Ford Focus Mk3 (DYB) — Reliability

Mk3 (DYB) 2011–2014 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine EcoBoost 1.6 — 66/100 CAUTION
Known Issues 3

Engine in this model

CAUTION 66

EcoBoost 1.6

1.6 EcoBoost / SCTi / GTDi Turbo I4 (also Volvo B4164T)

Ford's first four-cylinder EcoBoost (2010-2017): 1.6 litres, direct injection, turbo, timing belt. F...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Cylinder head overheats and cracks (oil leak, fire risk; recall) EcoBoost 1.6 critical —
Coolant leaks and coolant loss (cup plug, coolant pump, warm-up) EcoBoost 1.6 moderate —
Direct-injection injectors clog EcoBoost 1.6 minor —