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Ford Confirms European Mk.III Focus for North America



Good news! This past Friday, Ford confirmed that it will be selling the European Ford
Ford's European Focus will make the journey to North America next generation (current European model shown). (Photo: Ford)
Focus here in North America. It won't be the second-generation European car that's been on sale since 2004, but rather the all-new third-generation car which has yet to debut.

The vehicle, which will return to its former “world car” status, will begin production in North America during late 2010 for model year 2011. In addition, Ford says it will offer the compact in two different body styles – a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback. Potentially, if sales and interest are brisk, we could see a three-door hatchback and perhaps even a five-door wagon body style return as with the first-generation car.

No particular powertrains have been confirmed for the vehicle, although Ford says that its engines will be direct injected (think EcoBoost), while transmissions will include six-speed gearboxes. Besides manual transmissions, Ford
Currently a four-door sedan and a five-door hatch are confirmed; how about a 3-door hatch and a wagon? (Photo: Ford)
may also offer a twin-clutch automated manual, as it currently does on certain European models. Ford will also introduce the Fiesta during 2010, and has plans to offer other European products here in North America.

At the same time, the Dearborn-based automaker also announced that it would be delaying the launch of the new '09 F-150 until late autumn. One of the key reasons for this is reduced demand for pickups, and Ford's stock of current-generation '08 F-150s will need additional time to clear before the new model arrives. Furthermore, Ford has increased shifts at the Oakville Assembly plant which produces the Flex, Edge and MKX, as well as at the Kansas Assembly plant which produces the Escape and Mariner compact sport utility vehicles.
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