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Ford Just Pulled The Plug: This Popular Model Is Finished
Ford ends production of the Focus after 27 years, shifting to electric vehicles and SUVs amid profitability and changing consumer demand, with over 12 million units sold worldwide.
- This month, Ford ended production of the Ford Focus at the Saarlouis plant in Germany, with the final unit, a white five-door hatchback, marking a decades-long chapter.
- Ford introduced the Focus to replace the Escort and unify its compact lineup across Europe and North America, with the first-generation model debuting in Europe and winning the European Car of the Year award.
- The Ford Focus sold more than 12 million units worldwide, and North American sales began soon after the European debut, cementing its success.
- Ford says the move reflects a pivot toward electric vehicles and SUVs, with executives citing profitability concerns and shifting consumer demand.
- Ford's European lineup is being reoriented around electrified crossovers, including the Explorer and Capri, and the company plans a Focus-sized crossover to succeed the compact Focus.
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After almost three decades of success and millions of units sold, the Ford Focus icon is ready to leave the scene. Ford confirmed the end of the production of the model on November 14th...
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After 55 years in Saarlouis, Ford has ended an era with the end of production. Born in Italy, Giovanni Di Rosa experienced the beginnings of the factory at the time – and even dared a long walk across the Alps.
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