EcoBoost 1.0 vs Zetec-SE
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
Zetec-SE
BUY
80/100
+8 points over EcoBoost 1.0
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
EcoBoost 1.0
Ford
0
/ 100
BUY
Zetec-SE
Ford
Specifications
EcoBoost 1.0
Zetec-SE
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
2012--present
1995--2012
Displacement
999 cc
1596 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
100--140 hp
75--100 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€300--€700
Character
EcoBoost 1.0
"Fiesta/Focus/Puma. Award-winning. Coolant leak into cylinders on early models. Post-2016 improved."
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
EcoBoost 1.0 0
No documented issues.
Zetec-SE 1
● MODERATE
Head gasket (rare)