Clutch Masters 2016 Ford Focus RS 2.3L Turbo AWD FX250 Clutch Kit w/ Rigid Disc
The Clutch Masters 07230-HD0F-R is an FX250 clutch kit with a rigid disc for the Ford Focus RS 2.3L EcoBoost AWD with the 6-speed manual, listed here for the 2016 model year. It suits the RS owner who has added a tune, intake or downpipe, has started to feel the factory clutch let go at full boost, and still drives the car every day. It is built to go back in with the factory flywheel, so you are not forced into a flywheel swap to get more holding power.
On the RS, the clutch hands engine torque to a 6-speed gearbox that drives the front wheels and the power take-off unit feeding the rear drive unit. The FX250 sits in the middle of the Clutch Masters range. It uses the Power Plus I heavy-duty pressure plate and a hybrid disc: Fiber Tough material on the side that faces the pressure plate, and steel-backed organic material on the flywheel side. Clutch Masters rates it at a 110 percent increase in holding capacity and says it holds more than a traditional full-face Kevlar disc while keeping the street manners of its milder FX100 and FX200 kits. The maker describes the target buyer as a street enthusiast or weekend racer with a spirited driving style.
The R in the part number means a rigid disc, which Clutch Masters designs for use with the OEM flywheel. That is the key difference from the dampened 07230-HD0F-D, which is meant for an aftermarket single-mass flywheel. If the factory flywheel in your RS is healthy, this is the version to buy.
Datalog a pull in fourth from low rpm and compare engine speed against vehicle speed. A gap that grows as boost builds is clutch slip. Rule out the hydraulics next: a weak slave cylinder or a pedal that does not return fully can keep the clutch partly disengaged. Check the bellhousing seam for oil, because a rear main or input shaft seal leak will contaminate any new disc. Our transmission slipping diagnosis guide covers the process, and clutch slipping causes and fixes explains contamination and worn-disc signs. Because this kit reuses the factory flywheel, inspect it carefully; dual-mass flywheel failure symptoms lists what to look for.
Our listing is for the 2016 Ford Focus RS 2.3L turbo AWD 6-speed. Clutch Masters lists the 07230-HD0F-R for 2016-2018 Focus RS, so later cars generally share the application, but send us your year and VIN and we will confirm it. It does not fit the front-drive Focus ST or any automatic Focus. If you are switching to a single-mass flywheel, buy the dampened-disc version instead; for more holding capacity on a heavily modified car, compare the ACT HD street kit for the RS and the FX400 rigid-disc kit. Other RS clutches, including the FX350, are in our clutch and rebuild kit collection.
| Brand | Clutch Masters |
| Part number | 07230-HD0F-R |
| Fits | Clutch Masters 2016 Ford Focus RS 2.3L Turbo AWD FX250 Clutch Kit w/ Rigid Disc |
| Vehicle fitment | Ford Focus Rs (2016) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
No. Clutch Masters designs the rigid 07230-HD0F-R for the OEM flywheel. Replace the factory flywheel only if inspection shows wear, scoring or excess play.
Both are FX250 kits. The R has a rigid disc for the OEM flywheel; the D has a dampened disc for an aftermarket single-mass flywheel.
Clutch Masters lists this kit for 2016-2018 Focus RS. Our listing names 2016, so send us your VIN and we will confirm a later car.
Clutch Masters rates the FX250 at 110 percent more holding capacity and aims it at spirited street and weekend use. Heavily modified or track-launched cars should look at the FX350 or FX400 kits.
Bleed the hydraulics with fresh brake fluid, confirm full release, and follow the break-in on the instruction card before hard driving or launch control.
