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Ford Ecoboost 150 - problems?

I am considering buying a new Ford C-Max with the 150 Ecoboost engine. I read the 9 Feb Telegraph article on the Kuga which appeared to intimate that this engine has been catching fire in the US more often than was normal expected. Please can you advise if this is the case and whether the problems effect UK cars. Also please advise of any other problems with this new engine to inform my final decision.

Asked on 19 February 2013 by Kite

Answered by Honest John

Not my information. Of course there is a risk of fire when any turbo is driven to red hot them simply switched off without idling first to ensure proper cooling and lubrication of the turbo bearings.

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