2.5 FHEV/PHEV vs Zetec-SE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Zetec-SE BUY 80/100
+8 points over 2.5 FHEV/PHEV
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.5 FHEV/PHEV Ford
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford

Specifications

2.5 FHEV/PHEV
Zetec-SE
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
2020--present
1995--2012
Displacement
2488 cc
1596 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Hybrid
Petrol Na
Power
190--225 hp
75--100 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€5,000
€300--€700

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."

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

2.5 FHEV/PHEV 1

● MODERATE
PHEV battery degradation €1,000--€5,000 60,000 km--150,000 km

Zetec-SE 1

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

Models

2.5 FHEV/PHEV 4

Galaxy Mk3 (CD390) 2020--2023 Kuga Mk3 2020--present S-Max Mk2 (CD390) 2020--2023 Kuga Mk3 2020--present

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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