Ford Focus RS Map Notes

Supported Vehicles:

  • CHDM 2016-2018 Focus RS
  • EDM 2016-2018 Focus RS
  • USDM 2016-2018 Focus RS





Required Accessport AP-FOR-004 Firmware:

  • V3: 1.7.3.0-17635 or greater



Map Availability: Download from the COBB Tuning Focus RS OTS Map Database 


Fuel Requirements: 
Each map lists the minimum required octane. A higher octane fuel can be used safely on a map designed for lower octane. DO NOT use maps designed for higher octane with lower octane fuels. Top Tier gasoline should be used where available. 

  • Maps designated with "91" are for use with 91 and 92 octane fuel or better. It is also recommended to use a 91 map when running 94 with 0% ethanol.
  • Maps designated with "93" are for use with 93 and 94 octane fuel or better. 

  • Maps designated with "95" are for use with 95 RON fuel or better.
  • Maps designated with "98" are for use with 98 RON fuel or better.





MapPeak GainsMaximum Gains
Stage1 91

+11.33% HP / +18.95% TQ

+28.14% HP / +27.92% TQ

Stage1 93

+11.93% HP / +19.92% TQ

+29.62% HP / +29.39% TQ

Stage1 Maps

Otherwise stock vehicle with the following modifications*:

  • Intake Requirements: Stock airbox with stock/COBB air filter.
  • Exhaust requirements: Stock exhaust.
  • Typical Boost Levels: Dynamic based upon atmospheric conditions, fuel quality, gear, rpm, and drivetrain.
    • 91 Octane (95 RON) Minimum: Up to ~25.5psi tapering to ~21.0psi by redline.
    • 93 Octane (98 RON) Minimum: Up to ~25.5psi tapering to ~21.0psi by redline.
  • 3 map slots enabled (slot 1 - high performance, slot 2 - OEM performance, slot 3 - economy) 
  • No hassle launch control enabled (slot 1 - 5150 RPM, slot 2 - 5500 RPM, slot 3 -  1500RPM)
  • Flat foot shifting enabled (slot 1 - 5000 RPM, slot 2 - 4750 RPM, slot 3 - N/A)
  • Engine Speed Limit (slot 1 - 7000 RPM, slot 2 - 6675, slot 3 - 4000RPM)


C.A.R.B Note

The above Stage1 calibration(s) is legal for use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles in all 50 states when used in accordance with the manufacturer's application guide because it and the parts have a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO) number: 




Generally speaking, 91 octane calibrations have a richer fuel curve, and a less aggressive ignition advance map to help compensate for lower octane fuel blends such as those found in Arizona, California, and Nevada; and/or less than ideal atmospheric conditions. The maps designed for 93 octane are the most aggressive.

Peak Gains are measured as the absolute maximum value between the highest points of two plots.
Max. Gains are measured as the average maximum value between the highest and lowest point of two plots.
Results may vary. Power as tested on 2016 Focus RS vehicles using these identical calibrations.






MapPeak GainsMaximum Gains
Stage2 91

+21.81% HP / +18.02% TQ

+39.69% HP / +39.84% TQ

Stage2 93

+24.23% HP / +20.02% TQ

+44.10% HP / +44.26% TQ


Stage2 Maps

Stage2 - Otherwise stock vehicle with the following modifications*:

  • Intake Requirements: COBB Redline Carbon Fiber Intake 793150
  • Intercooler Requirements: COBB Intercooler and Hard Pipe Kit (black) FOR0040FMKBK (silver) FOR0040FMKSL
  • Exhaust requirements: Stock Exhaust
  • Typical Boost Levels: Dynamic based upon atmospheric conditions, fuel quality, gear, rpm, and drivetrain.
    • 91 Octane (95 RON) Minimum: Up to ~25.5psi tapering to ~23.0psi by redline.
    • 93 Octane (98 RON) Minimum: Up to ~25.5psi tapering to ~23.0psi by redline.
  • 3 map slots enabled (slot 1 - high performance, slot 2 - OEM performance, slot 3 - economy) 
  • No hassle launch control enabled (slot 1 - 5150 RPM, slot 2 - 5500 RPM, slot 3 -  1500RPM)
  • Flat foot shifting enabled (slot 1 - 5000 RPM, slot 2 - 4750 RPM, slot 3 - N/A)
  • Engine Speed Limit (slot 1 - 7000 RPM, slot 2 - 6675, slot 3 - 4000RPM)


Generally speaking, 91 octane calibrations have a richer fuel curve, and a less aggressive ignition advance map to help compensate for lower octane fuel blends such as those found in Arizona, California, and Nevada; and/or less than ideal atmospheric conditions. The maps designed for 93 octane are the most aggressive.

