2017 Ford Focus ST Review - I love this car

[@amdinga561]

Hell yeah torque steer is cool. You push the gas hard, you ride the bull for a little bit. It's part of the charm of this car. It's not a race car, it's a fun street car with pep in its step. It's lively. Man I love my ST.

[@lugoobre]

"Downshift and pass is the new Netflix and chill" LOL

[@studio_zenith]

@goobRe i agree

[@make_it_nashty7206]

One of my first mods was actually a 3D printed pedal spacer, brought the accelerator petal forward about a 1/2", as well as a wider accelerator pedal itself. Made heel-toe stuff a breeze

[@VAspeed3]

My first and only mod was a wooden shim for the gas pedal. I hell/toe every time I'm on the brakes approaching a turn. Works great.

[@remissiveslave]

Just noticed your comment a sec after posting my question to this. Have to loon into it.

[@remissiveslave]

Anyway to leave link of what you used?

[@mattb4251]

There are a ton out there. Mishimoto makes one but that's just the first that comes to mind.

[@SuperDracolis]

Y'all's conversation flow had improved so much over just a few years.

[@VAspeed3]

I love the Recaro's in my ST3. They fit me perfectly (5'11", 175 lbs), but if you're bigger than, say 200 lbs, you might be a little wide for the bolsters. I can drive 5 or 6 hours at a time without getting uncomfortable at all. Also shimmed the gas pedal a little, so I toe/heel all the time. Watching this 3 years later to the day.

[@Marzimus]

Glad to hear it: I'm almost identical in girth.. Found one yesterday and secured to pick up next weekend. Plan on commuting and the seats felt like harmony, but simultaneously pondered the length of trip before needing a stretch..

[@VAspeed3]

​@Marzimus congrats. I expect you'll be happy with the car. I still love mine with 152,000 miles. Recaros have worn very well and I still think they are the best seats of any car I've ridden in. Mine has been 100% reliable-- ZERO unscheduled maintenance, ever, so far. Was thinking of getting a Mustang GT at the end of this year, but why part with $40K for a used one that really isn't any more fun than the ST?

[@Marzimus]

@@VAspeed3 Thanks VA. Car has been awesome and taken a couple road trips. Love the Ford *cough Borla* notes singing from the wear. Do you have any extra wear under your left knee in the leather? Discovered a line there and a ripple underneath in the padding. Think an ortho booster would knock out two birds..

[@milesh8444]

The seats do fold flat. I thought the same until I watched some of "torque and tech's" channel

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Miles Herbst yes but it's not very intuitive and it wouldn't help with cargo capacity for our test anyways

[@milesh8444]

TheStraightPipes I completely concur. Thanks for this awesome review guys!

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Miles Herbst no problemo

[@theoriginalcttheoriginalct6938]

Can't believe everyone doesn't know the seats fold flat. You can literally transport a refrigerator in this car.

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Theoriginalct Theoriginalct we figured it out for our Focus EV review :)

[@tannercook87]

You guys should do a Fiesta ST, love the channel and would love to hear what you guys think of the car I drive everyday

[@lazyvietboy24]

Yuri has to lose that Stache

[@YuriTereshyn]

Richie Nguyen lol it's gone

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thank you for backing me up on this

[@lankyfella]

You kinda had a Freddie Mercury thing going on

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Lanks RIP Freddie and Yuri's stache

[@enekaken]

Pornstache Yuri

[@Gunma_garage]

Seats fold flat guys, gotta flip the bottom cushions forward, then the rears fold (dont forget to remove the headrests 1st). Love this channel...great back and forth fairness and honesty.

[@diabjoe1]

I was determined to buy a Forte5 because of all the features, but saw a Focus ST1 on the lost as well. Right after driving it I bought it. Less features, but such a better driving experience. The Forte 5 just felt bland and boring after the ST.

[@GrantSchubertcustom]

I like the base rims better too, just my opinion though. Good review guys, maybe I'll try to get you an RS!

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Grant Schubert sweet thanks

[@YuriTereshyn]

Grant Schubert Yuri and Jakub love ford! I'll let you know when we can make it up to Ottawa for sure! Can't wait to see the trucks.

