the north american ford focus was a compact vehicle made by the ford motor company. the north american version was introduced in 1999 for the 2000 model year, although the escort was sold alongside it until 2002. it was then facelifted in april 2004 for the 2005 model year, a new version came in late 2007 for the 2008 model year and was then redesigned in early 2011 for the 2012 model year, that generation was the same that was sold worldwide. the north american ford focus was discontinued after the 2018 model year.