I Was Wrong About This Engine and I'm Sorry
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- I Was Wrong About This Engine and I'm Sorry. Never Buy a Ford with This Engine, DIY and car repair with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Ford ecoboost engine problems in their cars and trucks. Should I buy a Ford? Are Fords still reliable? Ford ecoboost reliability. Buying a new Ford ecoboost. Buying a used Ford. Why not to buy a ford with an ecoboost engine. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 54 years.
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Thank you Scotty for educating us on cars!!! I have learned alot from you these past couple of years.
This is a Ford mechanic, long(recent) history of wisely advising against the V8.
What about the 2022 Nissan Frontier ?
@@WontSeeReplies I'm a ford Australia driver and I totally agree we are lucky here to have the straight 6, 4 litre XR6 turbo charged animal widely sort after in the states I've heard
I can't think of even a few times I've heard anyone, let alone an internet personality, use the phrase "I was wrong." Integrity is something you don't see much of these days. Videos like this along with more people owning their words and mistakes are what we need right now. Great video.
Yup, the sooner you're able to correct yourself publicly without sugar coating it or poke fun at yourself, the better your life is going to be from that point.
I admit, I’m always wrong when it comes to my wife. LOL
What do you mean? This is very common on youtube. Step 1 make a video with a crazy opinion of a product. Step 2 make a video about how you were wrong. You get twice the clicks for essentially the same content.
@@motofreak2772 exactly
This isnt new. You need to open up your content on youtube.
Scotty was not "wrong", he just got a software update!
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I have a 2017 F-150 with the twin turbo 2.7 engine. So far, I have 174,000 miles on it with little to no problems. I normally keep my car/truck for 15 years. Ford says I can change the oil every 15000 miles. Sorry Ford, being old school I change my oil every 5000 miles and Transmission fluid every 50,000. Proper maintenance is the name of the game. I have been using Mobil 1 since 1991.
One more thing, this truck has been towing my 7000 lb travel trailer through 44 states since new which accounts for most of my driving. I'm on my 3rd set of tires, 2nd battery and 3rd brake job. Will be doing another anti-freeze change and tires soon.
I am a retired Ford tech with 45 years experience, I retired in 2017.
For me retirement means camping, fishing and hunting.
30yrs. And counting.
Really? It hasn't leaked? I thought every one of the 17s leaked. 5k is a good rule on cars,. Those extended oil changes are crap- the oil may still protect the engine but it varnishes and attacks seals and silicone
That’s a lot of miles for a 4 year old truck. How many times have you replaced your tires so far?
Same here. I have 179,000 on my 2008 Explorer (V-6). Runs very well.
Also you might be the edge case where you might be driving better than the average person plus that truck is almost totally highway miles which is easier on an engine than constant short trips your literally putting 30-40k miles a year on your car that's a ton of highway miles because that's 80 miles a day every day on average
Have a 2015 Ecoboost Mustang with 101k miles. Been driving it like a granny since 70k miles and it sounds great. Oil stains on the engine but I change it every 3k.
Takes a real man to admit he was wrong. It's being human to show imperfection since nobody is perfect. Respect.....
Or a good paycheck lol
Scotty admitted he was wrong about turbocharged GDI engines because Toyota is doing the same thing in their upcoming models.
There was more than enough info on the 2.3l Eco to make an informed video; he chose not to. Those engines have been around since 2012.
2015 Mustang with the 3.7 V6 just rolled over 90,000 and still runs like new. Best car I ever had.
My 13 Lincoln MKT has the 3.7 and has 386,000 miles!
Nail thats a good car ya
I wish Ford had kept the V6 in the Mustang, I bought a 2020 with the four-cylinder and would really rather have the V6.
@@silvertbird1 I have an Eco and like the 4, but everyone slept on the V6. It was a good engine.
Overlooked engine. 305hp back then in a v6 was crazy.
Modern R&D for the automotive industry is to release to the public as soon as possible and deal with the problems later.
GM did that with the Corvair
I have the 2019 Ford Ranger with the 2.3 Eco boost, ten speed transmission. The same engine in the four-cylinder Mustang.
Just geared different, with less horsepower and torque.
