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303-01B Engine - 1.4L Zetec-SE (Sigma)-1.6L|Description and Operation > < 303-01A Engine - 1.7L|Engine
Engine - 1.4L Zetec-SE (Sigma)/1.6L - Specifications Puma 1998 (06/1997-12/2001)

Engine Data

Description 1.4l Zetec SE 1.6l Zetec SE
Engine management EEC V EEC V
Emission standard 96 EEC 96 EEC
Fuel 95 RON 95 RON
Engine code up to 2000,5 MY (emission level Stage II/Europe, excluding Germany as well as D3 and D4/Germany) FHD
Engine code from '99,5 MY Europe, excluding Germany (Stage II) FHF
Engine code from 2001,25 MY (emission level Stage IV) L1W
Injection sequence 1-3-4-2 1-3-4-2
Bore diameter mm 76.0 79.0
Stroke mm 76.0 81.4
Cubic capacity (effective) cm 3 1388 1595
Compression ratio 10.3:1 11:1
Engine power output (EEC) kW 66 76
Engine power output (EEC) PS 90 103
Engine power output (EEC) at rpm 5600 6000
Torque (EEC) Nm 123 145
Torque (EEC) at rpm 4500 4000
Maximum engine speed - continuous rpm 6350 6450
Maximum engine speed - intermittent (without load) rpm 6575 6800

Engine Oil

Viscosity/ambient temperature Type Specification
Recommended engine oil
Ford Formula E Economy Motor Oil SAE 5W-30 / below -20°C to over +40°C ACEA A1/B1 and WSS-M2C912-A1 or WSS-M2C913-A
Alternative engine oils
Ford Super Multigrade Engine Oil SAE 10W-30 / -20°C to over +40°C ACEA A1/B1 or A2/B2 and/or API/SH/CD EC
Ford XR+ High Performance High Lubricity Engine Oil SAE 10W-40 / -20°C to over +40°C ACEA A3/B3 and/or API/SH/CD EC
Ford Formula S Synthetic Engine Oil SAE 5W-40 / below -20°C to over +40°C ACEA A3/B3 and/or API/SH/CD EC

Oil Pressure

Description 1.4l/1.6l Zetec SE
Oil pressure (minimum, oil temperature 80°C) at 800 rpm bar 1.0
Oil pressure (minimum, oil temperature 80°C) at 2000 rpm bar 2.5
Pressure relief valve opening pressure bar 5

If other engine oil brands are used, it must be ensured that they conform to the relevant API SH/EC or higher viscosity class.

Capacities - 1.4l

Description Litres
Engine oil, for initial fill incl. filter 4.25
Engine oil, for oil change incl. filter (EFL500) 3.75
Engine oil, for oil change incl. filter (EFL10) 3.80
Engine oil, for oil change excl. filter 3.50

Capacities - 1.6l

Description Litres
Engine oil, for initial fill incl. filter (EFL600) 4.50
Engine oil, for initial fill incl. filter (EFL10) 4.30
Engine oil, for oil change incl. filter (EFL600) 4.25
Engine oil, for oil change incl. filter (EFL10) 4.10
Engine oil, for oil change excl. filter 3.75

Lubricants, Sealers and Adhesives

Item Specification
Sealer, oil pan contact surface to oil seal carrier, oil pan to cylinder block, oil pan to oil pump WSE-M4G323-A4
Oil pressure switch sealer (Loctite 243) WSK-M2G349-A7
Sealer, camshaft bearing cap to cylinder head WSK-M2G348-A2
Spark plug thread lubricant ('Never Seez') ESE-M1244-A
Lubricant for Special Tool 21-215 WSD-M1C227-A
Coolant (Motorcraft Super Plus 4 AntiFreeze) ESDM-97B49-A
Power steering fluid ESPM-2C-166-A
Transmission fluid - manual transmission WSD-M2C200-C

Camshaft

Description 1.4l Zetec SE 1.6l Zetec SE
Drive Timing belt Timing belt
Inlet opens before TDC Degrees 2 6
Inlet closes after BDC Degrees 46 46
Exhaust opens before BDC Degrees 34 38
Exhaust closes after TDC Degrees 10 6

Valves

Description 1.4l Zetec SE 1.6l Zetec SE
Valve control Bucket tappets Bucket tappets
Valve clearance (engine cold), inlet mm 0.17 - 0.23 0.17 - 0.23
Valve clearance (engine cold), exhaust mm 0.27 - 0.33 0.31 - 0.37
Free valve spring length mm 53.2 53.2
Valve springs - inner mm 16.85 - 17.15 16.85 - 17.15
Valve spring wire - mm 2.77 - 2.83 2.77 - 2.83
Number of turns (active) 7.2 7.2
Valve length, inlet mm 97.35 96.95
Valve length, exhaust mm 99.40 99.40
Valve head diameter, inlet mm 27.95 - 28.25 29.95 - 30.25
Valve head diameter, exhaust mm 23.95 - 24.25 23.95 - 24.25

