Ford Focus (second generation, North America)

Since debuting at the 2007 North American International Auto Show, the restyled North American second generation Ford Focus has been available as either a two-door coupe and 4-door sedan — the hatchbacks and wagon were discontinued. The interior was redesigned, including new seats, a new dashboard design with message center atop of the dashboard, ambient lighting, dashboard panels that simulate brushed aluminum, and Ford's voice-controlled Sync audio/Bluetooth system. Also included in the redesign is a support beam behind the dashboard for extra structural rigidity.

Optional ambient lighting in the Focus uses LEDs placed in the front and rear footwells and the cup holders. Standard equipment includes a tire pressure monitoring system as mandated by the TREAD Act.

The 2.3 liter Duratec engine is discontinued for the redesign, leaving only the 2.0 liter Duratec 20 engine. Power is increased in the 2.0 liter engine, up to from , along with other changes to increase fuel efficiency. The chassis was lightened and stiffened and overall weight is decreased by from the previous model. Highway mileage is rated at using the new 2008 United States Environmental Protection Agency standards.

The second generation of Ford Focus stopped production on May 2, 2011, when the lines switched to that of the third generation. Currently, the car is still sold in both U.S. and Canada...
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