The fact that the Ford Focus RS has four modes of operation of the control electronics (Normal, Sport, Track and Drift). When the Drift Mode «activated by a specially designed setting torque distribution to help the driver keep the car in a controlled drift, depending on the particular road conditions.» In the manual, of course, there is a warning that the Drift Mode can and should be used only on the track.
The presence of «drift-button» has caused a wave of criticism in Australia.
It is reported by News.com.au, citing the former president of the Australian Medical Association, Brian Oulera and head of the Australian Council of pedestrians Harold scrubs.
Warning will not stop the idiot who decides to try this mode on public roads. We urge Ford to reconsider its decision to withdraw all the cars and disable this mode...
Harold Scrub:
Recall under the hood Ford Focus RS 350-hp 2.3-liter turbo EcoBoost family. RS overcomes the first hundred in 4.7 seconds, top speed is limited at around 260 kilometers per hour.
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