Turbos for the Ranger, Everest, Transit, Kuga and Fiesta — 2.2 TDCi Duratorq (Garrett GTB1749VK), 3.2 TDCi Duratorq (Garrett GTB2256VK), 2.0 EcoBlue and 1.0 / 1.5 EcoBoost units. Compare free quotes from verified suppliers across South Africa.
TDCi · EcoBlue · EcoBoost · Illustrative
Duratorq TDCi diesels (2.2, 3.2, 2.0, 1.6), the 2.0 EcoBlue Panther, and the 1.0 / 1.5 EcoBoost petrol turbos. Suppliers cover the full Ranger, Everest, Transit, Kuga and Fiesta range.
Ford uses more than one turbo across the range — the 2.2 TDCi runs a Garrett GTB1749VK and the bigger 3.2 TDCi a Garrett GTB2256VK (812971), and the 2.0 EcoBlue can be single or bi-turbo. Tell us your VIN and we match the exact unit.
Compare tested used pull-offs, reconditioned/exchange units and new aftermarket — and on the VNT turbos check the actuator is included and calibrated, with warranty confirmed by each supplier.
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Indicative SA pricing by engine and turbo code. Send your VIN for an exact match and a free quote.
Diesel Popular Code: Garrett GTB1749VK · 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq / Puma)
Diesel Popular Code: Garrett GTB2256VK · 812971 · 3.2 TDCi (5-cylinder Duratorq, P5AT)
Diesel Popular Code: Garrett VNT (single / bi-turbo) · 2.0 EcoBlue (Panther, 2019+)
Petrol Popular Code: small wastegated petrol turbo · 1.0 EcoBoost (3-cylinder petrol)
Petrol Popular Code: Garrett / small VNT · 1.5 EcoBoost (petrol) / 1.5 TDCi (diesel)
Diesel Code: Garrett VNT (GT/GTA1749V family) · 2.0 TDCi (Focus / Kuga)
Diesel Code: Garrett GT1544V · 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq)
Product images are illustrative only — the exact turbo varies by supplier, condition and VIN.
Price guide
Indicative ranges by engine and turbo code. Actual quotes depend on condition and whether the unit is used, reconditioned/exchange or new aftermarket — and whether the actuator is included on the VNT units.
| Engine / Turbo | Price Range (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Ranger / Everest / Transit 2.2 TDCi — Duratorq (Garrett GTB1749VK VNT) | R5,500 – R8,950 |
| Ranger / Everest 3.2 TDCi — 5-cyl Duratorq (Garrett GTB2256VK 812971) | R11,000 – R13,500 |
| Ranger / Everest 2.0 EcoBlue — Panther (Garrett VNT) | R7,500 – R8,500 |
| Fiesta / EcoSport / Focus / Figo 1.0 EcoBoost (petrol) | R6,000 – R6,500 |
| Kuga / Fiesta / Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (petrol) or 1.5 TDCi (diesel) | from ~R5,950 |
| Focus / Kuga 2.0 TDCi — Garrett VNT (GT/GTA1749V family) | from ~R5,500 |
| Fiesta / Focus / C-Max 1.6 TDCi — Garrett GT1544V | R5,950 – R6,500 |
These are estimates based on current SA market data — request a free quote for an exact price on your specific model and year.
Condition & warranty
The same Ford turbo comes three ways in South Africa. Here's how they compare on price, warranty and what you get — so you can tell suppliers which to quote.
Tested second-hand unit removed from a low-mileage donor vehicle.
Your old core is surrendered; the unit is stripped, rebuilt and balanced.
A brand-new unit — aftermarket or genuine OEM-grade.
Not sure which to pick? Send your VIN and ask suppliers to quote all three — you compare price and warranty side by side.
Ford's diesels run variable-nozzle (VNT) Duratorq / EcoBlue turbos; the petrols run wastegated EcoBoost units — and the 2.0 EcoBlue can be single or bi-turbo. Find your engine family below, then send your VIN so suppliers quote the exact part.
Vanes & actuator adjust boost — soot makes them stick
The 2.2 runs a smaller Garrett GTB1749VK; the five-cylinder 3.2 runs a bigger GTB2256VK (812971). Same variable-nozzle design whose vanes and actuator gum up with soot — they don't interchange.
The 2019+ 2.0 EcoBlue "Panther" came single-turbo and bi-turbo (two units in series) — a full pair costs roughly double, so confirm which yours runs. The Focus/Kuga 2.0 TDCi and 1.6 TDCi are smaller VNT diesels.
Small fixed-geometry, wastegated units — oil coking is the killer
The award-winning three-cylinder EcoBoost — a small fixed-geometry, wastegated unit (not a VNT). Higher exhaust temps mean oil coking and skipped services are the usual killer.
The 1.5 EcoBoost petrol on the Kuga 1.5, Fiesta and Focus. Note the 1.5 badge is also used on the 1.5 TDCi diesel — a completely different turbo, so say which you have.
A bare CHRA "core" is only the centre cartridge — not a complete turbo with actuator and housings. It's cheaper, but check exactly what's included before you compare prices. On the VNT diesels especially, confirm the actuator is part of the deal.
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On the VNT diesels especially, most of these point to sticking vanes or a tired actuator rather than a dead turbo — so get it diagnosed before you replace the whole unit.
