Voodoo 5.2 V8 vs Duratec 2.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Duratec 2.5 BUY 82/100
+10 points over Voodoo 5.2 V8
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Voodoo 5.2 V8 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Duratec 2.5 Ford

Specifications

Voodoo 5.2 V8
Duratec 2.5
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
2016--2020
2005--2014
Displacement
5163 cc
2521 cc
Layout
V8
I5
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
526 hp
166--172 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€1,000
€150--€350

Character

Voodoo 5.2 V8

"Mustang Shelby GT350. Flat-plane crank — Ferrari-like sound from a Ford. Oil consumption by design (track-focused). Some early units had engine tick (valve train). Otherwise very solid."

Duratec 2.5

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

Issues Comparison

Voodoo 5.2 V8 1

● MODERATE
Valve train tick (early units) €0--€1,000 20,000 km--80,000 km

Duratec 2.5 1

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

Models

Voodoo 5.2 V8 1

Mustang S550 2016--2020

Duratec 2.5 4

Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2007--2010 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2005--2011 Kuga Mk1 2008--2012 Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2000--2007
Full Voodoo 5.2 V8 Report Full Duratec 2.5 Report