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Ford Endeavour U704: common faults & what to check

The U704 is the Ford Endeavour built 2022 onward. Of the 7 faults documented for the Endeavour, 3 apply to this generation, each with its symptoms, what to inspect and a typical repair cost. Free, no account needed.

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7

Documented faults

Critical

Most serious

$650–$5,800

Typical repair

3

Systems covered

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What to look out for

We have not documented any faults for the exact Ford Endeavour you picked.

That is a gap in our research, not a clean bill of health — it does not mean this combination is trouble-free, and it is not a reason to skip the checks. Every one of the 7 faults documented across the Ford Endeavour is still listed further down this page.

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Engine, transmission & cooling3

012.0 bi-turbo wet timing belt — oil-bathed belt degradation

The service book is the inspection here, and it is worth more than anything you can see.diesel2022–2025Engine
OccasionalEngine $2,500–$12,000 to fix

Can't confirm for this car

The 2.0 bi-turbo four-cylinder drives its camshafts with a belt that runs INSIDE the engine, bathed in oil — a wet belt. The design is meant to be quiet and long-lived, but the belt degrades as the oil ages and shed material can block the oil pickup, and this has been a known long-term weakness of the engine. Ford's own answer is telling: the 2026 Ranger and Everest drop the 2.0 bi-turbo entirely, leaving the 3.0 V6 and a revised single-turbo 2.0. For a buyer, that makes oil-change discipline the whole story on this engine — long or skipped intervals are what turn a wet belt from a non-issue into a destroyed engine, and the belt is not something you can look at without opening the engine.

Symptoms to notice

  • Rattle or whine from the engine, particularly on cold start
  • Low oil pressure warning
  • Engine warning light with camshaft/crankshaft correlation codes
  • Loss of power or a sudden stop with no restart, once it has failed

What to check

  1. The service book is the inspection here, and it is worth more than anything you can see.
  2. Look for oil changes at or inside Ford's interval with no gaps, done with the correct specification oil, and treat a car with missing years as a much bigger risk than the mileage suggests.
  3. Ask the owner what interval they use and whether the car has done mostly short trips or towing, both of which are hard on the oil.
  4. Pull the dipstick and look at the oil's condition — thick, black or gritty oil on this engine is a genuine warning rather than cosmetic.
  5. On a cold start, stand at the front and listen for a rattle or whine that is not there once warm.
  6. Ask whether the belt has ever been replaced and at what mileage.
  7. If a workshop inspection is possible: have the sump and oil pickup checked for belt debris, which is the earliest physical evidence there is.

Where to look: Inside the engine — timing belt running in oil behind the front cover, and the oil pickup in the sump

Parts involved: Timing belt, Turbocharger.

Ask the seller

  • “What oil-change interval has this engine had, and can I see every service record?”
  • “Has the timing belt ever been replaced?”
  • “Has the car done mostly towing or short trips?”

023.0 V6 diesel camshaft sprocket fracture — engine stall (recall)

Ford recalled 13,490 Ranger and Everest vehicles built 2022-2025 with the 3.0 V6 turbo-diesel because the left-hand camshaft sprocket can fracture.diesel2022–2025Engine
OccasionalEngine $0–$8,000 to fix

Can't confirm for this car

Ford recalled 13,490 Ranger and Everest vehicles built 2022-2025 with the 3.0 V6 turbo-diesel because the left-hand camshaft sprocket can fracture. When it does the engine stalls and the car loses drive with no warning, which is the reason it is a safety recall rather than a warranty item — losing power while towing or overtaking is the scenario Ford named. The fix is carried out free of charge at a Ford dealer, so the only question that matters to a buyer is whether it has been done. Do not assume it has: recall completion on used cars is patchy, and a private seller often does not know one exists.

