Duratec HE 1.8 vs Duratec 2.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Duratec 2.5 BUY 82/100
+8 points over Duratec HE 1.8
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Duratec HE 1.8 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Duratec 2.5 Ford

Specifications

Duratec HE 1.8
Duratec 2.5
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
82
Years
2000--2011
2005--2014
Displacement
1798 cc
2521 cc
Layout
I4
I5
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
115--145 hp
166--172 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€100--€250
€150--€350

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 2.5

"Focus ST (pre-EB)/Mondeo/S-Max. Volvo-derived 5-cyl. Smooth, adequate torque. Timing belt service needed."

Issues Comparison

Duratec HE 1.8 1

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

Duratec 2.5 1

○ MINOR
Coolant system (same family as 2.0) €150--€350 100,000 km--180,000 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 2.5 4

Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2007--2010 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2005--2011 Kuga Mk1 2008--2012 Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2000--2007
Full Duratec HE 1.8 Report Full Duratec 2.5 Report