Description of the Ford Focus 2 engine. Ford Focus II (2004–2011): case history

28.04.2017

The Ford Focus is a typical representative of small class C city cars. It was created on the basis of the C1 platform from Ford, the Mazda 3, Volvo S40, Ford C-Max, Ford Kuga were also created on it. Ford Focus competes with Mitsubishi Lancer, Opel Astra, Toyota Corolla, Skoda Octavia, Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic, Renault Megane, VW Golf, Nissan Sentra, Subaru Impreza.

Ford Focus was equipped with various models of engines, including both gasoline and diesel engines. The model range is significant from 1.4, 1.6 eco-boost engines to 2.5 turbo engines with 300 hp. under the RS version. Consider the degree of reliability, resource, rules for the operation of such engines. This article is an overview of the engines that were installed on the first generation of Ford Focus cars.

DURATEC 16V SIGMA (ZETEC-SE)

The Ford 1.4 Duratec 16V 80 hp engine was installed, for the most part, on small cars like the Fiesta and Fusion. However, the engine frankly weakly pulled even these small cars, not to mention larger models. Given the small working volume, the engine has a good practical resource. The timing drive uses a belt, and it is necessary to timely replace the rollers and the belt.

Of the minuses, the inelasticity of the engine and low power are noted. If the engine is carefully and carefully operated, then it serves its owner reliably. Also, the engine is distinguished by good efficiency. As for the shortcomings of the engine, the following are most common.

Sometimes the thermostat can get stuck, as a result of which the engine may overheat, or, on the contrary, there is a problem with warming up to operating temperature. The engine may knock. There are no hydraulic lifters, so periodic adjustment of the valves is required. Sometimes there are problems with the right engine mount, as a result of which vibrations can occur. Occasionally there are situations with engine tripping, but in general the engine is quite decent.

ENGINE DURATEC 16V SIGMA

Ford Focus Duratec 1.6L engine. saw the light in 1998, since 2004 it was renamed, and instead of Zetec they began to call Duratec. The torque increased, and began to be 150 Nm, at the same time the engine was strangled to meet the Euro-4 environmental standard.

The owners note the high reliability and unpretentiousness of the engine. Therefore, the main disadvantage can only be called low power. Timely replacement of the rollers and timing belt is required to avoid problems. In rare cases, engine tripping, vibration, knocking and overheating are noted. The rest of the engine is pretty good and reliable. There is a variation of the engine on the market, with a Ti-VCT 1.6 liter valve timing system.

DURATEC TI-VCT 16V SIGMA ENGINE

Power unit 1.6 duratec ti vct unlike 1.6 100 hp has a system for changing the valve timing, an intake manifold, grooves on the pistons. Zetec SE has been produced since 1995, Yamaha engineers took part in the development of the engine. The engine has a good practical resource.

The timing drive uses a belt that needs to be replaced in a timely manner. In addition, sometimes they complain about the timing clutch. There are no hydraulic lifters, for this reason, periodic adjustment of the valves is necessary. The engine may knock and make noise. In some cases, engine overheating is noted. The rest of the engine is quite reliable.

DURATEC-HE/MZR L8 ENGINE

Ford Duratec HE 1.8L engine. The 125 hp, also known as the Mazda MZR L8, is an evolution of Mazda's "F" engine series. Initially used on the Mondeo, it was later upgraded to include intake manifold ducting, coil direct ignition, electronic throttle, and a host of other changes. Timing chain drive available.

However, there are also weaknesses. RPMs can float. In this case, it is necessary to flush the throttle or change the firmware. There are malfunctions that are typical for all Duratec / Duratec HE, the engine may triple, vibrate, knock and make noise. All together, this has led to the fact that among the Durateks, this particular power unit is considered the most problematic.

DURATEC HE 2.0/MZR LF ENGINE

Ford Duratec HE 2.0L engine. 145 HP Structurally, it is the same 1.8 liter, with an increased cylinder diameter. The engine is flexible and has good power. Spared from the lack of its predecessors - floating revolutions. The timing drive uses a chain that has a good resource.

If we talk about the shortcomings of the engine, we can note the rapid wear of the camshaft seals. In addition, there are problems with the thermostat, and as a result, overheating, or vice versa, difficulties with warming up to operating temperatures. It is required to monitor the condition of the candle wells, if there is oil in them, it will be necessary to tighten the valve cover or change the gasket. There are situations when, upon reaching 3000 rpm, the car does not drive and the Check Engine is on, in this case it is necessary to change the intake manifold flap control valves. There are no hydraulic lifters, which means that periodic adjustment of the valves is required.

