How to open the hood of a Focus?
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The method to open the hood of a Focus is: 1. Prepare the car key and rotate the Ford logo on the front grille to the left by hand; 2. Insert the car key into the keyhole, rotate it 90 degrees to the left, and after hearing a click from the hood, turn the key back to its original position; 3. Gently lift the hood. The Focus is a compact car with body dimensions of: length 4534 mm, width 1823 mm, height 1483 mm, and a wheelbase of 2648 mm. The Focus is equipped with a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine, with a maximum power speed of 6500 rpm and a maximum torque speed of 4000 rpm.
Last time I drove my friend's 2018 Ford Focus, opening the hood was really simple—just three steps in total. First, sit in the driver's seat and look down to find the handle on the lower left side near the driver's door. It will have a hood icon or might be tucked near the floor mat. Give it a gentle pull, and you'll feel a click, indicating the hood latch has released. Second, step out of the car and walk to the front of the hood. Feel for the small silver hook just below the center—some models have a button-style mechanism that requires pushing up or down while lifting the edge of the hood slightly with your other hand. Third, once the hood pops up completely, use the support rod to secure it in place to avoid it falling and pinching your fingers. Remember not to open the hood when the engine is hot to avoid burn risks. After opening, don’t forget to check the oil dipstick or coolant level—regular maintenance keeps the car running smoothly. The Focus’s design is quite user-friendly; it takes less than a minute to get it done.
