I think most people went on to Japs when Ford stopped the Escoss in the mid-ninties.
If Ford had of done a Mondeo Cosworth in 4WD or RWD then the enthusiasm would've lived on. As it is it's only the die-hard enthusiasts keeping the tradition up.
Whilst the Focus RS is an excellent car, it's flawed by being FWD.

All IMO of course.