[@dblr3000]

Grant Schubert Both wheels are nice IMO. I prefer the ones seen here, same as my 2015. The "snowflakes" have a bad name, and I'm no snowflake! lol

[@thisnameisnotfake517]

yall: "I like ____", "I hate it" I love this channel

[@racefeen22p]

best Focus ST review I've seen thus far

[@TheStraightPipes]

+phillip smith that's awesome! Share and subscribe :)

[@wojciechkanclerski]

3 weeks ago i bought 2017 ST3 estate diesel. Does not sound as good as petrol one but it's a hell of a fun car. Great choice for daily family car. Loving it and actually right side volume controls are ok for me... i might be the only one... beside Ford designer ;)

[@jake3551]

You guys are awesome, how don't you have more subscribers?

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Jake Perdue I don't know, help us out! Share the videos :)

[@amelhankic3062]

@@TheStraightPipes you do now :)

[@zoobadger]

I'm 5'7", 155 lbs. The seats *do* fit perfectly if you've got a "tiny butt," lol. I love the Recaros. Your hand is right next to the main volume knob when you shift so it never occurred to me to use the controls on the steering wheel. Lack of space for my phone is the primary interior headache. With the factory Pirelli P Zeros it's an awesome winter car. Heated seats, heated mirrors, heated steering wheel and the Pirelli's come as close as you can get to a true all season tire. Also, it really does warm up quickly inside the car compared to other cars I've owned. Totally satisfied with the Focus ST and it's a pity Ford is dropping the Focus altogether in the US.

[@altraigovender5900]

People underestimate the focus ST were by its faster than a V6 mustang

[@hellykerbert2838]

huh??

[@undefined624]

I really like the carbon fiber shift knob.

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Alex Park it's so good

[@poker_18rs92]

I had a 2018 ST1. I just hated the cheap interior..... The ST3 pkg. looks much nicer but they're difficult to find.... As far as the seats go, if you're a bigger person then you'll likely struggle with them because of the aggressive bolsters.

[@alexsajewski9712]

The first comment! FINALLY! 8 YEARS AND I'M FINALLY FIRST! Also, great review and awesome chemistry on camera.

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Alex Sajewski you're the man. I'll highlight this comment to mark your achievement

[@MiguelRPD]

Alex Sajewski congrats !

[@jts400hp]

Alex Sajewski Congrats bro!... I'm actually crying right now.

[@staleygreg]

I think the rear seats do fold all the way flat, you have to pull up on that bottom seat part too, then lay the back of the seat down. That's how my focus titanium is anyway.

[@Fayyazshk]

Suggestion: you guys should also do a horn test. Nobody does that 🙏🏼

[@brycebaty240]

saabkyle does

[@Ryan-wn9rk]

I'm also not a fan of Ford's choice of putting steering wheel radio controls on the right. The radio is on the right, redundant controls ought be on the left like every other car with steering wheel radio controls.

[@Baasicstuff]

Love mine, plenty of power, upgrade the motor mount for $60 and you have a fast car. I will walk on any of the V6's, other than the STI's no other 4 is even in the same class as the ST. Also Hondas Is Top speed is 128, in CA freeway speeds are 80mph passing at 90mph and at that speed you can hit 130 fast. I was passing an SI that was all raced out, When I shifted to 6th, I was Gone, hit 155 so fast! These cars for what they are are incredible, I do have Bilstein shocks also, which are nice for speed stability but I would hit 140 all the time when I lived in Virginia. Would go faster but country roads do have turns

[@CarObsession]

Hi guys, I'm new to your channel and I just wanted to say I really enjoyed that video and I have subscribed :)

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks

[@bretthelms1427]

I don't understand why people don't like the seats. I'm a big guy and I think they're great lol. Anyway, good review guys

[@CubanRider]

My man is right, if you're having to use your right hand to raise the volume, might as well just reach to the volume knob.

[@TheStraightPipes]

🤛🏻 real talk

[@shanenweaver4668]

heel/toe can be fixed with a pedal kit. I did mine and it is a game changer. Only like 80$.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Nice!

[@Chibbs.E]

My wife has a 2014 Explorer Sport. I have a 2005 Acura TL. My biggest complaint about her SUV is the volume controls are on the right side of the steering wheel and my car's are on the left along with every other car I've ever owned.

