Ford Puma 2
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
200 PS
1.5L EcoBoost ST Benzin
Puma ST — Small but Wild
Fun to Drive!140 PS
1.0L EcoBoost Benzin
6 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Ford Puma 2 is available with 4 engine variants — from 95 to 200 hp. 2 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Ford 1.5L EcoBlue (Diesel, 120 PS) has the XWDB (1.5L EcoBlue) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Ford 1.0L EcoBoost (Benziner, 95–140 PS) comes with 2 different engines: YYJE (2019–2021, Stay Away!) und P4JB (2020–2021, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.0L EcoBoost!
The Ford Puma ST (Benziner, 200 PS) has the YZJA-PUMA (1.5L EcoBoost ST) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Ford 1.0L EcoBoost mHEV (Benziner Mild-Hybrid, 125–160 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B7JA (2019–2024, Be Careful) und BZJA (2019–2024, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.0L EcoBoost mHEV!
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Recall: faulty airbag mounting (2019–2020) Ford recalled around 4,572 Puma vehicles due to an incorrectly secured driver airbag unit. Inadequate fastening could cause the airbag to fail to deploy correctly in the event of activation. | Low | |
| Recall: loose battery terminal clamp (MHEV, 2019–2020) On approx. 200 Puma mild hybrid vehicles, the battery terminal connections could come loose, leading to system failures and melt damage to components. Ford treated this as a recall action. Symptoms: Sudden failure of the 48V mild hybrid system, warning lights in the instrument cluster. | Low |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 43 weaknesses have been documented for the Ford Puma 2 (2019–2024) — 36 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. 2 problem engines: YYJE (1.0L EcoBoost), P4JB (1.0L EcoBoost). Typical issues affect Other, Interior, Gearbox, HVAC.
Puma (XWDB, 2020–2021) — Be Careful: Injector Problems: Juddering and Knocking, Recall Camshaft Sprocket Material Fatigue (16B42), EGR Cooler Crack with Coolant Ingestion. Power: 120 PS.
Puma (YYJE, 2019–2021) — Stay Away!: Oil Bath Timing Belt — Engine Damage Risk, Thermostat Failure Causes Overheating, Wet Belt Premature Degradation. Power: 140 PS.
Puma (P4JB, 2020–2021) — Stay Away!: Oil Bath Belt — Engine Damage Risk, Head Gasket Failure from Overheating, Wet Belt Prematurely Degraded. Power: 95 PS.
Puma (YZJA-PUMA, 2020–2024) — Be Careful: Turbocharger Wear Under High-Performance Use, Cylinder Block Cracks (Early Build Vehicles), Camshaft HP Pump Lobe Worn. Power: 200 PS.
Puma (B7JA, 2019–2024) — Be Careful: Wet Belt in Oil Bath Degrades, Head Gasket Blown, 48V Hybrid Battery Recall (Terminals). Power: 125 PS.
Puma (BZJA, 2019–2024) — Be Careful: 48V Hybrid Battery Recall (Terminals), Front Cover Seal Leaking — Coolant Loss (TSI 15-1070), 48V Belt-Starter-Generator (BSG) Faults. Power: 155–160 PS.
What to watch out for with the Ford Puma? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee