EcoBoost 1.0 (pre-2018) vs Zetec-SE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Zetec-SE BUY 80/100
+32 points over EcoBoost 1.0 (pre-2018)
0 / 100
CAUTION EcoBoost 1.0 (pre-2018) Ford
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford

Specifications

EcoBoost 1.0 (pre-2018)
Zetec-SE
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
48
80
Years
2012--2018
1995--2012
Displacement
999 cc
1596 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
100--140 hp
75--100 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,500--€7,500
€300--€700

Character

EcoBoost 1.0 (pre-2018)

"Coolant leaking into cylinders = potential catastrophic failure. Head gasket/degas bottle design flaw. Check coolant level obsessively."

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 (pre-2018) 2

◆ CRITICAL
Wet timing belt — catastrophic failure risk €2,000--€6,000 50,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Coolant hose failure — head gasket risk €500--€1,500 50,000 km--100,000 km

Zetec-SE 1

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

Models

EcoBoost 1.0 (pre-2018) 5

Mondeo Mk5 (CD391) 2015--2022 Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2012--2018 Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2012--2018 Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost JA8 2012--2018 Hatchback Focus 1.0 EcoBoost DYB 2012--2018 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 (pre-2018) Report Full Zetec-SE Report