From 2014 to 2019, the 1.5-liter Ford M8DA engine, also known as the Focus 3 1.5 EcoBoost, was manufactured to replace the 1.6-liter engine found under the hood of vehicles like the C-MAX and Focus. Under the hood of the Ford Mondeo, a comparable power unit has its own UNCA index.
The M8MA, M9DA, and M9MA internal combustion engines are also part of the 1.5 EcoBoost line.
The engine was mounted on:
- Ford C-Max Mk2 in 2015 – 2019;
- Ford Focus Mk3 in 2014 – 2019.
Specifications
| Production years | 2014-2019 |
| Displacement, cc | 1498 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 150 |
| Torque output, Nm | 240 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 79 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 76.4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | Ti-VCT |
| Turbocharging | yes |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.1 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Ford Focus 2016) — city — highway — combined |
9.9 4.9 6.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~240 000 |
Disadvantages of the M8DA engine
This series’ power units avoid overheating and maintain clean radiators.
The cooling system’s electric clutch fails, shattering the gasket and resulting in the cylinder head;
The issue with the piston being destroyed by detonation was not avoided by the engine;
Soot quickly overgrows inlet valves, and oil leaks frequently happen;
The thermal clearances of the valves must be adjusted every 100,000 kilometers.