Duratec 2.0 vs Zetec-SE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Duratec 2.0 BEST 88/100
+8 points over Zetec-SE
0 / 100
BEST Duratec 2.0 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford

Specifications

Duratec 2.0
Zetec-SE
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
BEST
BUY
Reliability
88
80
Years
2001--2018
1995--2012
Displacement
1999 cc
1596 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
130--145 hp
75--100 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€550--€1,150
€300--€700

Character

Duratec 2.0

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

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 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--∞

Zetec-SE 1

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

Models

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

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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