Is TDCi engine good?
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The Ford 1.5 Tdci has been reliably used in a variety of cars, chosen for its great economy and mpg. While the engine has had a good track record with reliability, just like any diesel engine, parts can fail from time to time and warning lights can appear on the dashboard.
Does TDCi mean Turbo?
Ford’s Duratorq TDCi engine stands for ‘turbo diesel common rail injection’ – a turbo diesel engine. A common engine used throughout the range including the Fiesta and Focus.

Is the 1.8 TDCi reliable?
While there are larger capacity diesel engines currently in the Ford lineup, the 1.8 Tdci strikes a happy medium between power, economy, and reliability. However, when faults do arise, engine diagnostic systems are the first things to check before you take your car to a local dealer or garage.
What is the meaning of TDCi engine?
In late 2001 the engine was fitted with Delphi common rail fuel injection and called the Duratorq TDCi (Turbo Diesel Commonrail injection), with the original unit being renamed the Duratorq TDDi (Turbo Diesel Direct injection).
What does Tddi stand for?

TDDI
Acronym | Definition |
---|---|
TDDI | Turbo Diesel Direct Injection |
TDDI | Turbo Diesel Direct Injection (Ford) |
TDDI | Twisted-pair Distributed Data Interface |
What is the best diesel engine of all time?
Ranking The 10 Best Diesel Engines Ever
- 8 Cummins 6.7.
- 7 Toyota Diesel Straight-Six.
- 6 Trident Iceni 6.6 V8.
- 5 Alfa Romeo 2.4 JTDm.
- 4 VAG 1.9 8v TDI PD.
- 3 Audi Q7 V12 Diesel.
- 2 Mercedes OM617.
- 1 Peugeot 908.
Is TDCi petrol or diesel?
For example, the name ‘Ford Mondeo TDCi’ tells you that the car is a Turbo Diesel with Common Rail Injection… not that anyone really needs to know what common rail injection is. Car manufacturers use a lot of model names, such as ‘TDI’, ‘HDi’, ‘GTD’, ‘dCi’, ‘JTD’ and so on.
Is Ford 1.5 TDCi engine reliable?
The 1.5 Tdci is generally a very reliable engine, but like all diesel engines will need a regular maintenance plan. Prevention is better than cure, so don’t wait until an engine warning light appears or the car starts to run sluggish.
Does Ford 1.8 TDCi have DPF?
None of the Ford 1.8 TDCi engines have a DPF.
Which is more reliable-TDCi or TDDI?
TDDi are more reliable than TDCi. I ran the latter for about 90k and it had a few big bills, all the common faults e.g. dual-mass flywheel fault, couple of clutches (due to same), injectors etc. The injectors can be £1200 with ease.
Are TDDI engines really that bad?
I ran the latter for about 90k and it had a few big bills, all the common faults e.g. dual-mass flywheel fault, couple of clutches (due to same), injectors etc. The injectors can be £1200 with ease. They are not bad as such, but equally they are not problem free. TDDI engines were phased out around 2002 for the TDCi engines. It weren’t TDCI.
Is the Ford TDCi engine any good?
The Ford 1.8 diesel engine, in TDDI or TDCI guise, is one of the most rough and agricultural engines you will ever experience. Unless you like driving dumper trucks, avoid.
What’s your experience with a 2000 TDCi focus?
There’s a 2000 focus tddi in our family which we have had for about 10 years, now done about 120k miles. No major faults, still on original clutch. Wheel bearings do go every few years. Does about 47mpg average, 50+ possible on a run. My dailer driver is a 2005 TDCI 130.