1.6 TDCi (DV6) vs Zetec-SE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Zetec-SE BUY 80/100
+10 points over 1.6 TDCi (DV6)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 TDCi (DV6) Ford
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford

Specifications

1.6 TDCi (DV6)
Zetec-SE
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
80
Years
2004--2017
1995--2012
Displacement
1560 cc
1596 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
75--115 hp
75--100 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€300--€700

Character

1.6 TDCi (DV6)

"PSA-sourced diesel. Fiesta/Focus. Same as Peugeot 1.6 HDi. Turbo/injector issues if neglected."

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

1.6 TDCi (DV6) 0

No documented issues.

Zetec-SE 1

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

Models

1.6 TDCi (DV6) 10

Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2004--2011 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2005--2011 Fiesta Mk6 (JD/JH) 2004--2008 Fiesta Mk7 (JA8) 2008--2012 Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2010--2014 Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2011--2015 Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2011--2015 Fiesta Mk7 (JA8) 2008--2017 Fiesta Mk7 (JA8) 2012--2017 Focus 1.6 TDCi 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
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