Ford Fiesta Mk4/Mk5 (JA/JB) — Reliability

Mk4/Mk5 (JA/JB) 1996–2002 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine Zetec-SE — 80/100 BUY
Known Issues 1

Engine in this model

BUY 80

Zetec-SE

Zetec-SE 1.25/1.4/1.6

Fiesta/Focus base engine. Simple, reliable. Thermostat housing. Coil pack. Head gasket failure rare ...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Head gasket (rare) Zetec-SE moderate 120,000 km – 200,000 km