The popular Galaxy minivan’s second generation and the comparable S-MAX were equipped with a 2.0 liter Ford AOWA engine, also known as a 2.0 Duratec HE 145 horsepower engine, which was manufactured between 2006 and 2015. This engine was basically the same as the popular Mazda LF-DE engine.
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 | 1999 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 145 |
| Torque output, Nm | 185 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 87.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83.1 |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| 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 Galaxy 2008) — city — highway — combined |
11.3 6.4 8.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~360 000 |
| Weight, kg | 105 |
Disadvantages of the AOWA engine
The oil burner is a well-known engine issue because of oil scraper rings; additionally, the dampers used to alter the intake manifold’s geometry frequently jam here;
Low-quality fuel frequently causes the fuel pump or fuel pressure regulator to malfunction;
The timing chain and phase regulator might already need to be replaced after 200,000 kilometers;
Additionally, the pipes of the crankcase ventilation system burst and the crankshaft rear oil seal frequently flows here.