Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost DYB — Reliability

DYB Hatchback Compact 2012–2018 1 engine

Pre-2018 wet belt

Reliability Summary

Engine EcoBoost 1.0 (pre-2018) — 62/100 CAUTION
Known Issues 3

Engine in this model

CAUTION 62

EcoBoost 1.0 (pre-2018)

1.0L Turbo I3

The original 1.0 EcoBoost three-cylinder (Fiesta Mk7, Focus Mk3, EcoSport, Mondeo Mk5), 100-140 hp. ...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Wet timing belt and oil-pump belt in oil - oil starvation, engine seizure EcoBoost 1.0 (pre-2018) critical 80,500 km – 112,650 km
Coolant hose failure - overheating, head gasket and head damage EcoBoost 1.0 (pre-2018) high —
Catalytic converter failure EcoBoost 1.0 (pre-2018) moderate 70,000 km – 80,000 km