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1.6 EcoBoost ST 182/197/200 (Ford Fiesta ST/ST200, 2013-2017) engine: faults and reliability

Ford 1.6 EcoBoost (GTDI) version

With caution

The 2017 recall in the United States and Canada for fire risk expressly includes the 2014 and 2015 Ford Fiesta ST; it is worth checking whether the car is covered by that campaign, although we have not found an equivalent one in Spain.[1][2]

Years
2013–2017
Power
182–200 hp
Faults that affect it
2
2 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
1
in our database

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What changes in this version

Specific tune for the Ford Fiesta ST (2013-2017), with 182 hp as standard and overboost up to 200 hp for a few seconds, Torque Vectoring Control and a 6-speed manual gearbox; the ST200 special edition (2016) raised output to 200 hp more sustained and torque to 290 Nm.[1]

Faults of the 1.6 EcoBoost ST 182/197/200 (Ford Fiesta ST/ST200, 2013-2017) engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

  1. 1Critical severityCommonFrequency: CommonCylinder head and blockCracked cylinder head from overheating, with fire riskYes: Ford acknowledges that a loss of coolant circulation can overheat the engine, crack the cylinder head and let oil escape onto hot areas, with a risk of fire. It has issued recalls in South Africa (2017-2018) and in the US/Canada (2013 and 2017); we have not found an identical campaign in Spain.
  2. 2High severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalCoolingCoolant loss from hoses, water pump or expansion tankYes: there are owner reports of coolant leaks or consumption from hoses, the water pump or the expansion tank (for example a Ford Mondeo losing a litre a week), separate from the cracked cylinder head. If not dealt with, it can end up overheating the engine and leading to that more serious fault.

Cars fitted with the 1.6 EcoBoost ST 182/197/200 (Ford Fiesta ST/ST200, 2013-2017) engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1.6 EcoBoost ST 182/197/200 (Ford Fiesta ST/ST200, 2013-2017) engine reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. The 2017 recall in the United States and Canada for fire risk expressly includes the 2014 and 2015 Ford Fiesta ST; it is worth checking whether the car is covered by that campaign, although we have not found an equivalent one in Spain.[1][2]

What faults does the 1.6 EcoBoost ST 182/197/200 (Ford Fiesta ST/ST200, 2013-2017) engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: cracked cylinder head from overheating, with fire risk (critical severity) and coolant loss from hoses, water pump or expansion tank (high severity).

Which cars use the 1.6 EcoBoost ST 182/197/200 (Ford Fiesta ST/ST200, 2013-2017) engine?

Ford Fiesta VII (2013–2017).[1]

Are you buying a car with the 1.6 EcoBoost ST 182/197/200 (Ford Fiesta ST/ST200, 2013-2017) engine?

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Sources

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  1. 1.Ford Fiesta STWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  2. 2.Ford EcoBoost engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026