Getting the Best Sound From a 2013 Ford Focus ST Exhaust

If you're looking to wake up your 2013 Ford Focus ST exhaust, you've probably realized that the factory setup is a bit of a letdown. While the car itself is a blast to drive, the sound coming out of those center-exit tips is surprisingly muted. Ford tried to fix this by installing a "sound symposer"—a literal plastic tube that pumps engine noise into the cabin—but for most enthusiasts, that's just not the same as a real, throaty exhaust note echoing off a tunnel wall. ...

May 22, 2026 · 6 min · Albano Mccarell