Only the original Puma sports coupe, which was based on the Fiesta hatchback, was equipped with the 1.7-liter Ford MHA/MHB or 1.7 Zetec SE 125ps engine, which was built between 1997 and 2001. The engine was upgraded to 155 horsepower and 162 Nm in a limited run of 500 units.
The Zetec SE line also includes internal combustion engines: FUJA, FXJA and FYDA.
The engine was installed on:
- Ford Puma Mk1 in 1997 – 2001.
Specifications
| Production years | 1997-2001 |
| Displacement, cc | 1679 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 125 |
| Torque output, Nm | 157 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 80 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83.5 |
| Compression ratio | 10.3 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | VCT, intake |
| 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 Puma 2001) — city — highway — combined |
9.7 6.1 7.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 93 |
Disadvantages of the Ford MHA/MHB engine
Bad fuel and spark plugs are intolerable for this motor, and the coils rapidly deteriorate;
Owners frequently have to clean the throttle and idle valve; the fuel pump frequently fails due to a clogged filter mesh in the tank; occasionally the timing belt and its bypass roller do not last the full 120,000 kilometers; and because there are no hydraulic lifters, the valves must be adjusted every 100,000 kilometers.