The 2.0 EcoBoost | Common Problems & Reliability
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- In this video, Zach covers Ford’s 2.0 EcoBoost engine, which is found in the Ford Fusion, Bronco, Lincoln MKZ, and many other Lincoln and Ford vehicles. Zach covers the background, common problems, and reliability for the 2.0 EB engine. The article linked below, written by us, is a more in-depth guide on the common problems (symptoms & causes) with this engine: tuningpro.co/f...
Also, if interested, here is a mod guide for the 2.0 EcoBoost: tuningpro.co/t...
Lastly, here is the video Zach references covering carbon buildup: • What is Carbon Buildup...
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00:31 - Ford 2.0 EcoBoost Background
01:56 - 2.0 EcoBoost Common Problem #1 - Exhaust Manifold
02:33 - 2.0 EcoBoost Common Problem #2 - Boost Solenoids
02:59 - 2.0 EcoBoost Common Problem #3 - Carbon Buildup
05:05 - 2.0 EcoBoost Common Problem #4 - Coolant Intrusion
08:44 - Ford 2.0 EcoBoost Reliability
Very well explained and informative. What a relief when you stated that Ford fixed the coolant cylinder problem in 2020. I just purchased a Bronco Sport Badlands and felt my heart stutter a little... lol
Goochma - Thanks for the feedback! Just make sure to maintain it well and it should be all good!
They say they did. My 2022 suffered this exact issue. Complete engine replacement.
At 24,004 miles, to be specific.
@@360BLK Sorry to hear that. I pray I'm not as unfortunate. Best of luck with the new engine.
360 - Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. Hoping they paid for the replacement?
Periodic maintenance, 38k+ miles, zero issues, not assembled on a Friday. Satisfied owner for six years.
V - Well said. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Lol 38k miles no problem 😂 of course lol
Really concise and informative. Great video for prospective buyers of vehicles with this engine. Also nice audio quality. Thank you!
Codester - Thanks for the feedback and support! We really appreciate it.
Here are some things to help w/the reduction of carbon build up, though it won't alleviate it.
1. When driving, allow the engine to get up to full operating temperature. The worst thing you can do is to do shorties around town and such, which don't allow for the engine to get up to full operating temperature. This allows for more carbon to build up in the cylinders. Take her out on the highway at least once a month and open her up, especially before an oil change.
2. Use a good quality of gasoline w/built in fuel cleaners. What are called Tier 3 Fuels. With the cheaper fuels, you get what you pay for. I recommend Chevron w/its Techron fuel additive. During the hot summer months, especially on long trips and w/the vehicle loaded, use a Premium fuel.
3. At least once a month, run a fuel cleaner, like Chevron Techron, in the fuel tank.
4. I recommended using Full Synthetic oil (Motorcraft, Mobil One, Pennzoil, Amsoil), w/a good quality oil filter, (Motorcraft, NAPA Gold, Wix, etc.). Stay away from Frams.
5. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule.
Gordie - Thanks for taking the time to write this information up. It will certainly be helpful for future viewers. We also have a video specifically dedicated to carbon buildup: ruclips.net/video/jogNGSNg-OA/видео.html
Motorcraft oil is a "Synthetic Blend"
I would add Redline oil to that list, and I wouldn’t go over 3500 miles on an oil change on any ecoboost.
@@doanpham972They also offer a full synthetic
This is a GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine. That means that there is NO fuel coming through the intake valves to clean them. The old "Italian tune-up" you suggest - (Take her out on the highway at least once a month and open her up) - does NOT work on Direct Injection engines. The only way to clean the intake valves is an expensive (hundreds of dollars) cleaning at your dealer.
Thanks for the video. I'm thinking about a 2022/2023 Maverick with the 2.0L Sounds like it *should* be safe.
Brandon - The 2.0’s are stout, so long as you maintain it well!
