The Ford IXDA – Petrol is a 999 cc, inline — three naturally aspirated engine produced between 2015 and 2018. It belongs to Ford's Dragon engine family, designed for lightweight urban vehicles with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions. Featuring dual overhead camshafts (DOHC), 12 — valve configuration, and port fuel injection, it delivers 50 kW (68 PS) and 98 Nm of torque, making it suitable for city driving and light — duty use.
Fitted primarily to the Ford Ka+ (B519) a…
All production years 2015–2018 meet Euro 6 emissions standards (UK.
The Ford IXDA – Petrol is a 999 cc inline-three naturally aspirated engine developed for compact city cars (2015–2018). It utilises port fuel injection and DOHC valvetrain to balance simplicity, reliability, and emissions performance. Designed to meet Euro 6 standards, it serves as an economical powertrain option for urban mobility.
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
Displacement | 999 cc | |
Fuel type | Petrol | |
Configuration | Inline-3, DOHC, 12-valve | |
Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | |
Bore × stroke | 79.0 mm × 67.8 mm | |
Power output | 50 kW (68 PS) @ 6,000 rpm | |
Torque | 98 Nm @ 4,250 rpm | |
Fuel system | Port fuel injection (PFI), 4.5 bar rail pressure | |
Emissions standard | Euro 6 (Regulation (EU) 715/2007) | |
Compression ratio | 11.0:1 | |
Cooling system | Water-cooled, wax pellet thermostat | |
Turbocharger | Not applicable | |
Timing system | Timing chain (front-mounted, non-interference) | |
Oil type | Refer to vehicle handbook / manufacturer specification | |
Dry weight | 89 kg |
The Ford IXDA – Petrol was used across Ford's B519 and CD391 platforms with transverse mounting and shared architecture with Nissan via co-development agreements. This engine received platform-specific adaptations-shorter intake manifolds in the Ka+ and enhanced NVH damping in the Fiesta-and from 2017 the facelifted Ka+ adopted revised ECU calibration for smoother idle stability, creating interchange limits. All adaptations are documented in OEM technical bulletins.
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The IXDA – Petrol is generally reliable when maintained properly, though pre-2017 models are prone to elevated oil consumption. Later revisions improved piston ring design and ECU management. Regular oil changes with Ford WSS-M2C913-C (5W-30) and monitoring oil levels significantly extend service life. No major structural failures reported in field data.
The main issues are excessive oil consumption, throttle body sticking, coolant thermostat failure, and intake manifold resonance. These are documented in Ford SIBs 16S08 and 17S05. Oil consumption stems from early piston ring design; throttle and thermostat issues relate to combustion byproducts and thermal fatigue.
This 1.0L petrol engine was used in the Ka+ (B519) and select Fiesta Mk7 variants from 2015–2018. It also appears in the Nissan Micra (HR10DE variant) due to shared powertrain development. All models are Euro 6 compliant with transverse mounting.
Limited tuning potential due to naturally aspirated design. ECU remaps typically yield +5–8 kW, primarily improving throttle response. Intake and exhaust upgrades offer marginal gains. Over-tuning risks lean conditions and knock; not recommended without physical modifications. Stock internals are not built for forced induction.
In a Ka+ 1.0L 68 PS, combined consumption is ~4.8 L/100km (58.9 mpg UK). Highway driving achieves ~4.2 L/100km (67.3 mpg), while city use may reach 5.5 L/100km (51.4 mpg). Real-world figures depend on driving style, but expect 50–60 mpg (UK) on mixed routes for a well-maintained unit.
No. The IXDA – Petrol uses a non-interference valvetrain design. If the timing chain fails or jumps, the pistons will not contact the valves, preventing catastrophic internal damage. However, replacement is still required promptly to avoid misfires and stalling.
Ford specifies WSS-M2C913-C (5W-30) synthetic oil, a mid-SAPS formulation compatible with Euro 6 emissions systems. Change every 15,000 km or 12 months. Using correct oil ensures proper valve train lubrication and prevents sludge in the PCV system.
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