Duratec 3.0 V6 vs Duratec 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Duratec 2.0 BEST 88/100
+18 points over Duratec 3.0 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Duratec 3.0 V6 Ford
0 / 100
BEST Duratec 2.0 Ford

Specifications

Duratec 3.0 V6
Duratec 2.0
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
70
88
Years
2003--2007
2001--2018
Displacement
2967 cc
1999 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
226 hp
130--145 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€200--€500
€550--€1,150

Character

Duratec 3.0 V6

"Mondeo III ST220. Ford/Porsche-developed Duratec V6. Chain driven. Oil consumption. Variable intake manifold (IMRC) runner issues. Beautiful engine note. Reliable with care."

Duratec 2.0

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

Issues Comparison

Duratec 3.0 V6 1

● MODERATE
IMRC runner flap failure €200--€500 80,000 km--150,000 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 3.0 V6 1

Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2002--2007

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
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