But even taking into account these shortcomings, this power unit is considered one of the best Duratek engines.

Engine	Duratec 16V Sigma (Zetec-SE)	Duratec 16V Sigma	Duratec Ti-VCT 16V Sigma	Duratec-HE/MZR L8	Duratec HE 2.0/MZR LF
Release years		1998 - present day	2004 - today
Engine block material	aluminum	aluminum	aluminum	aluminum	aluminum
Supply system	injector	injector	injector	injector	injector
Number of cylinders
Valves per cylinder
piston stroke
Cylinder diameter
Compression ratio
Motor volume	1388 cm cube	1596 cm cube	1596 cm cube	1798 see cube	1999 see cube
Engine power	80 HP /5700 rpm	101 HP /6000 rpm	115 HP /6000 rpm	115-125 HP /6000 rpm	141-155 hp /6000 rpm
Torque	124 Nm / 3500 rpm	150 Nm/4000 rpm	155 Nm / 4150 rpm	165Nm/4000 rpm	185Nm/4500 rpm
Environmental regulations
Fuel consumption
mixed
Oil consumption	200 g/1000 km	200 g/1000 km	200 g/1000 km	up to 500 g/1000 km	up to 500 g/1000 km
Engine weight
Engine oil
official data	250 thousand km	250 thousand km	250 thousand km	350 thousand km	350 thousand km
on practice	300-350 thousand km	300-350 thousand km	300-350 thousand km	up to 500 thousand km	up to 500 thousand km
potential
without loss of resource
The engine was installed	Ford Fusion Ford Fiesta Mk V Ford Focus MkII	Ford C-Max Ford Fiesta Mk IV Ford Fiesta Mk.V Ford Focus Mk. I Ford Focus Mk. II Ford Fusion Ford Mondeo Mk IV Ford Puma Mazda 2 Mk II Volvo C30 Volvo S40 Mk II	Ford C-Max Ford Focus Mk. II Ford Mondeo Mk IV	Ford C-Max Mk I Ford Mondeo Mk III Ford Focus MkII Mazda 5 Mazda 6 Mazda MX-5	Ford S-Max Ford C-Max Mk I Ford Mondeo Mk III and Mk IV Ford Focus MkII Mazda 3 Mazda 5 Mazda 6 Ford Galaxy Mk III

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Moskvich-400 in the first modification impressed fans and engineers so much that the model then received many trim levels and equipment options.

Some of them remain unknown, but they are able to interest critics and experts.

Extended Moskvich-400 and its modifications. In 1945, engineers from Germany were developing the Moskvich-400 based on several Opel models purchased for this. In addition to the sedan and cabriolet configurations, the engineers also built several experimental cars, among which was an elongated Russian car.

The prototype base was increased by 500 mm, and the developers created an automatic transmission especially for it. However, the prototype could not go into serial production.

Moskvich-400-422. German specialists also built an all-metal van, outstanding at that time. In Moscow, they became interested in the development, but it would take too much metal to produce it, and the design seemed too complicated. However, Russian engineers found a way out and built a body from wooden and metal parts.

Later, German auto experts showed the public a station wagon with a body made of metal and wood, which was made in the woody style. In Moscow, a similar development of a unified van was shown under the name Moskvich-400-421. The projects did not advance further than prototypes.

Moskvich-400-420K. In 1947, several modifications of Muscovites with open and closed bodies, as well as in the configuration of the now known "heels", were presented in Moscow. Previously used 26 hp engine. was replaced by a 33-horsepower, which was an unusual decision for that time. The car did not receive great popularity because of the small trunk.

Moskvich-400-431-426. Enthusiasts also conducted various experiments to improve the technical characteristics and capabilities of the Moskvich-400. For example, a variant of the Moskvich-400-431-426 car was an all-terrain vehicle created on the basis of a car that gained fame.

• Among the advantages of a unique configuration are:
• Rear wheel drive
• self-locking differential
• Off road tires

Moskvich also managed to visit racing competitions, for which he was equipped with a 37 hp engine, and the prototype was released in a single copy in 1951.

