2.0 EcoBlue 210 vs Zetec-SE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Zetec-SE BUY 80/100
+10 points over 2.0 EcoBlue 210
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.0 EcoBlue 210 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford

Specifications

2.0 EcoBlue 210
Zetec-SE
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
80
Years
2018--present
1995--2012
Displacement
1997 cc
1596 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
210 hp
75--100 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,500
€300--€700

Character

2.0 EcoBlue 210

"Mondeo/S-MAX top diesel. PSA DW10 latest evolution. Twin-turbo. DPF/SCR. Most powerful 2.0 diesel variant. Good motorway cruiser. Same DPF city concerns."

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

2.0 EcoBlue 210 1

● MODERATE
DPF/SCR complexity €400--€1,500 60,000 km--120,000 km

Zetec-SE 1

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

Models

2.0 EcoBlue 210 2

Ranger P703 2022--present Mondeo Mk5 (CD391) 2015--2019

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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