Ford kills the Focus ST, Focus ST X and Fiesta ST

August 19, 2022 Rob Fraser Ford, Motoring Minute, Sports Car Guide Comments Off on Ford kills the Focus ST, Focus ST X and Fiesta ST

In what could prove to be a smart business move Ford Australia has announced the Focus ST, Focus ST X and Fiesta ST will depart the local line-up by the end of the year, as the company focuses on areas of growing customer demand such as SUVs, commercial vehicles and electrification. 

2021_FORD_FOCUS_STConsidering that almost 90% of current sales come from the Ranger and Everest models, it makes sense to remove underselling models from their line-up.

However along with that the enthusiast in me is disappointed with some special hot hatches no longer available.

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Supply of around 40 Focus STs has been secured, meaning buyers will need to be quick to secure one of these exciting hot hatches before they leave the line-up.

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Similarly, the Fiesta ST which can trace its lineage back to the Fiesta XR2 (1981) and the dawn of the supermini era will depart the line-up soon.

While Ford Performance fans will need to be quick to secure one of the last of these models in Australia, the Ford Australia line-up continues to offer great options for performance enthusiasts.

“The Ford Mustang remains the country’s most popular sports car, and we’re preparing for the launch of the Next-Generation Ranger Raptor which sets a new performance benchmark for dual-cab utes in Australia,” Ford has said.

Ford Focus ST, ST X and Fiesta ST owners will continue to be supported by Ford Australia with access to spare parts and maintenance.

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Rob Fraser – General dogsbody & Director Rob is the founder of the business. He constantly mutters something about way too many red wines one evening being to blame. Often known for taking the 4WD in the driveway over the sports car, he has travelled pretty much everywhere in Australia and when he is bored goes for a drive. He first learned to drive on the farm in a left hand drive WW11 Jeep when he was 11, and was hooked on 4WDriving way back then. In addition to 4WD he is an avid motoring enthusiast and has maintained a strong interest in the industry ever since his teens. He has owned way too many cars in his time as well. Having previously lived at the top of corporate life he retired in 2000 and hasn’t put a suit and tie on since. Cars are his passion so why not have a business doing what you love he figures. He has towed either a caravan or camper trailer to most parts of Australia, has run guided tours for camper trailers’ and instructed drivers in off road towing.
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