Outcome. Known in Russia and abroad, Moskvich-400 has undergone a lot of changes, it was tuned by both enthusiasts and engineers of well-known companies. Some equipment options were so unique that they amazed with their technical capabilities.

The Russian Focus II was equipped with gasoline engines of 1.4 liters (80 hp), 1.6 liters (100 and 115 hp), 1.8 liters (125 hp) and 2.0 liters (145 hp). Dealers also sold versions with a 1.8-liter turbodiesel with 115 horsepower. As standard, with engines of 1.4 liters, 1.6 liters and 1.8 liters, a five-speed manual gearbox of the IB5 series was combined, and with a 2.0-liter engine, the same “five-speed”, but with the MTX75 index, capable of “digesting” a larger torque. For all gasoline engines, except for the 1.4-liter, a four-speed "automatic" was offered.

In 2008, Ford introduced the updated Focus, which many even called the third "Focus" - the car changed so radically. But it was a classic restyling. The car got different fenders, hood, bumpers, headlights, exterior mirrors, sidewalls - without moldings, but with more dynamic stiffeners. And the most noticeable innovation is the radiator grille in the form of a huge inverted trapezoid. For all versions, except for the sedan, rear LED lights were offered as an option. There was another luxury equipment Titanium. In the cabin, the climate control unit and the dashboard have been updated. Finishing materials have become even better. But in technical terms, Focus has not changed. It is the restyled versions that are preferable for purchase - most of the congenital sores in such "Focuses" had already been cured by this time.

Modifications Ford Focus II

Ford Focus II (2004–2011): medical history

Body

As a rule, the examination of a vending copy begins with the body. We are still met by clothes. And if Focus has not inspired you with its appearance, do not rush to refuse. Burnt paint, sandblasted sills at the bottom and darkened decor details on cars with high mileage are more likely signs of natural aging than barbaric exploitation. Particular attention is paid to the chrome trim on the trunk lid: corrosion in the place of its contact with the body appears after two or three Russian winters. It costs about 5000 rubles. At the same time, check the license plate light - its wiring quickly corrodes. And to a greater extent, hatchbacks and sedans suffer from this. Repair - 1500 rubles.

In winter, due to moisture, the touch buttons of the trunk lock often freeze. In addition, the “Focus” has retained its signature sore since the first generation - a sour lock for opening the hood. In order for it to open easily, it is necessary to lubricate the inner surface of the emblem covering the lock cylinder. Better yet, change the regular plastic lock (3000 rubles) for a metal one from Mondeo. Often the central lock fails, because of which not only the doors are blocked, but also the gas tank hatch. Therefore, an attempt to refuel with a failed central lock may be unsuccessful.

Salon

The interior of the "Focuses" is assembled neatly and conscientiously. Even with age, squeaks and crickets, he does not annoy. And the fabric upholstery lends itself well to dry cleaning and is wear resistant. True, it happens that salon equipment and electrics mope. There were complaints about the failure of seat heating. Moreover, for the original "heater" you will have to pay about 10,000 rubles. There are known cases of climate control whims due to the failure of the cabin temperature sensor (2500 rubles). Therefore, checking the performance of the air conditioner before buying a used Focus is desirable. Also drive the “stove” in various fan modes - the “whistling” of the motor will indicate its imminent death. The new electric motor will empty the pocket for 7500 rubles. True, often a burned-out resistor (900 rubles) can also become the culprit for the sudden “death” of a fan. Often the dipped beam and dimensions bulbs burn out, to replace which you have to remove the headlight. And in winter, you need to be ready to replace the failed elements of the side mirrors. The new amalgam is estimated at 2,000 rubles.

Engine

The mechanics praise the basic 1.4-liter engine - it has practically no congenital sores. The main thing is not to forget on time, every 80 thousand kilometers, to update the timing belt (timing). True, due to its modest volume and power, it is usually “turned” to its fullest and it works for wear and tear, falling into second hands already at the limit of its resource.

The 1.6-liter engine (100 hp), which was installed on the first Focus, rightfully bears the title of the most massive and reliable. It accounts for more than a third of all Focuses on the market today. The motor of the South African assembly is intended for operation in the countries of the third world. Its simple design determines excellent maintainability and low cost of operation. But this unit is also considered by many to be rather weak for a modern car. Especially when paired with an "automatic".

