Duratec 3.0 V6 vs Sigma 1.25

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Sigma 1.25 BUY 78/100
+8 points over Duratec 3.0 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Duratec 3.0 V6 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Sigma 1.25 Ford

Specifications

Duratec 3.0 V6
Sigma 1.25
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
78
Years
2003--2007
1996--2017
Displacement
2967 cc
1242 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
226 hp
60--82 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€200--€500
€50--€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."

Sigma 1.25

"Fiesta/Ka. Simple Yamaha co-developed engine. Timing chain (good). Reliable. Low power. Thermostat housing. Coil pack. Perfect first car/city car engine."

Issues Comparison

Duratec 3.0 V6 1

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

Sigma 1.25 1

○ MINOR
Thermostat housing crack €50--€150 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

Duratec 3.0 V6 1

Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2002--2007

Sigma 1.25 3

Fiesta Mk6 (JD/JH) 2002--2008 Fiesta Mk7 (JA8) 2008--2017 Fiesta Mk7 (JA8) 2008--2017
Full Duratec 3.0 V6 Report Full Sigma 1.25 Report