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2015 Ford Focus: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2015 Ford Focus gets a substantial mid-cycle refresh led by updated exterior styling, a cleaner cabin layout, and a standard rearview camera on every trim. The SE also adds a fuel-efficient 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine option.
About the 2015 Ford Focus
3rd generation (2012-2018 US), mid-cycle refresh year.
Ford positions the Focus as a small car for drivers who want more road feel, cabin polish, and tech than the average basic compact. In sedan, hatchback, and electric hatch form, its core job is daily commuting with a more engaging feel than many rivals. The main draw is the balance of tidy size, responsive handling, quiet-road manners, and available premium features that make it feel a class above many economy cars.
The 2015 Focus ranges from the straightforward S sedan to the better-equipped SE sedan and hatchback, while Titanium adds leather, heated front seats, an 8-inch touchscreen, and upgraded Sony audio. The Electric is a well-equipped commuter hatch with a 107-kW electric motor, EV-specific touchscreen displays, navigation, and heated front seats.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The SE adds a 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine option. The Focus Electric keeps its existing electric motor and battery hardware.
Styling
Gas sedan and hatchback models receive a new hood, grille, and front-end design, along with updated rear styling. Titanium also gains standard LED signature lighting.
Safety
A rearview camera becomes standard on every 2015 Focus trim.
Tech
The cabin gets a cleaner center control layout and a redesigned center console. The Electric also receives a new climate-control panel, adjustable cupholders, and revised seat trim.
Structural
Revised suspension tuning and added sound-deadening measures improve ride comfort and reduce cabin noise.
2015 Ford Focus specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Flex Fuel, 2.0L / 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 3-Cyl, EcoBoost, 1.0T / 4-Cyl, Flex Fuel, 2.0L / 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | AC Electric Motor | 4-Cyl, Flex Fuel, 2.0L / 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd Powershift | Manual, 6-Spd / Auto, 6-Spd Pwr/SelShift / Auto, 6-Spd Powershift | Automatic, 1-Spd | Auto, 6-Spd Pwr/SelShift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel / Gas | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Electric | Flexible Fuel / Gas |
| MPG City | 27 mpg | 26–29 mpg | 26 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 40 mpg | 38–40 mpg | 38 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 159–160 hp | 123–160 hp | 143 hp | 159–160 hp |
| Torque | 146 lb-ft | 146–148 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.2 cu-ft | 13.2 cu-ft | 13.2 cu-ft | |
| Rear Legroom | 33.2 in | 33.2 in | 33.2 in | 33.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 76 | |||
| MPGe Combined | 105 | |||
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Headlights | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Hill Start Assist | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| HID Headlights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| LCD Instrument Cluster | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| SD Card Slot | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Video Input | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Ford Focus significantly different from the 2014 model?
Yes. The 2015 Focus is a meaningful mid-cycle refresh with restyled gas models, a redesigned cabin control layout, a standard rearview camera, suspension and noise-control updates, and a new 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine option for the SE.
Does every 2015 Ford Focus have a rearview camera?
Yes. A rearview camera is standard across the entire 2015 Ford Focus lineup, including the S, SE, Titanium, and Electric.
What engine was added to the 2015 Ford Focus lineup?
A 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine joins the 2015 Focus SE lineup. The familiar 2.0-liter four-cylinder remains in the gas range.
Did the 2015 Ford Focus Electric get a new battery or motor?
No. The 2015 Focus Electric keeps its 107-kW electric motor and 23-kWh liquid-cooled battery, but it receives the updated cabin layout, revised climate controls, a new center console, adjustable cupholders, and revised seat trim.
Did Ford change how the 2015 Focus rides?
Yes. Ford revised the suspension tuning and added sound-deadening measures for 2015 to improve ride comfort and reduce noise inside the cabin.
2015 Ford Focus Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Ford Focus.
4.0
2015 Ford Focus
(201 reviews)
“Fantastic car. It's a 2015 fully electric car, so it's not the most advanced electric car on the road. It is one of the first commercially available electric cars. The smaller battery (not the big battery pack) did die about a month after I got the car. It was the original battery, so it's a miracle it lasted 7 years after almost never being driven. Other than that, it's a fantastic little car!”
“Ford Focus reputation is fairly low in my area, Seen as starter car or student car. People are shocked that my 2015 is a Focus. Much improved.”