Description
Built specifically around the fitment requirements of 2013–2018 Ford Focus ST, the EXEDY OE Replacement Clutch Kit – 2013–2018 Ford Focus ST gives owners a direct way to choose EXEDY hardware matched to daily-driven and enthusiast street applications that need dependable engagement and OE-correct fitment.
Manufacturer Background
EXEDY's history reaches back to 1923 in Japan, with decades of clutch development under the Daikin Clutch name. The company is both a major OEM powertrain supplier and a long-established performance-clutch manufacturer, with products engineered for everything from original-power street cars to dedicated motorsports use.
Why This Part Fits the Build
EXEDY OE Replacement clutch kits are designed around factory power levels and factory-style drivability. They are the right choice when the priority is smooth take-up, predictable pedal behavior, and a service replacement that works with the vehicle's original clutch architecture rather than adding unnecessary aggression.
Best for stock to near-stock vehicles, commuter use, restoration work, and owners who value refinement over added clamp load. EXEDY states that its OE Replacement kits are rated for OEM power levels; heavily modified engines should move to an appropriate performance series instead.
Configuration
- EXEDY Part Number: FMK1034
- Configuration: OE Replacement Clutch Kit
- Construction / Character: Factory-style single-disc clutch service kit
- Torque Rating: OEM / factory power levels
- Best Suited For: Stock or near-stock street vehicles prioritizing smooth engagement and OE-style behavior
Choosing the Right Configuration
For 2013–2018 Ford Focus ST, this configuration makes the most sense when its intended duty matches the vehicle's actual power and use. Avoid overspecifying clutch aggressiveness: the best setup is the one that maintains the needed torque reserve while preserving usable modulation and protecting the rest of the driveline.
Technical Overview
- Power Level: OEM / stock power levels
- Engagement Character: Factory-style, smooth and progressive
- Flywheel Compatibility: Designed for OEM flywheel unless EXEDY specifies otherwise
- Break-In Guidance: EXEDY recommends 500 city miles or 1,000 highway miles of easy driving
- Vehicle Application: 2013–2018 Ford Focus ST
- EXEDY SKU: FMK1034
Fitment note: Before ordering, confirm the exact year, trim, engine, transmission, and flywheel/clutch-system combination. EXEDY may use different components within the same model range, particularly where transmissions or factory flywheel designs changed.