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    4. : Has the Ford S Max's 1.8 TDCi engine had any potential issues in the past?

Has the Ford S Max's 1.8 TDCi engine had any potential issues in the past?
Years 2006-2016

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Regarding the engine mentioned, there are online forum users, albeit a limited number, who claim that in models with an oil bath timing belt, it is preferable to replace it before the 180,000 km recommended by the manufacturer. This is because it may wear out earlier. Of course, these are testimonies based on the personal experience of the aforementioned users.
Posted on: 21 May 2023 by ScegliAuto

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