Got a 2022 bronco sport with the 2.0, it’s been great. I run mobil 1 full synthetic, oem oil filter, and premium fuel. In the summer I average 34mpg but I think the Maverick might be a slight bit better. That’s what I was originally looking for, but they’re hard to get. I have a 2020 F-150 , so I settled with the bronco. 32,000 miles so far on the 2.0…….0 issues
Michael - Thanks for sharing your feedback and assisting others!
I love the 2.0 over the 2.3 I had
I have a 22 Maverick loaded in pristine condition with 14,000 miles and 2.0 awd if anyone is interested.
Thanks for the video.The real problem with Ford EcoBoost (or EcoBoom) engines is the terribly thin cylinder walls. I personally think that is the biggest design flaw. With the Water Pump being the second biggest design flaw in the engines. You must remove the timing belt or chain to replace the water pump. duh.
J - Thanks for the added insight here!
Owned 2 - 2.0L GTDI Ecoboost engines in 2 different vehicles . Both served my family very well. Zero issues. '15 Lincoln MKZ AWD sedan & '22 Edge AWD. 184k mis on the Lincoln..uses zero oil /runs great. Edge 19k mis gen2 2.0L even smoother/quieter. Good basic maintenance goes a long way! Full synthetic oil every 5k mis. Ford has had the least carbon issues of all brands using 4cyl GTDI designs.
D - Thanks for sharing your experience! We couldn't agree more.. Basic maintenance goes a LONG way!
@@8020MediaI purchased a used Lincoln 2016 MKZ 2.0l ecoboost what you think am I going to have issue with it in the coming future
Y - All depends on how well it was maintained in the past and how many miles there are on it.
There are two types of 2.0 EB engine out there. First one with closed deck design (for an example in Focus ST) is solid and reliable. And the another version with open deck. And that one is the one with coolant leaking/overheating problems.
Macie - This is correct.
Would the 2010 version be open deck or closed deck?
@@jamalahmed4229 What car? The best way to be sure is to call authorized service, give them VIN and they will tell you which design your engine is.
M - Thanks for helping Jamal out!
And to add to this the gen 1 2013-2016 ish is first gen, been servicing these engines from 2013 till 2024... The amount of 2.0 issues is far smaller than the 2.3... all 2.3 are open deck.
Great video. Thanks for the info.
R - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it was helpful.
If you do own a 2.0 ecoboost or any turbo charged motor, you Must change the oil at no more then 7500 miles using full synthetic oil only. Maintenance is always key for success in anything mechanical especially turbo charged engines. If it's being run on hot days often a clean serviced coolant system is a must and the engine must be allowed to cool down after hard duty in hot weather. In colder climates you must warm up the turbos more so then non turbo motors. Drive these motors easy and not like track star nuts and do the maintenance often and early and they'll last a fairly long time ✌🏽🇺🇲
M - Very true! Thanks for sharing this insight!
Bought a 2016 Ford fusion with the gen 1 2.0 ecoboost engine over a year ago, have 65k miles on her and shes still going. After reading about the coolant intrusion on the gen 2, Im glad i got one with the gen 1.
F - Sounds like you've got a good one. Just make sure to keep up with maintenance.
@@8020Media Hi there, If you were to buy one with the gen 1 engine from a private seller, what would you ask them for? Also would an inspection at the dealer be a good idea? What would you ask them to look for? Or better off to not buy one with a gen 1 type? Great video, thank you.
Perma - Thanks for the feedback! It is always a great idea to ask for maintenance records. If the 2.0 has been maintained properly then it wouldn't be a bad buy. Would always advice getting extra eyes, especially unbiased, on a vehicle before purchasing.
You dont have a gen 1 you have a gen 2. Gen 2 started in 2015
Kenny - Thanks for sharing this insight!
There is some incorrect information in the comments. The oil pump in the 2.0l Ecoboost is not belt driven.
T - Yes. Thanks for sharing this insight.
