Duratorq 3.2 TDCi vs Duratec 2.0
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
Duratec 2.0
BEST
88/100
+18 points over Duratorq 3.2 TDCi
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
Duratorq 3.2 TDCi
Ford
0
/ 100
BEST
Duratec 2.0
Ford
Specifications
Duratorq 3.2 TDCi
Duratec 2.0
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
70
88
Years
2006--2016
2001--2018
Displacement
3198 cc
1999 cc
Layout
I5
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
200 hp
130--145 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€500--€1,200
€550--€1,150
Character
Duratorq 3.2 TDCi
"Transit/Ranger. Ford I5 diesel. Robust commercial engine. Timing gear driven. Injector issues at high mileage. DMF. Good torque for towing. Well-understood in workshops."
Duratec 2.0
"Focus/Mondeo/Mazda3 shared. Mazda MZR co-developed. Simple, proven, nearly bulletproof. 300k+ km. The reliable Ford."
Issues Comparison
Duratorq 3.2 TDCi 1
▲ HIGH
Dual-mass flywheel
Duratec 2.0 2
○ MINOR
Coolant system maintenance (age)
○ MINOR
Timing chain (long life, minor at high mileage)