The Ford 1.4 Duratec 16V 80 hp engine was installed, for the most part, on small cars like Fiesta and Fusion. However, the engine was frankly weak in pulling even these small cars, not to mention the larger models. Taking into account the small displacement, the engine has a good practical resource. The timing belt uses a belt, and it is necessary to replace the rollers and the belt in a timely manner. Of the minuses, the inelasticity of the engine and low power are noted. If the engine is carefully and carefully operated, then it serves its owner reliably. Also, the engine is distinguished by good efficiency.
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Ford Fusion
The Ford Fusion is a subcompact van produced in Germany by the Ford Motor Company from 2002 to 2012. The model is based on Ford Fiesta. The car was intended for the European market. It was also sold in the CIS countries. In 2005, the model was restyled. The name of the car translates as “synthesis” and emphasizes the combination of qualities of a hatchback and an SUV put into the car by the manufacturer.
Engine Duratec 16V Sigma (Zetec-SE)
Engine Duratec 16V Sigma
Ford Focus 2 engine 1.6 100 hp from the Duratec series (or according to another Zetec-SE specification) has a twin brother, but with a volume of 1.4 liters. Structurally, Duratec 1.6 and Duratec 1.4 are practically the same, the difference lies in the size and stroke of the piston, other connecting rods and the crankshaft. And so these are gasoline atmospheric 16 valve engines with an aluminum cylinder block and a timing belt. The Foci produced in Russia were equipped with a Duratec 16V Sigma (Zetec-S) 1.6 liter engine. 100 hp. The power unit turned out to be the most demanded on the Ford Focus 2.
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