I specifically wanted this engine and not that 1.5 crap in which have issues. My 2.0T 2017 Fusion gave me no problems. I throw Lucas injector cleaner once a month. Currently at 81k miles and still running well. I want a F150 now but will hold on to my Fusion until those prices come down.
Ryan - Thanks for sharing your experience! Not sure when prices will come down, but we agree!
My 1.5 has only had a misfire code because of original spark plugs at 100k miles and the ac compressor went out, its been a solid engine for me since i got it at 89k miles
The 1.6T is the least reliable of the bunch
Outstanding video. Thank you for the information. I just bought a 2020 Edge and I hope to have no issues with it but it's great to know what to look for.
S - Thanks for the feedback and congrats on the new ride!
Excellent video. i almost bought a ford fusion 2015! I was in love with that car but now i'll go for Toyota Corolla 2017 ☹ so sad
Jay - Thanks for the feedback! We don't make this videos to scare, strictly to inform. These engines CAN certainly be reliable depending on maintenance.
Umm...... the exhaust manifold is part of the head. To replace it, you must replace head. There hasn't been a whole lot of success doing this. Ford recommends engine replacement, not cheap. Open deck cooling is a terrible design. Bottom line, this engine is a POS.
MJ - Thanks for the insight. This is correct! We made it sound more simple than it really is.
@@8020Media but closed deck ecoboost engines 2.0 till 2016 quite reliable and good i can say
E - Thanks for sharing this insight.
I'm looking at the Ford Bronco Sport and trying to decide between the 2 engine options. If the focus is mostly on reliability, which engine would you bet on? the 4 cyl 2.0l EcoBoost or the 3 cyl 1.5l EcoBoost?
D - We have a video on the 1.5 that may be helpful here: ruclips.net/video/xemd7cuYZvQ/видео.html
I seen a video of a guy who said the 2.0 Eco is made in Spain and Ohio and are exactly the same engines but the one built in Ohio has more frequent problems with coolant intrusion and for some reason the one built in Spain dont have this problem.
Meta - From what we have seen, this is certainly a valid statement!
That could explain why the Made In Spain 2.0 EB was sold in the Middle East until I bought mine in a 2020 Escape.
Everyone I know who has had the 2.0l, 1.5l and 1.6l has had their engines fail at low milages due to coolant intrusion. My wife's focus failed at 75 000 miles. I went from someone who has always bought Ford to someone who will never buy Fraud again.
P - Sorry to hear this... This seems to be very common nowadays. They certainly don't make them like they used to!
Great video, thanks for sharing, just curious in your opinion, does the oil catch can help with the carbon build up problem; thank you
Marsh - Thanks for the feedback. Yes, an oil catch can typically reduces carbon buildup.
I have a 2014 Fusion titanium and right at about 126,000 miles. recently started having a bad oil leak (not sure from where) and secondly, I feel like coolant is being heavily consumed too as the reservoir is low after adding a little into it
D - Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.
Exhaust manifold crack? JB Weld. Solenoid failure? JB Weld. Oil blow by? JB Weld. Coolant intrusion? JB Weld.
N - This is quite an interesting take..
@@8020Media 😂 brave calling him a N on RUclips
O - We do this for everyone. N is the beginning of his yt name. Comical that trolls like you try to turn it in a way it isn't.
@@8020Media it's a joke. Chill E.
O - In today's day and age, it's not just a funny joke.
Great Video ! Was low compression an issue for the 2015 2.0 ? I'm around 145 psi dry on all cyl and 190psi wet. And 109K on the clock. Getting torque management issues at idle in gear. Higher RPMs seems to run fine. Shop says Ford Cylinders only have a thin wear coating and they wear out quick and the only fix is a new block or motor.😢
All these manufacturers spray the bores instead of a liner. You can do anything with spray in cylinder liners.
Another question for you guys, how often do you see VVT/timing/timing chain issues with these?
D - We have started to see some of this for sure.
