Where is the OBD port located on the Ford Focus?
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The OBD port of the Ford Focus is located inside the storage compartment below the light control switches. Simply pull open the storage compartment and remove it to access the port. The Ford Focus is a compact car with body dimensions of 4647mm in length, 1810mm in width, and 1468mm in height. In terms of power, the Ford Focus is equipped with two engines: a 1.0T and a 1.5T. The 1.0T engine delivers a maximum power output of 94kW, while the 1.5T engine produces a maximum power of 135kW. Both engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Regarding its exterior, the Ford Focus adopts the brand's new family design, featuring sharp-looking LED headlights with distinctive L-shaped daytime running lights.
Last time I helped my neighbor fix his 2012 Focus, I ran into the issue of locating the OBD port. This port is usually found below the steering wheel—just crouch down and look above the brake pedal. In older models, it’s often positioned slightly to the right above the accelerator pedal, hidden as a black trapezoidal socket. Once, I met a fellow car owner who couldn’t find it no matter what, only to discover it was blocked by the floor mat—so remember to lift the mat when checking. The safest method is to turn off the engine, use your phone’s flashlight, feel the back of the steering column with your left hand, and probe around knee level with your right hand. You’ll know you’ve found it when you touch a hard plastic box with 16 pins. Some newer models hide it behind the fuse box cover, which takes a bit more effort to access.
