It actually stands for speeding ticket!

I bought my '18 ST2 back in early March 2021. It's a HUGE upgrade from a '96 Crown Victoria I inherited. I love daily driving it. Recently had an intake and aftermarket blow-off valve installed and it's got me driving with the radio off and a smile on my face.

Joe, Thank you for all you do for our enthusiast. I bought my 2018 ST3 a few months ago. I have the Oxford White and I'm having a blast every time I step in my car! Thanks Joe and your beautiful wife Lori with her driving review! Can't wait to see her drive your RS.

I can now watch this video and apply 20/20 hindsight to it. And with that knowledge I can honestly say that I miss my 2013 ST3. That Tangerine Scream hot hatch was SO much fun to drive! The manual six speed was a wonder to shift. Tight, short throws are awesome. The 252hp turbo inter-cooled 4 pot had virtually no turbo lag. 275ft lbs of torqued located down low. Great Recaro seats. A turning radius of 1.8 turns was more like a Go cart than a street legal car. Practical, fast and handling like a track car. Did I mention reliable as well? Decent gas mileage and a functional back seat. Spend about $500 bucks and throw a tune on her and you will be putting out over 300hp! Buy one, you will love it!

I test drove an ST when I purchased my RS, if my budget we're a little tighter I would have been happy to get an ST. It pulls much harder than I imagined and has a very similar driving dynamic. It really makes me sad they're at their end of life in the USA. Btw, I agree with you the spacer was a huge help for the RS pedal. Love the focus vids

Just got a 2018 focus st st3 with 40k miles on it with the upgraded rims you mentioned. Had to relearn how to drive stick but it’s been a blast driving it. More than my mustang

I just don’t see how only offering 2 cars in America is gonna do them any good. A lot of people will never buy a truck or suv because either they don’t like them or can’t afford them. Or even in some cases like my mom, with bad legs, can’t climb into them.

I bought a used 2013 focus ST3 about a year ago and the car is a blast! Great daily driver as long as you don't mind driving manual. Once you start to add aftermarket parts it gets even better. I hate that they won't be here in the US any longer makes me want to go get a 2018 but it would not be the smartest financial decision. lol

I bought a new 2018 focus ST3 carbon fiber package about a year ago. It’s now fully modded stage 3 tuned by JST. It’s fun and fast

3 months into my 2018 ST and its fucking amazing, so much fun to drive.

Watching this in 2021. Just detailed my 2014 Focus ST3, bone stock. Makes me really happy I bought mine years ago now. Creepy passenger in the back of the car during the ride. 😆

I have a 2013 Focus ST and it’s been very reliable and fun to drive. I have no complaints.

Men I'm happy I'm from south africa we been driving the ST. I Started driving with the Ford escort 1.3 ltr.. And when I was in high school I'm high schoo I drove the ford cortina 3l v6. Now we driving focus 2 ltr.

Best ST review I have seen, well done

Love the ST...awesome little muscle-hatch

You said it, Joe. Great performance, good mileage, and everyday usability. You can drive this daily, have some fun with it on a twisty road, and fit some people or cargo in it when you need to. For the money, it's a very fun car, and it'll last for years. Another nice thing about it: It's a Ford, which they've been making since 2013. All the bugs are fixed. There's a huge aftermarket. If you want a little more power, it's easy to do, and the engine can handle it. Great bang for the buck.

