Only in 2012 were the 1.5-liter 8-valve Ford 1.5 TDCi diesel engines unveiled as an advancement of the 1.6 TDCi series engines, which were created in collaboration with the PSA company. Peugeot-Citroen, however, moved to their own range of 16-valve 1.5 HDi diesels.
Ford 1.5 TDCi engine design
The 1.5 TDCi engine, an upgrade to the 1.6 TDCi, made its debut in 2012 on the sixth generation Fiesta and comparable B-Max. The piston diameter was only lowered from 75 to 73.5 mm. The aluminum block with cast-iron sleeves, an aluminum 8-valve head with hydraulic compensators, a timing belt drive, a Bosch Common Rail fuel system with a CP4-16/1 pump and electromagnetic injectors, and an MHI TD02H2 turbine for weaker versions or a Honeywell GTD1244VZ for more powerful ones comprise the new diesel engine’s largely unchanged design.
Diesel engines were renamed EcoBlue in 2018 after being updated to the most recent environmental standards, Euro 6d-TEMP.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2012 |
| Displacement, cc | 1499 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 75 – 120 |
| Torque output, Nm | 185 – 270 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 73.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88.3 |
| Compression ratio | 16.0 |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
There are fourteen distinct modifications in the initial generation of these diesel engines:
| UGJC (75 hp / 185 Nm) | Ford Fiesta Mk6, B-Max Mk1 |
| XUCC (75 hp / 190 Nm) | Ford Courier Mk1 |
| XUGA (75 hp / 220 Nm) | Ford Connect Mk2 |
| UGJE (90 hp / 205 Nm) | Ford Ecosport Mk2 |
| XJVD (95 hp / 215 Nm) | Ford Ecosport Mk2 |
| XVJB (95 hp / 215 Nm) | Ford Fiesta Mk6, B-Max Mk1 |
| XVCC (95 hp / 215 Nm) | Ford Courier Mk1 |
| XXDA (95 hp / 250 Nm) | Ford Focus Mk3, C-Max Mk2 |
| XVGA (100 hp / 250 Nm) | Ford Connect Mk2 |
| XXDB (105 hp / 270 Nm) | Ford Focus Mk3, C-Max Mk2 |
| XWGA (120 hp / 270 Nm) | Ford Connect Mk2 |
| XWMA (120 hp / 270 Nm) | Ford Kuga Mk2 |
| XWDB (120 hp / 270 Nm) | Ford Focus Mk3, C-Max Mk2 |
| XUCA (120 hp / 270 Nm) | Ford Mondeo Mk5 |
Disadvantages of the Ford 1.5 TDCi engine
The turbocharger actuator failure is the most common issue with these diesel engines. Additionally, the turbine frequently fails as a result of oil seeping into it from the oil separator.
The EGR valve in this engine clogs quickly when it is regularly driven through traffic jams. It typically needs to be cleaned every 30 to 50 thousand kilometers, or it may just jam.
This power unit is picky about the quality of diesel fuel and the frequency of oil and filter changes, just like any other contemporary diesel engine. Keeping an eye on the timing belt’s condition is also crucial.