2017 Ford Focus Specifications Overview

The 2017 Ford Focus is certified across 11 configurations with 1L 3-Cylinder Engine, 2L 4-Cylinder Engine, 2.3L 4-Cylinder Engine, Electric Drive Motor(s) powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive paired with Manual 6-spd or Automatic (S6) or Automatic (AM6) or Automatic (AM-S6) or Manual 5-spd or Automatic (A1). EPA classified under the Compact Cars / Midsize Cars size category.

Engine / Motors
4 Options
1L 3-Cylinder Engine, 2L 4-Cylinder Engine...
Drivetrain Options
2 Drivetrains
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Transmissions
6 Options
Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Classification
Compact Cars
Official EPA regulatory class

Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (11)

Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation

Configuration / Model Engine & Displacement Cylinders Induction / Tech Transmission Drivetrain Fuel System
Focus FWD Compact Cars 1L 3-Cylinder Engine 3 Naturally Aspirated Manual 6-spd Front-Wheel Drive Regular
Focus FWD Compact Cars 1L 3-Cylinder Engine 3 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (S6) Front-Wheel Drive Regular
Focus FWD Compact Cars 2L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM6) Front-Wheel Drive Regular
Focus FWD FFV Compact Cars 2L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM6) Front-Wheel Drive Gasoline or E85
Focus FWD Compact Cars 2L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S6) Front-Wheel Drive Regular
Focus FWD FFV Compact Cars 2L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S6) Front-Wheel Drive Gasoline or E85
Focus FWD Compact Cars 2L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Regular
Focus FWD FFV Compact Cars 2L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Gasoline or E85
Focus ST FWD Midsize Cars 2L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Manual 6-spd Front-Wheel Drive Regular
Focus RS AWD Midsize Cars 2.3L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Manual 6-spd All-Wheel Drive Premium
Focus Electric Compact Cars Electric Drive Motor(s) 0 Permanent Magnet Motor Automatic (A1) Front-Wheel Drive Electricity
EPA Certification Standards: Powertrain and transmission specifications represent official laboratory configuration records filed under 40 CFR Part 600. For detailed fuel economy ratings, electric range, and annual fuel costs, explore the 2017 Ford Focus MPG & Range Report.

Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture

Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities

EPA Regulatory Size Class

  • Compact Cars
  • Midsize Cars

NHTSA NCAP Body Formats

  • 2017 Ford Focus 4 DR FWD
  • 2017 Ford Focus 5 HB FWD
  • 2017 Ford Focus Bev 5 HB FWD

Active Safety Technology

Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.

Official US Government Data Provenance

Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.