Ford Duratorq 3.0 TDCi
CAUTION Turbo Chaos

Duratorq 3.0 TDCi

Ford · 3.0 V6 TDCi (LION)

2006–2014

0 / 100
CAUTION

"Mondeo/S-MAX, also Ranger Raptor. PSA/Ford/Jaguar V6 diesel (same as psa_27_hdi_v6 family). Timing chain. Turbo failure. Expensive injectors. Complex cooling. Specialist only."

Layout V6
Displacement 2996 cc
Power 240–250 hp
Type Diesel
Known Issues 2
Total Risk Cost €1,800–€5,500

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 2

▲ HIGH

Turbo failure (V6 diesel)

€800–€2,500 80,000 km–150,000 km
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Detection

Smoke, boost loss

Details

V6 diesel turbo system expensive.

Greece Note

Turbo V6 — €800-2,500.

▲ HIGH

Timing chain concerns

€1,000–€3,000 100,000 km–180,000 km
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Detection

Rattle

Details

Same V6 diesel chain issues.

Greece Note

Αλυσίδα V6 — €1,000-3,000.

Models with Duratorq 3.0 TDCi 1

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Tuning Potential

280hp Stage 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Duratorq 3.0 TDCi reliable?

The Ford Duratorq 3.0 TDCi scores 58/100 with a verdict of CAUTION. It has 2 documented issues with total repair costs between €1,800 and €5,500.

What are the common problems with the Duratorq 3.0 TDCi?

The most common issues are:

  • Turbo failure (V6 diesel) — high, repair cost €800–€2,500, 80,000 km–150,000 km
  • Timing chain concerns — high, repair cost €1,000–€3,000, 100,000 km–180,000 km
What cars use the Ford Duratorq 3.0 TDCi?

The Duratorq 3.0 TDCi is found in:

How much does it cost to repair the Duratorq 3.0 TDCi?

Total potential repair costs for all 2 known issues range from €1,800 to €5,500. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the Duratorq 3.0 TDCi produced?

The Ford Duratorq 3.0 TDCi was produced from 2006 to 2014. It is a 2996cc V6 diesel engine.

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