2.0 TDCi (DW10 / Duratorq)
2010–2018 · diesel · 1997cc · 140hp
Engine codes: DW10, RHF, RHH, RHR, TXBA, TXDB, TYDA, UFBA, UFDB
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Ford Focus III 2.0 TDCi (DW10 / Duratorq). Check this before you buy used.
The 2.0 TDCi (Ford-PSA DW10 Duratorq) is the stronger, more relaxed diesel and the better high-mileage choice — the same well-proven 2.0 HDi family as Peugeot/Citroën, capable of big distances. Standard modern-diesel cautions: DPF clogging on short trips, EGR sooting, and occasional turbo/injection attention. With disciplined oil and motorway use it's a dependable long-hauler; better suited to the Focus than the harder-working 1.6.
Same engine, other cars
This is the same physical engine (DW10) sold under different names across brands. Reliability is broadly shared — cross-check these:
Known Issues
The fuel vaporiser (used to heat the DPF for regen) clogs with soot around 100k miles; failure then clogs the DPF.
Fix / Workaround: Replace vaporiser; keep DPF healthy with motorway runs.
Repair cost: €200–€700
Typically appears after: 160,000 km
DPF/EGR block on short urban trips → limp mode.
Fix / Workaround: Motorway runs; clean/replace.
Repair cost: €300–€1200
Stalling/cut-out linked to crank/cam sensors, fuel pressure or wiring.
Fix / Workaround: Diagnose sensors/wiring.
Repair cost: €100–€500
DMF wears at higher mileage (with clutch).
Fix / Workaround: Replace DMF + clutch together.
Repair cost: €600–€1200
Turbo and injectors wear at higher mileage.
Fix / Workaround: Service as needed.
Repair cost: €300–€1200
Typically appears after: 150,000 km
Blocks on short trips.
Fix / Workaround: Motorway runs; clean/replace.
Repair cost: €300–€1000
Relay fails and burns out multiple glow plugs.
Fix / Workaround: Replace relay + affected plugs.
Repair cost: €150–€500
Typically appears after: 120,000 km
Repeat EGR failure (esp. low-rev driving); throttle butterflies stick → limp mode.
Fix / Workaround: Clean/replace EGR; clean throttle housing; drive at higher revs periodically.
Repair cost: €150–€600
DPF clogs and EGR soots on urban use.
Fix / Workaround: Motorway regens; clean/replace EGR + DPF.
Repair cost: €300–€1100
Typically appears after: 140,000 km
Turbo and injectors at higher mileage.
Fix / Workaround: Check turbo; injector test.
Repair cost: €300–€1400
Typically appears after: 180,000 km
Mileage Thresholds
After 160,000 km: Fuel vaporiser / DPF / DMF attention.
After 200,000 km: Achievable with maintenance.
After 180,000 km: DPF + turbo window.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐DPF/EGR + fuel vaporiser history
- ☐Idle DMF rattle check
- ☐Scan for sensor/cut-out codes
- ☐Avoid PowerShift auto
- ☐The diesel to choose over the 1.6 HDi
- ☐Turbo/injector health on test drive
- ☐DPF history
- ☐The C5 engine to buy
- ☐Check glow-plug relay / EGR history
- ☐DPF history; prefer motorway use
- ☐Oil + DPF history
- ☐Better-matched than the 1.6
- ☐Shared PSA DW10 family
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Focus III 2.0 TDCi (DW10 / Duratorq) reliable?
Maint. Sensitive — The 2.0 TDCi (Ford-PSA DW10 Duratorq) is the stronger, more relaxed diesel and the better high-mileage choice — the same well-proven 2.0 HDi family as Peugeot/Citroën, capable of big distances. Standard modern-diesel cautions: DPF clogging on short trips, EGR sooting, and occasional turbo/injection attention. With disciplined oil and motorway use it's a dependable long-hauler; better suited to the Focus than the harder-working 1.6.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Ford Focus III 2.0 TDCi (DW10 / Duratorq)?
The most commonly reported problems: Fuel vaporiser failure (~100k miles), DPF / EGR clogging, Engine cut-out (sensors), Dual-mass flywheel wear, Turbo / injector wear, DPF clogging, Glow plug relay failure, EGR / throttle-butterfly (limp mode), DPF / EGR (short trips), Turbo / injection (high miles).
Is a used Ford Focus III 2.0 TDCi (DW10 / Duratorq) worth buying?
Fine if serviced correctly — but it punishes neglect hard. History and the right consumables matter.