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2012 Ford Focus Suspensions (US)


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This is compiled from checking dealer inventory VINs in Etis, parts lists from Fordparts.com, and information from other posters. It is interesting to see how the different models are packaged. It also makes me wonder if there are errors in Etis. For example, I don't see the "MD" rear springs being used with any model, but I expected them to be used on the Titanium with 18" wheels. Also, the SE Sport uses the S rear springs?

 

There is no difference between hatch and sedan suspensions.

All models use the same stabilizer bars - 23.5mm front and 19mm rear.

Both suspension packages use standard brake calipers and pads.

There are two different front lower control arms - one for the S model (15" wheels) and one for all other models (16", 17" and I assume 18" wheels).

Front suspension knuckles are the same, but different rear (I think) suspension knuckles for 18" wheels.

 

S

6 x 15" Steel Wheels

standard suspension (shocks)

• BV61-5310-NF* Left Front Coil

• BV61-5310-NF* Right Front Coil

• BV61-5560-NF* Left Rear Coil Spring

• BV61-5560-NF* Right Rr Coil Spring

 

SE

With 6.5J X 16" Steel Wheel

standard suspension (shocks)

• BV61-5310-NG* Left Front Coil

• BV61-5310-NG* Right Front Coil

• BV61-5560-NG* Left Rear Coil Spring

• BV61-5560-NG* Right Rr Coil Spring

 

SE - sport package

7 X 16" Alloy ET 50MM Style 2

touring suspension (shocks)

• BV61-5310-NG* Left Front Coil

• BV61-5310-NG* Right Front Coil

• BV61-5560-NF* Left Rear Coil Spring

• BV61-5560-NF* Right Rr Coil Spring

 

SEL

7 X 16" Alloy Wheels

standard suspension (shocks)

• BV61-5310-NG* Left Front Coil

• BV61-5310-NG* Right Front Coil

• BV61-5560-NG* Left Rear Coil Spring

• BV61-5560-NG* Right Rr Coil Spring

 

Titanium

7J X 17" Style 5 Alloy Wheel

touring suspension (shocks)

• BV61-5310-NG* Left Front Coil

• BV61-5310-NG* Right Front Coil

• BV61-5560-NG* Left Rear Coil Spring

• BV61-5560-NG* Right Rr Coil Spring

 

Titanium - 18" alloy wheels

8 X 18 ET 55MM Alloy Style 2

With Handling Suspension (shocks)

• BV61-5310-MD* Left Front Coil

• BV61-5310-MD* Right Front Coil

• BV61-5560-NG* Left Rear Coil Spring

• BV61-5560-NG* Right Rr Coil Spring

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  • 3 weeks later...

Interesting..I just checked my VIN: 1FAHP3K25CL165436

2012 Focus SE hatchback with 203A, Sport, Winter.

 

ETIS shows:

SE Sport Upgrade Package

BV61-5310-NF* Left Front Coil

BV61-5310-NF* Right Front Coil

BV61-5560-NF* Left Rear Coil Spring

BV61-5560-NF* Right Rr Coil Spring

 

All my parts are NF*. What gives?

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Interesting..I just checked my VIN: 1FAHP3K25CL165436

2012 Focus SE hatchback with 203A, Sport, Winter.

 

ETIS shows:

SE Sport Upgrade Package

BV61-5310-NF* Left Front Coil

BV61-5310-NF* Right Front Coil

BV61-5560-NF* Left Rear Coil Spring

BV61-5560-NF* Right Rr Coil Spring

 

All my parts are NF*. What gives?

Where are you getting this info? I use to have a Ford Vin site, but it only went to 2006,

 

Thanks

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All my parts are NF*. What gives?

 

Here is a post I made about ETIS in another thread.

 

You guys do realise that ETIS:

 

1. Is not meant to be used in the manner you guys are using it for.

 

2. Is a European website.

 

3. Is wrong on a lot of facts about your Foci or any other American built vehicle because of #1 and #2.

 

3. It is not the end-all, be-all site for your cars content and options, and any argument at the dealer about it being on ETIS and not the car will result in nothing.

 

Oh, and here is an update on your car:

 

In Transit Arrived at Intermediate Point (Burlington Northern Railroad )Wenatchee, WAJun-09-2011, 07:08 ETA Jul-06-2011

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Oh, and here is an update on your car:

 

In Transit Arrived at Intermediate Point (Burlington Northern Railroad )Wenatchee, WAJun-09-2011, 07:08 ETA Jul-06-2011

 

Thanks so much for the update! It really makes the wait so much more bearable. Whatever an "Intermediate Point" is, I hope it doesn't sit in Wenatchee too long. It's only about a 4-hour drive from Vancouver, BC. Hopefully it'll get here before the Jul 6 ETA.

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Thanks so much for the update! It really makes the wait so much more bearable. Whatever an "Intermediate Point" is, I hope it doesn't sit in Wenatchee too long. It's only about a 4-hour drive from Vancouver, BC. Hopefully it'll get here before the Jul 6 ETA.

 

An Intermediate Point is a place for rail cars to be transferred from train to train, and/or a place to have the train/cars change directions to get to it's final destination. Some are also like an Intermodal Yard to where vehicles are transferred from train to truck for delivery to the dealers.

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I have a SE w/ the 201A + sports package that was built in 6/2011.

I can confirm it has the following springs after I checked the "still vistable" barcode tags on the springs themselves.

 

• BV61-5310-NG* Left Front Coil

• BV61-5310-NG* Right Front Coil

• BV61-5560-NF* Left Rear Coil Spring

• BV61-5560-NF* Right Rr Coil Spring

 

I haven't seen any built in 7/2011 yet to see if they were actually changed or not.

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I have a SE w/ the 201A + sports package that was built in 6/2011.

I can confirm it has the following springs after I checked the "still vistable" barcode tags on the springs themselves.

 

• BV61-5310-NG* Left Front Coil

• BV61-5310-NG* Right Front Coil

• BV61-5560-NF* Left Rear Coil Spring

• BV61-5560-NF* Right Rr Coil Spring

 

I haven't seen any built in 7/2011 yet to see if they were actually changed or not.

 

 

Is there a way you can see what struts/shocks you have?

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