1.6 TDCi (DV6)
2004–2011 · diesel · 1560cc · 109hp
Engine codes: DV6, HHDA, G8DA
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Ford Focus II 1.6 TDCi (DV6). Check this before you buy used.
The PSA-derived 1.6 diesel with a notorious failure chain: degraded copper injector washers let exhaust gases carbonise the oil, which blocks the fine gauze in the turbo oil-feed banjo, starving the turbo of oil until the bearings fail. Add DPF clogging on short trips. Only sensible with documented turbo-feed/injector-seal maintenance and motorway use.
Same engine, other cars
This is the same physical engine (DV6) sold under different names across brands. Reliability is broadly shared — cross-check these:
- Citroën C3— 1.6 HDi (DV6)92hp
- Citroën C4 Picasso— 1.6 HDi (DV6)112hp
- Citroën C4— 1.6 HDi (DV6)110hp
- Ford Fiesta Mk7— 1.4 / 1.6 TDCi (PSA DV4 / DV6)95hp
- Peugeot 3008— 1.6 HDi / e-HDi (DV6)112hp
- Ford Focus III— 1.6 TDCi (PSA DV6)115hp
- Suzuki Vitara— 1.6 DDiS (diesel)120hp
- Peugeot 2008— 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6)100hp
- Citroën C5— 1.6 HDi (DV6)112hp
- Mini Hatch— Cooper D (1.6 diesel)112hp
- Peugeot 208— 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6)100hp
- Suzuki S-Cross— 1.6 DDiS (diesel)120hp
- Peugeot 308— 1.6 HDi (DV6)110hp
- Citroën Berlingo— 1.6 HDi (DV6)92hp
- Peugeot 508— 1.6 HDi (DV6C)115hp
- Ford Mondeo IV— 1.6 TDCi (DV6)115hp
- Peugeot 5008— 1.6 HDi (DV6)112hp
- Peugeot 207— 1.6 HDi (DV6)110hp
- Peugeot 407— 1.6 HDi (DV6)110hp
Known Issues
Copper injector washers degrade → carbon in oil → blocked turbo oil-feed gauze → oil pressure to turbo drops (to ~0.8 bar) → turbo bearing failure.
Fix / Workaround: Replace injector seals; clean/replace the turbo oil-feed banjo + gauze; strict oil changes. Verify done.
Repair cost: €300–€1200
Typically appears after: 100,000 km
Turbo fails (loss of power, blue smoke, whine) — often a consequence of the oil-feed issue.
Fix / Workaround: Replace turbo (~£800) AND fix the oil-feed cause.
Repair cost: €600–€1200
Typically appears after: 120,000 km
DPF blocks on short trips.
Fix / Workaround: Motorway runs; clean/replace.
Repair cost: €300–€1000
Mileage Thresholds
After 100,000 km: Injector-seal/turbo-feed failure chain risk.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐Ask about injector seal + turbo oil-feed banjo service
- ☐Buy only if motorway-used with clean oil history
- ☐Check for turbo whine / blue smoke
- ☐Prefer the 2.0 TDCi
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Focus II 1.6 TDCi (DV6) reliable?
Problematic — The PSA-derived 1.6 diesel with a notorious failure chain: degraded copper injector washers let exhaust gases carbonise the oil, which blocks the fine gauze in the turbo oil-feed banjo, starving the turbo of oil until the bearings fail. Add DPF clogging on short trips. Only sensible with documented turbo-feed/injector-seal maintenance and motorway use.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Ford Focus II 1.6 TDCi (DV6)?
The most commonly reported problems: Injector seal → turbo oil starvation, Turbo failure, DPF clogging.
Is a used Ford Focus II 1.6 TDCi (DV6) worth buying?
Known design issues and recurring faults that were never fully resolved. Buy only with eyes open.