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Ford EcoBoost engine - will it suffer DMF problems?
I understand that the Ford 999cc EcoBoost engine is mated to a dual mass flywheel, in order to iron out the imbalance of the 3-cylinder configuration.
In view of the history of dual mass flywheel problems in other applications, would a prospective purchaser of a Ford with this engine need to be concerned as to potential problems?
In view of the history of dual mass flywheel problems in other applications, would a prospective purchaser of a Ford with this engine need to be concerned as to potential problems?
Asked on 13 March 2014 by AJPFormby
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DMFs are rarely a problem with petrol engines. The problems come from the torque characteristics of diesel engines.
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