Question 1

How much is a turbocharger for a FORD S-Max?

Accepted Answer

An exchange turbocharger for the FORD S-Max starts at €545.00. A single reference, 852072-5007S, covers this model: the price shown is that one part, with no variant to compare.

Question 2

Which turbocharger reference fits a FORD S-Max?

Accepted Answer

The reference is 852072-5007S. It is what settles the match on a FORD S-Max — not the vehicle's trade name, nor its year.

Question 3

Why is only one turbocharger reference offered for the S-Max?

Accepted Answer

Because the S-Max engines listed here were built with the same turbocharger. The choice is unique, which rules out any risk of mismatch.

Question 4

Where is the reference found on a turbocharger removed from a FORD S-Max?

Accepted Answer

It is on the riveted plate of the centre housing, on the compressor side. The plate holds the marking even on a part coated with oil and soot. It is the only reading that confirms the match with the reference expected on a FORD S-Max.

Question 5

How do I find out which engine my S-Max has?

Accepted Answer

The registration document states the version and the rated power of the vehicle; the engine code itself is stamped on the block. That engine-and-power pairing places the car within the S-Max range, and leads to the right turbocharger reference.

Question 6

Is the year of my S-Max enough to choose the turbocharger?

Accepted Answer

No. Two S-Max of the same year can take different turbochargers depending on their engine. It is the engine-and-power pairing that determines the reference, and the code on the removed part that confirms it.

Question 7

What happens to the old turbocharger from my FORD S-Max?

Accepted Answer

The part ordered is sold as an exchange unit: it has already been remanufactured and balanced, and the turbocharger you remove from the S-Max goes back into the reconditioning circuit. Return terms are stated at checkout.

Question 8

How does an exchange turbocharger differ from a new part?

Accepted Answer

An exchange turbocharger is an original part restored to working order: wear parts are replaced and the rotating assembly is rebalanced. It carries the same reference as the turbocharger removed from the S-Max and fits in its place.

Question 9

How do I spot a worn turbocharger on a FORD S-Max?

Accepted Answer

On a FORD S-Max, a turbocharger nearing the end of its life shows up as a loss of power under acceleration, smoke at the exhaust, a whistle rising with engine speed and a drop into limp mode. These signs overlap with other intake faults: diagnosis is a job for a qualified technician.

Question 10

Why does my S-Max go into limp mode?

Accepted Answer

The ECU of the S-Max limits the engine when it no longer finds the boost pressure expected for the engine fitted. A turbocharger that no longer regulates pressure correctly is one possible cause, alongside an air leak or a faulty pressure sensor.

Question 11

Does a whistle under acceleration always come from the turbocharger?

Accepted Answer

No. The whistle can come from the turbocharger itself, but equally from a leak on an intake hose, the intercooler or the wastegate. Noise alone is not enough to condemn the part.

Question 12

Is the turbocharger on a S-Max a variable-geometry unit?

Accepted Answer

Diesel engines take a variable-geometry turbocharger, whose movable vanes adapt boost to engine speed — it is the part that seizes most often on that type of engine. Petrol engines use other architectures. The code read on the removed part says which one a given S-Max carries.

Question 13

How do I confirm the fault before ordering a turbocharger for the S-Max?

Accepted Answer

By a fault code read and a boost pressure check, carried out by a qualified technician, before any order for a FORD S-Max. That check separates a failed turbocharger from an air leak or a faulty sensor — three faults with similar symptoms but different remedies.

Question 14

Can I order a turbocharger for the S-Max without knowing the exact reference?

Accepted Answer

This page lists a single reference for the S-Max, 852072-5007S: the code on the removed part then serves to confirm, not to choose. Where the engine is in doubt, the check belongs to a qualified technician before ordering.

Question 15

Does a turbocharger ordered for a FORD S-Max fit straight on?

Accepted Answer

Yes, provided the reference is the original fitment for the engine in the S-Max: it keeps the dimensions, the mounting and the connections of the part removed. Fitting is a job for a qualified automotive technician.

Variant / Engine	Part Category	References
1.6 EcoBoost 160 hp	Certified exchange unit	2 part(s)
1.6 TDCi 115 hp	Certified exchange unit	2 part(s)
1.8 TDCi 100 hp	Certified exchange unit	2 part(s)
2.0 EcoBoost 240 hp – S-Max 1	Certified exchange unit	2 part(s)
1.5 EcoBoost 160 hp	Certified exchange unit	1 part(s)
1.8 TDCi 125 hp	Certified exchange unit	1 part(s)

Turbo Garrett 753420-5006S

Injector SIEMENS-VDO 5WS40536

High-pressure pump SIEMENS-VDO 5WS40019

Turbocharger FORD S-Max

Available products

SL Turbo 852072-5007S

SL Turbo 1639 970 0000

Turbo Mitsubishi 49477-01115

Turbo BorgWarner - KKK 5303 988 0394

Turbo BorgWarner - KKK 5303 998 0505

Turbo BorgWarner - KKK 5303 998 0507

Turbo BorgWarner - KKK 5304 988 0033

Turbo BorgWarner - KKK 5439 998 0123

SL Turbo 5439 998 0144

Turbo Garrett 742110-5007S

Turbo Garrett 753420-5006S

SL Turbo 753544-5020S

SL Turbo 760774-5003S

Turbo Garrett 763647-5021S

SL Turbo 806291-5003S

Turbo Garrett 806498-5003S

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