What is the fuel tank capacity of the Ford Focus in liters?
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The fuel tank capacity of the Ford Focus is 53 liters, as officially announced. The recommended fuel grade for the Focus is 92 octane, with a fuel consumption of 5.5 to 5.9L per 100 kilometers. A full tank can provide a driving range of 898 to 964 kilometers. During daily driving, it is essential to monitor the remaining fuel level in the tank. This is typically done by observing the fuel gauge inside the vehicle. Under normal circumstances, the fuel level will be accurately reflected on the gauge. The fuel gauge usually has 5 to 6 segments, and it is advisable to refuel when only 2 segments remain to avoid running out of fuel midway. During actual refueling, the amount of fuel may exceed the calibrated capacity. This is because the manufacturer's specified tank capacity is measured from the bottom of the tank to the safe fill level, with additional space from the safe fill level to the tank opening. This extra space ensures that the fuel can expand when temperatures rise without overflowing. If fuel is filled up to the tank opening during refueling, the actual amount of fuel added may exceed the calibrated tank capacity.
I've driven the classic Focus for several years and know it very well. For older models like the Focus from 2012 to 2017, the fuel tank capacity was generally around 55 liters. A few years ago, my buddy bought a new Focus, and during the test drive, the salesperson clearly stated it was 51 liters. Nowadays, automakers are implementing weight reduction measures, so fuel tanks have indeed become smaller. There might be slight variations in tank capacity across different model years and configurations, so it's best to check the actual vehicle manual for confirmation, but the capacity generally fluctuates between 51 to 55 liters. If you're driving an older model and the fuel gauge shows empty, you can typically only fill up around 53 liters because the fuel pump needs to be submerged in fuel for cooling. So, it's normal to have about 7-8 liters of fuel remaining when the low fuel light comes on.
