EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018) vs Zetec-SE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Zetec-SE BUY 80/100
+8 points over EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018) Ford
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford

Specifications

EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018)
Zetec-SE
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
2018--present
1995--2012
Displacement
999 cc
1596 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
100--155 hp
75--100 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€650--€1,400
€300--€700

Character

EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018)

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

Zetec-SE

"Fiesta/Focus base engine. Simple, reliable. Thermostat housing. Coil pack. Head gasket failure rare but possible. Good parts availability. Cheap to run and maintain."

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

Zetec-SE 1

● MODERATE
Head gasket (rare) €300--€700 120,000 km--200,000 km

Models

EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018) 1

Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost JA8 LCI 2018--2022 Hatchback

Zetec-SE 7

Focus Mk1 (DAW) 1998--2004 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2004--2011 Fiesta Mk7 (JA8) 2008--2012 Fiesta Mk4/Mk5 (JA/JB) 1996--2002 Fiesta Mk4/Mk5 (JA/JB) 1996--2002 Fiesta Mk4/Mk5 (JA/JB) 1996--2002 Fiesta Mk4/Mk5 (JA/JB) 1996--2002
Full EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018) Report Full Zetec-SE Report