The 2.3-liter Ford SEWA or 2.3 Duratec HE engine was produced from 2006 to 2015 and was installed on two very popular Galaxy and S-MAX minivans in the automotive market. This power unit is essentially a clone of the famous Japanese Mazda MZR L3-VE engine.
DURATEC HE family:
1.8 L – CFBA, CHBA, QQDB;
2.0 L – AODA, AOWA, CJBA, XQDA;
2.3 L – SEWA, SEBA;
2.5 L – YTMA.
The engine was installed on:
- Ford Galaxy Mk2 in 2006 – 2015;
- Ford S-MAX Mk1 in 2006 – 2015.
Specifications
| Production years | 2006-2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 2261 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 161 |
| Torque output, Nm | 208 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 87.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 94 |
| Compression ratio | 10.6 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | inlet iVCT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Ford S-MAX 2008) — city — highway — combined |
13.7 7.4 9.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~375 000 |
| Weight, kg | 112 |
Disadvantages of the SEWA engine
- The most common engine failures are the ignition system components and the fuel pump;
- When using cheap oil, the phase regulator can knock already by 100,000 km;
- By a run of 200 – 250 thousand km, the timing chain most often stretches and requires replacement;
- After several cartridge changes, it is not uncommon for the oil filter assembly to leak;
- Catalyst particles enter the cylinders, scratch the walls and cause oil burns.
