The 1.6-liter turbo engine Ford JQMA or Kuga 2 1.6 EcoBoost was assembled from 2012 to 2016 and was installed only on the second generation of the Kuga crossover in modifications before restyling. This motor was marked by a number of recall campaigns due to an unsuccessful cooling system.
The 1.6 EcoBoost line also includes internal combustion engines: JTMA, JQDA and JTBA.
The engine was installed on:
- Ford Kuga Mk2 in 2012 – 2016.
Specifications
| Production years | 2012-2016 |
| 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 | 10.1 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | at inlet and outlet |
| Turbocharging | BorgWarner KP39 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.8 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Ford Kuga 2014) — city — highway — combined |
8.7 5.7 6.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~240 000 |
Disadvantages of the JQMA engine
- Several recall campaigns were carried out in connection with the ignition of power units;
- The main reason was a malfunction of the electromagnetic clutch of the cooling system;
- Due to overheating, cracks often form in the cylinder head, especially around the valve seats;
- Direct injection nozzles clog quickly and intake valves coke;
- Since there are no hydraulic lifters, the valve clearance must be periodically adjusted.
