✓ 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.
Wet timing belt wears early, debris blocks oil pickup (to 2018)
usually 60,000–200,000 km · High risk
model years 2012–2018 only
Signs: Oil pressure warning, often just before power loss; rubber bits in the oil or filter; sometimes sudden failure with no warning
Fix: Replace the belt by 160,000 km / 6 years (Ford's 2026 interval), use oil to Ford spec, look for belt debris at every oil change, and stop at once if the oil light comes on
€800–4,500
Oil pump drive belt or tensioner fails (in sump, mostly automatic)
usually 30,000–160,000 km · High risk
model years 2015–2022 only
Signs: Oil pressure warning and engine light, rattle from the lower engine, loss of power; brake servo can get weaker
Fix: Stop the engine at once; fit the revised belt and bolted tensioner, and renew the oil pump belt at every timing belt job
€400–1,200
Coolant degas hose from turbo fails, overheating (built 2011–2013)
usually 0–120,000 km · High risk
model years 2012–2014 only
Signs: Coolant loss, steam, temperature warning; driving on can blow the head gasket
Fix: Check by VIN that Ford's 2015 service action was done, replace the hose, and after any overheating test the head gasket
€0–400
Cracked cylinder head at exhaust ports: coolant loss, white smoke
usually 50,000–180,000 km · High risk
model years 2012–2019 only
Signs: Coolant level drops with no visible leak, white exhaust smoke, rough running or misfire, later overheating
Fix: Pressure-test the cooling system; if there is no external leak, inspect the integrated exhaust manifold ports for cracks and replace the cylinder head
€1,500–3,500