1.8 TDDi / DI (Endura-DI)
Ford · Endura-DI 1.8 TDDi (rotary pump)
1998–2004
"Pre-common-rail Ford 1.8 diesel (Focus Mk1 TDDi 75/90 hp, Fiesta Mk4 1.8 DI). Direct injection with an electronically controlled rotary pump. Owners rate it far better than the later 1.8 TDCi; the injection pump and its control unit are the one known weak point, typically after 120,000 km."
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Known Issues 1
Injection pump control unit failure
▸Engine cuts out or will not start; injection fault codes; pump electronics replaced
The electronically controlled rotary pump and its control unit are the typical failure of the 1.8 TDDi, almost always between 120,000 and 200,000 km. Injection is the most reported fault in French owner statistics for the Focus Mk1 TDDi 90 (18 of 82 reports). No reliable cost found.
Ask for invoices of any injection-pump work before buying. No Greek-specific data found.
Models with 1.8 TDDi / DI (Endura-DI) 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ford 1.8 TDDi / DI (Endura-DI) reliable?
The Ford 1.8 TDDi / DI (Endura-DI) scores 84/100 with a verdict of BUY. It has 1 documented issues with total repair costs between €0 and €0.
What are the common problems with the 1.8 TDDi / DI (Endura-DI)?
The most common issues are:
- Injection pump control unit failure — high, repair cost N/A–N/A, 120,000 km–200,000 km
What cars use the Ford 1.8 TDDi / DI (Endura-DI)?
How much does it cost to repair the 1.8 TDDi / DI (Endura-DI)?
Total potential repair costs for all 1 known issues range from €0 to €0.
What years was the 1.8 TDDi / DI (Endura-DI) produced?
The Ford 1.8 TDDi / DI (Endura-DI) was produced from 1998 to 2004. It is a 1753cc I4 diesel engine.
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