BEST truck I have ever owned.
I have a 2020 Ranger with 2.3 Ecoboost mated to a 10 speed transmission. I love it. Great gas mileage and enough power to tow. The secrete is not to drive by your foot. Just give it a little throttle and keep it there. The transmission will shift smoothly and most efficiently. I get 26 MPG around town and 13 MPG towing a 3500 LB. camper trailer . I installed an OEM catch can for the intercooler condensate.
148,500 miles in my 2013 F-150 3.5 Ecoboost. Only mechanical issues I've had is the heater core leaked and had to change the upstream O2 sensor. I use it like a truck and I'm not gentle with it. But it also gets 5k oil changes, 50k tranny changes, 30k diff and transfer case changes, etc.
Scotty in Houston is throwback
Love the retro reviews Scotty, your wisdom is timeless!
From 1984-1986, Ford made the SVO Mustang with a turbocharged 2.3L. My buddy had an '85 and it was bulletproof, got decent fuel economy (when he kept his foot out of it he got around 20 in town and 28 on the highway), and dramatically outhandled the 5.0s due in part to the far superior weight distribution. That engine only had around 200 HP, but the car weighed 4-500 pounds less than the modern one so 0-60 is only a second slower. What's old is new...
Those SVOs and Turbo T-birds were fantastic cars back in the day. Wasn't there also a turbo model in 1980?
Thats a different 2.3
@@michaelwalsh3474 There was. It was on a carb, wasn't intercooled and was pretty much a dog. I had a friend with one back in the day. It sucked pretty much all the time, but there were times in the dead of winter when it was balls cold out that it ran like a banshee. They took the same basic engine, put a better turbo on, a small intercooler and EFI to make the SVO. I think they made up to 210 HP and good torque. Fiddle with the boost and you can make a good chunk more. That iron SOHC 2.3 is probably the most raced engine of all time (in 1.6/2.0 trim) and is an absolute tank of an engine. Good luck trying to kill one.
Young scotty lookin smooth
2014 F 150 with 270 thousand miles with the eco boost engine and still going strong. No issues. I use good oil and filters and change the oil every 5000 miles. This trucks runs the highway everyday for work
I bought a new 2020 Mustang GT. It goes back and forth between port and direct injection. It threw a check engine light at 1,600 miles for a bad fuel pressure sensor. The dealer had to take out the back seat and drop the sub frame to fix it. I think Scotty is on to something when he tells you not to have these vehicles pass the warranty period.
sub frame? back seat?
Unlucky, I have a 2018 gt with 0 issues.
That's what you get for buying a POS FORD 🤣🤣🤣
@@floridajames04 you saying that but you drive a pos tesla lol
Sounds like a fuel tank pressure sensor, not a fuel pressure sensor, those are usually under the hood. The FTP has to be on the top of the gas tank. On some older ford's they could come loose and out by just dropping the tank an inch.
Hello Scotty. Thank you for your dedication educating us all.💕 God bless you and your family.
I miss your old garage background 😂😂😂
I'm happy with my 2018 F150 with a 3.5L ecoboost. Has direct and port injection.. lots of low end torque. V8 are good too, but with more torque, tuning potential, fuel economy, and towing capacity. The ecoboost is a better choice IMO.
Try a 1.0 3cyl metro if you want a real thrill
Damn you are hardcore.
I had several of those. 😎
Good evening scotty! Love the oldies!
evening!
My wife has this exact color 2015 Mustang GT V8 6 speed. I love it , I love it more than my 2017 Camaro SS that I had
I just bought a 21 ecoboost after watching your previous video last month and now this!
I recently just found your channel today and boy am I sure happy I did !! Thank you pal 🤝‼️🤘🏽
I own a 2016 Ford Fusion Ecoboost. Bought it brand new and now have 120k miles on it. Always maintained and has been very reliable. Not 1 issue so far.
Is it the 2.0?
@@BIendtecc yes
he got me with the mustang Eco boost just bought a 2018 and I was scared something was wrong with them that i didnt know about, but scotty got me again with a little education. Thank you scotty!
