Ford PNDA engine
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Ford PNDA engine

Technical characteristics of a 1.6-liter gasoline engine PNDA or Ford Focus 1.6 Duratec Ti VCT 16v 123ps, reliability, resource, reviews, problems and fuel consumption.

The 1.6-liter Ford PNDA engine or 1.6 Duratec Ti VCT 123ps was produced from 2010 to 2019 and was installed on the third generation of the Focus model and the C-MAX compact MPV popular on our market. The power unit is known for the fact that for some time it was assembled at the concern's plant in Yelabuga.

The Duratec Ti-VCT range includes: UEJB, IQDB, HXDA, PNBA, SIDA and XTDA.

Ford PNDA 1.6 Ti VCT Engine Specifications

A typein-line
Number of cylinders4
Number of valves16
Exact volume1596 cm³
Bore79 mm
Piston stroke81.4 mm
Supply systemdistribution injection
Power125 hp
Torque159 Nm
Compression ratio11
fuel typeAI-95
Ecologist. normEURO 5

The weight of the PNDA engine is 91 kg (without attachment)

Description devices motor PNDA 1.6 liter 125 hp.

Since 2003, Duratec Sigma series power units have been equipped with Ti VCT phase shifters, and in 2007 the second generation of such internal combustion engines appeared, whose power increased from 115 to 125 hp. The PNDA engine debuted on the Focus 3 and the similar C-Max in 2010. By design, there is an aluminum block with cast-iron sleeves and an open cooling jacket, a 16-valve head without hydraulic compensators, phase regulators on two shafts and a timing belt.

The Ford PNDA engine number is located in front at the junction with the box

ICE fuel consumption PNDA

Using the example of a 2012 Ford Focus with a manual transmission:

City8.4 liters
Track4.7 liters
Mixed6.0 liters

What cars were equipped with a Ford PNDA power unit

Ford
C-Max 2 (C344)2010 – 2014
Focus 3 (C346)2010 – 2019

Reviews on the PNDA engine, its pros and cons

Advantages:

  • Simple and reliable motor design
  • No problem with service or spare parts
  • Cars with this unit are valued on the secondary market
  • Relatively inexpensive new engine

Disadvantages:

  • After 100 km, pistons often knock
  • Leaking Ti-VCT Solenoid Valves
  • Frequent high voltage wires
  • And hydraulic lifters are not provided


PNDA 1.6 l internal combustion engine maintenance schedule

Masloservis
Periodicityevery 15 km
The volume of lubricant in the internal combustion engine4.5 liters
Needed for replacementabout 4.1 liters
What kind of oil5W-30, 5W-40
Gas distribution mechanism
Timing drive typebelt
Declared resource120 000 km
On practice120 000 km
On break/jumpvalve bends
Thermal clearances of valves
Adjustmentevery 90 km
Adjustment principleselection of pushers
clearances inlet0.17 - 0.23 mm
Release clearances0.31 - 0.37 mm
Replacement of consumables
The oil filter15 thousand km
Air filter15 thousand km
Fuel filtern / A
Spark plug45 thousand km
Auxiliary belt120 thousand km
Cooling liquid10 years or 150 km

Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the PNDA engine

Piston knocks

This is a modern engine with an aluminum block and an open cooling jacket, and by 100 km the cylinders often go elliptical, and then a piston knock appears. There is usually no oil consumption, so many do not pay attention and drive like this.

Ti VCT Phase Controls

On the motors of this series of the first years of production, phase regulators often knocked to 100 km, however, since 000, upgraded clutches have been installed that last much longer. Now the main problems are delivered by regularly flowing solenoid valves.

Other disadvantages

The weak points of this power unit also include a not very reliable gas pump, constantly breaking high-voltage wires and current crankshaft oil seals. And do not forget about the periodic adjustment of the valve clearance, there are no hydraulic lifters.

The manufacturer declared a PNDA engine resource of 200 km, but it also serves up to 000 km.

Ford PNDA engine price new and used

The minimum cost45 000 rubles
Average price on the secondary65 000 rubles
Maximum cost85 000 rubles
Contract engine abroad700 euro
Buy such a new unit2 450 euro

ICE Ford PNDA 1.6 liters
80 000 rubles
Condition:BOO
Box & Papers:complete engine
Working volume:1.6 liters
Power:125 hp

* We do not sell engines, the price is for reference


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