Since 2012, the company has produced the 2.5-liter Ford YTMA or 2.5 Duratec HE i4 engine, which is only found in the front-wheel drive version of the well-liked Kuga crossover. The Japanese Mazda MZR L5-VE engine is nearly exactly replicated in this power unit.
DURATEC HE family:
1.8 L – CFBA, CHBA, QQDB;
2.0 L – AODA, AOWA, CJBA, XQDA;
2.3 L – SEWA, SEBA;
2.5 L – YTMA.
The engine was installed on:
- Ford Escape Mk3 in 2012 – 2019;
- Ford Kuga Mk2 in 2014 – 2019.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2012 |
| Displacement, cc | 2488 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 149 |
| Torque output, Nm | 230 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 89 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 100 |
| Compression ratio | 9.7 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | inlet iVCT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Ford Kuga 2017) — city — highway — combined |
11.2 6.4 8.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~400 000 |
| Weight, kg | 116 |
Disadvantages of the YTMA engine
As of right now, the majority of owners are complaining about lubricant leaks from the oil heat exchanger; the engine is relatively new, and there are no comprehensive statistics regarding its issues;
The cooling system’s pipes will rapidly corrode if the antifreeze is not changed for an extended period of time;
The timing chain will stretch after 250,000 km, and the phase regulator can knock to 100,000 km;
Numerous instances of valve failure in complex intake systems have been reported on specialized forums.