Known issues
Ford engine problems by mileage
Known problems of the Ford engines covered so far, with the models they are fitted to. Each engine page has the symptoms, fault codes, tests and fixes. More engines are added over time.
VW Group 1.9 TDI PD (Pumpe-Düse)
Diesel · 1998–2010Ford models: Galaxy (2000–2006)
| Problem | Typical mileage |
|---|---|
| Big-end bearing failure (BXE and other 105 hp versions) high severity | 150,000–280,000 km 95,000–175,000 miles |
| Camshaft and rocker roller wear medium severity | 150,000–300,000 km 95,000–185,000 miles |
| Injector wiring loom under the cam cover medium severity | 150,000–300,000 km 95,000–185,000 miles |
| Sticking turbo vanes and limp mode medium severity | 120,000–250,000 km 75,000–155,000 miles |
| Air mass meter (MAF) reading low low severity | 100,000–250,000 km 60,000–155,000 miles |
PSA/Ford 1.6 HDi and 1.6 TDCi (DV6)
Diesel · 2004–2018Ford models: Fiesta, Fusion, Focus II and III, C-Max
| Problem | Typical mileage |
|---|---|
| Leaking injector washers ("black death") medium severity | 60,000–180,000 km 35,000–110,000 miles |
| Turbo failure from a blocked oil feed high severity | 100,000–220,000 km 60,000–135,000 miles |
| Particulate filter additive running out medium severity | 80,000–200,000 km 50,000–125,000 miles |
Fiat/Opel/Suzuki 1.3 Multijet, CDTI and DDiS
Diesel · 2003–2018Ford models: Ka (2008–2016)
| Problem | Typical mileage |
|---|---|
| Oil level rising (diesel in the oil) medium severity | 40,000–160,000 km 25,000–100,000 miles |
| Timing chain stretch high severity | 150,000–250,000 km 95,000–155,000 miles |
| EGR valve clogging medium severity | 80,000–180,000 km 50,000–110,000 miles |
Ford 1.0 EcoBoost (three-cylinder)
Petrol · 2012–2022Ford models: Fiesta (Mk7, Mk8), Focus (Mk3, Mk4), EcoSport, B-Max, C-Max and Grand C-Max, Puma, Mondeo (Mk5), Transit Courier, Transit Connect and Tourneo Connect
| Problem | Typical mileage |
|---|---|
| Coolant leaks and overheating high severity | 30,000–150,000 km 20,000–95,000 miles |
| Timing belt in oil wearing early high severity | 100,000–200,000 km 60,000–125,000 miles |
Volvo 5-cylinder petrol (2.0–2.5, turbo and non-turbo)
Petrol · 1997–2016Ford models: Focus ST and RS (Mk2), Kuga (2.5T), Mondeo, S-Max and Galaxy (2.5T)
| Problem | Typical mileage |
|---|---|
| Clogged crankcase ventilation (oil trap) medium severity | 100,000–200,000 km 60,000–125,000 miles |
| Electronic throttle module failure (older cars) medium severity | 80,000–180,000 km 50,000–110,000 miles |
| Timing belt, tensioner and idler pulley high severity | 120,000–200,000 km 75,000–125,000 miles |
Real Ford repair cases
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