The 2.3-liter Ford SEWA or 2.3 Duratec HE engine was manufactured between 2006 and 2015 and was fitted to the highly sought-after Galaxy and S-MAX minivans. This engine is basically a replica of the well-known Japanese Mazda MZR L3-VE.
DURATEC HE family:
1.8 L – CFBA, CHBA, QQDB;
2.0 L – AODA, AOWA, CJBA, XQDA;
2.3 L – SEWA, SEBA;
2.5 L – YTMA.
The engine was installed on:
- Ford Galaxy Mk2 in 2006 – 2015;
- Ford S-MAX Mk1 in 2006 – 2015.
Specifications
| Production years | 2006-2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 2261 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 161 |
| Torque output, Nm | 208 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 87.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 94 |
| Compression ratio | 10.6 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | inlet iVCT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Ford S-MAX 2008) — city — highway — combined |
13.7 7.4 9.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~375 000 |
| Weight, kg | 112 |
Disadvantages of the SEWA engine
The fuel pump and ignition system components are the most frequent engine failures;
The phase regulator can already knock 100,000 kilometers when using inexpensive oil;
The timing chain typically stretches after 200–250 thousand kilometers and needs to be replaced;
The oil filter assembly frequently leaks after multiple cartridge changes;
Oil burns result from catalyst particles entering the cylinders and scratching the walls.