Symptoms to notice

  • Engine stalling or cutting out while driving
  • Sudden loss of drive with no prior warning
  • Engine warning light with camshaft timing or correlation codes
  • Rattle or unusual noise from the front of the engine

What to check

Write down the VIN from the windscreen or the door jamb and check it against Ford's recall lookup — this is a free, five-minute check and it is the single most valuable thing you can do on this car. Ask the seller directly whether any recall work has been done and to show you the paperwork or dealer stamp. Look through the service book for a recall or field-service entry rather than just routine servicing. On the test drive, note whether the engine has ever cut out for them, and watch for any engine warning light. Because the remedy is free at a dealer, an outstanding recall is not a reason to reject the car — it is a reason to book it in before you drive it far. If a workshop inspection is possible: ask a Ford dealer to confirm the recall status against the VIN, which is definitive where a seller's memory is not.

Where to look: Front of the engine — left-hand camshaft sprocket behind the timing cover

Parts involved: Turbocharger.

Ask the seller

  • “Has the camshaft sprocket recall been carried out, and do you have the paperwork?”
  • “Has the engine ever stalled or cut out while driving?”
  • “Can I have the VIN to check the recall status?”

032.0L EcoBlue DPF Clogging on Short Urban Trips

Check instrument cluster history for any stored DPF or emissions warnings.diesel2022 onwardEngine
CommonEngine $650–$5,800 to fix

Can't confirm for this car

The 2.0L EcoBlue Bi-Turbo diesel in the P702 Everest requires sustained higher-speed driving to complete diesel particulate filter active regeneration cycles. Vehicles predominantly used in urban stop-start conditions do not reach the exhaust temperatures needed to burn off accumulated soot during passive regeneration. The DPF progressively blocks, triggering a warning light and eventually forcing limp mode. Repeated incomplete regeneration also causes fuel dilution of engine oil as injected fuel post-sprays to heat the catalyst. Replacement DPF units are expensive and the issue recurs if driving patterns do not change.

Symptoms to notice

  • DPF or soot accumulation warning light on instrument cluster
  • Reduced engine power or limp mode activation
  • Elevated fuel consumption during active regeneration cycles
  • White or blue smoke from exhaust during forced regeneration
  • Rising engine oil level with diesel smell indicating fuel dilution

What to check

  1. Check instrument cluster history for any stored DPF or emissions warnings.
  2. Ask about typical daily driving patterns - predominantly urban or short trips are high risk.
  3. Check engine oil level and smell for diesel dilution.
  4. Confirm when last extended highway drive was performed.
  5. If a workshop inspection is possible: Connect OBD scanner to read DPF soot load percentage and ash load.

Where to look: Diesel particulate filter in exhaust system mounted under vehicle between engine and rear axle

Parts involved: Diesel particulate filter.

Ask the seller

  • “Is the vehicle primarily used for short urban trips or does it regularly do highway driving?”
  • “Has a DPF warning light ever appeared on the dashboard?”
  • “Has the vehicle ever entered limp mode and what was the cause?”
  • “How frequently does the vehicle do trips longer than 30 minutes at highway speeds?”
Other Ford Endeavour engines and years4 documented issues that do not apply to the one you picked.
Engine, transmission & cooling3

013.2L TDCi HPFP Metal Contamination of Fuel System

Request full fuel system service history and ask about any prior fuel starvation or hard-start events.diesel2015–2021Engine
OccasionalEngine $8,500–$24,000 to fix

Does not apply

The Bosch CP4.1 high-pressure fuel pump used in the 3.2L Duratorq TDCi can experience premature internal wear, generating metal swarf that circulates through the entire fuel system. This contaminates injectors, fuel rails, and fuel lines. Failure typically results in complete engine shutdown and requires replacement of nearly the entire fuel delivery system at catastrophic cost. The same failure mode is well documented across Ford Ranger PX models sharing this driveline and Bosch CP4.1 pump unit.

Symptoms to notice

  • Sudden loss of engine power or complete engine shutdown while driving
  • Hard starting or no-start condition
  • Rough running and misfires under load
  • Visible metallic debris or discolouration in fuel filter
  • Fuel injector rattle or audible knock from engine

What to check

  1. Request full fuel system service history and ask about any prior fuel starvation or hard-start events.
  2. Check for Ford dealer service records or TSB relating to HPFP on 3.2L TDCi.
  3. If a workshop inspection is possible: Scan for fuel pressure or injector fault codes via OBD.
  4. Remove and inspect the fuel filter for metallic particles or sludge.