Another top notch video. I always ramble on in your comment section but ill try to be brief.. focus st..best daily driver! The fun factor is unlimited with these cars. Coming from an onwer of the 2013 to a 2017 st3 i can shed some light/opinions on the changes. I love the front end differences on the 17 over the 13. Much more aggressive and the larger opening for the intercooler looks amazing with an aftermarket cooler. As for the rear bumper i dislike the 17. I liked the way the 13 had a split in the black plastic across the back. As for the interior, its the main reason why i upgraded to a 17. The flat bottum HEATED steering wheel is a big plus. Also that cubby below the climate control, the 13 has no storage space and no cubby! All usb and charge ports were in the console. The 17 also has cup holders in the door panels. Another plus. Of course the heated recaro seats but the 17 has lumbar in the drivers seat, the 13 did not. The carbon fiber trim is a nice touch also not available on the 13 st3. I did have the carbon knob i purchased online for my 13. A must have!!! As far as torque steer, the 13 had such bad torque steer. It didnt bother me but could become dangerous at times if you werent expecting it or ready for it. The 17 has almost no torque steer. Ive heard you knock the boost gauge cluster on the dash. You are right as far as it being useless. The main reason for that pod on the dash is heritage. Look back at older st/rs in Europe theres a similar pod on them as well. Some had round individual gauges in them. I do love the wrx with its digital boost gauge set up. Im sure an aftermarket company has or will produce one for the focus. So for anyone in the market for the st dont shy from the 2013-14 if its in your budget. Same power as the 15-17 and basicly the same car. And the aftermarket is flooded with upgrades for these cars. Just adding a 90.00 short shift arm greatly improves the driving experience. Add a cobb accessport gives you alot more power and massive torque increase, plus tuning capabilities for better tune companies to greatly improve power. And adjustable launch control, and full digital live readouts to monitor boost and 100s of other important functions. So hurry up and get one, people talk down the focus st unti they drive one. Lol ok i said id be brief..just wanted toadd some input.

If I needed a new car tomorrow, this is the car I'd buy - or maybe the Fiesta ST, tough choice! But alas, I'm dreaming - my current ride is far from old, so I have no excuse to buy a new one...yet! I'm hoping Ford comes to their senses and brings us the ST hatchbacks at the very least. Thank you for your efforts to spread the word and kick-off the letter-writing campaign to Ford! Let's hope they listen!

Love having Guns in the passenger seat, really enjoyed the conversation between you two!

I was able to get the last brand new tri-metallic yellow 2018 Ford Focus ST in Southern California from a Ford dealership. I picked it up in February 2019. I traveled from Las Vegas to get it. Well worth it.

Hi - great to watch your content on running the RS and ST. I literally just took delivery, 2 hours before you uploaded this (!!), of a new 2018 ST-3 here in the UK. Worth putting the shout out that the production in Germany for European STs is finished, so it's only what is left in store and on the dealer's lots that's available, and when it's gone it's gone. There aren't many ST-3s specced up with options and extras left here in UK. Interesting that you talk about the cup holders not being covered - there's detail like that in the spec of the european STs that is different - here they do have a sliding roller cover. We also get heated front windscreen as standard (it fills the button blank below the fan minus button on the aircon panel), and the option of 19" wheels in silver or black - most of the last production seem to have these (they must have had a load to use up in the factory!), as well as start-stop, and option of door edge protectors. We don't get the carbon fibre trim or ST gear knob though. At least here in Europe Ford aren't cutting cars and new Focus and others are coming - others are saying that in the States they are struggling to compete with Hyundai and other Korean manufacturers, so I wonder if this is the real reason for it - strange as they seemed to be heading the right direction by unifying their entire range across the world and bringing cars like the Focus and Fiesta (with the European underpinnings) to the US. Here in the UK the Fiesta is the top selling car of all manufacturers, followed by the Focus. I think they'll ultimately regret it.

Definitely love seeing reviews on cars like this 👍

I love my 2016 ST 1. The perfect daily driver.

Love my ‘17 FiST. It’s the perfect commuter rocket! Once available, I’m going to grab a ‘19 before they’re no longer to be had in the US.

You should and I did. Haven't regretted it for a second.

Bought a 14 Focus ST3 a few weeks ago. Couldn’t be more happy!

you absolutely should, I've driven mine new 100k miles and taken across 35+ states with just normal maintenance. these Ford hot hatches are going to be cult classics in the next 5-10 years.

Just bought an ST2 last weekend. It is AWESOME! 😁

Tucker reference about the headlights :-) He had a lot of other ideas too, the movie about it is something every car enthusiast should see ;-)

Hey that looks like my car. I love my 2017 st same color. Got the st2 package which is fine. Had for a year now. Sure fun to drive everyday.

