Duratec 3.0 V6 vs Duratec 2.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Duratec 2.5 BUY 82/100
+12 points over Duratec 3.0 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Duratec 3.0 V6 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Duratec 2.5 Ford

Specifications

Duratec 3.0 V6
Duratec 2.5
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
82
Years
2003--2007
2005--2014
Displacement
2967 cc
2521 cc
Layout
V6
I5
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
226 hp
166--172 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€200--€500
€150--€350

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 2.5

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

Issues Comparison

Duratec 3.0 V6 1

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

Duratec 2.5 1

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

Models

Duratec 3.0 V6 1

Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2002--2007

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 3.0 V6 Report Full Duratec 2.5 Report