Got him in the first half lol
Diesel cars have had turbo & direct injection for 30+ years and lasting over 200,000 miles. Gasoline turbi-DI should be able to do the same
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@@electrictroy2010 I 100% agree I hope mines last 200,000 plus miles, this is my first vehicle purchase and I’m hoping it lasts.
@@brokenskull_2 same, I plan to take good car of It and get the oil changed every 5k
I have a 2017 Honda civic 1.5 turbo charged and I have never had oil dilution. I think it's the fact that I always warm up my car before I drive so the piston rings seat .
Scotty, your presentation has gotten better over the years; not that it was bad then.
He bought a new shirt with all that CZcams money.
Please don't stop making videos your knowledge is priceless
Thank you for showing us the life of a REAL auto mechanic .
All real and a what-is!
You are right, those ecoboost engines are Eco or Boost, but not both at the same time.
Big Rigs Diesel Engine use a turbo and that's what gives it power. I prefer Cummins and Detroit engines. I like the sound of the detroit engine at idle and the way the turbo sounds when gearing up. They whistle while they work. I drive a 1993 Freightliner FLD with an 8-speed transmission with a hopper bottom grain hauler coupled up to it. I enjoy driving it. I've been trucking since 2003
Not sure if this was a problem or not but three years ago I rented an eco boost mustang and I didn't drive it all that hard but by the end of the week it was making all sorts of grinding noises. Glad it wasn't mine!
I recently bought a 2012 Edge with a 2.0 ecoboost with 176,000 miles. Runs great with no issues. Had it checked by a trustworthy mechanic and he said they have had good luck with this engine over the years with no major problems.
I may be wrong but Im pretty sure the 2.0l is the engine that got the name 'Ecoburst' coined
@@tehagent1321 what about 1.0l haha
1.0 came later than other Ecoboost engines. It has high torque off the line. Even Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear said that was a very good engine (and he hates nearly everything)
@@electrictroy2010 thankyou
I'm not a mechanic and don't know much about fixing cars, but love watching your videos.
Good evening from Flint Michigan Scotty
I still prefer a naturally aspirated V8.
Me too, but I just bought a used eco stang vert for a daily, was too good a deal to pass up. I average 25-28 mpg (manual trans) and drive it hard. It feels more like a big torquey 240sxthan a mustang
Every engine can last long as long as you take care of it. I've seen EcoBoosts run well over 150k miles with minimal issues. The ones that dont ultimately come down to people who dont take care of their things
Whats well over? 190k or 155k
I’m not sure if the word every can be used there. Maybe replace that with “some” or “most”. Because some are just not made very well. JMHO🥸.
And to be honest him telling us we should get to V-8 might not be the right one to go with either. I have one that has 40,000 miles on it and it’s using about 2 to 3 quarts of oil every 5000 miles. . I’m glad it’s a lease😳
sure you did.
I learn to drive in a 66 Mustang with a 289. I now have a 2015 EcoBoost Mustang 50-year Edition with 6-speed Auto. With the 4-cylinder there is less weight in the front end which gives it much better handling than the V8. And for me the horsepower and torque far exceed the old 289 and is plenty for me. I live in the suburbs and many times drive to the cities which involve city streets and freeway driving and even at 70 miles an hour on the freeway I still get 26 miles per gallon. I don't drive it in the winter and is not a daily driver so I only have 11,000 miles on it. Eventually I will put in an oil catch can to help reduce the carbon buildup at the intake valves. I change oil every year with synthetic and with regular maintenance this car should last me many years. With as little as I paid for it it is still cheaper than a used older sports car. I've never been one to sit at a stoplight smoke the tires. When young I had a 71 Cuda with a 340 4-speed. I used to love running down my road with sharp curves and Hills and straight areas. This mustang gives me that same thrill as a youngster
I work for a Limo company and we use the Lincoln MK crossover with the V6 ecoboost. We get over 350k miles out of them - BUT, they are expensive to maintain. Water pump replacement is 12 hours labor, for starters.
Personally, I'm not seduced by the tech. I like my '07 5-speed Corolla just fine.
I love my naturally aspirated 5.0 Mustang, 2012 34k
Hey everyone!!! Love your videos!
hey!
