[CookieMahnster]

Hi DMIMAGE, I own an 11 month old Focus and what ZTWSquared stated is pretty much the jist of it. I asked for a hitch on mine and the dealer agreed, but when I went to pick it up they removed the charge and said they were told not to as A) unclear how it affects warranty (really Mr. Dealer man? You don't know your own warranties?) and B) the sales manager told me it's a liability issue in that if they put a hitch on and I go tow a trailer, if I take a corner too fast while towing I may flip the car and then the dealer is implicated as partially responsibile. I don't really buy that story but it is what it is. I had a 2004 4dr Civic before this car and I towed ~800lbs with that. I very much doubt the newer Focus isn't capable, however, with the known issues for the automatics it is commonly advised you go for the manual transmission if you want to put that kind of added stress on it. Happy shopping!