Used Ford Focus Engines
Used, remanufactured and rebuilt engines for the 2000–2018 Ford Focus — tested before they ship and covered by warranty. Tell us your Focus and we’ll match the exact engine.
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Engine Options
Which engine does your Focus have?
Three generations of Focus were sold in the US and the engines changed with each: the 2.0L SPI and Zetec four-cylinders of the early cars, the Mazda-derived 2.0L and 2.3L Duratec from 2005, and from 2012 the direct-injection 2.0L, the 1.0L three-cylinder EcoBoost and the turbocharged engines of the ST and RS. The Focus Electric of 2012–2018 had no engine at all.
The table below lists what was offered when. Several different engines were sold as a “2.0L” over the years and none of them interchanges with the others, so we confirm which one you have from the VIN.
| Engine | Notes |
|---|---|
| 2.0L SPI I4 | Standard on LX and SE sedans and the 2000 wagon. An 8-valve single-cam engine, not interchangeable with the Zetec. |
| 2.0L Zetec I4 | 16-valve twin-cam. ZX3, ZX5, ZTS and wagons after 2000; optional on the SE sedan. |
| 2.0L Zetec SVT I4 | SVT Focus, 2002–2004, with a Cosworth cylinder head. |
| 2.3L Duratec I4 | Option: in California and some north-eastern states for 2003, all states for 2004. |
| Engine | Notes |
|---|---|
| 2.0L Duratec I4 | All non-ST models. A PZEV version was required in California and several north-eastern states. |
| 2.3L Duratec I4 | Focus ST, 2005–2007. |
| Engine | Notes |
|---|---|
| 2.0L Duratec I4 | The only engine. The 2.3L was dropped; a PZEV version continued in some states. |
| Engine | Notes |
|---|---|
| 2.0L Duratec GDI I4 | Standard engine on every model except the ST and RS. Flex-fuel from mid-2012 outside the PZEV states. |
| 1.0L EcoBoost I3 | SE option from the 2015 refresh to 2018. |
| 2.0L EcoBoost I4 | Focus ST, 2013–2018. Manual only. |
| 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | Focus RS, 2016–2018. All-wheel drive, manual only. |
Not sure which one is yours? Request a quote and we’ll work it out from your VIN.
Before You Order
What to check before you order
Which 2.0L
The Focus had an SPI, a Zetec, a Duratec, a direct-injection Duratec and the ST’s turbocharged EcoBoost, all of 2.0L and none interchangeable. We match the engine family and model year, not the size.
SPI or Zetec on a 2000–2004
The two base engines of the early car are unrelated: the SPI is an 8-valve single-cam engine and the Zetec a 16-valve twin-cam. Both were sold in the same sedan, so the VIN decides.
PZEV versions
Cars sold in California and several north-eastern states had a PZEV version of the 2.0L and 2.3L Duratec, and later of the 2.0L GDI. Tell us where the car was sold or send the VIN.
ST and RS engines
The ST’s 2.0L EcoBoost and the RS’s 2.3L EcoBoost are turbocharged engines sold only with a manual gearbox. Neither interchanges with the 2.0L GDI of the ordinary Focus.
Have your VIN ready
With the VIN we can confirm the engine, model year and emissions version before we quote, which avoids ordering the wrong version.
Common Problems
Common Focus engine problems
Dropped valve seats — 2.0L SPI, 2000–2004
A valve seat drops out of the cylinder head, usually on the fourth cylinder, and wrecks the piston and head. It is widely reported at around 100,000–120,000 miles and sometimes earlier, and Ford issued no bulletin or recall for it, so a replacement engine is the usual outcome.
Oil-pump belt failure — 1.0L EcoBoost, 2016–2018
The belt that drives the oil pump can fail, the engine loses oil pressure and stalls, and the damage can be total. Ford recalled these cars in December 2023 (recall 23V905): the belt and tensioner are replaced, or the engine itself if it is already damaged. Check by VIN before paying for an engine; NHTSA opened a further investigation into 2015–2018 cars in December 2025.
Stalling from a stuck purge valve — 2.0L GDI, 2012–2018
The canister purge valve sticks, excess vacuum deforms the fuel tank and the engine stalls and will not restart. It looks like an engine failure but is not one: recall 18V735 and its follow-ups cover a PCM update and, where needed, a new valve and tank.
Coolant loss — 2.3L EcoBoost RS, 2016–2017 builds
Head-gasket failure with coolant consumption on early RS engines is widely reported, as is a Ford customer-satisfaction program for it. Ask a Ford dealer to check the VIN for any open program before paying for an engine.
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FAQ
Focus engine questions, answered
Which engine does my 2000–2004 Focus have, SPI or Zetec?
LX and SE sedans normally had the 2.0L SPI; the ZX3, ZX5, ZTS, wagons and SE sedans with the option had the 2.0L Zetec. Send us the VIN and we will confirm which.
My Focus stalls. Is the engine failing?
Check the recalls first. 2012–2018 2.0L cars were recalled for a purge valve that stalls the engine (recall 18V735) and earlier for wiring splices and fuel-pump faults that do the same, and 2000–2004 cars had a ten-year campaign for a clogging fuel delivery module (recall 03V482). None of these is an engine fault.
Do you supply engines for the Focus Electric?
No. The 2012–2018 Focus Electric has a motor and battery instead of an engine. If a 2012–2013 car loses power as though it had stalled, that is the PCM software recall 13V523, which a dealer reprograms.
Is the engine covered by a warranty?
Yes. Every engine we sell is covered by warranty, and extended cover is available at extra cost. The full terms are in our Warranty Policy.
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