I'm just not a fan of adding stuff to make an engine do more work or work harder. If you are trying to make a 4cyl run like a 6 or 8 just buy a 6 or 8. I've never owned a car with a turbo and never will.
Thank you....some people just don't get it...so many cons to making a four cyl with a turbo run like a v8...for one the turbo will most likely fail before the engine...then your putting all that pressure from boost on the tiny engine.. and wearing it out sooner...then a bigger engine like a v8 with the same power will be way more responsive..and sound amazing compared to the wimpy 4 cyl sound..
My ‘91 Mitsubishi 2.0 turbo has never had the head off, and has the original turbo ...
Piston rings don't like turbos nor do head gaskets.
Neither would I my brother and thats why I chose the Coyote V8 over the EcoBoost V6 anyday of the week.
@@stevemitchell9848 Yep you got it brother.
I agree, I had a turbocharged 4 cylinder and I drove it like I stole it! It only got 15 MPG but it was a blast to drive. Until it windowed a piston around 100K miles.
So what I'm hearing is that you abused a turbo 4 and it still lasted 100k miles. Interesting...
I was hoping this would video would be about the 3.7 v6. Got one in my reg cab f150 and love it.
I have 2010 F 150. Runs and drives great with 160000 miles on it. I also have a Mustang 2006 with 142000 miles on also ru so and drives great. Keep your oil. And maintenance up-to-date. You will be fine.
Set your cam phasers to stun.
Recently was in the market for a mustang was gonna get a 16 ecoboost but got a great deal on a 14 with the 3.7. I LOVE this motor. Sounds so good at redline.
The 3.7s are solid/reliable engines... Some of the earlier models (~2011-2014) offered a performance upgrade option (Mayhem Mustang) where they upgraded a lot of brake/suspension components with GT parts and upgraded differential gearing. Unfortunately, when they rolled out the Ecoboost, they stopped offering the upgrades on the 3.7 and only made them available on the Ecoboost. They really improved the V6s from the previous generation (4.0 SOHCs)... However, the MT82 does take some getting use to though.
It’s a great motor. I hope you keep it for a long time
@@robc7323 yup they stopped after 2017 with the v6 and its a shame cause I had a 16 ecoboost and it's not the same. Even with less horsepower the sound alone makes the motor more worth it. Car only had 48k miles on it and it's in GREAT shape. Only repairs needed now are sway bar link and brakes. Funny thing is with the ecoboost I had to use premium gas with my performance tune and with reg driving I'd average around 21 in the city but with the v6 I average 20.5 and that's regular gas so much much cheaper. Loving this car. I want a louder exhaust a slight tune to get about 330 hp and a Bluetooth touch screen because mines a base model and didn't come with Bluetooth 😐
@@CactusJack252 planned on it! It's my daily driver and after this is paid off I planned on getting a beater. She handles great in the winter with some good winter tires. Plus they don't make the 3.7 anymore so it may become a collectors piece.
You can tune that engine to make a lot more power, too. Most people do.
That old V-6 that Ford used to make available in the previous generation Mustang was sweet. Sad that Ford kicked it to the curb in the name of foisting the Ecoboost on its customers.
Diesel cars have had turbo & direct injection for 30+ years and lasting over 200,000 miles. Gasoline turbi-DI should be able to do the same
.
Throwback Scotty..........😎🙏✌
I'm firmly in the camp of 1985-2005. (older too...if it's worth it) I have zero interest in owning and/or working on these newer vehicles.
....but I unfortunately have to from time to time.
Got to love him, if you can keep up, you learn soo much.
My inline 6 with a 2 barrel upgrade and t5 swap is a blast. Dual outlet long tube headers too.
Point being a six or 4 running at it's full potential with a good gearbox is more fun than many past v8 cars with lackluster transmissions and breathing.
I miss the old intros
Scotty do a video about what random buttons in a car like "Snow" do
They are a placebo effect button , just makes you feel safer 😉
It's the "Le Tits Now!" button.🤭
@@fookingsog I had a Fiero and the door chime would go off at random times for no apparent reason. When my dates would ask me why it was chiming, I would say it was my babe detector going off, LOL. Sounds cheesy but I got laid more than once, heh heh
Sitting in class , front row 🧐 👍
My daughter drives hot shot in Alberta for oilfield services. She put 450,000 kms on a 2015 and 2017 EcoBoost. She has over 125,000 on a 21 Raptor so far. All trouble free and she drives them hard and in extreme conditions.
