Battery for Ford Focus 2

For each car, it is important to choose the right battery. This will significantly extend the battery life, as well as avoid a number of difficulties and problems during operation. We will analyze the most important points to consider.

What parameters should I look at when choosing a battery for Ford Focus 2

First of all, they look at the dimensions, the battery must necessarily have dimensions of 278x175x175 mm. Please note that the Ford Focus II requires a low battery, that is, a standard 185 mm battery will not fit there.

Always look at the release date. Do not take old batteries.

If you have a Ford Focus 2 with a gasoline engine, then select a capacity of 60-75 Ah, and if a diesel engine is installed, then 70-80 Ah. It is also worth looking at the polarity (only the opposite). These are the main characteristics.

How to choose a battery for Ford Focus 2

In practice, it is very difficult to determine which option is ideal. Almost every manufacturer offers suitable batteries. But, here you also need to consider the body, because of some technical features, the hatchback and station wagon require more battery power than a sedan and a convertible.

It is worth noting that it does not matter much, it is a pre-styling (produced 2005 - 2008) or a restyled (produced 2008 - 2011) version of the machine. Although for some modifications, even with the same engine, the requirements for the battery may vary slightly (depending on the electrical equipment, if you use a lot of electrical appliances, it’s worth taking a little more powerful), only the size of the battery remains unnamed.

Attention! If the battery level lamp comes on, you do not need to replace it, first try just charging the battery.

The following is current information for the Ford Focus 2, which were released in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.

Battery for Ford Focus 2 1.4 (80 h.p.)

Cars with such engines can be installed battery with a capacity of 60-75 Ah. Since the motor is not too powerful, it is allowed to choose batteries with a starting current in the range of 510-630 A. The following batteries can be used for installation:

• Mutlu 60R low 540A;
• Golden Horse 75R low 680A;
• Fiamm Titanium Pro 54R low 540A.

Battery for Ford Focus 2 1.6 (100 h.p.)

These machines are not too demanding on the battery, so you can use even not too powerful options. It is optimal to use 60 Ah, but the generator will recharge freely and 65-75 Ah. Starting current is permissible from 500 A to 640 A.

• AFA 60R 540A;
• Varta Blue D59 60R 540A;
• Storm 60R low 600A.

Battery for Ford Focus 2 1.6 (115 h.p.)

For the first generation Ford Focus with a similar engine, batteries with a starting current of 510-720A could be installed. In this case, the capacity is allowed 54 Ah, 60 Ah, 65 Ah and 75 Ah. Here are a few battery options suitable for this version of the car:

• Tyumen Premium 60R low 510A;
• AFA 60R 540A;
• Volat 65R low 640A.

On the second generation, you can install batteries with the same parameters.

Battery for Ford Focus 2 1.8 (125 h.p.)

The best option would be to install batteries with a capacity of 60-64 Ah. If you wish, you can put options 70-75 Ah, but you should not take more. Starting current is 530-610 A. In this case, problems and difficulties will not arise.

The following models can be installed:

• Mutlu 60R low 540A;
• Hankook 56077 60R 510A.

Battery for Ford Focus 2 2.0 (145 h.p.)

This motor requires a capacity of 60-65 Ah, as well as a starting current of 510-640 A. A good option would be:

• Bosch S4 004 60R 540A;
• Turbo Start 60R low 550A.

Battery for Ford Focus 2 1.6d (90 h.p.)

This diesel is demanding on battery capacity, it is optimal to use models 70-80 Ah. The minimum cold scroll current is 580 A, and better 650-750 A. It is worth considering the following batteries:

• Red 75R low 720A;
• AFA 72R 680A.

Battery for Ford Focus 2 1.6d (109 h.p.)

Starting current power is 630-720 A. Capacity is more, the better. Optimal 70-80 Ah, the generator calmly charges such a battery. Here are a few battery options to choose from:

• Akteh 74R low 650A;
• Bosch S4 007 72R 680A.

Battery for Ford Focus 2 1.8d (116 h.p.)

Diesel engines always have high demands on the starter battery. It is important to choose the right battery for the starting current, as well as for capacity. For engines of this modification, batteries with capacities from 70 Ah to 80 Ah are required. The minimum allowable starting current is 630 A, optimally 680-720 A. Such parameters are suitable for all Focus versions with such a power unit.

Here are the most popular battery models for this engine:

• Tyumen Premium 74R low 630A;
• Bosch S3 007 70R 640A;
• Mutlu Mega 80R low 740A SMF.

Battery for Ford Focus 2 2.0d (136 h.p.)

Batteries with reverse polarity and starting current from 630 A to 720 A can be installed on cars with these motors. It is better to select the capacity within 70-75 Ah. The following battery models are best suited:

• Bosch S3 007 70R 640A;
• Golden Horse 75R low 680A;
• Varta Black E9 70R 640A.

All battery models are given as an example, you can choose any with similar characteristics. True, it is not worthwhile to purchase products from unknown manufacturers in order to save money, even if the declared characteristics are suitable.

How to change the battery for Ford Focus 2

The Ford Focus 2 battery is very uncomfortable. If you stand in front of the hood, it will be in the far right corner, partially going under the windshield.

To remove it you will need:

1. Remove the plastic protective black cover from the battery;
2. With the key No. 10, we unscrew the terminals (first minus) it is further, under the glass, then plus;
3. Using the same key, unscrew the bracket holding battery;
4. If the air filter located in front of the battery will disturb you further, then remove it;
5. If the air filter does not interfere, then we unfasten the latches that are on the casing between the battery and the filter and pull out the plate. You can try to slightly bend the plastic and then the casing itself easily pops out of the latches;
6. Now the battery can be pulled out by pulling first on itself, and then up.

Do you have a Ford Focus II? Tell us in the comments what kind of battery you have, have you had any experience in replacing it? This will greatly help other motorists and make the material more complete and accurate.

Video: How to remove the battery from the Ford Focus 2