The 1.8-liter Ford RTK / RTJ or 1.8 Endura DE engine was produced from 1995 to 2000 and was installed on the fourth generation of the popular Fiesta model, in the pre-facelift version. This diesel engine is not very reliable, but it is repairable due to its simple design.
The Endura-DE line also includes internal combustion engines: RVA, RFA and RFN.
The engine was installed on:
- Ford Fiesta Mk4 in 1995 – 2000.
Specifications
| Production years | 1995-2000 |
| Displacement, cc | 1753 |
| Fuel system | prechambers |
| Power output, hp | 60 |
| Torque output, Nm | 105 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | cast iron 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 82.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 82 |
| Compression ratio | 21.5 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.0 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 1 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Ford Fiesta 1998) — city — highway — combined |
7.9 5.0 6.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~240 000 |
Disadvantages of the Ford RTK/RTJ engine
- The operation of this diesel engine in cold weather is very difficult, sometimes it simply does not start;
- Usually the motor breaks down after the timing belt breaks, the resource of which is less than 50,000 km;
- Due to poor cooling, there is a risk of burnout of valves and rings in the fourth cylinder;
- This engine suffers from leaks, especially at the junction of the upper and lower parts of the block;
- Lack of lubrication often leads to rotation of the liners or breakage of the crankshaft.
