Ford Focus Mk1 (DAW) — Reliability

Mk1 (DAW) 2001–2004 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 1.8 TDCi — 69/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 5

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ACCEPTABLE 69

1.8 TDCi

Duratorq 1.8 TDCi (Lynx, common rail)

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Common-rail injection - leaking injectors and high-pressure pump wear 1.8 TDCi high 100,000 km
EGR valve sooting 1.8 TDCi moderate —
Dual-mass flywheel failure - most reported fault 1.8 TDCi moderate —
Turbocharger - sticking variable vanes or failure 1.8 TDCi moderate —
Camshaft position sensor and crankshaft pulley damper 1.8 TDCi minor —