A Planted Technology seat bracket for the Ford Focus, third generation, 2011 to 2018. Part number SB175.
The Mk3, and unlike the earlier Focus this one was a genuine world car, so the version sold here and the American one are far closer than they used to be. Even so, send us the registration and we will confirm before you order.
The RS is the reason
The Mk3 RS has the 2.3 EcoBoost, four wheel drive and the drift mode everyone talks about. It came with Recaro shell seats as standard on most cars, and they are genuinely good.
If yours has them, tell us what you are trying to achieve before you spend anything. Plenty of RS owners are better off keeping the Recaros and putting the money into a harness bar and belts. And note that a factory Recaro will not bolt to standard side mounts, because Recaro use their own arrangement.
The ST
The Mk3 ST also had Recaros on most specifications and is quick enough to make the seat worth thinking about. Same conversation.
Before anything comes out
Side airbags, occupancy sensing and, on higher specifications, powered adjustment. Tell us what the car has.
Have you written anything useful for my car?
Yes: Get the Ford Focus RS Mk2 Look Today, and Lexus Planted Technology Frames Updated For 2026. Those are written around the same car, from real fittings and customer questions, so they are worth a look before you decide.
Will this fit my car?
This frame is made for the Ford Focus [3rd Generation] (2011-2018). Chassis code and years matter more than the badge, as floor pans change between generations, so if your car sits near a changeover year, send us the registration and we will confirm before you order.
Which seats does it take?
Check the bolt pattern in the specification against your seat. The Compatible seats tab above lists what bolts straight on. If your seat is not listed, tell us what you run and we will confirm the fit.
Do I keep fore-and-aft adjustment?
Only with a sliding runner between the frame and the seat, which is a separate part on Planted frames. If more than one person drives the car, budget for the runner. Our guide to sliding runners explains the options and widths.
Is this for the driver or passenger side?
Both sides are available on this listing, pick driver or passenger side at the point of order (sides listed are for right-hand-drive cars). Left-hand-drive car? Ask us, as the sides swap over and availability varies by model.