Only the most expensive version of the Focus model under the RS index was equipped with the 2.0-liter Ford HMDA or 2.0 Duratec RS engine, which was manufactured exclusively between 2002 and 2003. There were only 4501 of these turbocharged power units made.
DURATEC ST/RS family:
2.0 L – ALDA, HMDA;
2.5 L – HUBA, HYDA, HYDB, HUWA, JZDA.
The engine was installed on:
- Ford Focus RS Mk1 in 2002 – 2003.
Specifications
| Production years | 2002-2003 |
| Displacement, cc | 1988 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 215 |
| Torque output, Nm | 310 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84.8 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88 |
| Compression ratio | 8.0 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | VCT, intake |
| Turbocharging | yes |
| 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 Focus RS 2003) — city — highway — combined |
11.9 7.5 9.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
Disadvantages of the HMDA engine
The majority of engine issues have some connection to poor-quality gasoline;
Spark plugs, ignition coils, and fuel pumps are rapidly disabled by bad fuel;
The engine turbine and phase regulator won’t last long without special oil;
In addition to hanging low, the engine’s aluminum pan completely fails to withstand a blow;
The valves will need to be adjusted because hydraulic lifters are not available here.