1.6 TDCi (DV6)
2011–2014 · diesel · 1560cc · 115hp
Engine codes: DV6, T1BA
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Ford Mondeo IV 1.6 TDCi (DV6). Check this before you buy used.
The PSA-derived 1.6 TDCi — economical but underpowered in the big Mondeo, and it has turbo reliability issues from poor lubrication (the DV6 oil-feed problem) plus EGR valves that fail with alarming speed and DPF clogging. Only sensible as a well-serviced motorway car; otherwise prefer the 2.0 TDCi.
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 II— 1.6 TDCi (DV6)109hp
- 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
- Peugeot 5008— 1.6 HDi (DV6)112hp
- Peugeot 207— 1.6 HDi (DV6)110hp
- Peugeot 407— 1.6 HDi (DV6)110hp
Known Issues
DV6 turbo suffers poor lubrication (oil-feed gauze blockage from degraded injector seals) → bearing failure.
Fix / Workaround: Service injector seals + turbo oil-feed; strict oil changes.
Repair cost: €400–€1200
Typically appears after: 100,000 km
EGR valves fail quickly.
Fix / Workaround: Clean/replace EGR.
Repair cost: €200–€600
DPF blocks on short trips.
Fix / Workaround: Motorway runs; clean/replace.
Repair cost: €300–€1000
Mileage Thresholds
After 100,000 km: Turbo/EGR/DPF cluster.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐Turbo oil-feed / injector seal history
- ☐Underpowered in the Mondeo
- ☐Prefer the 2.0 TDCi
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Mondeo IV 1.6 TDCi (DV6) reliable?
Problematic — The PSA-derived 1.6 TDCi — economical but underpowered in the big Mondeo, and it has turbo reliability issues from poor lubrication (the DV6 oil-feed problem) plus EGR valves that fail with alarming speed and DPF clogging. Only sensible as a well-serviced motorway car; otherwise prefer the 2.0 TDCi.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Ford Mondeo IV 1.6 TDCi (DV6)?
The most commonly reported problems: Turbo oil starvation, EGR valve failure, DPF clogging.
Is a used Ford Mondeo IV 1.6 TDCi (DV6) worth buying?
Known design issues and recurring faults that were never fully resolved. Buy only with eyes open.