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Ford Focus 3 1.6 TDCi 115 specs and common problems

The diesel Focus 3 uses the 1.6 TDCi (DV6) engine co-developed with PSA. The turbo oil feed line and injector washers are this engine's known weak spots; regular oil changes are very important.

Engine code
DV6C (1.6 TDCi)
Engine oil · 5W-30
3.8 L
Timing
Belt
Original size
205/55 R16
LPG
No

01 / 07

How much oil does the Focus 3 1.6 TDCi 115 take?

The Focus 3 1.6 TDCi 115 takes about 3.8 litres of 5W-30 engine oil including the filter. Approval to look for on the bottle: Ford WSS-M2C913-C / WSS-M2C950-A.

Engine oil
5W-30
With filter
3.8 L
Approval
Ford WSS-M2C913-C / WSS-M2C950-A
Alternative
0W-30
Manual 6-speed
Ford 75W-90 · ≈ 1.9 L
Coolant
OAT 50/50 · ≈ 6 L
Brake fluid
DOT 4

02 / 07

Timing belt and maintenance

TimingBelt

In practice 120,000 km / 6 years

Belt, tensioner and water pump are replaced together.

The water pump is driven by the timing belt, so it should be replaced at the same time.

Oil change
10,000-15,000 km or once a year
Glow plug
4 pcs · When they fail
Valves / tappets
Hydraulic tappets.
Fuel filter
30,000 km
Power
115 hp @ 3,750 rpm
Torque
270 Nm @ 1,750 rpm
Displacement
1,560 cc
Fuel
Diesel · Turbo, intercooler
Valvetrain
SOHC 8V
Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Transmission
6-speed manual / 6-speed Powershift
Emissions
Euro 5 (DPF)

03 / 07

Tyre size and pressure

Front / Rear
33/30 PSI
Full load
36/42 PSI
Original size
205/55 R16
Alternative sizes
215/50 R17 · 195/65 R15
Bolt pattern (PCD)
5x108
Centre bore
63.4 mm
Wheel
6.5J x 16 ET50
Calculate speedometer error for a size change →

04 / 07

Is the Focus 3 1.6 TDCi 115 suitable for LPG?

Not suitable, diesel engine
  • Classic LPG conversions are not done on diesel engines.

05 / 07

Focus 3 1.6 TDCi 115 common problems and fixes

  1. #01

    Compression leak past the injectors

    High Risk

    After 100,000 km

    Symptom:
    Black soot on top of the engine, exhaust smell, hissing sound, hard starting.
    Cause:
    The injector copper washer wearing out or the hold-down bolt loosening.
    Proper fix:
    The injector is removed, its seat cleaned, and a new washer and bolt fitted. If left, the seat gets damaged.
    P0087
  2. #02

    Turbo oil feed line blockage

    Critical Risk

    After 120,000 km

    Symptom:
    Whistling from the turbo, blue smoke, sudden loss of power.
    Cause:
    The strainer in the oil feed pipe clogging with carbon on long oil change intervals.
    Proper fix:
    When replacing the turbo, the oil feed pipe is replaced too and the sump and pump strainer cleaned.
    P0299
  3. #03

    EGR sooting

    Medium Risk

    After 80,000 km

    Symptom:
    Loss of power, P0401.
    Cause:
    Short trips.
    Proper fix:
    EGR cleaning or replacement.
    P0401
  4. #04

    Powershift transmission judder

    High Risk

    After 40,000 km

    Symptom:
    Judder when pulling away, delayed shifts.
    Cause:
    Oil contaminating the clutches and clutch wear.
    Proper fix:
    Seal and clutch kit replacement, clutch relearn.
    P0700

06 / 07

Common fault codes on the Focus 3 1.6 TDCi 115

07 / 07

Frequently asked questions

How much engine oil does the Focus 3 1.6 TDCi 115 take?

The Focus 3 1.6 TDCi 115 (DV6C (1.6 TDCi)) takes about 3.8 litres of engine oil including the filter. Recommended viscosity is 5W-30; look for the Ford WSS-M2C913-C / WSS-M2C950-A approval. Check the level on the dipstick after filling.

When should the timing belt on the Focus 3 1.6 TDCi 115 be replaced?

This engine uses a timing belt. In practice 120,000 km / 6 years. Belt, tensioner and water pump are replaced together.

What tyre pressure should the Focus 3 1.6 TDCi 115 run?

With the original 205/55 R16 tyres, 33 PSI front and 30 PSI rear are recommended at normal load, and 36 front / 42 rear at full load. The exact values are on the door pillar or fuel flap sticker.

Is the Focus 3 1.6 TDCi 115 suitable for LPG?

Not suitable, diesel engine. Classic LPG conversions are not done on diesel engines.

What are the common problems of the Focus 3 1.6 TDCi 115?

The best-known problems are: Compression leak past the injectors, Turbo oil feed line blockage, EGR sooting, Powershift transmission judder. The symptoms and fix for each are explained on this page.

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