Duratec HE 1.8 vs EcoBoost 2.0
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
EcoBoost 2.0
ACCEPTABLE
76/100
+2 points over Duratec HE 1.8
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
Duratec HE 1.8
Ford
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
EcoBoost 2.0
Ford
Specifications
Duratec HE 1.8
EcoBoost 2.0
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
74
76
Years
2000--2011
2010--present
Displacement
1798 cc
1999 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
115--145 hp
200--250 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€100--€250
€0--€0
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."
EcoBoost 2.0
"Focus ST/Mondeo/Kuga. Strong, tunable. Head gasket concern on early Focus ST. Good overall."
Issues Comparison
Duratec HE 1.8 1
● MODERATE
Thermostat housing failure
EcoBoost 2.0 0
No documented issues.