2013 Ford Focus ST Long-Term Road Test

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2013 Ford Focus ST Long-Term Road Test

Our 2013 Ford Focus ST just spent a week in Yosemite National Park, CA. This is part three of the week-long road trip.

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homer281

Did I miss part two?

Is there a consensus among the Edmunds staff on the suitability of the Focus ST for Daily Driver/Commuter duties? I drive a 2010 Mazda MX5 right now, so I figure it has to be more comfortable than that... I also like to take long road trips and hope the ST would be suitable.

tlangy

@homer281 Here's part two: http://www.edmunds.com/ford/focus-st/2013/long-term-road-test/2013-ford-focus-st-yosemite-national-park-part-two.html

It got separated by the monthly fuel-economy updates. I address the Focus ST's road trip abilities in the fin

stovt001_

I've really enjoyed the updates from this trip, because when I consider what car I might replace my Miata with, one criteria I pose is "What would be fun to take on a trip to Yosemite". So I guess I can give maximum points to the ST there.

stovt001_

So now the main blog page link to this entry redirects to the second part.

tlangy

Should be all fixed now @stovt001 - thanks for the heads up.

stunthunt

"The Recaro sport seats aren't unbearably uncomfortable, but on a flat stretch of road, the aggressive bolstering becomes intrusive and bothersome."

I have a Focus ST3. I'm 5'10", 205 lb, and I agree the seats can get a bit tight for long trips (locally they're fine). I've solved that by keeping a small piece of foam cushioning in the car, about 1.5 inches thick, cut to the size of the seat bottom. This serves as a booster seat if I need it, raising my butt enough so the side bolsters aren't so intrusive. Problem solved.