Hey Hey J & L..I’ve got a ‘13 ST Tangerine Scream! I love it!!🧡 Shout out to Tucker and his Tucker Torpedo!♥️🤍💙 Killin it JR!

Awesome review as usual. 👍🏼

Use to have a 15 fist and love it . I kinda want a Fost now but kinda hard to find one with somewhat of low mileage . Found couple in my area but they want like 22-23k for a base with 18-20k miles

I have the 2014 Fiesta ST with over 53,000 Miles on it and on just got my 4th set of Tires, what a awesome car to drive, I just put a set of Mitchlen Pilot Sport A/S 3+ and are they ever sticky, better than OME.

Love the Video man! Im an FoST2 owner myself (full stage 3 custom tune) and Im too sad about what Ford is doing, I was really looking forward to the next gen ST. The Focus ST is a blast to drive, Ive put 10k miles on mine within 6 months of owning it (bought it new) I make an excuse just to drive it lol specially with bolt ons and tuned its a beast! Im making about 282hp and 394tq to the wheels!

We have here in Australia the new ST you can get 6 speed manual or 7 speed auto. Amazing Performance all round!

i got a focus ST in the hot pepper red color, very fun car!!

I drive a regular 1.6 ecoboost Focus remapped to about 200ps, and I'd take this ST in a heartbeat. I love my car, and I can only imagine how good the ST must be.

Have the cup holders always been open in the U.S. ST Focus..? i have a 16 Focus ST here in the UK and the cup holders have a slide over cover to close them..!!!!!!!!!

14:20 U Cant Change The Interior Lights On The 2018 I know this because I own 2 Focus ST3, one from 2016 where you can adjust the color with the button on the roof. Also in the 2018 they took of the colored lights where the doorhandle is on the interior

I will subscribe, whenever you can , you should do an SHO REVIEW. I'd seen a few but I'll bet yours is gonna be better, since you know what you're doing.

Great Video Rat 👍🏽 I’m buying a Focus ST, can’t get the Ricaro seats my ass doesn’t fit well. I’m 6’ tall 240 pounds. So for me the seats suck, I’m going to buy the ST-2.... thanks 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

I have a 2014 Ford Focus ST, and actually love the steering wheel. However, I'm a petite woman with tiny hands, so this is likely why. I've never understood why car manufacturers don't offer options for larger or smaller steering wheels, or adjustments for gas, brake, and clutch pedals to better accommodate drivers of different sizes. I actually test drove a WRX, with the intention of buying several years before I got my ST, but ended up passing because I couldn't fully depress the clutch without extending my foot to the tip toes. Yes, I'm sure I could buy an after market pedal extender..but I don't want to have to spend extra time, effort, money, etc, and then hope it works out. When you're spending thousands on a car, that's a big risk. Things like that should just be a choice provided by the manufacturer, like any other package :/

I still drive the orginal 2004 Ford Focus SVT in yellow, I need to buy the Focus ST before it goes.

Been looking at the Yamaha FJ09. Been hearing lots of great reports about that 3 cylinder motor. It is used in 3 of their models, FJ09, FZ09, and the XSR 900. I’m not sure if even that will happen this year but maybe!!! I have gone through some big medical stuff in the last couple of years and I’m recovering well but being off work for almost a year has been a big challenge!! I’m a fighter so like Arnold said in the Terminator movies........ILL BE BACK!!! LOL!!!

Already copped a 2018 ST2 fully loaded besides the heated seats and carbon fiber add ons

I love yellow in performance cars and flowers and Taxi cabs

nice color but my favorite is blue!

In the year 2597. Hood mounted laser cannon to remove left lane slow traffic...doesn't hurt car just disables ignition so they are forced to move over with slower traffic....💡👍

Bought a Fiesta ST a couple weeks ago. Had a 2015 and now the 2018 fully loaded. Still mad at Ford though..

Really enjoyed this review! Found it very informative! I'm from South Africa and looking at buying a second hand ST3. I've noticed the shape, interior and engine is the same for the 2016, 2017 & 2018 models. Are there any difference between them and if so....... Which one would you recommend and which one would you stay clear of?