Is there any advice on what the driver can do to minimize the risk of these issues?
Cheers Warren
Bronco sport owner
Warren - Maintenance is key! Some of these aren't truly avoidable and unfortunately, it could be luck of the draw.
My 2016 escape developed a small oil leak at about 30k miles.
Not enough to have to add oil between oil changes but still frustrating.
S - Sorry to hear. However, thanks for sharing your experience!
What about mystery oil leak? I see owners that have spent big money at ford dealers guessing. Replacing front crank seal and gaskets and still leaks. Then changed for rocker covers and still leaks. Mine does same. Leaking from upper rear drivers side.
Dennis - Have you taken it to the shop?
140k ecoboost on edge got the coolant intrusion. Reached out to Ford Corporation and was told tough. That's it. Now I'm in the market again for a new car...cat.... guess what brand I'm not buying?
B - So sorry to hear about this.... How much were they charging to fix it?
@@8020Media 7200$ new long block. On top of that... my tranny blew up. So it was in the shop for those 2 items. Final dealer quote was 23k for both. LOL. I LAUGHED.
I doubt any manufacturer would do any different for a engine with 147k miles on it.
@@900stx7 even though it was proven to be a latent factory defect and some people actually got Ford to replace it for free?
@@bobtruck1594 did these other people have 147k miles on their engines ?
Great info.. thx..❤❤❤❤
D - Thanks for the feedback! Hope it helped.
Great video, quick question; do you know if the coolant issue effects the Jaguar-Land Rover Ecoboost 2.0l engines, specifically RR Evoque, Discovery Sport, or Jaguar XE? From my research, I believe these (even as late as 2017 model year) are on the Gen I design and the coolant issue appears to be with the 2.0t Gen II ecoboost, no?
Also, do you know if the European version Gen I engine still suffers the same exhaust manifold cracking, as from what I understand the European engines have a slightly different exhaust design? Thanks!!
Hi Douglas, thank you for the positive feedback and comment. The models you mention do use the 1st gen engine. The 2nd gen was when Ford moved to the open-deck block which is the flaw of those 2L EcoBoost's. The first gen doesn't have any real block problems, so there aren't any coolant intrusion concerns. Of course, random fluky failures can and do happen but it's not common or likely by any means on the first generation engine.
As for the manifold, Euro-spec EcoBoost's do use different cylinder heads and manifolds. Here in the US, the manifold is built into the heads whereas in Europe it's a standard exhaust manifold that bolts to the head. The design is very different so it's unlikely the Europe versions have the same issues.
@@8020Mediaperfect reply, interesting that Gen 2 actually regressed in terms of reliability.
I’m another unhappy owner of a 2018 2.0 Ford Edge. Just hit 105,000 miles and now have coolant intrusion. Soooo frustrating
K - So sorry to hear this, however, thanks for taking the time to share your experience.
I recently purchased a 2019 Ford Edge SEL with the 2.0L ecoboost. I find it very concerning that this year\ make\model was not included in the service technical bulletin. should I be worried? Why wasn't the 2019 ford edge included?
Liz - Then that means this model wasn't affected, which is a good thing! No need to be worried.
Hi, & thanks so much for the informative video! I've been looking at getting a Mustang, either 2021 or 2019, both with ecoboost engines since the GT gas mileage would bankrupt me (plus, I'm retired and don't need a GT anymore). If I understand correctly, the 2019 2.0 is still in that coolant intrusion danger zone, but the coolant issue has been resolved for the 2021 2.0? Thanks again for the great video.
Ed - Correct! Thanks for the feedback!
@@8020Media Thx so much!
Mustang ecoboost is a 2.3 ecoboost.
Does 2013-2015 Explorer 2.0 eco have the coolant intrusion issue?
H - Yes.
Some pictures would make this video great !
