A Focus Mk3, opened up

Four working models of the machinery in a Ford Focus Mk3 sedan (C346) with the 1.6 Ti-VCT engine and the PowerShift automatic: the cam phasers, the twin-clutch gearbox, the electric power steering and the Control Blade rear axle. Every figure moves; drag, press keys or let it run its tour. The numbers come from Ford's published specifications where they exist, and each caption says where the drawing is illustrative.

Fig 1

Ti-VCT cam phasers

How the 1.6 engine moves both camshafts' timing with engine oil.

Fig 2

PowerShift DPS6

Two gearboxes, two dry clutches, one hand-over per shift.

Fig 3

Electric power steering

A torque sensor reads your hands; a motor adds the rest.

Fig 4

Control Blade rear axle

Four links, each holding the wheel in one direction.

Interactive figures of a Ford Focus Mk3 sedan (C346, 1.6 Ti-VCT, PowerShift automatic). Drawn with the MIT-licensed anatomy isometric kit. Not affiliated with Ford.

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