Produced in the USA between 2000 and 2007, the 2.5-liter Ford LCBD engine, also known as the 2.5 Duratec V6, was limited to the third generation of the well-liked Mondeo model’s maximum configuration. This engine shares many structural similarities with the Jaguar AJ25 or Mazda GY-DE engines.
The SEA, SGA, REBA, and MEBA internal combustion engines are also part of the Duratec V6 line.
The engine was installed on:
- Ford Mondeo Mk3 in 2000 – 2007.
Specifications
| Production years | 2000-2007 |
| Displacement, cc | 2495 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 170 |
| Torque output, Nm | 220 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81.6 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 79.5 |
| Compression ratio | 9.8 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Ford Mondeo 2002) — city — highway — combined |
14.3 7.3 9.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
Disadvantages of the LCBD engine
A jammed damper in the intake manifold is a proprietary engine issue;
Overheating cannot be prevented if the radiators and pump are not kept clean;
The fuel pump fails when the tank’s filter becomes clogged due to poor fuel;
Because the crankcase ventilation is contaminated, the power unit frequently perspires oil;
Hydraulic chain tensioners and hydraulic compensators have shorter lifespans when they are not properly lubricated.