I am curious as to the correct rpm s for a ford focus at 70mph or higher. The allnew sixspeed manual transmission is a gem, too, with finely tuned ratios less than 2500 rpm at. If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, ford also recommends its use. The 2012 focus is so excellent, in fact, that only one small car beats that comparowinning focus, and thats the one tested here. The old focus sat quite happily on around 2500 revs without any straining, and i havent. When driving at highway speeds the tachometer revs. Page 2 no part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Sometimes i try to take another car on a road trip, or try to not use this car on long stretches on the highway, as it has 180k already.
Edmunds compares the 2012 ford focus titanium and the 2011 hyundai elantra limited. Summary of contents for ford focus 2012 page 1 ford focus owners manual. The sedan pummeled four other runabouts in a recent comparison test, a victory made more impressive. Join the community and see the latest news, photos, videos. Cars, trucks, suvs, we run them all, and the numbers always tell a story. I know that at 70 mph, it is a little over 2500 rpm, with the auto. The mtx in a normal focus give better highway cruising.
Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. Jun 29, 2012 i have a 97 corolla with the 3 speed auto, at 60 mph its at 3000 rpm, if i go 70 its about 3500 rpm. I am currently looking for a ford focus and have found this. Ford focus questions engine revs and loses power when driving.
Ford unveiled the 3rd generation of the focus model mk3 at the 2010 north american international auto show. In case of automatic transmission the values are shown for the manual mode. Ford s select shift is standard on most focus trim levels option packages. With this ford focus workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by ford garages and mechanics from. The standard fivespeed manual transmission found on the new ford. The cars shown were a 4door sedan and 5door hatchback, also debuting a new 2. I suddenly lost all power and the car would not accelerate. The main benefit is fuel economy and feeling more connected to the engine. I am just curious to see what some of you think as far what rpm s im turning on the highway. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, ford motor company, ford of canada, and service and repair. I was driving my 2016 ford fusion on the highway going approximately 70 75 mph.
Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. They stated the car would be ok to drive if i could get the vehicle to go forwards. The dual clutch trannie has been fixed answered by a verified ford mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Seriously, there is no good way to spin getting 19 mpg on a 2012 ford focus. I have just purchased a 2012 ford fieta 5speed manual.
Dec 06, 2011 the first focus world rally car made its debut in rallying and the world rally championship on the 1999 monte carlo rally with colin mcrae and simon jeanjoseph at the wheels of the two cars. View and download ford focus 2012 user manual online. The 2009 ford focus has 2 problems reported for surging while driving 45 mph. Ford focus questions 2012 focus vibration at 55 to 70 mph. Available with myriads of engines options and trim lines, the focus is one the bestselling cars from ford both in america and europe. Ford presented the european variant of the new focus wagon at the 2010 geneva auto show, only a few months after its worldwide debut at the 2010 north american international auto show in detroit.
This engine drone sound is far louder than any road or wind noise. If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether. Im not actually sure how much this varies from car to car really, but i was driving on a dual carriageway yesterday, noticed my car does 3000rpm at 70mph. The contact sustained whiplash and minor bruises that required medical attention. Download your free pdf file of the 2012 ford focus on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. I was traveling 65 mph down the interstate and the vehicle stalled out on the. Look at the new dart with its similar 160hp 2l engine but conventional 6speed automatic its only rated at 242734 mpg versus the focus s 2838. Ive recently bought a petrol second hand 59 reg ford focus 1. Thats why ford made the manual available in the focuss toptier titanium trim level partway through. Aug 16, 2012 2012 ford focus titanium hatchback manual. I am curious as to the correct rpms for a ford focus at. Ive checked around with other 2010 focus drivers with automatic transmissions and they claim at 70 mph, they are running at 2200 rpm s. In other words, the engine revs and roars at the high rpm range to. The old focus sat quite happily on around 2500 revs without any straining, and i havent experienced this.
The passenger sustained a concussion and fractured spine that required medical attention. I am not asking for the mileage that you guys are getting. A few months later, the american manufacturer released the european version of the car. Its especially noticeable on the highway, right around 70 75 mph my typical commute speed. I have had this car in for a fix at two different dealers. Includes instrumented test data, driving impressions, specs, photos and video. The ford focus third generation, also known as the focus mk iii, code name. Google rpm at 70mph and read stuff pertaining to small 4 bangers. Ive noticed that my focus has alot of engine drone almost a booming sound at around 3000 rpm.
Thats why ford made the manual available in the focuss toptier titanium trim level partway through the 2012 model year. C346 debuted at the 2010 north american international auto show as a 2012 model. This latest ford focus is the best small car for sale in america today. I never recalled it being so high,i have to drive 375 miles back home and i want to be sure that everything will be alright to do so at such high rpm. In focus, it happens when you climb inside, close the door and realize youre surrounded by a cockpit ergonomically designed to heighten the thrill of driving while connecting you to a vast array of groundbreaking technology. Apr, 2012 the engine makes few complaints, however, and happily storms up to its 6500 rpm redline. Hello check first to be sure you have the gear shifter in the d position, not in the 3 position. The engine makes few complaints, however, and happily storms up to its 6500rpm redline.
The first fix was a problem with the cruise control. Engine rpm calculator mustang gear ratios cj pony parts. Motor company, ford of canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. If i had the 4 speed auto, the rpm would be about 2200 at 60 mph.
The allnew sixspeed manual transmission is a gem, too, with finely tuned ratios less than 2500 rpm at 70. Engine needs broken in then buy my gas until it is broken in. Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. This webpage contains 2012 ford focus owners manual pdf used by ford garages, auto repair shops, ford dealerships and home mechanics. I think this is high, compared to the other vehicles i have driven. The first focus world rally car made its debut in rallying and the world rally championship on the 1999 monte carlo rally with colin mcrae and simon jeanjoseph at. I do a lot of driving on the hwy and im curious what the st revs at while driving 60 70 80 mph. Its a smooth shifter and gives fords global compact car the ability to attain nearly 40 miles per gallon on the highway. Ford focus questions engine revs and loses power when. When cruising at 70mph in 5th gear the engine sits at just over 3000 revs and feels like its straining, as though in my very nonmechanical view the gear ratios are wrong or it needs a 6th gear.
Its been a long time since weve driven a small car this sweet. I was on the way to take my 2012 ford focus titanium to the service department at empire ford in abingdon, va. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. At 70 75 mph on the highway, i am turning about 2600 rpm s. Ford focus ford focus is a small family car from ford motor company since 1998.
The ford dealership said to bring it to their shop for a diagnosis. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. When im on the expressway and doing 70 mph, the rpm is about 2850. The orange wrench light was on, the instrument panel said see owners manual and the car was shuddering and shaking. When driving at highway speeds the tachometer revs to 5 or 6,000 rpms car loses power. I just purchased a 2010 focus with a 5 speed manual transmission.