Duratec HE 1.8 vs Zetec-SE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Zetec-SE BUY 80/100
+6 points over Duratec HE 1.8
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Duratec HE 1.8 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford

Specifications

Duratec HE 1.8
Zetec-SE
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
80
Years
2000--2011
1995--2012
Displacement
1798 cc
1596 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
115--145 hp
75--100 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€100--€250
€300--€700

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."

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

Duratec HE 1.8 1

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

Zetec-SE 1

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

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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