1.8 TDCi vs Duratec 2.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Duratec 2.5 BUY 82/100
+22 points over 1.8 TDCi
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.8 TDCi Ford
0 / 100
BUY Duratec 2.5 Ford

Specifications

1.8 TDCi
Duratec 2.5
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
60
82
Years
2001--2012
2005--2014
Displacement
1753 cc
2521 cc
Layout
I4
I5
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
90--125 hp
166--172 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€2,700
€150--€350

Character

1.8 TDCi

"Focus/C-MAX. Prone to DMF failure, turbo issues, injector problems. EGR valve. DPF on later models. More troublesome than the DW10 2.0 TDCi. Budget for repairs."

Duratec 2.5

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

Issues Comparison

1.8 TDCi 2

▲ HIGH
Dual-mass flywheel failure €500--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km
▲ HIGH
Turbo failure €500--€1,500 100,000 km--200,000 km

Duratec 2.5 1

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

Models

1.8 TDCi 6

Fiesta Mk4/Mk5 (JA/JB) 1998--2002 Focus Mk1 (DAW) 2001--2004 Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2007--2010 Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2007--2010 Focus Mk1 (DAW) 1998--2004 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2005--2011

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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