Is the 1.6 TDCI a good engine?

Is the 1.6 TDCI a good engine?

The Ford 1.6 TDCI diesel engine has excellent reliability, more than the 1.8 version. Cars with the DLD-416 DV6 engine goes more than 100,000 miles without any problems. One serious issue with the 1.6 TDCI is turbo failure. Oil supply troubles due to sludge build-up in the oil feed pipes can cause a blown Turbo.

What BHP is Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI?

Performance

Power	113 bhp
Torque	2 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions	109 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard	5
Miles Per Tank	781 miles

Are Ford Focus diesels reliable?

Reliability Survey, a diesel-powered Focus finished in 11th place out of 31 cars in our family car class. The petrol-powered car finished in 17th place out of 31.

How many miles will a Ford Focus diesel last?

Based on customer reports, the Ford Focus can last up to 200,0,000 miles. If you drive 15,000 miles per year, you will get between 13 to 16 years of service life from the average Ford Focus car.

What is the best Ford Focus diesel engine?

The best car in the range for efficiency is the 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 88g. As its name suggests, it has tax-free emissions of 88g/km, and also has claimed economy of 83.1mpg. It's only available in basic Edge trim, but the 99g/km engine is offered Edge, Zetec and Titanium Navigator trims.

Are Ford TDCi engines reliable?

1.5TDCi does duty on a number of ford cars including Ecosport, Aspire, Figo, Freestyle. However, no such problem has been reported. In fact, the 8 valve old school SOHC is very very reliable and can take quite a lot of abuse.

What does TDCi mean on a Ford Focus?

Turbo Diesel Commonrail injection In late 2001 the engine was fitted with Delphi common rail fuel injection and called the Duratorq TDCi (Turbo Diesel Commonrail injection), with the original unit being renamed the Duratorq TDDi (Turbo Diesel Direct injection).

Who makes 1.5 TDCi engine?

The milestone 1.5-litre TDCi, part of a new family of Euro Stage VI-compliant Ford engines, was manufactured at Ford's global diesel engineering centre of excellence, Dagenham Diesel Assembly Plant, in the U.K.

Is a 2006 Ford Focus a good car?

Edmunds' Expert Review The 2006 Ford Focus is a wonderful small car that's fun to drive, fuel efficient, and offered in such a wide variety of configurations it would be hard not to find one that suits your needs.

What problems do Ford Focus have?

Numerous owners complained of excessive vibration, shuddering, and grinding noises. Ford Focuses with the dual-clutch would also experience jerky shifting, a slipping clutch, and sometimes a complete failure to get into gear at all.

When did the Ford Focus 2nd generation come out?

• Between 20, Ford built the second-generation Focus. There was the same choice of petrol engines as the original car, but a more efficient 1.6-litre diesel was added as well as a more powerful 2.0-litre TDCi unit. The 1.6 petrol and diesel could be mated with an auto 'box.

What problems did the Ford Focus have in 1999?

• A problem with the control module sometimes caused inadvertent deployment of the front and side airbags, as well as the seatbelt pre-tensioners. Ford Focus 1.6 petrol versions built between August 1999 and February 2000 could have had problems with their automatic gearboxes. Damage to the crankshaft position sensor often led to engines cutting out.

What years did the Ford Focus have power steering problems?

• On some Ford Focus models built between February and April 2007 there were problems with the rear hub bolts. They could come loose because they weren't made to the correct design specification. Ford Focus models built between April and May 2008 could have had problems with their power steering.

What years did Ford Focus have brake pedal problems?

• Ford Focus brake pedal problems (2004-2011 cars) Cars built between November 2005 and December 2006 could have developed problems with their brake pedals. In particularly cold weather, the pedal could become stiff, as the non-return valve in the pump began to stick.