Diesel · 2011–2018
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All about the Ford Focus 3All about the 1.5 / 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v) engine
The 1.5 / 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v) engine was fitted to the Ford Focus 3 (2011–2018). In the EU that is 42.2 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 1.6, 1.5 120 hp, 1.6 116 hp, 1.5, 1.6 95 hp.
The most expensive known risk is DPF clogging; Eolys additive runs low (additive systems): it usually appears at 80,000–200,000 km and costs €100–1,500 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: Knocking at low revs, jerking in the lower gears, hard cold starts, injector fault codes
Fix: Read the injector corrections and do a return-flow test; recode or replace the faulty injectors
Signs: Jerking, black smoke, power loss or limp mode, EGR fault codes; mostly on cars used for short trips
Fix: Clean or replace the EGR valve; cleaning often helps only for a while
Signs: DPF or additive-level warning, limp mode after long periods of city driving
Fix: Refill the additive and reset the counter, check the pressure sensor, force a regeneration; clean or replace the DPF if it is full
Signs: Car sits lower on one corner, clunk or rattle over bumps, bouncy or floaty ride; often a test failure.
Fix: Replace the broken spring (in pairs per axle) and worn dampers, and check the strut top mounts at the same time.
Signs: Knocking from front or rear over bumps, vague or wandering steering, uneven tyre wear.
Fix: Replace the worn bushes or complete arms, tighten the bolts with the car on its wheels, then set the wheel alignment.
Signs: No warning; a faulty inflator may stop the side and/or knee airbag from deploying in a crash.
Fix: Check the VIN for the open recall; the dealer replaces the affected airbag modules free of charge.
Signs: Clicking or slow cranking, no start, battery warning light or flat battery; start-stop stops working.
Fix: Test battery, charging voltage and starter draw; replace the faulty part (an AGM/EFB battery on start-stop cars, then register it).
Signs: Low beam or indicator bulbs out, headlights misaligned; a common remark at the roadworthiness test.
Fix: Replace the bulb, check the connector and earth for heat damage and adjust the headlight aim.
Signs: Seal hangs out of the door frame, wind noise, creaking driver's door, loose sill trim strips.
Fix: Refit or replace the seal, lubricate the door check strap and hinges, and reclip or replace the sill trims.
Signs: Radio or touchscreen freezes, restarts, or loses the Bluetooth/USB connection.
Fix: Ask the dealer for a software update and try another USB stick or phone cable before replacing the unit.
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
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
Signs: Rough shifts when the fluid is old
Fix: Fluid change every 60,000 km
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,400–5,750. 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 Focus 3 with the 1.5 / 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| 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 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| 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 96 months | €450–900 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Diesel1,560 cm³ | 9.8 % | 2012–2016 | — | — |
| 1.5 Diesel1,499 cm³ · 88 kW (120 hp) | 8.9 % | 2014–2017 | 99 g/km | — |
| 1.6 Diesel1,560 cm³ · 85 kW (116 hp) | 8.0 % | 2012–2017 | 112 g/km | — |
| 1.5 Diesel1,499 cm³ | 7.2 % | 2014–2017 | 100 g/km | — |
| 1.6 Diesel1,560 cm³ · 70 kW (95 hp) | 3.5 % | 2012–2017 | 99 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 (16). 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: DPF clogging; Eolys additive runs low (additive systems) (80,000–200,000 km, €100–1,500); EGR valve sooting (80,000–200,000 km, €100–600); broken coil springs and worn dampers (TÜV weak point) (70,000–220,000 km, €150–500); worn axle mounts and suspension arm bushes (80,000–220,000 km, €150–450).
Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo.
5W-30 · PSA B71 2290 / Ford WSS-M2C913-C · ~3.75 L · every 15,000 km.
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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