EcoBoost 1.6 vs Duratec 2.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Duratec 2.5 BUY 82/100
+50 points over EcoBoost 1.6
0 / 100
AVOID EcoBoost 1.6 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Duratec 2.5 Ford

Specifications

EcoBoost 1.6
Duratec 2.5
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
AVOID
BUY
Reliability
32
82
Years
2010--2017
2005--2014
Displacement
1596 cc
2521 cc
Layout
I4
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
150--182 hp
166--172 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€5,000--€13,000
€150--€350

Character

EcoBoost 1.6

"Coolant leak into cylinders. Overheating risk. Multiple lawsuits. Focus/Escape/C-Max. Replaced by 1.5 EB (also problematic)."

Duratec 2.5

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

Issues Comparison

EcoBoost 1.6 2

◆ CRITICAL
Coolant intrusion into cylinders €3,000--€8,000 50,000 km--100,000 km
◆ CRITICAL
Cylinder head cracking €2,000--€5,000 60,000 km--120,000 km

Duratec 2.5 1

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

Models

EcoBoost 1.6 2

Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2011--2014 Fiesta Mk7 (JA8) 2013--2017

Duratec 2.5 4

Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2007--2010 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2005--2011 Kuga Mk1 2008--2012 Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2000--2007
Full EcoBoost 1.6 Report Full Duratec 2.5 Report