EcoBoost 1.5 vs Duratec 2.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Duratec 2.5 BUY 82/100
+8 points over EcoBoost 1.5
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EcoBoost 1.5 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Duratec 2.5 Ford

Specifications

EcoBoost 1.5
Duratec 2.5
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
82
Years
2014--present
2005--2014
Displacement
1499 cc
2521 cc
Layout
I4
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
150--182 hp
166--172 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€150--€350

Character

EcoBoost 1.5

"Focus/Kuga. Decent performer. Coolant issues (shared with 1.0). Improved over time."

Duratec 2.5

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

Issues Comparison

EcoBoost 1.5 0

No documented issues.

Duratec 2.5 1

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

Models

EcoBoost 1.5 10

Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2004--2011 Fiesta Mk6 (JD/JH) 2002--2008 Fiesta Mk4/Mk5 (JA/JB) 1996--2002 Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2011--2015 Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2011--2015 Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2015--2018 Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2014--2018 S-Max Mk2 (CD390) 2015--2023 Galaxy Mk3 (CD390) 2015--2023 Mondeo Mk5 (CD391) 2015--2022

Duratec 2.5 4

Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2007--2010 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2005--2011 Kuga Mk1 2008--2012 Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2000--2007
Full EcoBoost 1.5 Report Full Duratec 2.5 Report