Whether it's his 115-horsepower counterpart, equipped with a variable valve timing system on the intake and exhaust shafts. The engine thrust is already quite enough in all modes, and it gets along much better with the “automatic”, and in terms of economy it is not inferior to the 100-horsepower version. Only now, this modern motor quickly “ends” the phase shifter clutch (11,500 rubles). True, on modernized machines, the unit has become more durable.

Modifications with “fours” with a volume of 1.8 and 2.0 liters are second only to versions with a 1.6 liter engine (100 hp). Both engines are identical in design and suffer from common ailments. The resource of motors is 350 thousand km. And in the timing drive - a durable chain, which is usually replaced after 200 thousand km. But in order for the motors to live safely to old age, after the first “hundred” you should pay attention to the valve cover gasket (1,000 rubles), which begins to poison the oil. However, at first, you can limit yourself to tightening the bolts that are weakening due to vibrations. And then just a replacement. By this time, as a rule, the upper hydraulic support of the engine wears out (3500 rubles).

The unreasonable blues of a 1.8-liter engine (on a 2.0-liter engine it appears less often) - poor traction and cold start, torn idle and increased fuel consumption - was associated with unfinished software of the electronic engine control unit. Therefore, dealers changed its firmware depending on the malfunction, although these measures were extremely reluctant. Ignition coils and high-voltage wires, gasoline pumps are also short-lived. The throttle body and the exhaust gas recirculation valve become dirty rather quickly. Converters (34,000 rubles) do not differ in “mileage”, the life expectancy of which depends on the oil consumption of the engine. If the appetite of the motor increases to 200 grams per 1000 km, you need to sound the alarm and contact the service. Otherwise, costly repairs are guaranteed.

It is advisable to change the oil in a 1.8 liter turbodiesel after 5–10 thousand km, and refuel only at trusted network gas stations. And then the high pressure fuel pump (TNVD) will overcome the bar of 200 thousand km. Repair - from 30,000 rubles. You will have to spend money on new injection nozzles (12,500 rubles each), flush the exhaust gas recirculation valve. After 100 thousand km, the dual-mass flywheel wears out. A similar problem, by the way, also occurs on a 2.0-liter gasoline engine. If you feel jerks when starting off and a characteristic rattling, change immediately. The part is expensive - from 25,000 rubles, but the consequences of the destruction caused by the flywheel will be even more tangible.

Transmission

On an IB5 manual gearbox, after 50–80 thousand km, “departures” of the second gear are known due to weak synchronizers. And when working with an increased load, the axis of the satellites in the differential may burst, which threatens a hole in the crankcase and repairs for 100,000 rubles. If, when making a test drive, the box “howls like a beast”, then the input shaft bearing is worn out. And it urgently needs to be changed. Otherwise, the consequences can be devastating.

But the “mechanics” of the MTX75 are more durable. True, over time, oil seals and seals of the gearshift rod leak in it, and due to the low level of gear oil, the shafts and gear rims of the gears wear out quickly. The clutch can last 100 thousand km or more, if it were not for the weak release bearing, made in a single block with the clutch slave cylinder, which wears out after 50 thousand km.

But the "automatic" is as simple as five cents and reliable as a tank. The 4F27E box was installed on various Ford models back in the late 1980s, so today it is almost completely devoid of childhood diseases. After 150 thousand km, it will only be necessary to repair the valve body (22,000 rubles) and replace the pressure regulator solenoids.

Suspension

With driving properties, the Focus II is in perfect order thanks to the jewelry-tuned independent suspension. Its main elements are centenarians. The idyll is broken by the support bearings of the struts, "nursing" an average of 40-70 thousand km. Approximately the same amount was released for wheel bearings, which are changed as an assembly with the hubs. When replacing, do not forget about the ABS sensors - they are often damaged during dismantling. With light knocks in the suspension after 40,000 km, the stabilizer struts will make themselves felt. But the bushings withstand almost twice as long. Simultaneously with them, at 80-110 thousand km, the turn of updating ball bearings complete with a lever and silent blocks will come. And then shock absorbers are on the way (4200 rubles each).

In the rear suspension, stabilizer struts are updated every 60–80 thousand km. Bushings last an average of one and a half times longer. By the “hundred” the lower levers wear out. Shock absorbers (3800 rubles each) are destined for a slightly longer period - they often reach 110-140 thousand km.

