Ford Mondeo 2.0 Duratec B5Y — Reliability

B5Y Sedan Mid 2001–2007 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine Duratec HE 2.0 — 82/100 BUY
Known Issues 3

Engine in this model

BUY 82

Duratec HE 2.0

Duratec HE 2.0 16V (Mazda MZR LF)

The 2.0 16V petrol shared by Mazda (MZR LF-DE / LF-VE: Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mazda 6, MX-5 NC) and Ford ...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Intake swirl / tumble flaps wear and break off into the engine (mainly Ford Mondeo Mk3, Focus Mk2; also early Mazda) Duratec HE 2.0 critical 119,000 km – 160,000 km
Oil consumption at high mileage Duratec HE 2.0 moderate 161,000 km
Timing chain and cam phaser wear (very high mileage) Duratec HE 2.0 minor 200,000 km – 250,000 km