2.5 FHEV/PHEV vs Duratec 2.0
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
Duratec 2.0
BEST
88/100
+16 points over 2.5 FHEV/PHEV
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
2.5 FHEV/PHEV
Ford
0
/ 100
BEST
Duratec 2.0
Ford
Specifications
2.5 FHEV/PHEV
Duratec 2.0
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
72
88
Years
2020--present
2001--2018
Displacement
2488 cc
1999 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Hybrid
Petrol Na
Power
190--225 hp
130--145 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€5,000
€550--€1,150
Character
2.5 FHEV/PHEV
"Kuga/Galaxy/S-MAX FHEV/PHEV. Toyota-style Atkinson cycle. CVT. PHEV battery concerns at high mileage. Engine itself is Mazda-Ford co-developed. Reliable hybrid system."
Duratec 2.0
"Focus/Mondeo/Mazda3 shared. Mazda MZR co-developed. Simple, proven, nearly bulletproof. 300k+ km. The reliable Ford."
Issues Comparison
2.5 FHEV/PHEV 1
● MODERATE
PHEV battery degradation
Duratec 2.0 2
○ MINOR
Coolant system maintenance (age)
○ MINOR
Timing chain (long life, minor at high mileage)