@LabRat Knatz Where did you hear that?? Most people just say the turbos blow up. Lol. My own 2014 EcoBoost has towed my trailer thousands of miles in Arizona, Utah and Nevada with zero issues.
The new redesigned Ecoboost ford engines really run great. They strengthened lots of parts.
Don't count on it.
Yeah....after selling alot of engines that were pos! Ford has fcked themselves for years. They need to fire every engineer and get back to basics.
Well if they're so great then why hasn't Ford put the EcoBoost in the Ford Super Duty.
I just got a Corolla cross. Wanna check it out? I'd have no problem driving down
@Fish Bowl Its my first car and was in rush. Love and learn I guess . About 35k it was the LE awd. With demand how it was no dealership around me held onto them for more than 1 day
3:37 the "IT GETS WORSE GAS MILEAGE" killed me lol
I enjoy watching your video all cars
The 2.3 Ecoboost is the only engine available for the Ford Ranger. On paper, the 2.3 Ecoboost outperforms both the hp and torque numbers for the 17 year old 4.7 liter V8 in my 05 Tundra. Fingers crossed, we have to wait and see how well the 2.3 Ecoboost holds up to 17 years of use.
More moving parts more problems
Great videos I was a GM Truck guy but after I checked on the motor crap I was over GM.
I have a 2003 Subaru Baja. It makes a ticking noise when cold that goes away as it warms up.
I have not found a reliable mechanic in my area so I am afraid to have it fixed. My question is: is it safe to run the engine like this or am I going to cause a bigger issue if I don’t fix the problem soon?
They should have used the barra from the Australian ford. Would have been nice in the ranger too
Words of wisdom.
as a canadian who lived in oz for a spell and worked on those beasts, I agree! I want to import one so bad
Welp! My 2019 Ford Fusion Titanium has an Ecoboost 2.0L 245hp engine. It's currently at 53,000 miles. First 3 oil changes were at 10k each, fourth through sixth oil changes were at 7k miles each. Fuel injector service done at 40k. Cabin and engine air filter every 15k and 25k respectively. I used to use regular 87 octane, but after my fuel injector service at 40k, it's been premium gas ever since. So far so good. I plan on keeping this car till at least 200k miles 🤞
Bring that oil change down to 5k miles.
@@slscamg Do you mind telling me why 5k?
@@bonedatt It's the standard length for people who want their car to last long or if the engine is known to be finicky
At least they put the water pump on the OUTSIDE of the engine.
My 95 F150 Straight 6.300Ci has 350k on it original Trans still running great had it 10 yrs now I haul almost everyday in it will out last anything modern , still running strong just regular maintenance, it will probably out live me ..Can't remember how many people stop me and ask will I be willing to sell it cause of the straight 6 , ITS bulletproof!
Well this is 7 years too late..
But we still love and respect your information and channel Scotty 😁
My next car, if I can find one, will be a carbureted, 6 or 8 cylinder American car, built in the 1960's. "Progress" is not all its cracked up to be.
The second gen 2.7l ecoboost has apparently been quite reliable. I wouldnt buy anything until 2020 or later with that engine though.
2014 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 ecoboost 160,000 miles and going. Oil change every 5,000 miles. Oil in a turbo car gets gets hotter as the oil lubricates the turbo. I have the dealer do the oil change and use a coupon. I am on my 4th set of brake pads and 4th set of tires. I also have swapped the rotors twice. The initial brake pads were too aggressive and they and the rotors were all gone by 30,000 miles (originally it had racing brakes that stopped you in a hurry). Ford changed the pad compound in 2015 and pads were hard to get as the auto cross community burned up all the spares. I now use Canadian rotors. I drive normal and get 33 MPG. I can still spin the front wheels if I hit the throttle too hard and the road is wet when I start out at a light. The car is nimble and quite fun to drive and I drive it daily to my job as a math teacher. Changing the oil is the key to longevity in the ecoboost.
