The 2013 Focus ST has no cover over the dead pedal area, just the same carpet as the rest of the floor. That part will see significant use, so I would expect the carpet to wear thin there. Also, aesthetically it just gives a cleaner look to have something other than carpet in that area. Most cars in the same class have a dead pedal cover in the same material/metal as the rest of the pedals. Adding this to the ST is a no-brainer. Whether a standard option for the factory, or a Ford aftermarket add-on, I'd buy it.