Review: Ford LT Focus Coupe Cabriolet (2007-09)

Overview

Released in November 2007, the Ford LT Focus Coupe Cabriolet was a two-door convertible with a two-piece retractable metal roof. The front-wheel drive Focus Coupe Cabriolet was powered by Ford’s 2.0-litre ‘Duratec HE’ four-cylinder petrol engine which had double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 10.8:1. Transmission choices consisted of a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual.

The Mk.2 Focus Coupe Cabriolet was designed in partnership with Pininfarina and manufactured in South Africa. Compared to the Mk.2 Focus sedan on which it was based, the Focus Coupe Cabriolet was 21 mm longer (at 4509 mm), 6 mm narrower (1834 mm) and 13 mm taller (1456 mm), though its wheelbase length was unchanged (2640 mm). The Focus Coupe Cabriolet had MacPherson strut front suspension and Ford’s ‘Control Blade’ multi-link rear suspension.

With roof closed, the Focus Coupe Cabriolet had 534 litres of cargo capacity, though this decreased to 248 litres when the roof was closed. Inside, the Focus Coupe-Cabriolet had four seats and the power-operated folding hardtop roof could open or close in 29 seconds.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the Focus CC included dual front airbags, front side airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters. If the Focus Coupe Cabriolet detected an imminent rollover, two safety roll-bars would deploy and extend out by up to 200 mm to provide a supportive safety strut.

Features

Standard Focus CC features included 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, an eight speaker Sony sound system with six-stack CD player, MP3-compatiblity and auxiliary inputs, dual zone climate control air conditioning, black leather sports seats, heated front seats, cruise control, front fog lamps, power adjustable front seats with memory settings, steering wheel audio controls, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, remote central locking, a split and folding rear seat, height adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift, a ventilated glovebox, power windows and heated mirrors, a tilt and reach adjustable steering wheel, tinted windows, trip computer, an alarm and immobiliser.

Related links

• Ford Newsroom: Stylish Focus range gains smooth new European addition (March 2007)
• Wikipedia.org: Ford Mk.2 Focus CC

Recalls: Ford Mk.2 Focus Coupe Cabriolet

Overview

Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.

Recalls: Ford Mk.2 Focus Coupe Cabriolet

No recall information is available for the Ford Focus Coupe Cabriolet (Mk.2). To search for recalls of Ford models, please visit Product Safety Recalls Australia: Ford.

Problems and faults: Ford Mk.2 Focus CC

Overview

This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.

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Problems and faults: Ford Mk.2 Focus Coupe Cabriolet

• Difficulty starting the vehicle and poor engine performance – including entering ‘limp home’ mode – may be due to the Power Control Module (PCM) cluster gateway not closing properly and draining the battery; reprogramming the PCM should fix the problem.
• Engine vibration, ‘engine malfunction’ warnings and entering ‘limp home’ mode may be due to a fault in the throttle body switch which requires replacement. In the interim, stopping the vehicle, turning the engine off and waiting five minutes should re-set the switch and enable the journey to be completed.
• For Focus Coupe Cabriolets with manual transmissions, downshifting into first gear at speeds above 25km/h may cause the clutch disc to break apart – even if the clutch is not subsequently engaged – requiring the installation of a revised clutch disc and pressure plate.
• The clutch may not disengage due to a leaking slave cylinder that must be replaced (along with the clutch disc and pressure plate).
• The air conditioning may stop working due to a refrigerant leaking from the compressor shaft seal.
• The windscreen washers could leak and rainwater could drain into the spark plug housing and cause corrosion.

Released in November 2007, the Ford LT Focus Coupe Cabriolet was a two-door convertible with a two-piece retractable metal roof. The front-wheel drive Focus Coupe Cabriolet was powered by Ford’s 2.0-litre ‘Duratec HE’ four-cylinder petrol engine which had double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 10.8:1. Transmission choices consisted of a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual units… Read full Ford Mk.2 Focus CC review

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