The third generation of the well-known Mondeo model was equipped with the 1.8-liter Ford CHBA/CHBB or 1.8L Duratec HE engine, which was manufactured from 2000 to 2007. This engine, which has the L8-DE index, was created by Mazda.
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 2000 – 2007.
Specifications
| Production years | 2000-2007 |
| Displacement, cc | 1798 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 125 |
| Torque output, Nm | 170 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83.1 |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Ford Mondeo 2002) — city — highway — combined |
11.4 5.7 7.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~360 000 |
| Weight, kg | 102 |
Disadvantages of the CHBA/CHBB engine
Oil scraper rings are the most common reason why owners complain about the oil burner.
Additionally, sticking intake manifold flaps are always the source of many issues.
The fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator frequently malfunction due to low-quality fuel.
The timing chain and phase regulator frequently need to be replaced after 200,000 kilometers.
An expensive process to adjust valve clearances is necessary every 100,000 kilometers.