Zetec-SE vs Coyote 5.0 V8

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Coyote 5.0 V8 BUY 82/100
+2 points over Zetec-SE
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford
0 / 100
BUY Coyote 5.0 V8 Ford

Specifications

Zetec-SE
Coyote 5.0 V8
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
80
82
Years
1995--2012
2015--present
Displacement
1596 cc
4951 cc
Layout
I4
V8
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
75--100 hp
421--507 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€500--€2,500

Character

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."

Coyote 5.0 V8

"Mustang GT. Modern pushrod-free DOHC V8. Ti-VCT dual variable timing. Exceptionally reliable for a performance V8. Oil consumption on track use. No known catastrophic weaknesses."

Issues Comparison

Zetec-SE 1

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

Coyote 5.0 V8 2

● MODERATE
Timing chain/phaser tick (Gen 1) €500--€2,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Oil consumption on track use €0--€500 40,000 km--100,000 km

Models

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

Coyote 5.0 V8 3

Mustang S550 2015--2023 Mustang S650 2024--present Mustang S650 2024--present
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