In steering, rod ends are enough for 50–80 thousand km. And the rail itself on the first machines even changed under warranty, but by 2008 it had become more durable. Moreover, versions with 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines were equipped with a traditional hydraulic booster, and more powerful modifications came with an electro-hydraulic power steering, in which the pump control board could “burn out”. Usually you have to change the entire assembly for 28,000 rubles.

Outcome

Finding a technically sound Ford Focus II will not be difficult. If you are not satisfied with modifications with reliable engines of 1.4 and 1.6 liters (100 hp), you can find a Focus from Europe with an equally reliable 2.0-liter turbodiesel. True, we have few such versions. And it is better to opt for post-styling cars - they have already had childhood illnesses.

Ford Focus 2 engine 1.6 100 hp from the Duratec series (or according to another Zetec-SE specification) has a twin brother, but with a volume of 1.4 liters. Structurally, Duratec 1.6 and Duratec 1.4 are almost the same, so this article will be of interest to owners of a 1.4 liter engine. The only difference is the size and stroke of the piston, the other connecting rods and the crankshaft. And so these are gasoline atmospheric 16 valve engines with an aluminum cylinder block and a timing belt. Focuses made in Russia were equipped with a Duratec 16V Sigma (Zetec-S) 1.6 liter engine. 100 hp. The power unit turned out to be the most demanded on the Ford Focus 2.

Ford Focus 2 1.6 engine device

Focus 2 1.6 liter engine with 100 horsepower- gasoline, four-stroke, four-cylinder, in-line, sixteen-valve, with two camshafts. The location in the engine compartment is transverse. The order of operation of the cylinders: 1-3-4-2, counting - from the auxiliary drive pulley.

Supply system- phased distributed fuel injection (Euro-4 toxicity standards). An engine with a gearbox and a clutch form a power unit - a single unit, fixed in the engine compartment on three elastic rubber-metal supports. The right support is attached to the bracket located on the right wall of the cylinder block, and the left and rear - to the gearbox housings.

Cylinder block Ford Focus 2 Duratec 1.6 cast in aluminum alloy using the Open-Deck method with free-standing (at the top of the block) wet-type sleeves. In the lower part of the cylinder block there are crankshaft bearings - five beds of main shaft bearings with a plate (removable cover) common to all beds, which is attached to the block with ten bolts. The main bearings of the crankshaft are processed as an assembly with a plate.

Engine crankshaft- made of high-strength cast iron, with five main and four connecting rod journals. The shaft is equipped with eight counterweights, made on the continuation of its "cheeks". Counterweights are designed to balance the forces and moments of inertia arising from the movement of the crank mechanism during engine operation. Inserts of main and connecting rod bearings of the crankshaft are steel, thin-walled, with an anti-friction coating.

The main and connecting rod journals of the crankshaft connect channels drilled in the body of the shaft, which serve not only to supply engine oil from the main to the connecting rod bearings, but also to centrifugally clean the oil from solid particles and deposits during the rotation of the shaft. At the front end (toe) of the crankshaft are installed: a timing gear drive pulley (timing) and an auxiliary drive pulley.

Cylinder head for Ford Focus 2 1.6 engine

Cylinder head Focus 2 1.6 made of aluminum alloy. The valves in the cylinder head are arranged in two rows, in a V-shape, with two intake and two exhaust valves for each cylinder. Valves are steel, exhaust - with a plate made of heat-resistant steel and welded chamfer. The intake valve has a larger diameter than the exhaust valve. Seats and valve guides are pressed into the cylinder head. On top of the valve guide bushings, valve stem seals made of oil-resistant rubber are put on. The valve closes under the action of a spring. Its lower end rests on a washer, and its upper end rests on a plate held by two crackers. The crackers folded together have the shape of a truncated cone, and on their inner surface there are beads that enter the grooves on the valve stem.

Oil pump engine Ford Focus 2 1.6

Engine Lubrication Duratek 1.6 combined. Under pressure, oil is supplied to the main and connecting rod bearings of the crankshaft, pairs of "support - camshaft journal". The pressure in the system is created by an oil pump with internal gears and a pressure reducing valve. The oil pump is attached to the cylinder block on the right. The drive gear of the pump is mounted on the flats of the toe of the crankshaft. The pump takes oil from the oil pan through the oil receiver and delivers it through the oil filter to the main line of the cylinder block, from which oil channels depart to the crankshaft main bearings and oil supply channels to the camshaft bearings of the cylinder head.

