1.5 TDCi vs Coyote 5.0 V8

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Coyote 5.0 V8 BUY 82/100
+14 points over 1.5 TDCi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.5 TDCi Ford
0 / 100
BUY Coyote 5.0 V8 Ford

Specifications

1.5 TDCi
Coyote 5.0 V8
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
82
Years
2014--2020
2015--present
Displacement
1499 cc
4951 cc
Layout
I4
V8
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
75--120 hp
421--507 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,900
€500--€2,500

Character

1.5 TDCi

"Focus/Fiesta diesel. Replaced 1.6 TDCi. Ford/PSA development. Decent economy. EGR/DPF standard diesel issues."

Coyote 5.0 V8

"Mustang GT. Modern pushrod-free DOHC V8. Ti-VCT dual variable timing. Exceptionally reliable for a performance V8. Oil consumption on track use. No known catastrophic weaknesses."

Issues Comparison

1.5 TDCi 2

▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city use €400--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR fouling €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 km

Coyote 5.0 V8 2

● MODERATE
Timing chain/phaser tick (Gen 1) €500--€2,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Oil consumption on track use €0--€500 40,000 km--100,000 km

Models

1.5 TDCi 16

Fiesta Mk6 (JD/JH) 2002--2008 Fiesta Mk7 (JA8) 2008--2012 EcoSport B515 2014--2018 Galaxy Mk3 (CD390) 2015--2019 Mondeo Mk5 (CD391) 2015--2022 S-Max Mk2 (CD390) 2015--2019 Fiesta Mk8 2017--2023 EcoSport B515 2018--2022 Fiesta Mk8 2018--2020 EcoSport B515 2016--2022 Puma — 2019--present Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2014--2018 Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2014--2018 Focus Mk4 2018--2025 Focus Mk4 2018--2025 Focus 1.5 TDCi DEH 2018--2024 Hatchback

Coyote 5.0 V8 3

Mustang S550 2015--2023 Mustang S650 2024--present Mustang S650 2024--present
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