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1.6 EcoBoost vs 1.0 TCe / SCe: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 1.0 TCe / SCe carries less risk than the 1.6 EcoBoost: 41/100 (moderate risk) versus 59/100 (high risk). The 1.6 EcoBoost has 3 documented serious faults, the main one being «Cracked cylinder head from overheating, with fire risk»; the 1.0 TCe / SCe has 1 documented serious fault, the main one being «LPG (ECO-G) system faults and tank recall».

Risk index

1.6 EcoBoost

59

High risk · 3 serious faults

Risk index

1.0 TCe / SCe

41

Moderate risk · 1 serious fault

Lower risk

The index (0–100) weights the severity and frequency of the three most serious documented faults. How it is calculated

15 sourcesHow we work

Is the 1.6 EcoBoost reliable?

It is a turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder that Ford used between 2010 and 2018 as a mid-range step across much of its European line-up, and which Volvo sold under its own T3/T4 designations. Its most serious fault is overheating caused by a loss of coolant circulation that can crack the cylinder head and cause a fire: Ford has recalled cars in South Africa and in the US/Canada, although we have not confirmed an equivalent campaign in Spain.[1][2][3]

See the 4 of the 1.6 EcoBoost faults

Is the 1.0 TCe / SCe reliable?

The 1.0 TCe/SCe (H4D/H4Dt) is a simply designed three-cylinder with reasonable reliability. Its most-cited fault is a noise or vibration from the turbo wastegate; the ECO-G (LPG) version adds its own gas-management faults and a 2023 recall over a risk of leaks and fire from the tank. An isolated case of a failed high-pressure pump is also documented, and no oil consumption pattern.[4][5][6]

See the 4 of the 1.0 TCe / SCe faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 1.6 EcoBoost and 1.0 TCe / SCe
1.6 EcoBoost1.0 TCe / SCe
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelPetrolPetrol
Displacement1,596 cm³999 cm³
TimingTiming belt (dry)Chain
Power120–200 hp65–117 hp
Production2010–2019[1][7]since 2019[8][9]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)59High risk41Moderate risk
Documented faults44
Of high or critical severity31
Worst severityCritical severityCritical severity
Main faults
  1. Critical severity: Cracked cylinder head from overheating, with fire risk
  2. High severity: Coolant loss from hoses, water pump or expansion tank
  3. High severity: Premature turbocharger failure
  1. Critical severity: LPG (ECO-G) system faults and tank recall
  2. Medium severity: Metallic noise or vibration from the turbo wastegate
  3. Medium severity: Failed high-pressure fuel pump (isolated case)
Most expensive documented repairNo reliable dataNo reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versionsNone
  • 1.0 SCe 65/75 (H4D, 2019-present)[4][10]
With cautionVersions to be cautious about
  • 1.6 EcoBoost 120/150/160/182 (Ford, 2010-2019)[3][11][12]
  • 1.6 EcoBoost ST 182/197/200 (Ford Fiesta ST/ST200, 2013-2017)[1][13]
  • Volvo T3/T4 1.6 (B4164T3/B4164T/B4164T2, 2010-2018)[14]
  • 1.0 TCe 90/100 (H4Dt, 2019-present)[4][10]
  • 1.0 TCe 110 (H4Dt, 2021-present)[15]
  • 1.0 ECO-G 100 (H4Dt + LPG, 2020-present)[4][5][15]
  • 1.0 DIG-T / IG-T 100-117 (HR10DDT, Nissan, 2017-present)[6]
AvoidVersions to avoidNoneNone

Severity of each fault: green, low; amber, medium; red, high; dark red, critical. How we rate them

Cars that each one is fitted to

1.6 EcoBoost

See the 10 models with the 1.6 EcoBoost

1.0 TCe / SCe

See the 7 models with the 1.0 TCe / SCe

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Sources

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  1. Ford EcoBoost engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  2. The Largest Ford EcoBoost Recalls In 15 Years Of ProductionCarBuzz · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026
  3. Ford KugaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  4. Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia Sandero 3Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  5. Dacia et Renault – nouveau rappel : fuite du réservoir GPL, risque d'incendie !Motorsactu · Motoring press · published 12 November 2023 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  6. Fiabilité et pannes du Nissan Juke 2Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  7. Volvo S60Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  8. Moteur H Renault-NissanWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  9. Nissan JukeWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  10. Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault Clio 5Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  11. Fiabilité et pannes Ford Mondeo 3Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  12. Fiabilité et pannes Ford S-MaxFiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  13. Ford Fiesta STWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  14. Fiabilité et pannes Volvo S60Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  15. Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia JoggerFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French