Produced from 1998 to 2004, the 1.8-liter Ford EYDB engine, also known as the Focus 1 1.8 Zetec, was limited to the first generation of the highly popular Focus model in all of its bodies. On the Mondeo, the same power unit was referred to by a slightly different RKF or RKH index.
The engines L1E, L1N, EYDC, RKB, NGA, EYDB, EDDB, and EDDC are also members of the Zetec family.
The engine was installed on:
- Ford Focus Mk1 in 1998 – 2004.
Specifications
| Production years | 1998-2004 |
| Displacement, cc | 1796 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 115 |
| Torque output, Nm | 160 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 80.6 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Ford Focus 2002) — city — highway — combined |
12.6 7.1 9.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
Disadvantages of the EYDB engine
The Zetec series’ motors are incredibly dependable, but they dislike cheap gasoline; you may need to replace the spark plugs every 10,000 kilometers.
An expensive gasoline pump frequently fails due to low-quality fuel; in the European version of Zetec engines, the valve always bends when the timing belt breaks; and when air conditioning was added to the motor’s initial firmware, power drastically decreased.