Timing drive engine Ford Focus 2 1.6

The camshafts are driven by a toothed belt from the crankshaft pulley. The automatic tensioner ensures the required belt tension during operation. A feature of the timing mechanism drive is that the toothed pulleys of the crankshaft and camshafts are not fixed on the shafts with the help of keys or pins, but only due to the friction forces that occur on the end surfaces of the pulleys and shafts when the pulley mounting bolts are tightened. Timing drive scheme Ford Focus 2 1.6 pictured a little higher. On this engine when the timing belt breaks, the valve bends, so it is better not to delay the replacement. According to the regulations, the timing belt is replaced with Focus 2 1.6 16 valves every 100,000 kilometers.

Technical characteristics of the Ford Focus 2 1.6 100 hp engine.

• Working volume - 1595 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Cylinder diameter - 79.0 mm
• Stroke - 81.4 mm
• Timing drive - belt
• HP power (kW) - 100 (74) at 6000 rpm in min.
• Torque - 145 Nm at 4000 rpm. in min.
• Maximum speed - 180 km / h
• Acceleration to the first hundred - 11.9 seconds
• Fuel type - gasoline AI-95
• Compression ratio - 11
• Combined fuel consumption - 9.4 liters

When changing oil with a filter, 4.25 liters are needed.

Ford Focus-2 is a very popular car in Russia, it was produced from 2004 to 2011. Various types of power units were installed on the machines, different in cylinder volume, type and power.

Engines for Ford Focus-2 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 are highly reliable, but they have characteristic breakdowns. This article will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Ford engines, design features, and also raise the question of how often maintenance should be carried out, which parts must be replaced during maintenance.

Reliability of Ford engines

Three types of engines are installed on 2nd generation Ford Focus cars:

• Duratec;
• Zetec;
• split port.

The difference between these types of motors is as follows:

• all Zetek engines are equipped with a timing belt drive;
• Duratek engines have a chain drive;
• Split Port power units are designed specifically for the American market.

Duratec motors are quite reliable, on average, the ICE run before overhaul is 350 thousand kilometers. Zetec engines have been produced since 1992, there is also a Zetec-SE series. Zetek engines are mostly trouble-free, on average their resource is 300-350 thousand km.

The most "capricious" are the Split Port motors, the most common disease of these units is the loss of the seat from under the valve in the block head. With such a defect, the seat crumbles with a valve and scatters over all cylinders, as a result, pistons and liners become unusable.

No matter how reliable the motor is, over time its parts wear out, and in some cases it is cheaper to install another motor than to repair it. It is expensive to buy a new ICE, so many Ford Focus-2 car owners put contract ICEs on their cars.

You can buy an engine for a Ford Focus-2 1.8 or 2.0 liter with relatively low mileage and a guarantee on average for 45-55 thousand rubles, contract engines are removed from cars that have not been used in Russia. Engines have low mileage, are tested, a package of documents is issued for any power unit. Split Port motors are somewhat more expensive, the average price of an internal combustion engine is 65-70 thousand rubles.

It is inexpensive to buy an engine for a Ford Focus 2 1.6 l Zetec - a contract engine will be delivered to order for 40-45 thousand rubles, in some companies power units are available. Replacing the engine is beneficial when a lot of money has to be spent on repairing the internal combustion engine, or the old cylinder block cannot be restored, and it has to be replaced.

Duratec engines

Duratec gasoline engines have been manufactured by Ford since 1993. Engines are four- and six-cylinder, ICE 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 / 2.5 liters are installed on the Ford Focus-2 car. The most common types of engines are from 1.6 to 2.0 liters, there are no hydraulic compensators on the internal combustion engine, the valves are regulated by selecting the thickness of the washers located in the pushers between the camshaft and the valve itself.

The 16-valve Duratec is a four-cylinder, in-line engine with a multiport fuel injection system, with a timing chain, a factory set resource of 250 thousand km, but in practice the engine runs longer. Also, Ford cars are equipped with this power unit:

• C-max;
• Puma;
• focus-1;
• Fiesta 4th and 5th generation;
• Fusion;

The engine is still installed on Mazda 2, Volvo C30 and S40. The biggest drawback of the Duratec 1.6 is its low power, which is especially noticeable when equipped with automatic transmission and air conditioning on.