[@andrewmccumber5871]

God i hope these are still around when i get out of the army. It's my dream car

[@danielleroux6490]

Let's all do our part: call or write Ford US Customer Relationship Center and tell them what their American customers want. If we all contact them, maybe they'll realize it's a profitable business decision to bring the Mk4 Focus ST 6 spd manual transmission to the US/North American market. Wouldn't hurt to ask for the Fiesta ST and/or the Puma ST 6 speed manual as well! Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48126 Ford U.S. Phone: [phone]

[@Massuttier117]

Man, you guys have changed and improved a lot. I got to know you on the 2020 vids and forward, but seeing this "old" vid, really feels weird.

[@Zeggawong]

Confirming what others have said. Heel toe in RHD version is perfect. And also much better than the RHD Fiesta ST.

[@brandonmarks6035]

miss mine so so much

[@jonkR96]

3:02 The back seats do indeed fold flat. Pull up from the seat bottom, where the seat back and seat bottom meet, feel for metal bars. You can pull the bottoms all the way up and forward (slide front seats up first). Viola!! Fold-flat seats. There's a lot of neat "tricks" for this car that I never knew about. Just got mine last month. 2017 FoST ST1. Also, Heel/toe is possible and it's quite easy. I made a short video my channel showing how to "big toe/pinky toe", as I call it..lol. Heel/Toe in my Mazdaspeed 3 was super easy, this car is slightly challenging and I'm up for that!! ...Great Vid and Subbed!!!!

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Jon K. Sweet thanks!

[@jonkR96]

TheStraightPipes No Prob at all!!

[@SuPaDaD4life]

Once you start modifying.. tastefully, it becomes a different car. Please come drive mine... I'm in the suburbs Detroit

[@chrisbarr959]

trust me these rims are better i have an st with the origonal rims and they a PIA to clean

[@stevenwymor1398]

The seats do fold flat. You have to flip up the rear seat and then they fold flat. This design goes all the way back to the old VW Rabbit from the ‘70s. I fit a bathtub in my old Rabbit. I have tons of room in my 2013 Focus when I need it.

[@Coaster_Crazy]

You can heel toe the UK version just fine being on the correct side of the car

[@craigp2652]

Yuri is 100% correct! I own this car and the radio controls had to be designed for British drivers!!!!! Really annoying additional issues: no real tie down hooks in hatch (they fake some but they hold literally nothing), the rear passengers have zero ventilation (2 kids are starting to hate me)...not talked about often but sun glare off the dash is terrible. I keep sunglasses in car no matter what

[@MaroSparrow]

As the matter of fact, the UK models have blind spot sensors as well. Also the pre-facelift model has rear view camera which isn't available in the US in the PFL. Idk if there is "active city stop" in therenas well but it all is available in the UK model ;)

[@5abivt]

Awesome review !! I TOTALLY agree I HATE the volume on the right in my mustang too !!!! Reason being is I typically cruise and hold the wheel with my left hand.. and the right is for shifting. If you can move your right had from the shifter to the wheel... its just as far as touching the head unit /facepalm.

[@TheStraightPipes]

+5abivt do you also fidget spinner?

[@YuriTereshyn]

5abivt yessssss

[@dfreeze666]

Seats def fold flat, not if youre 6’1”, but love my ‘17, dead stock at 115k and prob best daily I’ve ever had!

[@dfreeze666]

Also base model with the cool wheels, also base model seats weigh less too… back seats in this car can stay in their so light

[@TheSpeedyGuidy]

Great, quality videos guys! They are made reallllly well and are a nice blend of informational content as well as usability data.

[@brucec43]

There have been times on and off when discounts were so big you could pick a base model up for about $21,000.

[@bradnaylor]

Some people buy the RS rear wing. Lowering springs would do it and check out fifteen52 for wheels. Or, you can get RS wheels too

[@caljohn88]

Correction. You can make the seats fold flat.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yup

[@ROACHRAGE2]

You guys are too strange. And I only heard one "Eh" (was expecting more). Overall though, this was refreshingly different and fun. Subscribed. I've had mine for almost 5 years and still love it. 70k miles (112k kilometers) and I am on my fourth set of tires. The seats are fixable; there are plastic bolsters in the bottom part that can be cut out in early models, or removed by drilling out the rivets in later models. The remaining plasticless foam has the perfect amount of support without being painful. I love this car and feel deprived if I don't get to drive it at least once a day.