Cylinder Block Dimensions

Description 1.4l Zetec SE 1.6l Zetec SE
Cylinder bore dia., class 1 mm 76.000 - 76.010 79.000 - 79.010
Cylinder bore dia., class 2 mm 76.010 - 76.020 79.010 - 79.020
Cylinder bore dia., class 3 mm 76.020 - 76.030 79.020 - 79.030
Crankshaft end float mm 0.220 - 0.430 0.220 - 0.430

Cylinder Head

Description 1.4l/1.6l Zetec SE
Maximum distortion (mating face) mm 0.05

Piston Dimensions

Description 1.4l Zetec SE 1.6l Zetec SE
Piston dia., class 1 mm 75.975 - 75.985 78.955 - 78.965
Piston dia., class 2 mm 75.985 - 75.995 78.965 - 78.975
Piston dia., class 3 mm 75.995 - 76.005 78.975 - 78.985
Piston ring gap, upper mm 0.2 - 0.3 0.18 - 0.28
Piston ring gap, middle mm 0.3 - 0.5 0.7 - 0.9
Piston ring gap, lower mm 0.15 - 0.65 0.15 - 0.65
Piston ring end float, upper mm 0.04 - 0.08 0.04 - 0.08
Piston ring end float, middle mm 0.03 - 0.06 0.025 - 0.07

The piston ring gaps must be distributed evenly around the circumference of the piston. This also applies to the elements of the oil scraper ring. Offset the ring gaps by 120° to one another.

Tightening Torques

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Exhaust pipe to flexible exhaust pipe 47 35
Exhaust manifold to catalytic converter 47 35
Selector rod stabilizer 55 41
Lower suspension arm to wheel knuckle 52 38
Halfshaft centre bearing to bracket 24 18
Solenoid switch cable to starter 11 8
Radiator crossmember 25 18
Exhaust manifold heat shield 7 62
Ground lead to transmission 44 32
Catalytic converter bracket 47 35
Throttle body bracket 25 18
Battery box 35 26
Front engine mounting bracket 55 41
Rear engine mounting bracket nuts 69 51
Rear engine mounting bracket 50 37
Engine roll restrictor to engine 50 37
Engine roll restrictor to front crossmember 69 51
Rear engine mounting reinforcement 11 8
Drive belt idler pulley 24 18
Power steering pump to cylinder block 23 17
Generator to cylinder block 49 36
Drive belt cover 6 53
Coolant pump to cylinder block 9 80
Coolant pump pulley 24 18
Oil pump to cylinder block 9 80
Oil pan to cylinder block 20 15
Oil dipstick tube bracket to cylinder head 9 80
Oil drain plug 37 27
Oil pan to transmission 44 32
Transmission oil drain plug 35 26
Power steering high-pressure pipe bracket 23 17
Vibration damper to lower suspension arm 80 59
Cylinder head to cylinder block stage 1 15 11
Cylinder head to cylinder block stage 2 30 22
Cylinder head to cylinder block stage 3 90 degrees 90 degrees 90 degrees
Cylinder head cover, stage 1 3 27
Cylinder head cover, stage 2 10 89
Cylinder head cover plate 6 53
Intake manifold 18 13
Fuel rail 23 17
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head 54 40
Exhaust manifold studs to cylinder head 10 89
Camshaft position sensor (CMP sensor) 10 89
Spark plugs 15 11
Engine lifting eyes 20 15
Coolant outlet housing 20 15
Ignition coil to coolant outlet 6 53
Camshaft bearing caps, stage 1 7 62
Camshaft bearing caps, stage 2 16 12
Upper timing belt cover to cylinder block 9 80
Lower timing belt cover to crankcase 9 80
Timing belt tensioning pulley 23 17
Timing belt tensioning pulley with eccentric 23 17
Timing belt tensioning pulley with slot 20 15
Camshaft timing pulleys 60 44
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor mounting to cylinder block 9 80
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor to mounting 9 80
Rear crankshaft oil seal carrier 9 80
Bore blanking plug for TDC peg 20 15
Pulley / vibration damper to crankshaft, stage 1 40 30
Pulley / vibration damper to crankshaft, stage 2 90 degrees 90 degrees 90 degrees
Flywheel to crankshaft 85 63
Clutch to flywheel 30 22

303-01B Engine - 1.4L Zetec-SE (Sigma)-1.6L|Description and Operation > < 303-01A Engine - 1.7L|Engine