Only the entry-level version of the well-liked first-generation Focus model was equipped with the 1.6-liter 8-valve Ford CDDA engine, which was built at a plant in South Africa between 2002 and 2005. Although officially known as the Duratec 8v, this device is really a Brazilian Zetec RoCam motor.
Internal combustion engines (A9JA) are also part of the Zetec RoCam line.
The engine was installed on:
- Ford Focus Mk1 in 2002 – 2005.
Specifications
| Production years | 2002-2005 |
| Displacement, cc | 1597 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 98 |
| Torque output, Nm | 140 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 82.1 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 75.5 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.1 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Ford Focus 2004) — city — highway — combined |
10.4 6.7 8.0 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
Disadvantages of the CDDA engine
Several of the initial batch’s engines were found to be flawed and soon failed.
Nonetheless, unmarried motors have proven to be dependable and have demonstrated their best qualities.
Owners typically complain about loud engines and excessive fuel consumption.
With a flashing, issues with starting in severe frost and prolonged warm-up disappear.
After 200,000 kilometers, the timing chain mechanism frequently needs to be replaced.