Ford Fusion JU2

The 1.4 TDCi comes from PSA's DV4 family and is a frugal, simple small diesel with quiet running. Power is modest, but it shines with low consumption. Typical issues are injectors that react sensitively to poor fuel quality, plus DPF clogging and EGR coking in short-trip use. With regular maintenance it's a durable, frugal engine.

• !! Turbocharger Failure from Oil Starvation from 130,000 km

  The turbocharger fails due to oil sludge in the oil feed pipe clogging the fine mesh filter in the banjo bolt connection. A common cause is soot ingestion from leaking injector seals. Repair requires the turbo plus oil pan, oil pump strainer and intercooler.

  Symptoms: Whistling or grinding noises from the turbo area, severe power loss, blue smoke clouds
  800–2,000 $
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• !! High-Pressure Pump Failure from 180,000 km

  The high-pressure pump on the 1.8 TDCi commonly fails between 150,000 and 220,000 km. Metal debris contaminates the fuel system and injectors, which often means the entire common rail system needs replacement.

  Symptoms: Engine cuts out suddenly, glow plug warning lamp flashing, poor throttle response, engine won't restart, blue smoke
  1,300–2,200 $
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• !! Leaking Injector Seals from 100,000 km

  The copper seals at the injector seat no longer seal reliably. Fuel escapes into the engine bay, typical diesel and combustion smell inside the car. Often multiple injectors become leaky within a short period.

  Symptoms: Strong diesel smell in the car, rough running, smoke from engine bay, power loss
  150–600 $
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The 1.4 Duratec is a proven naturally aspirated engine with a timing chain, regarded as robust and low-maintenance. Power sits between the 1.25 and 1.6 variants and suits compact use well. The chain lasts long with good oil care, and otherwise there are barely any design weaknesses. An unfussy, durable drivetrain that causes little trouble and stays cheap to run.

• !! Timing Belt — Interference Engine, No Warning from 140,000 km

  Sigma/Duratec 16V engines are interference engines with a timing belt. Ford specifies 150,000 km change intervals; workshops recommend 100,000 km. A skipped or tensioned belt causes total engine destruction.

  Symptoms: No warning — sudden engine stop and complete destruction if belt snaps without replacement
  300–600 $
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• !! Connecting-Rod Bearing Wear from 150,000 km

  The 1.4 Duratec FXJA can develop connecting-rod bearing damage when oil changes are neglected. The engine knocks audibly at idle and louder under load, indicating bearing wear.

  Symptoms: Metallic knock at idle that gets louder under load, oil pressure warning light may illuminate, engine noise on cold start.
  800–2,500 $
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• !! Coil pack blows ECU ignition driver (permanent 2-cylinder misfire) from 130,000 km

  On the Fiesta (2002–2008) the twin coil pack fires cylinders 1+4 and 2+3 in pairs. A failing coil can spike voltage back into the ECU and permanently destroy the ignition output stage for two cylinders, so two cylinders stay dead even after a new coil is fitted.

  Symptoms: Hesitation and power loss, engine warning light, clear misfire on two cylinders, new coil pack does not cure it, P0301–P0304 codes, rough running.
  150–450 $
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