Only the fifth generation of the Fiesta hatchback with three or five doors was equipped with the 1.3-liter Ford A9JA, A9JB, or Zetec RoCam 1.3 engine, which was built between 2001 and 2008. The company’s official catalogs only refer to this power unit as Duratec 8v.
CDDA internal combustion engines are also part of the Zetec RoCam line.
The engine was installed on:
- Ford Fiesta Mk5 in 2001 – 2008.
Specifications
| Production years | 2001-2008 |
| Displacement, cc | 1299 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 70 |
| Torque output, Nm | 106 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 74 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 75.5 |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.15 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Ford Fiesta 2003) — city — highway — combined |
8.4 5.0 6.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
Disadvantages of the A9JA/A9JB engine
In contrast to their SE series counterparts, structurally straightforward RoCam motors are renowned for their dependability and modesty; they are not as demanding on fuel quality; using poor-quality oil significantly shortens the lifespan of hydraulic lifters; the timing chain may need to be replaced after 200–250 thousand kilometers; and many owners lament the engine’s noisy operation and difficulties starting in cold weather.