Ford’s 2.0 vs 2.3 EcoBoost: Which is Better?

[@rjdavis7503]

I own the 2.3 slightly modified. My fav four cylinder engine and most likely the best mass produced I4, period.

[@8020Media]

R - Thanks for taking the time to share your experience! What vehicle do you have?

[@rjdavis7503]

@8020Media I have a 20 Ranger and a 22 EB Mustang. Great drive train. Same in both vehicles, just tuned different.

[@8020Media]

R - Nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@SGTRev]

Not a big difference from what you said but the 2.0 Ecoboost in the Maverick makes over 270 lb ft at 277 lb ft. Nice vid!

[@8020Media]

S - Thanks for the feedback and insight!

[@CarAudioObsessions]

The 2.0L is stronger. The 2.3 is open deck. Anyone building for big power starts with a 2.0L block and strokes it to get the 2.3 displacement.

[@8020Media]

D - Thanks for sharing this insight.

[@geogmz8277]

Depends 2.0 Before 2015 is closed deck from 2015 changed to open deck in some models the Edge 2016 came open deck but the Fusion was kept closed until 2017. The newer (2020+) ones are still open decks but better build... If you apply the same mods done today to Hondas these engines can be pretty solid!

[@8020Media]

G - Well said.

[@billl15]

I am really tempted to put one of these 2.3's into my '85 S15 truck to replace the 3.4 v6 in it now.

[@8020Media]

B - That would be an interesting build for sure.

[@senorpepper3405]

Why not go chevy? I think they have a turbo 2.7L

[@nicholasdalessandro1958]

At 108k miles on my 2015 Ford Edge Titanium 2.0L 4-cylinder EcoBoost, it developed a cylinder 3 misfire, low coolant and coolant in the oil. Combustion bubbles in the reservoir were pressurizing the coolant system, causing no flow, and overheating the engine. Luckily, I was able to limp home the half mile with no damage to the block. (But I think the better idea would have been to pull over, open the coolant reservoir to let the pressure off, and add some coolant if needed to get the flow back.) It looked like a head gasket breakthrough to cylinder 3. After assessing the condition and facing a $5k to $8k bill for either a head gasket replacement or new engine, I tried Bar's Grey goop head sealer, and it worked. Day 1, I changed the oil & filter first (cheap Walmart Brand), then used a half bottle of the goop following the instructions. Day 2, Warmed it up in idle to temp, let it cool down, then drove a few miles. All looked good, so I changed the oil & filter again. Day 3, I drove it 20 miles or so and changed oil & filter again. I think I got all the antifreeze out of the engine and oil was semi clear. Day 4, Drove more miles and all good. So replaced oil & filter again with Valvoline restore and protect. Day 5, I changed just the filter after 100 miles, and it looked really clean. I finally flushed the radiator 4 times to ensure most of the Grey Goop was gone. All good after 5 weeks and counting. Will check again after 1000 miles, but so far, so good.

[@8020Media]

N - Interesting! Thanks for taking the time to share all of this. Keep us updated.

[@SaleenFocusS121]

My 2.3 in my 2020 Ranger is unmodified & has already failed. My 2.0 in my 2016 Focus ST Completely modified & is still going strong. I question the 2.3 reliability over the 2.0

[@8020Media]

S - Thanks for taking the time to share your first-hand experience!

[@novaboy49]

Pre 2020 or post 2020?

[@8020Media]

D - The newer the better.

[@kennethcohagen3539]

Can the 2.5 liter 4 cyl be used with the ecoboost turbo setup? I have a 2013 Fusion and couldn’t afford the 2.0 version when I bought mine. But I’d like to get more power from my engine and a turbo swap seems like a good way to go.

[@8020Media]

K - What are you wanting more power for? Guessing it's a daily driver?

[@pooh4519]

The 2.0 now has added port injection, at least in the Escape (from the new 2023 model). Plus a few other mods to the layout.

[@8020Media]

P - This is correct. Much better on the engines.

[@trenton737]

That engine is technically a completely different engine. Part of the "MPC" engine series

[@robertdevoy3119]

This is true of the 1.5 ltr, but not of the 2.0 ltr. The 2.0 still has direct injection only. Damn shame too as this would have made it the best 2.0 out there.

[@pooh4519]

@@robertdevoy3119 This is not true. I have the latest Escape 2.0 ltr and it has port injection.

[@T3AWR3CKS]

The newest 2.3 in the Mustang 2024 also has direct and port injection.

[@TwoPair72]

Is Ford still using Mazda’s 2.3 for most of it?

[@8020Media]

T - The 2.3 still has the Mazda engine in its roots, but they made significant updates to Mazda's original 2.3.

[@killshot7041]

The fact that the type R today makes 315 hp and Ford made 350 years ago but wasn't bought in enough numbers to make ford continue production makes me think how overrated hondas are and how that cost us a better car

[@8020Media]

K - Interesting take.

[@iwillbnnedafterispeakwhy6498]

That comes down to propaganda and malleable minds of youth

[@RedStone9202]

Some word salads try to have a more straightforward and consistent script don’t repeat yourself that much

[@8020Media]

R - Thanks for the feedback. However, we make these videos for everyone, regardless of automotive knowledge. Therefore, we are going to continue to be as elaborate as possible.

[@misters4119]

NO MENTION OF THE WET OIL PUMP BELT IN THE 2.0 ?????

[@8020Media]

M - Thanks for the insight.

[@artursmyrnov1662]

I thought both of them equipped with wet belt. Or I'm not right?

[@Pro1er]

I have a 2019 2.0L and I am pretty sure, (not positive), that the oil pump is chain-driven. I don't think the 2.0L ever had a belt-driven oil pump but I'd like to know if I'm wrong about that.

[@james84754]

That's a 1.0 issue

[@TheBoosteddub]

Add a little bit of energy. Barely better than A I videos... 🤣🤣

[@8020Media]

T - Thanks for the feedback!

[@TheBoosteddub]

@@8020Media I still subscribed.

[@8020Media]

T - Thanks for the support!

[@Lukemarlowe]

@@8020Media You do you Zach, not everyone strives for Mr. Beast's child attention-grabbing persona

[@killshot7041]

Way better than the stupid attention grabbing craziness of many others

[@robertmaybeth3434]

Toyota. The TOYOTA engine off-screen, is better.... I know nobody asked but it popped in my side-feed or the whatever... and I'm actually sorry if I hurt the feelings of those unfortunate enough to own anything from FixOrRepairDaily but, I felt I had to leave my snarky .02¢ anyway...again sorry

[@8020Media]

R - No need to apologize.. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion!

[@robertmaybeth3434]

@@joshuaallswang8016 Well okay den, good luck you will need it if you own a fine FoMoCo product

[@robertmaybeth3434]

@@joshuaallswang8016 k, since Toyota is the only company that ever had a recall. And those engines were all manufactured in their US plant. The made-in-Japan engines were fine.