FORD FOCUS 2004 1.G SVT Supplement Manual

SUSPENSION
•Front suspension: MacPherson strut, retuned struts, 22 N/mm springs,
21 mm Stabilizer Bar
•Rear suspension: multilink, retuned shocks, 27.5 N/mm springs, 21 mm
Stabilizer Bar
STEERING
TypePower assist, rack and pinion
Turns, lock to lock2.6
Turning diameter39.1
BRAKES
•The braking on the SVT Focus provides improved performance and
fade resistance to meet the demands of the driving enthusiast.
•Swept area is 18% larger on front rotors.
Front300 mm (11.8 in.) vented disc,
single-piston caliper
Rear280 mm (11.0 in.) solid disc,
single-piston caliper
ABSFour-channel, four-sensor system
TIRE INFORMATION
Important tire information
Your SVT vehicle is equipped with unique wheels and tires designed to
enhance performance and appearance. To continue providing this
performance, extra care must be taken when operating and maintaining
your vehicle.
Tires
Your SVT vehicle is equipped with low profile, high performance tires
that are designed to optimize handling, steering and braking to provide
the performance you expect in a SVT vehicle. These tires are not
optimized for off-road or winter performance, and their ride, noise and
wear characteristics are different than other tires. Also, because of their
lower profile, the tires are more susceptible to damage due to potholes
and rough or unpaved roads. To ensure that your tires perform as
designed, it is important that you maintain your tires properly:
•Always maintain your tire pressures according to the tire information
placard in the doorjamb or inside the fuel filler door, using an accurate
gauge.
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•Tire pressures are specified“cold”and should be checked after the
vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours. Do not reduce pressure
of warm tires.
•Check your tire pressure often to maintain it properly. Tire pressure
can diminish over time and fluctuate with temperature.
•Do not overload your vehicle. Maximum vehicle and axle weights are
listed on the tire information placard.
•Extra caution should be taken when operating the vehicle near its
maximum load, including assuring proper tire pressure and reducing
speeds.
•Extra caution should be taken when operating on rough roads to avoid
impacts that could cause tire damage.
•In the event that you encounter an abnormally harsh impact, inspect
your tires for damage.
•Inspect your tires for damage on a regular basis. If a tire is damaged,
replace it immediately.
•Proper suspension alignment is critical for maximum performance and
optimal tire wear. If you notice uneven tire wear, have your alignment
checked.
•Rotate tires as recommended in your Owner’s Guide or SVT Owner’s
Guide Supplement.
•When replacing tires, the only way to assure original performance is to
use the original equipment tire. If a different tire is used, it should be
the same size, speed rating and load rating.
Wheels
Your SVT vehicle is equipped with unique wheels matched to the tires.
These wheels are more susceptible to damage due to their diameter,
width and low profile tires. To reduce the risk of damage to your wheels:
•Maintain proper tire pressure (see“Tires”previously listed).
•Extra caution should be taken when using automatic car washes.
Although your vehicle is capable of being washed in an automatic car
wash, equipment may vary and wheel damage is possible.
•When installing wheels, always torque lug nuts to specification with a
torque wrench.
•Inspect your wheels for damage on a regular basis. If a wheel is
damaged, replace it immediately.
•In the event that you encounter an abnormally harsh impact, inspect
the outer diameter of your wheels, both inside and out, for damage
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Operating a performance vehicle at higher than normal speeds
Your SVT vehicle is capable of operating at higher than normal speeds
and is equipped with tires rated for the vehicles’maximum speed.
However, it is important to remember to always drive safely, obey all
traffic laws, and only operate your SVT vehicle at higher than normal
speeds at locations and under conditions where such can be done safely.
Also, before operating your vehicle at higher than normal speeds:
•Assure correct tire pressures (see“Tires”previously listed).
•Inspect wheels and tires for wear and damage. Replace any damaged
wheels or tires.
Winter driving
The original equipment tires on your SVT vehicle are designed for
maximum performance in dry and wet conditions. They are not designed
for winter use on ice or snow and cannot be used with snow chains. If
you will be operating your vehicle in these conditions, winter or
all-season tires must be used. Contact the Ford SVT Hotline at
1–800–FORD-SVT for information on SVT recommended winter tires for
your vehicle. When using winter or all-season tires:
•Always use winter tires on all 4 wheels and use 4 of the same size,
brand and model.
•Be aware that winter or all-season tires will not perform as well as the
original equipment tire in dry and wet conditions. Expect handling,
steering and braking to be degraded.
•Do not use a winter tire with less than a“T”rating, and even with
clear, dry driving conditions do not operate your vehicle above posted
speed limits while using winter tires. Never perform high-speed driving
with winter tires.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.0L SVT Zetec engine
Air filter FA-1688
Battery BXT-96R
Oil filter FL-2005 W
Refill capacities
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidFill to line on reservoir
Engine oil (includes
filter change)Motrcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor Oil meeting
Ford specification
WSS-M2C205–A4.25L (4.5 quarts)
Engine coolant
*Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)5.75L (6.1 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 50L (13.2 gallons)
Power steering fluid Motorcraft
MERCONAT FFill to line on reservoir 0.9L
(0.95 quarts)
Transaxle fluid
**Motorcraft Full
Synthetic Manual
Transmission Fluid
Motorcraft
MERCONVATF2.0L (2.1 quarts)
Windshield washer
fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate4.0L (4.2 quarts)
*Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
**Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface
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Lubricant specifications
ItemFord Part
Name or
EquivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C205-A
with API
Certification
Mark
For all other lubricant specifications, refer to theFocus Owner’s Guide
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Premium”unleaded gasoline with
an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 91 or
higher. The use of gasoline with
lower octane ratings may damage
the engine. Gasoline labeled as“Premium”in high altitude areas that are
sold with octane ratings of less than 91 are not recommended.
If your engine knocks under any driving conditions while you are using
fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician to prevent any engine damage.
Synthetic fluids
There are no synthetic fluids or break-in fluids in your SVT Focus engine
when it leaves the factory. Note that SVT does not make
recommendations about the use of synthetic oils in your engine. should
you decide to use synthetic engine oil, we recommend you allow 4,000 to
6,000 (6,500 km to 9,600 km) in order to assure complete break-in
before switching to synthetic oil.
Maintenance and break-in
For complete maintenance and break-in procedure information, please
refer to yourFocus Owner’s Guide.
91(R+M)/2 METHOD
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A WORD ABOUT WARRANTY COVERAGE
The SVT Focus carries the same warranty coverage as other Ford Focus
models. This information is covered in its entirety in the Ford Motor
Company Warranty Guide/Owner Information Guide.
The SVT Focus or any SVT vehicle can be serviced under warranty at
any Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealer nationwide.
SVT does not recommend modifying or racing your vehicles, as they are
designed and built to be driven as delivered from the factory. The Ford
Motor Company Warranty Guide/Owner Information Guide discusses the
installation of aftermarket parts and their effect on warranty coverage as
follows:
Repairs are not reimbursable under warranty when:
•“The repairs are required because of abuse, misuse, racing, fire,
negligence, accident, modification or a natural disaster.”
•“The repairs are required due to installation of a non-Ford part.”
A word about warranty coverage
A word about warranty coverage
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