Ford has officially ceased production of its Focus hatchback at the Saarlouis assembly plant in Germany, concluding a nearly three-decade run for the popular model. The final vehicle was produced on November 14, 2025, a week ahead of the original schedule. This move is a key part of Ford's strategic shift in Europe, as the company moves away from traditional internal combustion engine vehicles to focus on electric crossovers. The discontinuation of the Focus represents the end of a manufacturing legacy at the Saarlouis plant, which will not produce new cars after 2025. Ford will retain about 1,000 employees at the site for parts production and logistics, with other workers facing severance or reassignment. The pivot to electric vehicles built on modular platforms in Valencia underscores Ford's response to changing consumer demand and tightening regulations in the European market.