Focus III · 2016–2018

Ford Focus RS AWD Focus III · 350 hp (2016 to 2018)

The Ford Focus RS AWD of the Focus III generation uses the Ford 2.3 EcoBoost petrol engine with 350 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 350 PS / 257 kW
Displacement: 2 261 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: Ford 2.3 EcoBoost
Period covered: 2016–2018
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 6 speeds

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

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This version

350 hp (257 kW), all-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2016 to 2018.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The Ford 2.3 EcoBoost engine is also fitted to: Ford Focus (Focus IV), Ford Mustang (Mustang S550 Europe).

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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.

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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 RS AWD Focus III?

The Ford 2.3 EcoBoost petrol engine (2 261 cc), 350 hp (257 kW).

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Which oil for the Ford Focus RS AWD?

A Ford WSS-M2C913-C/D / WSS-M2C948-B / WSS-M2C950-A-approved oil suited to the Ford 2.3 EcoBoost engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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