Only the third generation of the European Mondeo following the initial restyling was equipped with the 1.8-liter Ford CFBA or 1.8 Duratec SCi engine, which was manufactured between 2003 and 2007. Because of the unpredictable fuel system, this power unit has a bad reputation.
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 Mondeo Mk3 in 2003 – 2007.
Specifications
| Production years | 2003-2007 |
| Displacement, cc | 1798 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 130 |
| Torque output, Nm | 175 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83.1 |
| Compression ratio | 11.3 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Ford Mondeo 2006) — city — highway — combined |
9.9 5.7 7.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 107 |
Disadvantages of the CFBA engine
This engine requires high-quality fuel because it has a direct injection system.
Soot and compression drops quickly overgrow intake valves for the same reason.
Low-quality gasoline clogs the tank’s filter and causes the fuel pump to malfunction.
Here, a valve cover frequently leaks, causing oil to spill into the candle wells.
The timing chain may need to be replaced after 200–250 thousand kilometers.