XClutch 13-18 Ford Focus ST 2.0L 9in Twin Sprung Ceramic Clutch Kit
A Focus ST that has moved well past a basic tune, with a bigger turbo, ethanol blend or track tires, will eventually overpower any single disc clutch that fits in the bellhousing. The XClutch XKFD23659-2B is a Stage 5 9 inch twin disc kit for the 2013 to 2018 Focus ST 2.0L EcoBoost that uses two sprung ceramic discs and a chromoly flywheel. It is built for high horsepower and high heat, and XClutch rates it as recommended for track use.
The Focus ST sends all of its torque through the front wheels, so the clutch takes a beating every time the car launches or hooks up out of a corner. A twin disc stacks two 9 inch friction discs with a floating intermediate plate between them. That doubles the friction surface without a larger diameter, which is how this kit gets very high torque capacity in the space the stock clutch used.
The ceramic friction gives the heat tolerance a track car needs. What sets this version apart from the rigid race twins is the sprung hub: each disc has a spring pack that absorbs some of the shock of a hard engagement before it reaches the gearbox and axles. On a front-drive car that has to deal with wheel hop and tire grip changing mid-launch, that cushion helps protect the transmission. The kit also uses a lightweight alloy hat on the pressure plate assembly and ships with a hydraulic release bearing and alignment tool, so the release side is new along with the friction side.
Make sure the slip is the clutch and not the hydraulics. In a high gear at low rpm, roll into full boost; if revs climb faster than speed, the discs are slipping. If the pedal feels soft or the engagement point wanders, bleed the system first, since air or a tired release bearing can mimic a worn clutch. Be honest about use: this kit is aimed at high horsepower and track work. A street car with a moderate tune may be happier on the twin sprung organic version or a single disc such as the Stage 4 six-pad sprung ceramic kit. For job cost planning, see our manual versus automatic repair cost guide.
This kit is listed for the 2013 to 2018 Ford Focus ST with the 2.0L EcoBoost and the six-speed manual. It is not for the Focus RS, the regular Focus or the 2.0L automatic cars. If your car has had a transmission swap or you are unsure, send us the year and last 7 of the VIN before ordering. Browse the rest of our clutch parts in the rebuild kits department.
| Brand | XCLUTCH |
| Part number | XKFD23659-2B |
| Fits | XClutch 13-18 Ford Focus ST 2.0L 9in Twin Sprung Ceramic Clutch Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Ford Focus St (2013-2018) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Multi |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
No. This listing is for the 2013 to 2018 Focus ST 2.0L EcoBoost. The Focus RS uses a different engine and drivetrain.
The floating intermediate plate is free to move when the clutch is released. XClutch states this rattle is normal for a multi-plate clutch and does not affect performance.
It is a Stage 5 kit built for high horsepower and high heat, and XClutch recommends it for track use. Daily drivers with moderate power are usually better served by the twin sprung organic or a single disc kit.
Two 9 inch sprung ceramic discs, the pressure plate assembly with lightweight alloy hat, a chromoly flywheel, a hydraulic release bearing, an alignment tool and the XClutch technical bulletins.
XClutch's 230mm sprung twin plate guide calls for all 20 M6 pressure plate bolts at 18 Nm (13 ft-lb), drawn down evenly while you keep checking alignment.
No. A hydraulic release bearing is included. Handle it carefully: do not press it in by hand before fitting, and keep solvents away from it.