Peak Gains are measured as the absolute maximum value between the highest points of two plots.
Max. Gains are measured as the average maximum value between the highest and lowest point of two plots.
Results may vary. Power as tested on 2016 Focus RS vehicles using these identical calibrations.



  • Anti-Theft Mode
    • Will not allow vehicle to run
  • Valet Mode
    • Fuel Requirements: 87+ Octane (RON+MON/2) (89+ RON) fuel minimum
    • Intake / Exhaust Requirements: Any
    • Boost: Lower than stock. 
    • Rev Limiter: 3500 RPM
    • Speed Limiter: 35mph (56.3 kph)





Calibration Strategy Information 
See our Octane Adjust Ratio technical article for additional information regarding some of the strategies we utilize in these calibrations! 



Feature Descriptions: 


No hassle launch control

  • Enabled on all v110 and up OTS calibrations, this features allows for easy use of the launch control system. Once a v110 or newer calibration file is flashed onto the vehicle, the process of getting into launch mode is simply having the clutch pedal and accelerator pedal depressed fully. The vehicle should quickly raise engine speed to the determined RPM set in the calibration file. These values can be found under the Map Notes heading for each OTS map above. 

Flat foot shifting

  • Enabled on all v110 and up OTS calibrations, this features allows the accelerator pedal to stay fully depressed while shifting the vehicle. The use of the clutch pedal will still be necessary, but keeping the accelerator pedal fully depressed between shifts allows for the turbo to stay spooled between gears. The RPM target value for the flat foot shifting feature can be found under the Map Notes heading fore each OTS map above. 

5 Way map switching

  • This feature enables users to switch between map slots on the fly. Once a v110 or newer calibration file is flashed onto the vehicle, the end user can use the factory cruise control system to switch between different maps. The number of available maps is adjustable with Accesstuner software. Custom tuned calibrations can contain up to 5 switchable maps. v110+ maps included with your Accessport or downloaded from the COBB Tuning website contain three maps that are switchable in real-time. Map 0 is the high performance map, map 1 is OEM performance setting, and map 2 is economy mode.




Closing Warnings and Precautions: 

  • Use of inappropriate calibration/modification combinations will promote engine damage.
  • COBB OTS mapping is NOT designed to be used with upgraded aftermarket boost actuators or solenoids. Doing so may result in much higher than desired boost and potential engine damage. Seek the help of a COBB Accesstuner Professional should your vehicle fall outside of OTS configurations.
  • Top Tier gasoline should be used where available. Use of lower quality fuels can result in catastrophic engine damage.
  • WARNING: Launch Control, and Flat Foot Shifting are abusive to the engine, clutch, transmission, axles, and differential. The user accepts all risks and responsibilities when using these features.




Revision History: 

Version #Notes:
v306Maps updated to remove unnecessary DTC Suppression
v305Maps updated to address map slot switching bug.
v304Maps updated to address launch control boost oscillation bug.
v303Maps updated to address map slot switching bug.

v302

Maps updated for addition of Auto Start Stop via Accessport.

v301Improved boost and throttle control while in launch control mode.
v300

Revamped tuning strategy.  Applies more oconsistent torque delivery using changes to OEM modeling and calibration strategies.  Eco Mode Upshift Indicator added to USDM vehicles.  (An OEM feature in CHDM and EDM markets.

  • ECT Throttle Closure at 230*F / 110*C.
  • Oil Temp Throttle Closure at 270*F / 132*C.

Exhaust Valve Activation modes and thresholds modified.

  • Normal:  Exhaust valve closed unless above 90% APP.
  • Sport / Track / Drift: Exhaust valve open at all times above 120*F / 49* C ECT.
  • Cold Start:  Exhaust valve closed until 120*F / 49*C ECT then valve position is dictated by driving mode (Normal, Sport, etc...) as outlined above.
v111Updated map labels to include MY18 Focus RS support.
v110

COBB Custom Featured added to OTS calibrations. Custom features added include the following

  • No hassle launch control enabled (slot 1 - 5150 RPM, slot 2 - 5500 RPM, slot 3 - 5000 RPM)
  • 5 way map switching. 3 enabled in OTS maps (slot 1 - high performance, slot 2 - OEM performance, slot 3 - Economy) 
  • Flat foot shifting enabled (slot 1 - 5000 RPM, slot 2 - 4750 RPM, slot 3 - 4000 RPM)
  • MY2017 support added
v100
  • Original Release Calibration
    • Adjusted ignition timing, launch control, torque modeling, torque targets, boost control (including overboost), camshaft phasing (Ti-VCT), throttle translations, cooling fans, and base programming logic. 
    • Adjusted torque, gear, load, boost, airflow, temperature, speed, and rev limits.




Custom Feature Cruise Control Button Assignments

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