Ford MHA/MHB
This motor does not tolerate bad fuel, spark plugs, and then the coils quickly deteriorate.
Ford Puma engines
The Ford Puma is a small coupe passenger car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company between 1997 and 2002. Production was carried out in the German city of Cologne, supplied to the European market. The modified and augmented Ford Fiesta IV platform was used as a model base. After 2002, the car was modified to a 2-seater Ford StreetKa, while retaining its base, suspension system and transmission. Ford Puma has received numerous awards in different autonomies.
The Ford Puma was offered with 4 engines since 1997 (4 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.0 to 1.7 liters, power output from 125 to 200 hp. 3 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. 3 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Ford B7JA (about 250,000 km).
Ford Puma engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Puma Mk1 1997–2001 | |||||||
| Ford MHA/MHB | 1997–2001 | 1.7 L R4 | 125 hp | petrol | belt | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Ford Puma 2 (BX726) 2019–present | |||||||
| Ford B7JA | 2019–present | 1.0 L R3 | 125 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Ford BZJA | 2019–present | 1.0 L R3 | 155 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Ford YZJA | 2020–2024 | 1.5 L R3 | 200 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.25 L | ~250,000 km |
Ford Puma engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Ford Puma?
Ford Puma Mk1 (1997–2001): Ford MHA/MHB; Ford Puma 2 (BX726) (2019–present): Ford B7JA, Ford BZJA and Ford YZJA.
Which Ford Puma engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Ford Puma engines are: Ford B7JA — about 250,000 km; Ford BZJA — about 250,000 km; Ford MHA/MHB — about 250,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Ford Puma engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Ford B7JA — 4.6 L (5W-20); Ford BZJA — 4.6 L (5W-20); Ford MHA/MHB — 4.3 L (5W-30); Ford YZJA — 5.25 L (5W-20).
Does the Ford Puma have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Ford B7JA, Ford BZJA and Ford YZJA; timing belt: Ford MHA/MHB. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Ford Puma available with a diesel engine?
No, all Ford Puma engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Ford YZJA
A reliable engine for its level of tune.
Ford B7JA
This is a second-generation engine, and the main problems of the first 1.0 EcoBoost no longer apply.
Ford BZJA
This is a second-generation engine, and the main problems of the first 1.0 EcoBoost no longer apply.
Models with the same engines
- Ford Fiesta 3 shared engines