Clutch Masters 2013 Ford Focus ST 2.0L Turbo 6-Speed Aluminum Flywheel
The Clutch Masters FW-212-AL is the lightest flywheel Clutch Masters makes for the Ford Focus ST 2.0L EcoBoost six-speed, listed here for the 2013 model year. It is built for the ST owner who is replacing a worn dual-mass flywheel and clutch and wants the sharpest possible throttle response for autocross, track days or a heavily tuned car. It is a conversion part and must be paired with a Clutch Masters single-disc clutch kit.
Ford built the ST with a dual-mass flywheel, which uses springs between two masses to quiet the drivetrain. Under the extra torque of a tuned EcoBoost those springs and the center bearing wear out, and the result is rattle, clunk and judder. The FW-212-AL swaps the assembly for a solid single-mass flywheel CNC machined in the USA from 6061 aluminum, zero balanced, Type 3 hard anodized and SFI 1.2 certified. Clutch Masters makes three flywheels for this car: the 24 lb FW-212-SF-HVY steel unit, the 18 lb FW-212-SF steel flywheel, and this aluminum part, the lightest of the three with a listed shipping weight of 10 lb. Less mass means the engine gains and drops rpm quickest, which suits rev-matched downshifts and fast upshifts on a front-drive car, but it also gives up the most low-speed smoothness.
A flywheel rattle that changes with pedal position is the classic dual-mass sign; rule out loose heat shields and exhaust hangers first. If the complaint is engine rpm flaring without acceleration in the upper gears, that is clutch slip, and our slipping diagnosis guide and flare versus slip guide show how to tell. Either way the transaxle has to come out, so plan the flywheel and clutch as one job.
Our listing names the 2013 Ford Focus ST 2.0L turbo six-speed. Clutch Masters lists FW-212-AL for the 2013-2017 Focus ST 2.0L 6-speed, so if you own a later ST send us the year and VIN and we will confirm. It does not fit the regular Focus, the Focus RS or PowerShift automatic cars. Clutch Masters states this flywheel will not work with the OE clutch or other aftermarket kits; it pairs only with a Clutch Masters FX100 to FX500 single-disc kit, such as our FX400 6-puck sprung kit. It is not for the Clutch Masters 725 twin-disc kit, and it does not pair with the Exedy OE replacement kit. More parts are in our rebuild kits category.
Pulling the ST transaxle is the bulk of the labor, so replace the rear main seal if it shows any weeping while the crank flange is exposed. Clean the flange and bolt holes, install the flywheel with new bolts and the thread locker and torque specified in the instructions, working in a cross pattern. Remove the protective film from the friction face with brake cleaner, center the disc with an alignment tool such as the 18-piece alignment tool kit, and seat the pressure plate evenly. Bleed the hydraulics with the fluid type shown on the reservoir cap and refill the transaxle with the Ford-specified manual transmission fluid. Follow the Clutch Masters break-in, and expect more idle gear rattle and a more abrupt takeoff than with the steel options.
| Brand | Clutch Masters |
| Part number | FW-212-AL |
| Fits | Clutch Masters 2013 Ford Focus ST 2.0L Turbo 6-Speed Aluminum Flywheel |
| Vehicle fitment | Ford Focus St (2013) |
| Type | Flywheels |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
No. Clutch Masters states FW-212-AL only works with a Clutch Masters single-disc kit, not the OE clutch or other aftermarket kits.
Clutch Masters offers 24 lb heavy steel, 18 lb steel and this aluminum version. Aluminum gives the quickest revs for track and autocross; steel is the usual pick for daily driving.
Clutch Masters lists FW-212-AL for 2013-2017 Focus ST 2.0L 6-speed. Our listing names 2013, so send us your year and VIN to confirm before ordering.
No. It is for the Focus ST 2.0L turbo six-speed manual only.
Clutch Masters lists a shipping weight of 10 lb including the box.
Some gear rattle at idle in neutral is normal when a light single-mass flywheel replaces the dual-mass unit.
