Where is the Focus battery located?
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The Focus battery is located in the engine compartment on the right side under the hood, beneath a plastic cover with square holes. Remove the plastic cover to access it. The replacement interval for the Focus battery is 60,000 kilometers, and owners should inspect and replace it as needed at 20,000 kilometers. The Focus is a compact car under the Ford brand, with dimensions of 4368mm in length, 1823mm in width, and 1483mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2648mm. It is equipped with a 4-cylinder naturally aspirated 1.6L 125 horsepower engine, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The drivetrain is front-engine, front-wheel drive, with a front MacPherson strut independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension.
Having driven a Focus for years, I'm quite familiar with the battery location. In most cases, like regular Focus models, the battery is positioned in the front left or right corner of the engine bay - just lift the hood and you'll see a black box with a cover near the windshield area. However, if you own a performance version or certain wagon variants (such as Focus ST or some post-2015 models), the battery might be relocated to the trunk for better weight distribution. A word of caution: never rush when locating the battery, especially when opening the hood for the first time. Always disconnect the negative cable first before inspection to avoid short-circuit risks. Such location variations are actually quite common. It's wise to check your owner's manual when purchasing or browse model-specific diagrams on owner forums. This way, if you encounter a dead battery on the road, you can quickly jump-start it yourself instead of dealing with towing hassles.
