed transmission
•Unique rear spoiler
•Tuned tubular stainless steel exhaust manifold
•Unique mesh grilles and fog lamps built into the front fascia
•Unique rear hatch cargo net
•Aluminum gearshift knob with leather accent
•Leather park brake handle
•Audiophile audio system
•17”wheels and 215/45R17 tires
•300 mm vented front disc brakes/280 mm solid rear disc brakes
•Unique front and rear fascias
•Break away, power, heated body-color mirrors
•Black leather seats with blue or red cloth inserts
SVT Focus Specific Features
SVT Focus Specific Features
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OPTIONS
•Audiophile audio system (6 disc, 8”subwoofer, front speakers)
•Cold weather package (traction control, heated front seats, engine
block heater)
•European Appearance Package (EAP) (black leather seats with
perforated black leather inserts, matching Recaro front seats, unique
’dark argent’multi-spoke wheels, audiophile audio syatem, cold
weather package)
EXTERIOR:
•Infra-Red, CD-Silver, Pitch Black, Sonic Blue, Competition Orange or
Screaming Yellow (Competition Orange and Screaming Yellow available
with EAP only).
INTERIOR:
•Leather sport seats with blue cloth, red cloth or perforated black
leather (available with EAP only) inserts
•Black leather Recaro front seats with perforated black leather inserts
(available with EAP only)
•Unique black center stack
•Silver climate control bezels
•Aluminum gearshift knob with leather accent
•Leather park brake handle
•Floor mats
•Tip/fold 60/40 split rear seats with headrests
SVT Focus Specific Features
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SVT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
For information on the warning and indicator lights in the clusters, refer
to theFocus Owner’s Guide.
SVT AUXILIARY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Indicates the temperature of the
engine oil. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains
within the normal area. If it enters
the red section, the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, switch off
the engine immediately and let the
engine cool. Refer toEngine oilin
theFocus Owner’s Guide.
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This gauge indicates the
temperature of the engine oil, not
the oil level. If the oil pressure falls
below the normal range due to low
oil level, the engine oil pressure warning light in the main instrument
cluster will illuminate. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and
switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if
needed. Refer toEngine oilin theFocus Owner’s Guide.
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
This gauge indicates engine oil
pressure up to a recommended safe
maximum value. During normal
driving the indicated oil pressure
will vary with engine speed, the
pressure rising as engine speed rises
and dropping as engine speed drops.
Driving with your oil pressure gauge pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
If the engine oil pressure drops
below the normal range, the oil
pressure gauge pointer will drop to
the bottom of the gauge scale and
the engine oil pressure warning light in the main instrument cluster will
illuminate. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the
engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to
Engine oilin theFocus Owner’s Guide.
SVT Focus Specific Features
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Driver’s power seat adjustment
Press the upper portion of the
rocker switch to raise the height of
the seat.
Press the lower portion of the
rocker switch to lower the height of
the seat.
Aiming the headlamps
The SVT Focus is equipped with VOL (HID) headlamps. For information
on aiming the headlamps, refer to theFocus Owner’s Guide.
SVT Focus Specific Features
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2.0L SVT ZETEC ENGINE
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
4. Power distribution box
5. Air filter assembly
6. Engine coolant reservoir
7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Battery
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain
Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain
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Engine Data
Engine 2.0L SVT Zetec engine
Cubic inches 121
Horsepower 170@7000
Torque 145 lb-ft @5500 rpm
Required fuel 91 octane
Firing order 1–3–4–2
Spark plug gap 1.3 mm (0.051 inch)
Ignition system Electronic Ignition
Compression ratio 10:2:1
6–SPEED TRANSMISSION
Shift pattern
The shift pattern is shown opposite.
To select reverse gear, shift the
lever into neutral position and then
move the lever fully to the left-hand
side of the gate against the spring
pressure. Once the lever is fully to
the left, push it forward into the
reverse gear position.
Drivetrain
Item Description
Transaxle Getrag
Twin layshaft 6–speed manual
Gear RatiosGear Overall ratio Speed (mph)
1st 12.7:1 15
2nd 7.7:1 25
3rd 5.7:1 35
4th 4.6:1 45
5th 3.8:1 55
6th 3.1:1 60
Reverse 12.0:1—
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