1.5 TDCi vs Zetec-SE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Zetec-SE BUY 80/100
+12 points over 1.5 TDCi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.5 TDCi Ford
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford

Specifications

1.5 TDCi
Zetec-SE
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
80
Years
2014--2020
1995--2012
Displacement
1499 cc
1596 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
75--120 hp
75--100 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,900
€300--€700

Character

1.5 TDCi

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

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

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

Zetec-SE 1

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

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
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