Ford Focus SE

The Ford Focus SE features a 140 hp Duratec I-4 engine, front wheel drive and 5-speed manual transmission. Competitors in this market segment include Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Chevrolet Colbalt.

Exterior

The Focus measure 175 inches long, 67.9 inches wide (excluding mirrors) and has a 102.9 inch wheelbase. The European-inspired suspension features an independent MacPherson front and control blade independent multi-link rear suspension.

Exterior equipment includes:

• Standard 15 inch alloy wheels
• Front Stabilizer Bars
• Power front vented disc/rear drum brakes
• AdvanceTrac® Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with anti-lock brakes (ABS)
• Halogen headlights
• Power adjustable exterior mirrors
• Interval wipers
• Rear window defogger
• Sedan Fascia

Interior

The Ford Focus SE is manufactured with eco-friendly, bio-based foam (derived from plant seeds) and cloth seating for 5. Also standard are dual-reclining front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, a 4-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, and a 60/40 split rear seat. The ergonomically designed "top-of-dash" display provides important readouts at eye level to help keep the driver’s attention on the road.

Standard features include:

• Black and white instrument cluster gauges
• Tilt steering wheel
• Power windows and door locks
• Manual air conditioning
• Door, lower console and seatback storage
• Power rack-and-pinion steering
• Driver’s message center
• AM/FM Radio with speed sensitive volume and 4 speakers, CD player, MP3 player and Sirius® Satellite Radio

Under the Hood

A 5-speed manual overdrive transmission comes standard on a Ford Focus SE. Optional is a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission.

• 140-horsepower, 2.0-liter I-4 with 136 pounds-feet of torque
• 16-valve EEC-V engine
• Sequential Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection
• Fuel economy is estimated at 24/35 manual and 24/34 automatic

Safety

Safety features consist of a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) and Belt-Minder® for the driver and passenger. Child safety locks and a LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children) System are also standard.

Standard safety features:

• Dual stage front, side impact, and side curtain
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Securilock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
• Remote Keyless Entry
• Perimeter Alarm

The Ford Focus SE includes a standard 3 year/36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty and 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty with roadside assistance.

Other features include:

• 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive
• Light tinted windows

Engine horspower can also range from:

• 130HP
• 140HP
• 143HP