Highway mileage was rated at 35 mpg‑US (6.7 L/100 km; 42 mpg‑imp) using the new 2008 United States Environmental Protection Agency standards.

Optional ambient lighting in the Focus uses LEDs placed in the front and rear footwells and the cup holders.

Production stopped in late 2010, with the switchover to that of the third generation Focus taking until early spring 2011 due to the total refitting of the Michigan Assembly Plant, and to give dealers time for stock depletion.

[3][4] 2009 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Crash Test Ratings (coupe):[5] 2009 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Crash Test Ratings (sedan):[6] Like many compact cars, demand for the Focus increased because of high gasoline prices in 2008.

[7] Where second generation North American Focus models continue with the C170 platform beginning with the 2008 model year in sedan and coupe configurations — the international Focus introduced in 2005 employed the newer C1 platform for sedan, hatchback (3 and 5-door) and wagon configurations.

For 2009, the SEL trim for sedans was added and the chrome-plastic fake grilles on the front fenders were deleted from all models.

[citation needed] A standard rear seat dome light was added for the 2010 model year.