The 1.5-liter Ford M9DA engine or Focus 3 1.5 EcoBoost was produced from 2014 to 2018 and was installed on the third generation of the popular Focus model and C-Max compact MPV. A similar motor is found on the Fusion model for the US market, but under its own index.
The 1.5 EcoBoost line also includes internal combustion engines: M8DA, M8MA and M9MA.
The engine was installed on:
- Ford C-Max Mk2 in 2015 – 2018;
- Ford Focus Mk3 in 2014 – 2018.
Specifications
| Production years | 2014-2018 |
| Displacement, cc | 1498 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 182 |
| Torque output, Nm | 240 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 79 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 76.4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | on both shafts |
| Turbocharging | Continental |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.1 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Ford Focus 2015) — city — highway — combined |
8.0 4.7 5.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~220 000 |
Disadvantages of the M9DA engine
- The most famous engine problem is the destruction of the piston of the second cylinder;
- In second place is overheating due to a breakdown of the electromechanical clutch in the pump;
- Pretty quickly, nozzles become clogged here and intake valves coke;
- The turbine of this engine is quite reliable, but its nozzles are often changed under warranty;
- There are no hydraulic lifters, do not forget to periodically adjust the valve clearances.