Duratec HE 1.8 vs Duratec 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Duratec 2.0 BEST 88/100
+14 points over Duratec HE 1.8
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Duratec HE 1.8 Ford
0 / 100
BEST Duratec 2.0 Ford

Specifications

Duratec HE 1.8
Duratec 2.0
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
74
88
Years
2000--2011
2001--2018
Displacement
1798 cc
1999 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
115--145 hp
130--145 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€100--€250
€550--€1,150

Character

Duratec HE 1.8

"Focus/Mondeo Mk3. Mazda co-developed. Thermostat housing failure. Coil pack. Oil leaks at high mileage. Generally reliable with maintenance."

Duratec 2.0

"Focus/Mondeo/Mazda3 shared. Mazda MZR co-developed. Simple, proven, nearly bulletproof. 300k+ km. The reliable Ford."

Issues Comparison

Duratec HE 1.8 1

● MODERATE
Thermostat housing failure €100--€250 60,000 km--120,000 km

Duratec 2.0 2

○ MINOR
Coolant system maintenance (age) €150--€350 100,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain (long life, minor at high mileage) €400--€800 150,000 km--∞

Models

Duratec HE 1.8 9

Bravo 182 1995--2001 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2005--2009 Punto 188 1999--2010 Stilo 192 2001--2007 Punto 188 1999--2006 Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2000--2007 Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2001--2007 Focus Mk1 (DAW) 1998--2004 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2005--2011

Duratec 2.0 5

Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2000--2007 Focus Mk1 (DAW) 1998--2004 Fiesta Mk6 (JD/JH) 2005--2008 Mondeo 2.0 Duratec B5Y 2000--2007 Sedan Mondeo 2.0 Duratec BA7 2007--2014 Sedan
Full Duratec HE 1.8 Report Full Duratec 2.0 Report