“They worked fine until they broke”
You and I both know much of this technology is driven by the EPA and demands on fuel economy. It I proven time and again that these changes do little or nothing to increase air quality. Along with better designed engines we also need freedom from government control. I guess that is the Elephant In The Room!!!!
I have a 2016 Taurus SHO with the twin Turbo 3.5L. Had it for 20k miles now with no issues, even have it slightly modded for more HP. My biggest worry with it is the internal chain driven water pump giving out and leaking. So far no issues with that, and it's still under warranty till 100k miles, which is another 25k for me.
Also have a 2009 Cobalt SS with the Turbo GDI 2.0 with 149k on it. Biggest issue with that is the carbon build up that I had walnut shell blasted around 105k miles, I'm sure it'll need done again soon, or just replace the whole motor or scrape the car.
I have a 2013 f150 with a 5.0 coyote and the 6 speed transmission. Is this a decent combo? I bought my truck because I liked the drivetrain it had and low miles I didn't want the ecoboost.
For decades ford has proven time and time again that their mustang v8 models were always better than their other options.
Yep you got it brother.
Here I am with my 2010 Crown Victoria V8 engine with 105,000 miles on it.
These V8 engines regularly get between 400,000 & 500,000 miles on it.
I can't believe anybody would even buy a car that is in trouble with 100k on them.
Then again Scott says my Chevy Cobalts don't go over 100k & I've got 2 of them with over 200k on them going strong so...
It's true about the 4.6 Ford crown Victoria's except for blowing plugs out of the engines and the plastic manifolds. It still is an amazing engine. With proper maintenance it is a 300 thousand mile engine.
@@genefoster8601 mines still running like a champ 326k
The biggest most expensive problem imo with the vics is the transmissions, next up would be the rear end. Then timing chain components. Maintenance and not driving it like a racecar helps.
To anybody reading this, check to make sure you've had the recall done with the steering wheel!!!
I almost died!
I was driving on the highway & felt my steering wheel detach from the shaft & 100% lost the ability to steer my vehicle!
Police Chief who I bought this from NEVER got this done & it happened to me within the first 6 months of me owning it! All the 90mph chases etc & it happens to me in the first 6 months.
Thank God I was able to stop alright.
There's a recall on the steering column that when it goes you'll 100% lost the ability to steer.
Scotty you are the best, was going to buy an Ecoboost Ford Fiesta 2013 auto when driving it was so jerky so in the end I went and brought a 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec Petrol auto with 42000 miles on the clock and have not had any shifting issues. Do you think I did the right thing? Only had a limited budget.
I have an Ecoboost 1.6 in my Ford fiesta st with 149k miles. Great engine. Besides routine maintenance I changed the coolant reservoir. I was concerned about carbon on the valves but so far there has been no issue
About to do my oil change tomorrow she just got 55k how’s it holding up?
The best way to look at these little turbo charged engines is , they wont last very long. They will wear out a whole lot faster than an naturally aspirated engine especially if you drive it harder than just normal.
the brighter the star the hotter it burns the faster it dies
Our ecoboosts start knocking at 30k miles. They’re made to be 1 year lease vehicles then junked or resold. They don’t last long at all.
You sir are 100 percent right.
Older turbocharged port injected engines are better than newer direct injected ones.
@@kyrosmike Not really. Honda 1.2 liter turbo. 32 years old, still going strong and I regularly get it to 60mph.
No turbochargers; the engines don't last.
My neighbor just bought a twin turbo f150. He had an Amsoil oil bypass system installed. It now has about 14000 miles with no problems after a month of towing, 4000-7000 lbs each way from Detroit to Macon GA. He signed a 2 year contract. After 6 months the truck will be paid for and he'll sell it at the end of the year. Any thoughts or advice?
I do have a 2014 Eco Boost 3cyl-1L Ford Tourneo, and I drive it like a granny, I get the oil changed frequently, now it has 85000 km (about 52000 mi ), consumption 5.8-liter_gasoline/100 km, so far the engine is ok. With stick-shift, I try to shift very gently, so that the pressure relieve valve of the turbo doesn't spring in action, use low rpm (1200 - 2500/min), and before shut-off mostly let the engine idle half a minute to cool the turbo.