Where to look: Bosch CP4.1 high-pressure fuel pump mounted on engine block, driven off camshaft; fuel rails and injectors downstream

Parts involved: High-pressure fuel pump.

Ask the seller

  • “Has the fuel filter ever been replaced and was any metal debris found?”
  • “Has the vehicle ever experienced hard starting or sudden loss of power?”
  • “Is there any record of fuel system warranty work or HPFP replacement?”
  • “Has the vehicle ever been run on poor-quality diesel or run very low on fuel?”

026R80 Torque Converter Clutch Shudder at Light Throttle

Test drive at steady light throttle between 60-80 km/h on a flat road.diesel2015–2021Transmission
CommonTransmission $550–$4,400 to fix

Does not apply

The 6-speed SelectShift 6R80 automatic transmission in the UA Everest with 3.2L TDCi is prone to torque converter clutch shudder during light-throttle cruising, typically between 40-100 km/h. The TCC locks up early and the clutch friction material degrades or glazes, producing a characteristic vibration felt through the floor and seat. Ford issued a service procedure involving a specialised transmission drain-and-fill with Mercon LV fluid and a conditioner additive, but shudder can recur within 20,000-40,000 km or require full torque converter replacement in advanced cases.

A cutaway automatic transmission torque converter showing the internal turbine and stator.Example of the part — not this vehicle

A torque converter, sectioned. The lock-up clutch inside is what shudders.

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Symptoms to notice

  • Vibration or shuddering felt through floor and seat at light throttle between 40-100 km/h
  • Shudder disappears when throttle is increased or fully released
  • Rough pulsing sensation during steady-speed highway cruising
  • Shudder is worse when transmission fluid is fully warm
  • Transmission warning light in severe or prolonged cases

What to check

  1. Test drive at steady light throttle between 60-80 km/h on a flat road.
  2. Note any vibration or pulsing that resolves on throttle lift or acceleration.
  3. Check transmission service history for Mercon LV fluid and TCC shudder flush procedure.
  4. Ask about any recurrence of shudder after fluid service or dealer attention.

Where to look: 6R80 6-speed automatic transmission torque converter, located behind engine under vehicle centre

Parts involved: Torque converter, Clutch.

Ask the seller

  • “Has the transmission ever been serviced specifically for torque converter shudder?”
  • “What fluid was used in the last transmission service and was a shudder additive used?”
  • “Has any vibration or shudder been noticed during highway cruising at light throttle?”
  • “Has the vehicle had any transmission-related warranty or dealer claims?”

033.2L TDCi EGR Valve Carbon Fouling & Rough Idle

Cold-start the engine and observe idle quality and exhaust smoke after reaching operating temperature.diesel2015–2021Engine
CommonEngine $440–$1,900 to fix

Does not apply

The exhaust gas recirculation valve on the 3.2L Duratorq TDCi progressively accumulates carbon deposits that cause it to stick in a partially open or closed position. A stuck-open EGR floods the intake with exhaust gases, causing rough idle, blue-black smoke, and loss of power. A stuck-closed EGR raises NOx and can trigger limp mode with emission fault codes. This is a known and recurring maintenance issue on the five-cylinder TDCi shared with the Ranger PX, with cleaning or replacement typically necessary every 80,000-100,000 km under urban use. EGR cooler fouling commonly accompanies valve failure and adds to repair scope.

Symptoms to notice

  • Rough idle especially when engine has reached operating temperature
  • Blue or black smoke from exhaust at idle or under acceleration
  • Noticeable loss of power at low RPM and during turbo spool-up
  • Engine warning light with P0400-series EGR fault codes
  • Increased fuel consumption and occasional stalling at idle

What to check

  1. Cold-start the engine and observe idle quality and exhaust smoke after reaching operating temperature.
  2. Scan for P0400-series EGR fault codes.
  3. Inspect intake manifold visible surfaces for oily carbon deposits indicating long-term EGR contamination.
  4. Check for EGR cleaning or replacement records in service history.
  5. Confirm whether EGR cooler has also been serviced.

