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Ford Cologne V6 engine: known problems
Used in 2 guides · petrol · 4 known problems
Layout
V6 NA
Fuel
petrol
Timing
Chain-driven
Known problems4
Everything our guides list for the variants with this engine: the engine itself plus the gearbox and ancillaries it's paired with. Each shows which cars it's listed for.
Medium
Cooling system / timing chain guides at high km
Aging Cologne V6s can develop coolant leaks and, at very high km, timing-chain guide/tensioner wear.
Fix: Refresh cooling system; address chain guides/tensioner if rattling at cold start.
Listed for: Ford Courier PC-PH
Medium
Timing chain rattle / guide wear
The Cologne V6 can develop timing chain and tensioner/guide wear at high km - a rattle on cold start.
Fix: Replace chain, tensioners and guides; use correct-grade oil and keep up with changes.
Listed for: Mazda Bravo (B-Series) UF / UN
Low
Fuel thirst
Not a fault, but 14-17 L/100km loaded is the reality of a 4.0 V6 in a ute.
Fix: Accept the fuel bill or consider LPG; the V6 suits gas conversion.
Listed for: Ford Courier PC-PH · Mazda Bravo (B-Series) UF / UN
Low
Coolant and oil leaks
Intake/coolant gaskets and the usual seals weep with age and heat cycling.
Fix: Replace gaskets and seals as part of routine servicing.
Listed for: Mazda Bravo (B-Series) UF / UN
Cars with the Cologne V62
From the FlamingCars guides for these cars. Specs are shown only where the guides agree and the value is verified.