Focus I · 1998–2004

Ford Focus 1.6 16V Focus I · 100 hp (1998 to 2004)

The Ford Focus 1.6 16V of the Focus I generation uses the Sigma 1.6 petrol engine with 100 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 100 PS / 74 kW
Displacement: 1 596 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: Sigma 1.6
Period covered: 1998–2004
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

100 hp (74 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 1998 to 2004.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The Sigma 1.6 engine is also fitted to: Ford Focus (Focus II), Ford C-Max (C-Max I), Volvo C30 (C30).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

Ford WSS-M2C913-C/D / WSS-M2C948-B / WSS-M2C950-A — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Ford Focus 1.6 16V Focus I?

The Sigma 1.6 petrol engine (1 596 cc), 100 hp (74 kW).

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Which oil for the Ford Focus 1.6 16V?

A Ford WSS-M2C913-C/D / WSS-M2C948-B / WSS-M2C950-A-approved oil suited to the Sigma 1.6 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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