EcoBoost 2.5 RS vs Duratec 2.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Duratec 2.5 BUY 82/100
+14 points over EcoBoost 2.5 RS
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EcoBoost 2.5 RS Ford
0 / 100
BUY Duratec 2.5 Ford

Specifications

EcoBoost 2.5 RS
Duratec 2.5
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
82
Years
2009--2018
2005--2014
Displacement
2522 cc
2521 cc
Layout
I5
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
305--350 hp
166--172 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€3,000
€150--€350

Character

EcoBoost 2.5 RS

"Focus RS Mk2 (Volvo I5 turbo) and Mk3 (EcoBoost 2.3). Head gasket on RS Mk2. Mk3 has head gasket coolant-exhaust issue. Both high-performance. Fun but check history."

Duratec 2.5

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

Issues Comparison

EcoBoost 2.5 RS 1

▲ HIGH
Head gasket failure €1,000--€3,000 40,000 km--100,000 km

Duratec 2.5 1

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

Models

EcoBoost 2.5 RS 2

Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2010--2011 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2009--2011

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 2.5 RS Report Full Duratec 2.5 Report