Ti-VCT cam phasers / oil control valve
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
engine codes: HWDA, HXDA, HXDB, PNDA, PNDB, IQDB
Signs: Rattle on start, rough idle, VCT codes (1.6 Ti-VCT)
Fix: Replace phasers / solenoid; correct oil
€300–800
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.25 / 1.4 / 1.5 / 1.6 Duratec / Ti-VCT (Ford Sigma)
Petrol · 1,242 / 1,388 / 1,499 / 1,596 cm³ · 44–92 kW
14
model generations
4
known faults
1,359,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: belt · 150,000 km / every 120 mo.
In our database this engine is fitted to 14 model generations, among them: Ford Fiesta VI (Mk6/Mk7), Ford Focus III, Ford B-Max, Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max, Ford Fusion, Ford Focus II and 8 more.
The most expensive known risk is ti-VCT cam phasers / oil control valve: it usually appears at 80,000–180,000 km and costs €300–800 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,242 / 1,388 / 1,499 / 1,596 cm³ |
| Power | 44–92 kW |
| Years | 1995–2019 |
| Timing drive | Belt · 150,000 km / every 120 mo |
| Oil | 5W-20 / 5W-30 · Ford WSS-M2C913-C / 948-B · ~3.8–4.1 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | FUJA, FUJB, SNJA, SNJB, STJA, SPJA, FXJA, FXJB, ASDA, ASDB, HWDA, HXDA, HXDB, PNDA, PNDB, IQDB, MUDA, SIDA, SUJA, FYJA, FYJB, FXJC, UEJB, B4164S3 |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Ignition coil pack
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire
Fix: Replace coil
€80–200
Thermostat housing leak (plastic)
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant loss
Fix: Replace housing
€100–250
Valve clearance (shims)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Ticking; check more often on LPG
Fix: Adjust clearances
€150–400
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Ford Fiesta VI (Mk6/Mk7) as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 150,000 km or every 120 months | €450–900 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Ford B-Max 2012–2017Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max 2010–2019Ford EcoSport 2013–2022Ford Fiesta III / IV 1989–2002Ford Fiesta V 2002–2008Ford Fiesta VI (Mk6/Mk7) 2008–2017Ford Focus C-Max 2003–2010Ford Focus I 1998–2004Ford Focus II 2004–2011Ford Focus III 2011–2018Ford Fusion 2002–2012Ford Mondeo IV 2007–2014Volvo C30 2006–2013Volvo S40 / V50 2004–2012
Common questions
Does the 1.25 / 1.4 / 1.5 / 1.6 Duratec / Ti-VCT (Ford Sigma) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Belt · 150,000 km / every 120 mo.
What oil does the 1.25 / 1.4 / 1.5 / 1.6 Duratec / Ti-VCT (Ford Sigma) engine take?
5W-20 / 5W-30 · Ford WSS-M2C913-C / 948-B · ~3.8–4.1 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.25 / 1.4 / 1.5 / 1.6 Duratec / Ti-VCT (Ford Sigma) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: ti-VCT cam phasers / oil control valve (80,000–180,000 km, €300–800).
Which cars have the 1.25 / 1.4 / 1.5 / 1.6 Duratec / Ti-VCT (Ford Sigma) engine?
Ford Fiesta VI (Mk6/Mk7), Ford Focus III, Ford B-Max, Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max, Ford Fusion, Ford Focus II and 8 more.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026