Voodoo 5.2 V8 vs Zetec-SE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Zetec-SE BUY 80/100
+8 points over Voodoo 5.2 V8
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Voodoo 5.2 V8 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford

Specifications

Voodoo 5.2 V8
Zetec-SE
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
2016--2020
1995--2012
Displacement
5163 cc
1596 cc
Layout
V8
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
526 hp
75--100 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€1,000
€300--€700

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."

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

Voodoo 5.2 V8 1

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

Zetec-SE 1

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

Models

Voodoo 5.2 V8 1

Mustang S550 2016--2020

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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