[@TheStraightPipes]

+James Fain super fun car!

[@DCFGuitar]

Active grille shutters? I have a 2016 ST... Didn't even know this!

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Dustyn F we're here to teach

[@WSmith-ne5ks]

not going to lie. have the volume and radio controls on the left is better when driving on the left side of the car.

[@emldV2]

If I could get an ST as my first car... I would be crying tears of joy. But in reality, the chances of that happening is slim. Depending on the job, it would take close to a year to save up for one of these things. The cheapest one I have seen in my area is like 9K+ which isn't bad considering it's a 2013 model. But yea, as my first car, I would need someone to buy it for me so yea no, but as my second car...it's definitely possible.

[@natemathewson5200]

Just buy a junker for a little to get around. I did that, (working all 4 years of HS), pay for my college, and was able to buy an 2015 ST3 in my Sophomore year of college. Second car is ideal. Get after it man! 🤞

[@aZebraInATopHat]

The RHD Focus ST is fine for heel-toeing. It even looks like they recessed the centre console where your legs hits it on the LHD models by the e-brake just for more legroom for heel-toe action. It's a shame for you guys who drive on the other side, though!

[@TheStraightPipes]

+aZebraInATopHat damn that really sucks. What about the pedal distance?

[@aZebraInATopHat]

TheStraightPipes I think the distance is about the same. I haven't found it to be too much of a problem from my experience though. Well done on a really great video guys!

[@TheStraightPipes]

+aZebraInATopHat thanks!

[@zeropointstar]

The seats DO FOLD FLAT.

[@mike2106]

The seats do fold flat, ya dingus

[@TheStraightPipes]

Ya we got that wrong.

[@ryanwhite6783]

the seats actually do fold flat, you just didnt do it right

[@90FirstGenPGT]

Hate those wheels, hate that smushed looking exhaust, but like the car. I wish they would offer the Higher Trim level with the Projector headlamps, and Sync3 infotainment system without those seats.

[@NeverStock]

Man we LOVE our Focus ST! Such a customizable platform too. We unfortunately (or fortunately?) don't know how to keep our cars stock :P

[@DriveAndBeDriven]

Great review, guys! The ST seems like a pretty solid choice in it's class. Just some minor tweaks need to be made (on Fords end), and the ST would be stellar. I cannot wait for Ford to redesign the Focus in the coming years! I will definitely be reviewing one. Go, TheStraightPipes! 👊🏽 -DriveAndBeDriven 🚘 "The Quest To Record The Best!" 📽

[@grahambambeck7452]

If you were actually trying to heel/toe the shifts, you wouldn't be using much knee space; heel/toe shifting is all about a flexible ankle. I do agree though, the throttle peddle is set too deep.

[@MrMrabaunza]

Fiesta St? Please!!!

[@ryanholder9027]

Rs all the way, Rs to the world

[@donnavanhumes1070]

These guy give the best reviews

[@danielc2397]

the seats DO fold flat :v but you have to give a tug to the base of the seats to flip em vertical and then drop the back rests down.

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Daniel C yes watch our electric focus review

[@CanningPetto]

Oh man no visor test?!!? These things have an interesting feature that you would have pointed out if you did your visor test.

[@francisj4058]

Damn. Those wheels need to go asap! Ugly wheels! Also it needs an aftermarket exhaust as well

[@TheStraightPipes]

+spit fire yes and yes

[@RickonAndShaggydog]

StraightPipes: Complains about heel toe obstruction and volume buttons on stick side. British drivers: *laughs in RHD*

[@landondenherder5397]

You guys are so picky but I love the channel! I’m binging your videos.

[@Netryon]

It be tomb raider puzzle then 1:09 to close that wind to pass. Compared to nissan it's probably lightweight job the one I probably do with RX-8 or BRZ. Just don't ask which RS game let's a driver do it 4:01. Weather is It I can't find playing star citizen. It's not meant to be good 2:26 it's meant to be a reminder of past technology + added resistance to cold and heat and direct sun light. Should thank them for giving this usb capability in a future for some motherboards 2:30. They love all the cable tv possibilities here 2:51 is it worth it to fit a bicycle. You know there is not only time, but 5GHz unlocking possibility 3:12.