A turbo lives or dies on clean oil and heat management. A few habits go a long way on SA roads:
Most people looking for a Ford turbo in South Africa drive a Ranger or Everest — and most of the demand sits on the diesel Duratorq TDCi and EcoBlue engines. The 2.2 TDCi (Garrett GTB1749VK), the five-cylinder 3.2 TDCi (Garrett GTB2256VK) and the 2.0 EcoBlue use a variable-nozzle turbo (VNT), where the vanes and actuator adjust boost across the rev range. When those vanes gum up with carbon and soot you get power loss, limp mode and a tell-tale whistle — the single most common reason owners end up here. The five-cylinder 3.2 TDCi is the flagship big-bakkie turbo and carries the highest ticket, while the smaller 1.6 / 2.0 TDCi and the 1.0 / 1.5 EcoBoost petrol units sit at a lower price point.
The biggest trap is buying the wrong part. Ford fits more than one housing across the range — the 2.2 TDCi runs a Garrett GTB1749VK while the bigger five-cylinder 3.2 TDCi runs a Garrett GTB2256VK (part 812971) — they don't interchange — and the 2.0 EcoBlue splits into single-turbo and bi-turbo cars that run two units. Confirm yours by VIN or engine number before you buy — and say whether you need one unit or the pair. If you are weighing up the whole engine rather than just the turbo, it is worth comparing a used Ford engine or gearbox at the same time so you can plan the full job.
VNT symptoms — power loss, limp mode, whistling, black smoke — are often the actuator or a stuck vane rather than a completely dead turbo, and worn injectors or a blocked DPF can mimic exactly the same signs. On the smaller EcoBoost petrol and 1.6 TDCi units, oil starvation from a blocked feed pipe is the usual killer. It pays to have the fault properly diagnosed before committing to a full unit, and to compare a used or reconditioned turbo against an actuator or clean-and-recon. Engine Finder is a marketplace — submit one free quote request and verified Ford turbo suppliers across South Africa come back to you with prices, warranties and availability. Looking for a different make? Compare turbocharger prices across the full range.
It depends on the engine and condition. The smaller petrol and diesel turbos are the most affordable — a 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) runs from around R5,500, a 1.6 TDCi roughly R5,950 – R6,500, the 1.0 EcoBoost about R6,000 – R6,500 and the 1.5 from around R5,950. The bakkie diesels are dearer: the 2.2 TDCi is roughly R5,500 – R8,950, the 2.0 EcoBlue about R7,500 – R8,500, and the five-cylinder 3.2 TDCi is the flagship at around R11,000 – R13,500. Used pull-offs sit at the lower end, with new aftermarket or reconditioned units higher. Submit one quote request and compare verified suppliers for your exact model.
The most common cause on the variable-nozzle (VNT) diesel units — the 2.2, 3.2 and 2.0 EcoBlue — is the VNT vanes and actuator sticking with carbon and soot. That shows up as power loss, going into limp mode, a whistling or whining noise, or black smoke. On the smaller 1.0 EcoBoost petrol (a fixed-geometry, wastegated unit) and the 1.6 TDCi, oil starvation from a blocked feed pipe or a stretched service interval is the usual killer. Sometimes it is just the actuator or a clean and recon rather than a whole turbo, and worn injectors or a blocked DPF can mimic the same symptoms, so it is worth having it properly diagnosed before buying a full unit.
They use different variable-nozzle turbos, so they don't interchange: the 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq "Puma") runs a smaller Garrett GTB1749VK, while the five-cylinder 3.2 TDCi runs a bigger Garrett GTB2256VK (part 812971) — the 3.2 is the higher-ticket flagship. The 2.0 EcoBlue (2019+) is a newer engine with its own Garrett VNT, and the bi-turbo versions run TWO units in series (a high-pressure and a low-pressure turbo), so a full pair costs roughly double. Give your model, year and engine when you request a quote so suppliers match the correct turbo — and say whether you need one unit or the bi-turbo pair.
All three are common in SA. A used pull-off is the cheapest and fine if it has been tested and comes with some warranty. A reconditioned or exchange unit (you surrender your old core) is usually quote-only and carries a longer warranty. New aftermarket or OEM-grade units cost the most but are brand new. On the VNT units especially, check whether the electronic actuator is included and calibrated. Watch out for cheap "CHRA core" listings — a bare centre cartridge is not a complete turbo.
Confirm it by VIN or engine number — Ford uses more than one part number and housing across the range. The 2.2 TDCi runs a Garrett GTB1749VK and the five-cylinder 3.2 TDCi a bigger Garrett GTB2256VK (part 812971), so they don't interchange; the 2.0 EcoBlue splits into single-turbo and bi-turbo (two units) cars. Tell us your model, year and engine (and ideally your VIN) when you request a quote and verified suppliers will confirm the exact unit — and whether it is a single or a pair — before you commit.
It varies by supplier. Tested used units typically carry a 30–90 day warranty; reconditioned and new aftermarket units usually 6–12 months. Because a failed turbo can be caused by oil-supply or DPF issues, a good supplier will also advise on fitting the correct oil feed/return and priming the unit. Always get the warranty terms in writing and confirm whether fitment at a qualified workshop is required.
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