The company has been producing the 1.0-liter Ford M1DA engine, also known as the 1.0 EcoBoost 125, since 2012. It is exclusively utilized on the third generation of the highly sought-after Focus model in all of its bodies. The Fiesta has a comparable power unit with its own index, M1JE or M1JH.
The M1JE and M2DA internal combustion engines are also part of the 1.0 EcoBoost line.
The engine was installed on:
- Ford C-Max Mk2 in 2012 – 2019;
- Ford Focus Mk3 in 2012 – 2018.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2012 |
| Displacement, cc | 998 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 125 |
| Torque output, Nm | 170 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R3 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 71.9 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 81.9 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | Ti-VCT |
| Turbocharging | yes |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.1 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Ford Focus 2014) — city — highway — combined |
7.4 4.4 5.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~220 000 |
Disadvantages of the M1DA engine
The structurally intricate motor has high requirements for the oil’s quality;
Overheating brought on by a burst coolant hose is the primary issue;
Frequent fogging around the valve cover ranks second in popularity;
The water pump seal rapidly failed and leaked during the initial years of production;
Because there are no hydraulic compensators, valve clearances are controlled by the choice of glasses.