The 1.6-liter turbo engine Ford JQDA or 1.6 EcoBoost 150 SCTI was introduced in 2009 and a year later it was under the hood of the third generation of the Focus model and the C-MAX compact van. There are other modifications of this power unit with other JQDB and YUDA indexes.
The 1.6 EcoBoost line also includes internal combustion engines: JQMA, JTBA and JTMA.
The engine was installed on:
- Ford C-Max Mk2 in 2010 – 2015;
- Ford Focus Mk3 in 2010 – 2014.
Specifications
| Production years | 2010-2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 1596 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 150 |
| Torque output, Nm | 240 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 79 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 81.4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | Ti-VCT |
| Turbocharging | BorgWarner KP39 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.1 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Ford C-Max 2012) — city — highway — combined |
8.0 5.3 6.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
Disadvantages of the JQDA engine
- A recall campaign was announced for this motor due to the risk of fire;
- The electromechanical clutch in the coolant pump can cause a fire;
- The engine is very afraid of overheating, immediately breaks through the gasket, then leads the block;
- For the same reason, the valve cover is bent and starts to sweat with oil;
- When knocking occurs, it is necessary to adjust the thermal clearances of the valves.