Ted - Thanks for the feedback! We'll take that into consideration moving forward.
does this issue effect RR Evoque as well? thanks
B - Depends what year, but a lot of components are similar.
hmm, no mention of the oil pum belt being rubber instead of metal, which can start to crack & chip bits & clog ?? I heard thats a serious one. Any feedback on this, anyone ?
RPM - Yes, this is also an issue on the 2.0 EB.
@@8020Media oh snap. so these rubber belts chip up and cause engine fail, right ? so do the new ones still have this or updated to chain ? and whats the earlist in milage that these have started to fail on ? I'm considering a new 23-4 Maverick and should I only buy one if Ford agrees to warranty a failure in this part and engine failure do to this part up to 150K miles or don't buy it ? This is serious and i shouldn't have to buy an extended warranty (not bad to do so), just for this stupid and cheap out design.
and how many manufactures our there use rubber belts in these systems ? is Ford the only moron or others ?
Hello, i was doing some research on the 2.0 while I am interested in a Bronco Sport with the 2.0. You mentioned the manifold cracking. Now I am reading the exhaust manifold integrated to the head. Does that mean the head needs to be replaced or is it the single pipe that goes from the head to the turbo.
Hi Kevin, there are a few possible places for the manifold to crack. Ultimately, I wouldn't worry about this issue too much. It's mostly a problem caused by high exhaust gas temps (EGT) from towing heavier loads, especially in hilly/mountainous areas. If you're planning to use the Bronco for anything extreme then you may consider some upgrades to help keep EGT's lower.
Just test drove a 2019 Ford Escape with the 2 liter Ecoboost today. It seemed to ride fine, but when I popped the hood, it looked like there was some oil on the hood latch mechanism, and a very little around the top of the rad area. I am wondering if this is from a bad head gasket. The gasket you are talking about letting coolant into the cylinders, can it also spray some oil towards the front of the engine? Or maybe the guy just sprayed some lubricant on the hood latch?
A - We don't think it is actually that awful. But thanks for the insight.
The 2.0 ecoboost has dual injection. it has both direct injection and port injection. There is no more issue with carbon buildup on the intake valves.
E - The newer ones do, yes. But not the older ones.
@@8020Mediathey have had dual injection since 2021 when the Bronco Sport hit the scene.
yes.
It would be easier to list the few engines and cars that were good since 2004.
Fluke - Probably true.
1GR-FE
No Ford engine would appear on that list !
Hi, can I replace engine in my 2017 edge for newer like 2020?
P - You could, but don’t think it would really be worth it financially.
@@8020Media So, what is the best solution for this problem?
@@8020Media so what is the best solution? Fixing or replacing engine?
P - I mean it depends on cost, budget, a lot of different factors.
I bought a used 2017 2.0 EcoBoost Escape last year. I love it, but the mileage is horrible for a 4-cylinder - roughly 19- 20 mpg combined local and highway. I drive very conservatively, use top tier gas, make smooth starts, anticipate my breaking (always getting a perfect score on the "How am I driving" dash display), and I never take advantage of the turbo boost this engine is capable of. My mechanic did some diagnostics as well as a fuel injection cleaning. No codes were amiss that would indicate a compromised oxygen sensor. I still do paper and pencil gas mileage calculation and it jibes with the dash display's reading. Could my fuel gauge in the gas tank be off? Is it possible my odometer is incorrectly calibrated? There are no tell-tale signs that you mentioned in your video, no smells, sputtering, smoke, etc. It runs great, but if I can't correct the mpg issue, I will sell it. Is poor mileage typical for this engine or did I get a lemon?
Matthew - Sorry to hear about this. Few follow up questions: What are your driving patterns? Are your tires properly inflated? Is all maintenance up to date? Are you typically hauling people or things?
What is the correct term for wallnut blasting?🤔🤔
D - ??? This video might be helpful? ruclips.net/video/pyhvtrCXbB0/видео.html
Hi, Great video, very informative. What do you know about the 2.0L engine on the 2023 Lincoln Corsair?
