EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018) vs Duratec 2.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Duratec 2.5 BUY 82/100
+10 points over EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018) Ford
0 / 100
BUY Duratec 2.5 Ford

Specifications

EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018)
Duratec 2.5
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
2018--present
2005--2014
Displacement
999 cc
2521 cc
Layout
I3
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
100--155 hp
166--172 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€650--€1,400
€150--€350

Character

EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018)

"Coolant-into-cylinder issue resolved. Revised head gasket. Award-winning 3-cyl now actually reliable. Good city/commuter."

Duratec 2.5

"Focus ST (pre-EB)/Mondeo/S-Max. Volvo-derived 5-cyl. Smooth, adequate torque. Timing belt service needed."

Issues Comparison

EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018) 2

○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI 3-cyl) €250--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain (building data) €400--€900 100,000 km--160,000 km

Duratec 2.5 1

○ MINOR
Coolant system (same family as 2.0) €150--€350 100,000 km--180,000 km

Models

EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018) 1

Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost JA8 LCI 2018--2022 Hatchback

Duratec 2.5 4

Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2007--2010 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2005--2011 Kuga Mk1 2008--2012 Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2000--2007
Full EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018) Report Full Duratec 2.5 Report