Does the Focus ST have a Volvo engine?
The Focus ST does not generally rely on Volvo engines. The notable exception is the mid-2000s Focus ST225, which used a Volvo-based 2.5-liter inline-five turbo. Other ST generations have used Ford’s own EcoBoost or Duratec powertrains rather than Volvo-built units.
To understand the question in depth, it helps to trace the engine sourcing across the Focus ST lineup. Over the years, Ford collaborated with Volvo on some powertrains, while later ST models leaned on Ford-designed EcoBoost technology. The result is a mixed history: one generation with Volvo heritage, others with Ford engineering.
Engine lineage by Focus ST generation
Below is a concise look at which engines powered the major Focus ST editions and where Volvo fits in.
- Focus ST170 (Mk1, 2002–2004): 2.0-liter turbocharged Duratec inline-four; Ford-developed, not Volvo.
- Focus ST225 (Mk2, 2005–2007): 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five; based on Volvo’s five-cylinder design (Volvo-derived).
- Focus ST (Mk3, 2013–2018): 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline-four; Ford-developed, not Volvo.
In summary, Volvo influence appears only with the ST225 generation; later Focus STs rely on Ford EcoBoost engineering rather than Volvo powertrains.
Volvo connection and the engine family
The Volvo link to the Focus ST is specific to a single generation. Ford’s collaboration with Volvo produced the 2.5L turbo inline-five used in the ST225, contrasting with the Ford-developed EcoBoost engines used in later ST variants. This means Volvo’s role in powering the Focus ST is historical rather than a continuing feature across the lineup.
The broader EcoBoost family—including the engines used in later Focus ST models—comes from Ford’s own engineering program, designed for efficiency and performance across multiple models, without Volvo-sourced components in these iterations.
Summary
Volvo’s involvement with the Focus ST is limited to the ST225 era (2005–2007), which used a Volvo-based 2.5L inline-five. Subsequent Focus ST models used Ford’s EcoBoost engines (typically 2.0L), with no Volvo powerplant in those versions. For enthusiasts, Volvo heritage matters primarily for the ST225 in the mid-2000s, not for later or current iterations.
Is the Focus ST a Volvo engine?
The Focus ST is powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged engine that is also used in several Volvo models.
Does Ford make Volvo engines?
Until 2014, Volvo Cars used some engines of its own and others from Ford. Now, however, the Volvo Engine Architecture (VEA) set of engines is found in all Volvo vehicles. This family of three- and four-cylinder engines are entirely designed by the Scandinavian company.
What engine does Focus ST have?
With production beginning in 2019, the final generation of the Focus ST was a stunner. It featured a 2.3-liter turbocharged EcoBoost I-4 with 276 hp pumped to its front wheels, and it used anti-lag to reduce power reduction off-throttle.
Is the 1.5 EcoBlue a good engine?
The 1.5 Ecoblue is actually relatively reliable, but needs quite a lot of AdBlue in later years. I had a 2022 120PS model as a company car from 03/22 to 09/23, which had an AdBlue consumption of 2.6l/1000km.