Duratec HE 2.0 and 1.8 motors are very similar in design, they differ only in cylinder and piston diameters. A two-liter internal combustion engine is a more profitable option compared to a 1.8 - with almost the same fuel consumption, the “two-liter” is more powerful and quieter. The resource is declared by the manufacturer to be 300 thousand km, but in some cases the motors run up to half a million kilometers.

The valves on the internal combustion engine of the Duratek series are supposed to be adjusted after 150 tons. Km, the resource of the timing chain is over 200 tons. Km. Engine oil changes after 10-15 thousand, the air filter - after 15 tons of kilometers.

Zetek Ford Focus-2 engines

Zetec motors on a Ford Focus-2 car are equipped with a timing belt, in the line of power units there are engines of three sizes:

• 1598 cm³ (1.6);
• 1796 cm³ (1.8);
• 1989 cm³ (2.0).

All internal combustion engines are 16-valve, with two camshafts (upper location in the cylinder head). Zetec engines can have both hydraulic lifters and shims - hydraulic tappets have been on the Zetec-SE series since 2001, before that the need for valve adjustment was necessary.

Valve knock on Zetek engines can be heard infrequently, valve adjustment is required after 120-150 thousand mileage. The work itself is difficult, and without sufficient experience it is not recommended to adjust the valves on the Ford Focus-2.

The cylinder head and cylinder block of the Zetec-SE internal combustion engine are cast from aluminum alloy, all engines are four-cylinder, in-line, 4 valves are located in each combustion chamber. The timing belt drives not only the camshafts, but also the water pump, so when replacing parts of the gas distribution mechanism, it is recommended to change the pump as well. The 1.6 Zetec engine is characterized by relatively low fuel consumption; in mixed mode, fuel consumption is about 7-8 l / 100 km. The intake manifold of the engine is made of plastic, the oil pan is made of aluminum.

Many car owners recommend changing the timing belt at a mileage of 60 thousand km, although according to the factory regulations, replacement must be carried out after 150 thousand km. Here you can play it safe - if the strap breaks, the valve bends. The engine oil and air filter are replaced in the standard mode, the same as for Duratec engines. The 1.6 power unit is quite reliable, its only serious drawback is its insufficient power. Even the fuel consumption with the Zetek engine is not the smallest - in the city it can reach 10-11 liters per "hundred".

The Zetec 1.8 engine is not considered too reliable, however, all its problems are not so significant:

• failure of the thermostat;
• leakage of the front crankshaft oil seal;
• unstable idling.

But in general, the unit is not bad - it does not consume much oil, it is not so easy to “kill” the crankshaft.

Many Zetecs have one design feature - the crankshaft gear is not fixed with a key, it is “floating”. Therefore, when replacing the timing belt, special attention should be paid to this fact - if the pulley is loosely pulled to the / shaft, the marks on the shafts will go astray, the valve timing will change. As a result, the engine will stop working normally, and the valves may bend.

Engines Split Port

The 2.0-liter Split Port engine was originally installed on the Ford Escort, it appeared on this model in 1997. ICE Split Port - single-shaft, four-cylinder, 8-valve, equipped with a timing belt.

The real scourge of these power units is the weak fit of the valve seats in the cylinder head. The saddle flies out at the slightest overheating, as a rule, after what happened, it is required:

• replacement of the block head (at best, its expensive repair);
• piston replacement.

If the saddle strongly hits the cylinder, the sleeve is damaged, the connecting rod bends, then you can’t do without a major overhaul - you have to bore the block. Another problem with this breakdown is that spare parts are not cheap, sometimes it’s easier to buy a contract engine than to restore the power unit.

DIC has other "diseases", but not so serious:

Often, many car owners cannot determine what type of two-liter engine is installed on the car, and the ICE model does not fit into the data sheet. There are two ways to determine:

Duratorq TDCi

Diesel engines of the Duratorq family were first introduced in 2000, the first such power unit appeared on the Ford Mondeo. In Russia, Focus-2 with a diesel engine is rare, such a car is more popular in Europe.

Diesel engines are characterized by many positive qualities, they are:

• reliable;
• work steadily;
• have good traction;
• economical;
• they start well even in severe frosts.

But the diesel "Focus" has a significant drawback - it does not tolerate low-quality diesel fuel. If you fill a car with bad diesel fuel, the fuel injectors will quickly become clogged with rubbish, and the car will have to be evacuated to a car service.

