EcoBoost 1.6 vs Zetec-SE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Zetec-SE BUY 80/100
+48 points over EcoBoost 1.6
0 / 100
AVOID EcoBoost 1.6 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford

Specifications

EcoBoost 1.6
Zetec-SE
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
AVOID
BUY
Reliability
32
80
Years
2010--2017
1995--2012
Displacement
1596 cc
1596 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
150--182 hp
75--100 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€5,000--€13,000
€300--€700

Character

EcoBoost 1.6

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

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

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

Zetec-SE 1

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

Models

EcoBoost 1.6 2

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

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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