# Which battery does the Ford Focus take? Generation by generation

> Ford Focus battery: 4 generations (from 1998), EFB and conventional, with and without Start-Stop. Check it by number plate.

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Car battery by model
It depends on the generation and on whether your Ford Focus has Start-Stop. The Ford Focus Mk2 (2004-2012) usually takes a battery like the Varta E43: conventional, 72 Ah and 680 A, case size LB3. With Start-Stop, the Ford Focus Mk4 (from 2018) almost always takes a battery like the Varta D54: EFB, 65 Ah and 650 A; without Start-Stop, the Varta N70 (EFB, 70 Ah). Below you will find all 4 generations, each with its battery.
- 4 generations
- from 1998
- 59 engines
- EFB · conventional

[Check with your number plate](https://bateriasonline.es/en/battery-finder-plate-or-vin) We show you only the batteries that fit your exact version.

- [ **Ford Focus Mk4** from 2018

](https://bateriasonline.es/en/ford-focus-4-battery)
- [ **Ford Focus Mk3** from 2010

](#gen-ford-focus-3)
- [ **Ford Focus Mk2** 2004-2012

](https://bateriasonline.es/en/ford-focus-2-battery)
- [ **Ford Focus Mk1** 1998-2005

](#gen-ford-focus-1)

## Ford Focus generations and their battery

Newest first. If you are not sure which one you have, go by the year of manufacture or check with your number plate.
Focus IV (HN)

- Focus IV Turnier (HP)

- Focus IV Saloon (HM)

### [Ford Focus Mk4](https://bateriasonline.es/en/ford-focus-4-battery)

from 2018 · 9 engines
With Start-Stop: [Varta D54](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d54) EFB · 65 Ah · 650 A · LB3 Also: [Varta N70](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n70)
Without Start-Stop: [Varta N70](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n70) EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3
[See the battery for each engine Ford Focus Mk4 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/ford-focus-4-battery)

Focus III

- Focus III Turnier

- Focus III Saloon

- Focus III Hatchback Van

- Focus III Estate Van

### Ford Focus Mk3

from 2010 · 18 engines
With Start-Stop: [Varta D54](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d54) EFB · 65 Ah · 650 A · LB3 Also: [Varta E46](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e46)
Without Start-Stop: [Varta D59](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d59) conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · LB2 Also: [Varta E43](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e43), [Varta F17](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-f17)
[Check with my number plate](https://bateriasonline.es/en/battery-finder-plate-or-vin)

Focus II (DA_, HCP, DP)

- Focus II Turnier (DA_, FFS, DS)

- Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH)

- Focus II Convertible

### [Ford Focus Mk2](https://bateriasonline.es/en/ford-focus-2-battery)

2004-2012 · 16 engines
With Start-Stop: [Varta D54](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d54) EFB · 65 Ah · 650 A · LB3 Also: [Varta E46](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e46)
Without Start-Stop: [Varta E43](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e43) conventional · 72 Ah · 680 A · LB3 Also: [Varta D59](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d59), [Varta F17](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-f17)
[See the battery for each engine Ford Focus Mk2 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/ford-focus-2-battery)

Focus I (DAW, DBW)

- Focus I Saloon (DFW)

- Focus I Turnier (DNW)

- Focus I Estate Van (DNW)

### Ford Focus Mk1

1998-2005 · 16 engines
Battery: [Varta E43](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e43) conventional · 72 Ah · 680 A · LB3 Also: [Varta B18](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-b18), [Varta D59](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d59)
[Check with my number plate](https://bateriasonline.es/en/battery-finder-plate-or-vin)

## How the Ford Focus battery has changed

Start-Stop becomes widespread with the Ford Focus Mk3 (2010), and with it come EFB batteries. Earlier generations —Ford Focus Mk1 and Ford Focus Mk2— use conventional batteries from 41 to 80 Ah. The most common case size is LB3, but not every generation uses it: check yours before you buy.

## How to tell which Ford Focus you have

Each generation has its own production years and model code, which you will find in the car’s documents. These are the body styles of each one:

| Generation | Years | Body styles (model code) |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus Mk4 | from 2018 | Focus IV (HN), Focus IV Saloon (HM), Focus IV Turnier (HP) |
| Ford Focus Mk3 | from 2010 | Focus III, Focus III Saloon, Focus III Turnier, Focus III Estate Van, Focus III Hatchback Van |
| Ford Focus Mk2 | 2004-2012 | Focus II (DA_, HCP, DP), Focus II Turnier (DA_, FFS, DS), Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH), Focus II Convertible |
| Ford Focus Mk1 | 1998-2005 | Focus I (DAW, DBW), Focus I Saloon (DFW), Focus I Turnier (DNW), Focus I Estate Van (DNW) |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does the Ford Focus take?

It depends on the generation and on whether your Ford Focus has Start-Stop. The Ford Focus Mk2 (2004-2012) usually takes a battery like the Varta E43: conventional, 72 Ah and 680 A, case size LB3. With Start-Stop, the Ford Focus Mk4 (from 2018) almost always takes a battery like the Varta D54: EFB, 65 Ah and 650 A; without Start-Stop, the Varta N70 (EFB, 70 Ah). Below you will find all 4 generations, each with its battery.

### Do all Ford Focus generations take the same battery?

No. The battery changes with the generation, the engine and Start-Stop: the Ford Focus Mk2 mostly takes the Varta E43 (conventional) and the Ford Focus Mk4 the Varta D54 (EFB).

### Since when has the Ford Focus had Start-Stop?

It became widespread with the Ford Focus Mk3 (2010). Those versions need EFB; if your Ford Focus is older or has no Start-Stop, it takes a conventional battery.

### How do I know which generation my Ford Focus is?

By the years of manufacture (Ford Focus Mk1: 1998-2005; Ford Focus Mk2: 2004-2012; Ford Focus Mk3: from 2010; Ford Focus Mk4: from 2018) or, more easily, with your number plate: our search identifies the exact model and engine and shows you only the batteries that fit.

## More information

- [Car battery sizes: L1-L6, LB1-LB5, B and D (Asian) cases](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-battery-sizes-l-lb-b-d-cases)
- [Varta A7 (formerly E39): what changed and equivalents](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a7-e39-agm-battery-equivalents)
- [Varta, Bosch, Exide and Tudor car battery equivalents table](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-bosch-exide-tudor-car-battery-equivalents)
- [Start-Stop batteries (AGM and EFB)](https://bateriasonline.es/en/start-stop-batteries-agm-efb)
- [Car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-batteries)
- [LB3 car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/lb3-car-batteries)
- [What battery does my car need? Guide by model](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-battery-by-model)

Updated: 1 November 2026 · Source: battery application data by engine (KType TecDoc), the same data our number plate search uses, plus the datasheet of each battery.

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