EcoBoost 2.5 RS vs Zetec-SE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Zetec-SE BUY 80/100
+12 points over EcoBoost 2.5 RS
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EcoBoost 2.5 RS Ford
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford

Specifications

EcoBoost 2.5 RS
Zetec-SE
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
80
Years
2009--2018
1995--2012
Displacement
2522 cc
1596 cc
Layout
I5
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
305--350 hp
75--100 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€3,000
€300--€700

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."

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 2.5 RS 1

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

Zetec-SE 1

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

Models

EcoBoost 2.5 RS 2

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

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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