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303-01A Engine - 1.4L-1.6L|Description and Operation > < Valve Seat Inspection
Engine - 1.4L/1.6L - Specifications Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)

Engine data

Description 1.4L Zetec-SE 1.6L Zetec-SE
Engine Management EEC V EEC V
Emission standard 96 EEC/D4 96 EEC/D4
Fuel 95 RON 95 RON
Engine code up to MY 2000.25 (Emission level Stage II/Europe, excluding Germany) FXDA FYDA
Engine code up to MY 2000.25 (Emission level D4/Germany) FXDC FYDC
Engine code from 2000 MY (emissions standard ECE-R 15/04) FYDG
Injection sequence 1-3-4-2 1-3-4-2
Bore (mm) 76.0 79.0
Stroke (mm) 76.5 81.4
Effective cubic capacity (cm 3) 1388 1595
Compression ratio 11 : 1 11 : 1
Engine performance according to EEC (kW) 55 74
Engine performance according to EEC (PS) 75 100
Engine performance according to EEC, at (rev/min) 5000 6000
Torque according to EEC (Nm) 122 145
Torque according to EEC, at (rev/min) 3500 4000
Maximum continuous engine speed (rev/min) 6450 6450
Maximum short-period engine speed - no load (rev/min) 6800 6800
Knock sensor yes yes

Engine Oil

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

If engine oils with these specifications are not available, only use engine oils which conform to specification API SH/EC (Energy Conserving) or better.

Oil pressure

Description bar
Oil pressure (minimum, oil temperature 80°C) at 800 rev/min 1.0
Oil pressure (minimum, oil temperature 80°C) at 2000 rev/min 2.5
Pressure relief valve opening pressure 4

If other types of engine oil are used, these must conform at least to the respective API SH/EC viscosity class.

Engine Oil Capacity - 1.4L

Description Liters
Initial fill including oil filter 4.25
Service fill including oil filter (EFL500) 3.75
Service fill including oil filter (EFL10) 3.80
Service fill excluding oil filter 3.50

Engine Oil Capacity - 1.6L

Description Liters
Initial fill including oil filter (EFL600) 4.50
Initial fill including oil filter (EFL10) 4.30
Service fill including oil filter (EFL600) 4.25
Service fill including oil filter (EFL10) 4.10
Service fill excluding oil filter 3.75

Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives

Item Specification
Sealant, 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
Sealant, camshaft bearing cap on cylinder head WSK-M2G348-A2
Lubricant (spark plug threads - Never Seeze) ESE-M1244-A
Coolant WSS-M97B44-D
Power steering fluid ESP-M2C166-A
Transmission fluid - manual transmission WSD-M2C200-C
Silicone grease ESE-M1C171-AA

Camshaft

Description 1.4L Zetec-SE 1.6L Zetec-SE
Drive Timing belt Timing belt
Inlet opens before TDC 4 degrees 6 degrees
Inlet closes after BDC 36 degrees 46 degrees
Exhaust opens before BDC 32 degrees 38 degrees
Exhaust closes after TDC 8 degrees 6 degrees

Valves

Description 1.4L Zetec-SE (mm) 1,6L Zetec-SE (mm)
Valve control Bucket tappet Bucket tappet
Valve clearance (engine cold), inlet 0.17 - 0.23 0.17 - 0.23
Valve clearance (engine cold), exhaust 0.27 - 0.33 0.31 - 0.37
Free valve spring length 53.2 53.2
Valve springs - inner 16.85 - 17.15 16.85 - 17.15
Valve spring wire - 2.77 - 2.83 2.77 - 2.83
Number of turns (active) 7.2 7.2
Valve length, inlet 97.35 96.95
Valve length, exhaust 99.40 99.40
Valve heads, inlet 27.95 - 28.25 29.95 - 30.25
Valve heads, exhaust 23.95 - 24.25 23.95 - 24.25

Cylinder block

Description 1.4L Zetec-SE (mm) 1,6L Zetec-SE (mm)
Cylinder bore dia., class 1. 76.000 - 76.010 79.000 - 79.010
Cylinder bore dia., class 2. 76.010 - 76.020 79.010 - 79.020
Cylinder bore dia., class 3. 76.020 - 76.030 79.020 - 79.030
Crankshaft end float 0.325 - 0.105 0.220 - 0.430