I just bought a 2016 ST3 with 23k miles on it. I plan on keeping it for a long time. So far it's one of the most enjoyable fwd cars I've ever driven. Certainly more fun than the new Civic Si.

Thks guys.

At 13:08 I thought you were going to say shit! Lol Good video.

I wish Ford offered all-black seats on the ST1 models. Hey Joe, I've also noticed that dealer prices on used ST's seem to have gone up. Must be supply & demand but prices are on the rise, especially on the RS.

Enjoyed your honesty and knowledgeability about cars in general. I've driven and owned a few performance cars in my life. Last one was a Mazda RX-8 sadly she was totalled and I leased a Nissan sentra s-pec v. After my lease and lots more speeding tickets being a younger man. I decided to buy a simple Lexus es model. I've had it ever since but the time has come to get a new car and I figured I'd ask a couple questions. With a budget around 25k which car would you recommend (to someone like me who is comfortable driving stick) a wrx or this car? Or maybe another car you can think of in that price range?

Love the seats

The turbo does NOT pull all the way to redline.

Great review nice video everything you said about the Focus ST is correct excellent vehicle I have the 2015 Tangerine Scream Focus ST and I love it very unique, however I maybe trading it in for the 2018 RS Limited Edition Nitrous Blue It is expensive but it will be worth it because of how rare it is I am afraid though that I will miss my ST Tangerine Scream it will be a difficult time that is for sure I will have to see.

I cant agree about the brakes more, my ST has great progressive brake feel at any speed. When I park my cars in the garage I have to lean forward to make sure I keep a good distance from the lower shelves in front of me, with the ST its nice and smooth on the brake. With my GTI sportpack the brakes just instantly grab so while leaning forward I end up smashing head on the roof almost every time without fail, The DSG in it is great though so I can forgive it lol.

Test drove a new 2017 today, dealership is looking to unload so I'm hoping they're flexible on price. It was a ton of fun to drive, way more so than the GTI and Veloster I also test drove, second only to the WRX I took for a spin, but I'm also a sucker for subies... Seems like a lot of car for the money, and should be a lot cheaper to insure than the WRX (since apparently most insurance companies just considers this a "focus" as opposed to the WRX which is considered a sports car. Who knows...).

Hey Joe would nt be cool to stick a ranger motor the new ecoboost 270hp and 310lbs ft torge in the Ford fiesta St that thing would scream

I hope Ford brings the ST line back

Planning to get one!! But should I get the 2017 model (possibly with promotional rates) or the 2018 model. Is there any differences with the 2? Thanks!

They're honestly a great bang for the buck car. Only complaint I have is the stock exhaust, I've been spoiled driving vq cars and loved the exhaust but driving this, it's like there's nothing there! Hopefully an aftermarket one will make me happy.

Just got an ST1 this past weekend. It's a tremendously fun DD. Wish I could have afforded an ST2, or an ST3, but for the money I'm happy for what I got. Curious what other ST owners have done the RS airbox and what do you think of it?

Currently have a 14 Focus Titanium hatch, had it for over just 2yrs now. With all going on with Ford state side is really making me want to upgrade to the ST!

Car reminds me so much of the mazdaspeed 3.

I have a 2017 and had some upgrades done; I love this car. The upgrades done include the FR1 power pack (ECU Flashed, catback exhaust, cold air intake and upgraded spark plugs) along with short throw shifter and rock guards for the mudflaps which were all purchased from the Ford Performance Racing website and installed through he dealer so I could keep my factory warranty intact. I just recently found out that my mistake was waiting to get the Quaife LSD and the upgraded intercooler because since Ford decided to no longer sell the ST in the states the Ford performance group is starting to remove items from their site and that includes both of these. The only reason I waited was I had already spent $3000 on the previously mentioned upgrades and convincing the wife to let me do another $3000 - $3500 in upgrades was not going to be easy, LOL! When I asked the dealer if I could get the parts on my own from Mountune, which is who the Ford Performance group got the parts from in the first place and have the dealer install them they told me yes but they could only warranty the labor. Even though it is the same exact parts they sold before on the Performance site I would void the factory warranty if I had them installed now because the parts are no longer an "authorized" part. If I had decided to purchase them 3 months earlier I could have got them without any issue but the powers that be at Ford have decided to stop supporting this vehicle. Long story short, if you do decide to buy the last year of this vehicle and want to keep the factory warranty intact don't let them sell you on the how easy it is to mod/upgrade through them because they are dropping items almost monthly from their performance site.