Where to look: EGR valve and cooler on left side of 3.2L TDCi five-cylinder engine, plumbed between exhaust manifold and intake manifold

Parts involved: EGR valve.

Ask the seller

  • “Has the EGR valve or EGR cooler ever been cleaned or replaced?”
  • “Has the engine ever shown a check engine light related to emissions or EGR?”
  • “Does the vehicle produce smoke at idle particularly when fully warmed up?”
  • “Has the vehicle been used predominantly in urban stop-start conditions?”
Electrical1

01BorgWarner 4419 Transfer Case Shift Motor Sensor Failure

Test all four drive mode selections from a standstill and verify each mode engages and disengages correctly including 4L.2015–2021Electrical
OccasionalElectrical $850–$2,900 to fix

Does not apply

The BorgWarner 4419 transfer case in the UA Everest uses an electric shift motor with an internal position sensor to engage and disengage 4WD modes. The position sensor can fail or produce erratic readings, causing a 4WD fault warning on the instrument cluster, leaving the vehicle unable to change between 2H, 4H, and 4L, or intermittently dropping out of 4WD without warning. The fault requires replacement of the transfer case shift motor assembly. The electric motor and connector are also susceptible to water ingress on vehicles regularly used for river or creek crossings, accelerating sensor and motor failure.

Symptoms to notice

  • 4WD fault or 4x4 warning light illuminated on instrument cluster
  • Inability to change between 2H, 4H, and 4L drive modes
  • Vehicle stuck in 4WD high or unable to engage 4WD from 2H
  • Grinding or clicking from transfer case area when attempting mode change
  • 4WD mode indicator flashing or displaying incorrect selected mode

What to check

  1. Test all four drive mode selections from a standstill and verify each mode engages and disengages correctly including 4L.
  2. Inspect the transfer case shift motor connector for corrosion or water ingress, especially on vehicles with documented off-road or water crossing use.
  3. Check for any prior transfer case or 4WD warranty repair records.
  4. If a workshop inspection is possible: Check for any 4WD fault codes via OBD scanner.

Where to look: BorgWarner 4419 transfer case electric shift motor assembly, mounted on transfer case body at rear of transmission

Parts involved: Transfer case.

Ask the seller

  • “Has the 4WD system ever shown a fault warning light or refused to change modes?”
  • “Has the vehicle been used for water crossings and to what depth?”
  • “Has any 4WD system repair or transfer case work been performed?”
  • “Can you demonstrate all four drive modes selecting correctly including 4L engagement right now?”

What these repairs cost on other cars

Some of the Ford Endeavour’s documented faults are repairs other models share. Each page lists the documented NZ cost for every model it affects.

Other Ford models

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Ford Endeavour buyer questions

Is the Ford Endeavour reliable?

Like any used car, it depends on the specific example and its service history. Across the 7 documented faults for the Ford Endeavour, the recurring problem areas are engine, transmission, and electrical. A Ford Endeavour with a full service history and no signs of the issues listed on this page can be a sound buy but each one needs to be checked individually before you commit.

What are the most common problems with a used Ford Endeavour?

We've catalogued 7 known faults for the Ford Endeavour, covering engine, transmission, and electrical. All 7 are written out in full on this page, with the symptoms to notice, what to inspect, and typical repair costs for each. Free to read, no account needed.

How much do repairs cost on a Ford Endeavour?

Most single repairs on the Ford Endeavour fall between $650–$5,800 at NZ independent-workshop rates. Some of the 7 documented faults cost less and a few cost considerably more, and no one car needs them all. Knowing which ones to look for before you view is what lets you negotiate the price down or walk away.

Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a Ford Endeavour?

Yes. A Ford Endeavour inspection focused on its known weak points is the single best way to avoid an expensive mistake. KickTyres gives you a guided, model-specific inspection plus a market valuation and negotiation figure for $24.90 far less than the cost of missing one of the faults on this page.