One disappointment is uphill in the snow! Because at less than 1000 rpm it rumbles, that rumble transmits to the tires, and the car slips. 3-cyl-problem! maybe it wouldn't matter with an automatic transmission.
Id love to put that 2.3 engine, chassis and drivetrain in a fiesta. That would be some epic fun
I’m confused by this video. What is Scotty admitting he was wrong about? He made the second half of this video a while back and posted it on CZcams, so it had no new information or commentary. Was there a third installment that was supposed to be tacked onto this saying that the eco-boost engine is a good engine?
Exactly. I'm considering a 2.4L in a mustang but he makes no mention of being wrong. He just shows two older videos. I'm lost.
Miss the old house in Texas particularly your garage being filled to the brim.
I prefer the 5.0 engine its a great one might consider the V6 if i had to buy it but never an ecobost V6 or L4
Here in India I have a 2017 ford everest 4x4 (here in India called endeavor) with a duratorq 3.2 inline5 and 6 speed . Covered 140k kms in it, has been the most reliable vehicle owned by me. Changed oil every 10k km and transmission fluids at 70km. Sadly ford left India.
Import Mustang GT. Great cars.
@@angelgjr1999 Yeah man, love that sn95 mustang of yours. Unfortunately import cost is really high here in India and the stupid laws would stop me from getting in hand with these old mustangs. A s197/5th gen mustang is my favorite. A GT 4.6 modular from 2007 is enough for me. Cool cars man.
Ford assembles ford vehicles in Thailand for Asian countries.
@@gutadin5 Before they did the same in India. But now, things have gone tight. Hope we can get those everests from thailand in India.
@@GRcorolla-bt3mn do they call Endeavor in India the ford Everest?
I wish there were more choices here in Brazil. Everything is going downsized and turbocharged, while costing 10 times more. Even the 4 cyl. is going 3.
Same in the US, turbo charging are most our options
@@sergiobarrio328 I believe you, but in here, it's already mostly becoming our only option.
To meet politicians 50 corporate average fuel economy, the carmakers have to downsize engines. It’s the only way
I knew this was coming since you made the last ecoboost video.
Diluted oil can actually happen in newer Hondas with GDI. It’s just not likely bc they haven’t been around too long and they are good enough to where it rarely happens.
I still want a V-6, let's keep it simple
Unfortunately the V8 now offered in the Ford F-150 has Cylinder Deactivation, likely to have premature wear issues.
Can't turn it off?
@John Schiltz Oof
@@jizzyjake6783 Only if you pay someone for a specialty tune to disable it. Like the Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon V8 since 2006
My wife bought a used 2018 eco boost mustang from a dealer that bought it from enterprise rental cars. We added a bigger inter cooler, bigger turbo, turbo blow off valve, cold air intake and took off the resonator off the exhaust. Then had it professional tuned with the cobb access port installed. Car runs amazing and gets close to 350 hp. Also added an oil catch can because of the fuel injector placement.
Wow, I bet it does run good. I have a 20 Ranger and put in an exhaust and intake and a hot pipe with blow off valve. What a difference, it is like it was always congested and now its pipes run clean and smooth. Even produced a little better, MPGs.
i just bought a 2018 as well with 59k, and was wondering and thinking if the person before or the rental place treated these with special care that a turbo needs, i do think a person needs to understand these cars specifically to own one. and when i hear of failures or booms, theres so much user error possible, improper upgrades, also essential upgrades that must be made, may i ask how many miles did your wifes have on it at time of purchase and now also any tips?
what do you think of the GM's LSY engine? is 0w20 oil really ok for this engine??
I have a 2019 Mustang Eco-Boost, no complaints or issues here.
Oh, that’s right…
I don’t beat on it.
It ain’t the coyote 5.0.
I just enjoy cruising in my Mustang.
I beat tf outta my 20’ ecoboost shits stage 2 already
I appreciate the advice Scotty. I’m glad I have a v8 mustang, stick shift.
We all make mistakes..your my favorite mechanic. I love you.