Petrol · 2012–2017
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All about the Ford B-MaxAll about the 1.25 / 1.4 / 1.5 / 1.6 Duratec / Ti-VCT (Ford Sigma) engine
The 1.4 / 1.6 Duratec / Ti-VCT (Ford Sigma) engine was fitted to the Ford B-Max (2012–2017). In the EU that is 30.2 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 1.4 90 hp, 1.6 105 hp, 1.6, 1.4.
The most expensive known risk is electric fuel pump failure: it usually appears at 80,000–200,000 km and costs €200–500 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: Rattle for a few seconds after a cold start, rough idle, engine light with cam timing codes (P0011, P0016, P0017), sometimes limp mode
Fix: Check oil level and grade, then the VCT solenoids; replace the phaser(s) together with the timing belt kit if they are worn
Signs: Misfire, shaking at idle, flashing engine light, often after rain or a car wash
Fix: Dry the plug wells and clear the scuttle drains, replace the coil pack and plugs, use dielectric grease on the connectors
Signs: Long cranking, stalling or hesitation under load, sometimes no start
Fix: Measure fuel pressure and pump current; replace the in-tank pump module
Signs: Oil sweating on the head or between engine and gearbox, oil drops under the car
Fix: Replace the valve cover gasket; renew the front crank seal with the timing belt and the rear seal with the clutch
Signs: Ticking from the head, rough idle; on LPG, burnt exhaust valves if clearances close up
Fix: Check clearances about every 100,000 km (more often on LPG), ideally with the timing belt change, and correct with shims
Signs: Door won't latch or opens while driving
Fix: Check recall; replace latch
Signs: Freezes, Bluetooth drops
Fix: Software update
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Shudder or judder when pulling away, slipping, delayed take-off, rough 1-2 shifts, gearbox warning
Fix: Replace the double clutch together with the input-shaft seals (and check the rear crankshaft seal), then run the clutch adaptations; software update if available
Signs: Gearbox warning, car suddenly loses drive or will not engage a gear, intermittent no-start in gear, faults such as P0606
Fix: First test the battery, the gearbox ground connection and the TCM plug / harness; if the module is faulty, replace and program it and run the relearn procedures
Signs: Gearbox warning with a clutch-actuator code, harsh or no engagement of odd or even gears, limp mode
Fix: Swap the two actuator motors to see if the fault follows the motor; replace the faulty actuator and run the clutch adaptation
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,200–4,950. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Ford B-Max with the 1.4 / 1.6 Duratec / Ti-VCT (Ford Sigma) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 160,000 km or every 96 months | €450–900 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 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 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Petrol1,388 cm³ · 66 kW (90 hp) | 9.9 % | 2012–2017 | 132 g/km | — |
| 1.6 Petrol1,596 cm³ · 77 kW (105 hp) | 9.3 % | 2012–2017 | 148 g/km | — |
| 1.6 Petrol1,596 cm³ | 7.6 % | 2012–2017 | 149 g/km | — |
| 1.4 Petrol1,388 cm³ | 3.3 % | 2012–2017 | 139 g/km | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (1). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
The faults with the highest risk: electric fuel pump failure (80,000–200,000 km, €200–500); door latch failure (recall) (0–200,000 km, €0–250).
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Main sources for the faults of this engine:
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. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026