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I wouldn't count on it ... looks like quite a few changes beneath the skin according to Ford's website, including new suspension and brake components/

Ford media site Wrote:The Focus gets its great driving dynamics from a suspension setup that features MacPherson struts up front and an independent multilink design in the rear. The spring rates, dampers, stabilizer bars, and bushings are all new for 2008. Generally speaking, the spring rates were dropped and improvements to steering and handling were accomplished by careful tuning and increasing the size of the front stabilizer bar.

Engineers also derived unique tuning packages for vehicles equipped with 15-- or 16--inch wheels and tires. Models with 15--inch wheels and low--rolling resistance Hankook tires use a front stabilizer bar only. Models with 16--inch wheels and sporty, responsive Pirelli tires use front and rear stabilizer bars.

The revised chassis settings help improve steering feel and responsiveness over the previous Focus. Changes in body structure also help improve handling. The cross--car beam located beneath the instrument panel has been significantly stiffened for 2008. The steering column is mounted to this beam, which means minimal vibration in the steering wheel as Focus is driven over rough and uneven roads.

Focus gets an all--new brake system for 2008. New aluminum calipers save weight and improve brake pedal feel. The brakes are 10.9--inch vented discs in front and 11.0--inch drums in back with an available anti--lock braking system (ABS).

Canadian ST,Aug 25 2007, 05:21 PM Wrote:Well I sure hope they don't play with the suspension again! I hope it is the same as the 06+ models so there is some hope of having minor lowering options for my car.
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