EcoBoost 1.5 vs Zetec-SE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Zetec-SE BUY 80/100
+6 points over EcoBoost 1.5
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EcoBoost 1.5 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford

Specifications

EcoBoost 1.5
Zetec-SE
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
80
Years
2014--present
1995--2012
Displacement
1499 cc
1596 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
150--182 hp
75--100 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€300--€700

Character

EcoBoost 1.5

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

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 1.5 0

No documented issues.

Zetec-SE 1

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

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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