Duratec 3.0 V6 vs Zetec-SE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Zetec-SE BUY 80/100
+10 points over Duratec 3.0 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Duratec 3.0 V6 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford

Specifications

Duratec 3.0 V6
Zetec-SE
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
80
Years
2003--2007
1995--2012
Displacement
2967 cc
1596 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
226 hp
75--100 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€200--€500
€300--€700

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."

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 3.0 V6 1

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

Zetec-SE 1

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

Models

Duratec 3.0 V6 1

Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2002--2007

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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