Originally Posted by
CrOwSoN15
Just a guess, but perhaps it's the aluminium construction? Obviously not built with huge strength in mind compared to some ally engines.
In theory they are a disposable engine. Not made to fix really. The nikasil wears fast if not service properly but it's only putting off the inevitable. Shame as they are good engines. Just cheap units for ford to produce! Think ford may have learned the zetecs reliability
