Duratorq 3.2 TDCi vs Zetec-SE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Zetec-SE BUY 80/100
+10 points over Duratorq 3.2 TDCi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Duratorq 3.2 TDCi Ford
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford

Specifications

Duratorq 3.2 TDCi
Zetec-SE
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
80
Years
2006--2016
1995--2012
Displacement
3198 cc
1596 cc
Layout
I5
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
200 hp
75--100 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€1,200
€300--€700

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."

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

Duratorq 3.2 TDCi 1

▲ HIGH
Dual-mass flywheel €500--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km

Zetec-SE 1

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

Models

Duratorq 3.2 TDCi 1

Ranger T6 2011--2022

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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