1.5 TDCi vs Duratec 2.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Duratec 2.5 BUY 82/100
+14 points over 1.5 TDCi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.5 TDCi Ford
0 / 100
BUY Duratec 2.5 Ford

Specifications

1.5 TDCi
Duratec 2.5
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
82
Years
2014--2020
2005--2014
Displacement
1499 cc
2521 cc
Layout
I4
I5
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
75--120 hp
166--172 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,900
€150--€350

Character

1.5 TDCi

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

Duratec 2.5

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

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

Duratec 2.5 1

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

Duratec 2.5 4

Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2007--2010 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2005--2011 Kuga Mk1 2008--2012 Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2000--2007
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