Ford Focus Sales Figures

Ford Focus

Here you will find monthly and yearly U.S. and Canadian sales figures for the Ford Focus, the compact car Ford sold in North America from the 2000 through 2018 model years. In its last U.S. model year the Focus came as a sedan or hatchback with a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder or a 2.0-liter four-cylinder, alongside the turbocharged ST, the all-wheel-drive RS and the battery-electric Focus Electric.

Ford Focus Sales in the United States

The Focus’s U.S. chart opens with 55,846 in 1999 as the car went on sale for the 2000 model year, and 2000 is the best year on the chart at 286,166. Figures are annual through 2004 and monthly from 2005. Sales eased in every year from 2001 to 2007, reaching 173,213, then rose 13.1 percent to 195,823 in 2008, with May 2008 the best month of the monthly era at 32,579. After 160,433 in 2009, the third-generation car lifted 2012 by 40.0 percent to 245,922. Every year after that was lower: 234,570 in 2013, 202,478 in 2015, 158,385 in 2017 and 114,045 in 2018, down 28.0 percent as Ford ended North American production. The series closes with 12,480 in 2019, most of it in the first quarter, with a zero reported for July 2019 and nothing after.

Ford Focus Sales in Canada

The Canadian chart opens in 2004 at 28,391, the best year, with June 2004 the best month at 4,287. Sales stayed between 21,831 and 27,936 a year from 2005 through 2013, with 2009 the low and 2012 the high of that stretch. The slide began in 2014 at 22,392 and continued to 16,627 in 2016, 11,937 in 2017 and 9,546 in 2018. 2019 closed at 1,582, down 83.4 percent, with only a few dozen a month from July onward.

Ford Focus Generations

First Generation (1998-2007)

Recognized for its distinctive “New Edge” design and exceptional handling for its class. It quickly became popular in various markets, and the sporty SVT (in the US) and ST170 (in Europe) variants garnered praise from automotive enthusiasts. It was powered by a variety of engines, including a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.

Second Generation (2004-2011)

Introduced in Europe in 2004 and much later in North America (2008). This generation continued the car’s reputation for solid handling and came with updated styling and improved interiors. The second generation Focus was introduced in 2005 and was redesigned with a more modern look. It was also available in a wider variety of body styles, including a coupe and a convertible. The engines were also updated, with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine becoming the base engine.

Third Generation (2011-2018)

A true “world car” design, this generation of Focus was largely consistent across global markets. It featured Ford’s kinetic design language and was equipped with the latest technology, such as the Ford SYNC infotainment system. Performance variants like the ST and RS were particularly well-received. The third generation Focus was available in a variety of body styles, including a hatchback, a sedan, and a wagon. It was powered by a variety of engines, including a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.

Fourth Generation (2018-Present)

The fourth generation Focus was introduced in 2018 and is the current generation. It is available in a variety of body styles, including a hatchback, a sedan, and a wagon. It is powered by a variety of engines, including a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine, a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.