Focus-2 is equipped with diesel engines in five versions, ICE volumes - 1.6 and 2.0 liters. The most popular diesel engine on the Focus is the 2.0 TDCi DW10C model, this power unit is equipped with a Common Rail fuel system and develops a maximum power of 163 hp. With. The engine complies with environmental standards Euro-5, is characterized by a fairly high efficiency. The fuel consumption of Ford Focus-2 cars with ICE 2.0 TDCi per hundred kilometers is:

• 2 l - on the highway outside the city;
• 5.0 l - in the combined cycle;
• 6.3 liters - on trips around the city.

There are three options for a 2-liter turbodiesel - with a capacity of 115, 140 and 163 hp. with., among themselves, the power units differ only in the firmware of the electronic control unit.

On a 2-liter Ford Focus-2 engine, the timing belt is very reliable; according to the factory settings, it is recommended to replace it after 140,000 kilometers. But the oil on the diesel "Focus" changes after 10 thousand, in difficult operating conditions - after 7-8 thousand km.

Ford Focus 2.0 engine installed on the Focus of all three generations. True, the design of these power units is different. Naturally, the device and characteristics of the Focus 2 liter engines are different. The first Focus had a Zetec-E 2.0 series engine under the hood, on the second and third generations of the car, a motor from the Duratec-HE 2.0 and Duratec-HE Ti-VCT series, respectively, was installed. Today we will talk about all the power units in more detail.

So, on the Focus of the first generation, they installed Zetec-E 2.0 with 16 valves. This is a typical DOHC with a timing belt. Cast iron cylinder block. There are no automatic hydraulic tappets or hydraulic compensators in the valve mechanism, so the valve clearance must be adjusted manually. Engine specifications below.

Ford Focus 1 Zetec-E 2.0 engine

• Working volume - 1989 cm3
• Cylinder diameter - 84.8 mm
• Piston stroke - 88 mm
• HP power – 130 at 5500 rpm
• Torque - 178 Nm at 4500 rpm
• Timing Drive - Belt (DOHC)
• Compression ratio - 10
• Fuel consumption in the city - 11.7 liters
• Combined fuel consumption - 8.7 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 6.9 liters

On the second Ford Focus, the Duratec-HE 2.0 engine appeared. The cylinder block of the 2-liter engine is cast from an aluminum alloy, the cylinder head is also aluminum, like the pallet. The in-line four-stroke, 4-cylinder, 16-valve petrol unit has an electronic fuel injection control system. A feature of this motor is the presence of a chain in the timing drive.

There are no hydraulic compensators in the valve mechanism of the Focus 2 engine with a volume of 2.0 liters, so the thermal clearance must be adjusted manually. Between the camshaft cams and the valves are cylindrical pushers, the so-called “glasses” of the valves. It is the selection of pushers with different thicknesses of the bottom of the glass that the desired gap is selected. This is a rather time-consuming job, requiring the removal of camshafts. Motor specifications below.

Ford Focus 2 Duratek 2.0 engine

• Working volume - 1999 cm3
• Number of cylinders / valves - 4/16
• Cylinder diameter - 87.5 mm
• Stroke - 83.1 mm
• HP power - 145 (107 kW) at 6000 rpm
• Torque - 185 Nm at 4500 rpm
• Timing Drive - Chain (DOHC)
• Compression ratio - 10.8
• Fuel consumption in the city - 9.8 liters
• Combined fuel consumption - 7.1 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 5.4 liters

The Ford Focus III received the same 2-liter Duratec, but the unit received a modern timing system, which added power and reduced fuel consumption. The chain in the timing drive remained. A photo of this power unit is below.

The characteristics of the 2-liter Focus engine of the 3rd generation are below.

Ford Focus 3 Duratek 2.0 engine

• Working volume - 1999 cm3
• Number of cylinders / valves - 4/16
• Cylinder diameter - 87.5 mm
• Stroke - 83.1 mm
• HP power – 150 (110 kW) at 6000 rpm
• Torque - 202 Nm at 4500 rpm
• Timing Drive - Chain (DOHC)
• Compression ratio - 11
• Fuel consumption in the city - 9.6 liters
• Combined fuel consumption - 6.7 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 5 liters

The Duratec HE 2.0 of the second Focus differs from the third generation engine in the presence of a Ti-VCT system (variable valve timing system). In addition, there was a system of direct fuel injection GDI. All this made the motor very efficient and reliable.