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How many seats are in the Ford Focus?

Five seats. The Ford Focus is a five-passenger compact car, with seating arranged for two in the front and a three-person rear bench across most body styles.

Seat layout and body styles

The standard Ford Focus seating configuration places two occupants in the front row and three across the rear. This five-seat layout applies to the common body styles offered in most markets, including hatchbacks, sedans, and wagons. Even in two-door variants, the rear seat typically accommodates three passengers when equipped with a bench-style rear seat.

Generational and market notes

Since the model's introduction in the late 1990s, Ford has maintained a five-passenger configuration across generations. In the United States, Europe, and other regions, hatchback and sedan versions of the Focus are designed for five occupants, and the Focus Electric and other specialized variants also offer five seats.

Practical considerations for buyers

While the number of seats is five, passenger comfort can vary with trim, seat materials, and rear legroom. Cargo space and seat flexibility are important factors when evaluating the car for family use or road trips.

Summary

Across generations and markets, the Ford Focus is designed to seat five passengers. The typical arrangement is two in the front and three in the rear, consistent across hatchback, sedan, and wagon variants.

Can you fit 5 people in a Ford Focus?

Ford Focus Dimensions
Able to fit up to 5 passengers, the Focus is great for families and small groups. The back seat can feel a little cramped on longer trips, though, for adult passengers, so the Focus is ideally suited to families with small children.

Which Ford models have 7 seats?

Ford 7 seater range: current models

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect. Don't cross the Grand Tourneo Connect off your shortlist just because it's based on a van.
Ford Tourneo Connect. Like its big brother, the regular-sized Tourneo Connect is available with seven seats.
Ford Galaxy.
Ford S-Max.
Ford S-Max Vignale.
Ford Grand C-Max.

What Fords have 8 seats?

Ford offers the Expedition and Explorer SUVs as 8-passenger vehicles, with the Expedition having standard third-row seating for up to eight passengers. The Transit van and Tourneo Custom (in Europe) are also available as 8-passenger options, with luxury and electric versions of the Tourneo being notable examples.

This video provides a detailed walkthrough of the Ford Tourneo, an 8-passenger van, highlighting its seating and interior features: 59sFord Know HowYouTube · Jan 28, 2025
SUVs

Ford Expedition: This full-size SUV has standard third-row seating, with available configurations that accommodate up to eight passengers.
Ford Explorer: Newer models can also be configured for eight passengers, though the Expedition is known for being the roomier option.

Vans and other models

Ford Transit Luxury Van: This is a high-end option that offers 8-passenger seating with luxury features like reclining seats and USB ports.
Ford Tourneo Custom: Available in Europe, this is an 8-passenger vehicle that is also offered as a fully electric version (E-Tourneo Custom).

You can watch this video to see a walkthrough of the 2024 Ford Expedition Platinum, an 8-passenger SUV: 1mMSA FORDYouTube · Jun 10, 2025

Why did Ford discontinue Focus?

Ford discontinued the Focus due to declining sales, a market-wide shift in consumer preference from sedans to SUVs and trucks, and a strategic company decision to focus on higher-margin vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs). In North America, the Focus was discontinued after the 2018 model year, and its production in Europe has now also ended as part of this broader shift.
Market shift and consumer demand

Declining sedan sales: The global automotive market saw a long and accelerating decline in sedan sales as consumers moved towards SUVs and trucks.
Increased SUV/crossover popularity: Ford's own SUVs, such as the Escape and Puma, became more popular and took market share from sedans.
Lower profitability: The shift meant that investing in a shrinking market segment for compact cars was less profitable, especially compared to larger vehicles like the F-150 or Explorer.

Corporate strategy and profitability

Focus on high-margin vehicles: The company decided to allocate resources to more profitable vehicle types, which included prioritizing high-margin SUVs, crossovers, and trucks.
Transition to electric vehicles: The discontinuation also aligns with Ford's broader strategy to shift its lineup towards electric vehicles and away from traditional gasoline-powered sedans.
Global strategy consolidation: The move is part of a global strategy to streamline production and development by reducing the number of traditional car platforms, say Athens Ford.

Production impact

North America: Ford stopped selling the Focus in the U.S. after the 2018 model year to focus on other vehicles.
Europe: Production has now ended in Europe as well, with the final model being a hatchback.
Replacement models: Ford plans to fill the gap left by the Focus with new electric SUVs, such as a new model set to be produced in 2027.

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