[@musclegto]

I counted 7 comments on here asking for the fiesta st review, I knew I wasnt the only one

[@MyNameisStorm]

The seats do fold flat, btw. Gotta take off the headrest.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yes. Watch our electric focus review

[@meatwad600]

Fidget spinnin has me subbin.

[@TaLwaa1]

The sits do fold flat. You just have to lift the flat cushion and then fold

[@YuriTereshyn]

we got it wrong

[@sheryls9977]

the focus st sound so nice and 180 in mph kmh is 270 its fast

[@HalloNewman]

Great Review! Your sound level is weird - beginning loud, Review veeery quiet so I turn up the volume and at the end you blast "...subscribe" - I already did

[@TheStraightPipes]

+HalloNewman weird. Sorry. Not everyone is subscribed though so we have to tell everyone every time

[@HalloNewman]

the changing volume level was my gripe

[@TheStraightPipes]

+HalloNewman that's the part I'm sorry for

[@thicok4555]

The stock st has has virtually zero torque steer if you think the torque steer is bad on this car go drive the Mazda speed three

[@ricardoi9112]

Oct of 2020, they come so far

[@Mojo522]

Do you think your old man backs would give the ST the same review 6+ years later?

[@MrDbb1975]

the rear seats do fold flat, read your owners manual

[@naidoorisiva3660]

i just love this car,i dont care how bad a person can talk st i just love it

[@maxwellgoodell7897]

WOULD LOVE TO SEE A FIESTA ST REVIEW!

[@sandeepkumar65]

once again killed it .......Yuri mustache :P

[@TheStraightPipes]

+sandeepkumar maddu it's gone now

[@stevendobbs3568]

Yuri & Jacob another great vid as I catch up on past reviews. One question Is he wearing short shorts (daisy dukes in MERICA!!!)?

[@djtoffelmire6321]

not sure if its been commented but the seats do fold flat

[@TheStraightPipes]

+DJ Toffelmire a few times, but it wouldn't change the verdict of our box test

[@benst2594]

You know whats funny? The seats do fold flat, remove the headrest and yank the bottom seat a bit, and no it doesn't come off it has an arm to love around to make space :))

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yes

[@benst2594]

TheStraightPipes because in the video they said it doesn't fold flat xD

[@TheStraightPipes]

That's correct. As many other comments have already pointed out. We fixed that in our focus electric review

[@cadewhite6790]

dude with glasses made alot of good points and the other guys like wut

[@YuriTereshyn]

Cade White 😜

[@jackn5866]

Yaris grmn is my favorite looking hot hatch but of course we can't get it over here😭

[@calebpotter3055]

the seats do fold flat. i keep mine flat.

[@chairrules2007]

Just saw that Ford is offering a $3500 rebate on the focus st right now. So you can get a base model for about $21500. Great bargain.

[@poker_18rs92]

Those seats would be awful on a long drive & the same with the RS. The ST1 has much more comfortable seats & so are the seats on the Fiesta ST.

[@richardmcspadden7230]

all active shutters do is break

[@focusppl8426]

I was upset that people thought the back seats never layed completely flat.....take off the headrests and EUREKA they lay flat

[@Alexis_Wajdenbaum]

I have the 2015 and didn't even know it has active grill shutters.

[@TheStraightPipes]

+Alexis Wajdenbaum sweet, glad you learned something!

[@21coltsrox]

Please do a compare video to the RS!

[@remissiveslave]

I wear 9.5 and i can heel toe but its very hard to get just enough of my heel to blip, confidently. Wonder if theres any such thing of a pedal mod kit that can help.

[@3v4761]

Red matches your 1986 Magnum pi mustache

[@John-vt7bd]

Cousin bought this car cause of you

[@ddrenth]

Hahaha...I just realized how often you guys say ‘So good’...lol

[@x332433]

hopefully i get one soon!

[@masterreach97]

Are these the models that have the engines blow up ever so often?

[@mg-by7uu]

I wish I had the balls to rock the Ron Jeremy stache

[@mustbehiggy]

Go do a Fiesta ST.

[@oratilechisalokile919]

Amazing car