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Ford C-MAX - 1.6 Duratec or 1.0 EcoBoost?

We are thinking of replacing our 2013 Ford Fiesta, which uses the 1.25 Ford Duratec engine. We are looking at the C-MAX, but can't decide between the 1.6 Duratec or 1.0 EcoBoost. Having talked to a few friends in the trade they all say avoid the EcoBoost. Are they really as bad as people say?

Asked on 18 November 2019 by mickfrommarden

Answered by Andrew Brady

I'd agree with your friends in the trade. We've had many issues reported with the 1.0-litre EcoBoost: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/ford/c-max-2010/good/

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