The center console isn’t fully piano black because the sun could constantly reflect off the gloss and shine glare on your eyes while driving and blind you

I love mine!

Saw one on sale for 18,900! what a steal.

Wanting to know if they are long term reliable say like after 70,000 miles. I want to get one for 14000 but idk... any suggestions

The front end of my 2013 Focus ST ST3 is much better looking than this 2018 model. It's just an example of fixing something that wasn't broken.

Im getting the last Fiesta ST brand new on maui county, Hawaii.

So will the value go up later on or will they become cheaper as time goes by. And will the parts cost more as the years go on?

Just brought gray st3,sorry got from autonation down the street.only one left in Florida, the gray one that is

And what's the torque numbers on this Focus ST again?

so what does this mean for all the focus owners since they are not making them anymore ?

I love your reviews!

Anybody know how a boost gage helps the driver do anything special?

How many inches did the spacer move your gas pedal out vs stock?

Over 40 grand brand new here in ireland not including extras way to much for a hatchback how much is it in America?

2017 Focus ST or 2020 Civic Si sedan? I’m trying to choose between the two.

Traded my 2016 focus st1 for a premium trim 2018 wrx last year....I'll say this now. I regret it and wish i kept the focus st and leased the wrx. The wrx isnt a bad car. But all means i worried less about the focus st reliability wise (engine). Not sure what it was about the focus but just my panda stage 1 and a boom bov and i found the car fun as hell to drive all the time.

There are only like 8 different interior LED color options on the ST3

I have a st3 2017 stealth grey. I have full leather door cards and no carbon fibre what so ever. These carbon door inserts and gear shifter and sunroof are not standard. My cup holder area has a slide cover and you can make it deeper. Dont know where you got your info

Joe, we both know your trading in the RS for the limited edition grey ‘19 STi.....hurry up and put your order in!

I hope with their cutbacks in Cars/sedans they can afford to add higher quality materials on their SUV/Trucks, and especially on their mustang. Also, maybe bring down the price on their models, since they’re not spending money on producing sedans.

In the UK here our new focus ST arrives later this year and the RS in 2020.only sad thing is 5 door hot hatches look really shite as the 3 doors are no longer made

I have a 2013 Mk3 ST3 in a think the first st mk3 is the best one. this is my reason why the front and back brake lights ar chunkier or the 13reg in that way youf got a chunky look front and back 👀 and a outher thing is that at the back on the 13 reg the full back is the same colour like mine is frozen white so it’s all frozen white now the newer ones have that daft plastic bit and its black in all colours off the st and it makes the exhaust look tucked under that bit more in it’s just not nice and the first ones the exhaust sticks out that bit more so a do think the 13 ones ar the best looking. chunker faster looking in more better over all My opinion 👍

Zonk you said shit lol, it's all good brotha...another great video keep it up...God Bless...

Congrats tom

im trying to figure out what i want to get a tree fell on my last car . im looking at focus st, brz, gti, maybe a genesis coupe. im trying to get into driving manuals

If Ford made the Focus ST with Sync3 and without the Recaro seats I would have bought one.

What a smart car.

I am going to get one

thought the ST3 had red calipers??

I’m going to look at one tomorrow , 2018 ST3 for 26,350. Going to negotiate for more but I think it’s pretty good already

2018 may not be the final year, I've found a Motortrend article that states, "But here’s one thing for small-car believers to get excited about: the all-new global Ford Focus will be coming stateside in 2019."