Lincoln refreshed the Corsair for the 2023 model year and replaced the 2.3 EcoBoost with the 2.0 EcoBoost. What information are you looking for? It's a little difficult to provide common problems on the '23 Corsair since they just began production.
@@8020Media this is my situation. I would like to change my 2021 Lexus ES 350 F Sport for a SUV. I was thinking on the new 23’ RX. But now that Lexus is changing their engines to a smaller and with turbo, I was looking at the 23’ Corsair as an option. Not sure which one will be more reliable.
Again, since both are relatively new, it's difficult to say. However, we can provide as much information that would be helpful. The Corsair has increasingly become more reliable over the years, while the Lexus RX has always been reliable. If engine size is your worry, the RX still has a larger engine than the 2.0 EcoBoost that is coming standard in the 23 Corsair.
What’s the max whp this can take on a maverick vs the 2.3l ranger ? Stock internals
2.3 ranger is safe until about 425-450wtq. Stock it will dyno about 270whp and 310wtq. At that torque limit it depends on tuning but you'll be 350-375whp. Safe limit on the 2.0 is probably around 350whp and 400wtq
Approaching 200000 miles on my 2017 Escape.
The engine oil in my ecoboost has always smelled of gasoline ever since I bought it at 50000 miles. And I wonder if anyone else has this engine smell.
Never serviced the carbon buildup in the intake manifold.
A big pet peeve is at negative 40 winters, the shutters on the grill don’t seem to close until oil temp gets below really cold. It’s like the engineers didn’t properly program the shutters behaviour for that cold of weather. Would have been nice if I could at least manually close and open those shutters instead of putting a piece cardboard in front of the grill to block the cold air.
Niko - Thanks for sharing your experience!
How did you "escape" the coolant intrusion debacle? Is you engine from Cleveland or Spain?
2.3 warped head and block I need a long block replacement
Ben - Sorry to hear about this. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Uh... 200k out of Gen 2 designed Eco Boom engines?! No way... Not just no but hell no way! Yeah, there maybe a few odd folk who get lucky but
Generally not going to be a 200k engine or AWD PTU! Its really just a Ford & Quality is JOB NONE!
K - Not necessarily true. We've seen many last this long. However, Ford certainly don't make them like they used to.
2016 escape 2.0 ecoboost. So its a good engine? I'm in the process of buying one hope it is.
Beyond all the information we provided in the video, whether it is a "good engine" or not really depends on the condition of the engine that you are buying and how well it was maintained. How many miles does it have and what does the service history look like?
@@8020Media 87,000 good service history. I noticed the 2016 doesn't have the open coolant which is good!
So long as it has been properly maintained, you should be all good. Just make sure to knock out the preventative maintenance items since it is close to that 100k mile mark.
I would suggest that since Ford is replacing those engines that die from coolant intrusion under warranty with new engines, those vehicles that have had engines replaced should be very reliable.
I have a 2019 edge with the 2.0 turbo, they say regular gas is just fine but for better engine performance and fuel economy use premium?I should put premium on it and use full synthetic oil instead of the motorcraft blend? ( is what the dealer use) I love it the car and I’m lookin to keep it for as it can be.Thanks for share all that knowledge with us!
Wow, thought maybe i might want the Bronco sport, but now I'll just get another Toyota instead.
J - We don't make these videos to scare just to inform. The 2.0 EB's can certainly be reliable, it all just depends on maintenance and use.
Ok, what all is different between the 2.0 Ecoboost and the 2.5 naturally aspirated engine? What problems have been seen in the 2.5, and is it strong enough to be turbocharged?
Kenneth - There are quite a few things different. We have an article on the 2.5 NA on our Tuning Pro website: tuningpro.co/ford-2-5l-duratec-i4-engine-problems/
This may be of assistance.