Cylinder head

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

Piston

Description 1.4L Zetec-SE (mm) 1.6L Zetec-SE (mm)
Piston dia., class 1. 75.960 - 75.970 78.955 - 78.965
Piston dia., class 2. 75.970 - 75.980 78.965 - 78.975
Piston dia., class 3. 75.980 - 75.990 78.975 - 78.985
Piston ring gaps, upper 0.17 - 0.27 0.18 - 0.28
Piston ring gaps, middle 0.7 - 0.9 0.7 - 0.9
Piston ring gaps, lower 0.15 - 0.65 0.15 - 0.65
Piston ring end float, upper 0.04 - 0.08 0.04 - 0.08
Piston ring end float, middle 0.025 - 0.07 0.025 - 0.07

Torque Specifications

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Exhaust to flexible exhaust 47 35 -
Lower suspension arm to spindle carrier 47 35 -
Half shaft center bearing to bracket 24 18 -
Solenoid switch cable to starter 11 8 -
Exhaust manifold heat shield 7 - 62
Ground lead to transmission 47 35 -
Battery tray 25 18 -
Bolt, coolant expansion tank 7 - 62
Front engine mounting bracket to cylinder block 55 41 -
Front engine mounting bracket nuts and bolts 48 35
Rear engine mounting bracket outer nuts 48 35 -
Rear engine mounting bracket center nut 133 98
Rear engine mounting bracket 50 37 -
Engine roll restrictor to engine 48 35 -
Engine roll restrictor to front crossmember 48 35 -
Multi-groove belt idler pulley 24 18 -
Power-assisted steering pump to cylinder block (vehicles without air conditioning) 25 18 -
Power-assisted steering pump holder to cylinder block (vehicles with air conditioning) 25 18 -
Air conditioning compressor 25 18 -
Generator to cylinder block 47 35 -
Generator to front engine retaining bracket 42 31 -
Drive belt cover 6 - 53
Coolant pump to cylinder block 9 - 80
Coolant pump belt pulley 24 18 -
Oil pump to cylinder block 9 - 80
Oil pan to cylinder block 20 15 -
Oil dipstick tube bracket 4 - 35
Oil drain plug 37 27 -
Oil pan to transmission 44 32 -
Oil intake pipe to cylinder block 9 - 80
Oil pressure switch 15 11 -
Oil filter 18 13 -
Transmission oil drain plug 35 26 -
Power steering high-pressure pipe bracket 23 17 -
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 (degrees) 90 90 -
Cylinder head cover - stage 1 3 - 27
Cylinder head cover - stage 2 10 - 89
Cylinder head cover plate 6 - 53
Intake manifold 18 13 -
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head 53 39 -
Camshaft position sensor (CMP sensor) 9 - 80
Inner timing belt cover 9 - 80
Spark plugs 15 11 -
Engine lifting eyes 20 15 -
Coolant outlet housing 20 15 -
Ignition coil to coolant outlet housing 6 - 53
Camshaft bearing caps, stage 2. 7 - 62
Camshaft bearing cap, stage 3 (degrees) 45 45 -
Upper timing belt cover to cylinder block 9 - 80
Lower timing belt cover to crankshaft 9 - 80
Timing belt tensioner with eccentric 23 17 -
Timing belt tensioner with slot 20 15 -
Camshaft timing pulleys 60 44 -
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor mounting to cylinder block 9 - 80
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor mounting to mounting 9 - 80
Rear crankshaft oil seal carrier 9 - 80
Blanking plug - hole - TDC pin 20 14 -
Pulley/vibration damper to crankshaft, 1st Stage 40 30 -
Pulley/vibration damper to crankshaft, 2nd Stage (degrees) 90 90 -
Clutch to flywheel 29 21 -
Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor 23 17 -
Exhaust manifold studs 10 - 89
Fuel rail to intake manifold 15 11 -
Knock sensor (KS sensor) 20 15 -
Positive crankcase ventilation 9 - 80
Thermostat housing 9 - 80
Flywheel to crankshaft, stage 1 30 22 -
Flywheel to crankshaft, stage 2 (degrees) 80 80 -
Engine to transmission 47 35 -
Right front wheel drive shaft centre bearing holder 25 18 -
Center bearing retaining clip to right-hand halfshaft 25 18 -
Ground lead to cylinder head 18 13 -
Suspension strut nut 25 18 -

303-01A Engine - 1.4L-1.6L|Description and Operation > < Valve Seat Inspection