I love how you tried to play down the carboning up issues its a big deal. Ford has followed Toyota with dual injection on some engines, but they are still lagging behind adding it to the 2.0l engine. The main reason I baight a Toyota to replace my wifes 2015 Fusion. Coolant intrusion issues that can destroy the engine. It boggles my mind how slow Ford is in fixing known issues and design flaws. I have seen Toyota fix things within 6 months before. Take the Tundra Waste Gate issue they already identified the problem and fixed it. I might buy Ford again one day when they get serious about Quality and longivity again. Right now in 2023 I would not touch anything but a Toyota, Honda, or a Mazda product. If you have endless money supplies by all means buy Ford Escapes.
Agreed the coolant intrusion is a serious problem. With respect to carbon buildup issues thought this really isn't a "problem" so to speak. It's an issue with just about any direct injection out there, big "problem" across all the Euro direct injected vehicles. But it really doesn't cause any problems other than a very gradual and minor performance decline over time and can be easily remedied with walnut blasting. But I get you with quality concerns, the early model 2.0's like your 2015 certainly weren't the greatest from a reliability standpoint. The first gen of the 2.0 was also built off of the Mazda L-series engine for what it's worth. The coolant intrusion was an issue from the open-deck cooling design and the block was straight out of Mazda's design book.
Ford added the coolant channel to the Mazda design that is all 100%Ford stupidity thinking they would make it better without thinking if we do this what problems couuld arise. Mazda's quality has sky-rocketed since getting away from Ford!
how do you get the revised engine?
i have a 2016 ford fusion 2.0l turbo. im loosing coolant somewhere. UV die no visible leaks. and waiting on an oil sample test from Blackstone. oil visibly looked fine.
this is the 3rd engine that's been in the car and its misfiring randomly on acceleration to pass people. it doesn't happen every time but its the only time it happens.
first 2 engines misfired and blew apart and cracked #3 piston head.
the engine is junk. no wonder ford quit making cars. they run away instead of being a responsible company and fixing the issue.
i suspect the revised engine still has the carbon build up problem, but at least it shouldn't have coolant intrusion.
you think with how old the company is they wouldn't make an engine this unreliable, but they just dont learn.
Dark - You'll have to look online or maybe ask Ford? So sorry to hear about your experience.. sounds like a nightmare. However, we do appreciate the transparency. This will certainly help future viewers.
Third engine in a car? That should be a red flag right there! Best of luck getting it sorted.
Make sure you tell what yr ecoboost your working on...2015 2.0L ecoboost 234k miles no problems! Take down old info...
S - This is referring to most 2.0 EcoBoost's. Just because you have not had any problems, doesn't mean other 2015's haven't. We're glad you've had a great experience with it though. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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D - Thanks for the feedback. We hope it helped.
You totally skipped fuel dilution, very serious problem
T - We hit the most common that we have seen, but this is certainly common too. Have you experience fuel dilution?
Very informative. Thanks a lot. I am planning to buy Ford Escape ST Line Limited (non hybrid). Will there be any engine issues?
Thanks for the feedback! Really just the stuff listed here, but it's newer so likely won't see many common problems to start with.
The carbon build I solved. I vent the PVC to the atmosphere
Yepp that's an option. Not a bad idea to install a catch can on it to capture the oil rather than letting it drip but to each their own - catch cans just aren't valid for emissions in a lot of places, they require the PCV system to be left intact and routed the factory way
Never ceases to amaze me how ppl still buy products from this poor brand. Boeing of the car industry.
M - Don't totally agree. However, we will say, they aren't making them like they used to.
Just sold my 2013 escape for $1500 ,,tranny went two yrs ago ,now engine blew , coolant leaking in engine ,,don’t buy these ford eco boost ,,ford needs to answer to these defective engines ,,
R - So sorry to hear this... However, thanks for taking the time to share your experience! It will certainly assist future viewers.
Junk is junk
J - 2.0 can be decent depending on maintenance.