Ford Bronco Sport: 1.5L vs 2.0L Engine Comparison

[@BeardedFordTech]

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[@Rifq2day]

Not stopping me from buying one! Let's go!!

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@Rifq2day hell yeah! That's what warranty is for

[@tonygarcia6890]

I have a 21 bronco sport with the 1.5L 3cyl. 50k miles still runs amazing zero issues and put it on sports mode and surprisingly a powerful engine. Have no trouble over taking anyone on the road. Driven on many long trips and even light off road. Reliable so far time will tell.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Just keep an eye on it. It's not too bad of an engine. Just not a preferred one. Some of them do fine. Others not so much.

[@3rdpig]

Possibly the dumbest comment I've read today. With a whopping 180 horsepower you "have no trouble overtaking anyone on the road"? Hahahahahaha.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@3rdpig you do realize that's a 3 cylinder engine right. 180 hp is a lot for a 3 cylinder. Thats what some 4 cylinders put out. Don't be a douche

[@tonygarcia6890]

I've driven small renter cars that don't give you that power to over take anything. And I owned a 370z for many years. This 3 cylinder is surprisingly powerful. Take one out on a test drive and also drive it on sports mode. Just came back from off-road trip in Baja. No problems. Reliable.

[@markbogster1190]

I have a 1.5 L three cylinder 2023 and I currently have 9000 miles and still no issues runs pretty good pretty zippy in sport mode but I mostly drive normal or eco. Doing my oil changes every 5000 miles.

[@FixingCrappyCars]

Great answer, bud. Thanks.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Welcome

[@jdtravelers1361]

Thanks for the video. Wife was looking at the Bronco Sport for 4WD since jeep got rid of the Cherokee. Now she is leaning towards the CX-30 and just deal with lower capabilities of AWD. I think you just saved us tons of headache! Nice to hear that you have not seen the intrusion on the 7.3. My top contender for a 2025/26 F-550. Thanks.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@jdtravelers1361 if you want a bronco. Go with the big boy. Not the sport.

[@michaelmikeymichaels]

Hey just watched you over on Eric's channel. Really enjoyed that video. For the most part I've always owned Fords so we're now subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to your content!

[@BeardedFordTech]

Hey much appreciated. Thanks for coming over. Glad tou enjoyed it. Was fun tearing that compressor down. What kind of ford's do you own? Be glad to help you if you have any issues or questions

[@michaelmikeymichaels]

Currently I'm driving a 2000 short bed regular cab 2wd. 235k miles and still gets me around. 5.4 2 valve. Burns about a quart to a quart and a half between oil changes. Hey I can live with that. Thanks again and should I get stumped with something I'll message you. Take care and have a safe and happy 4th!

[@BeardedFordTech]

@michaelmikeymichaels very nice! I worked on one a while back at the dealer it was a 97 original engine and transmission little.over 400k. Was the 4.6 I think. Have a happy 4th too! Be safe

[@metalboy8822]

Sometimes, it's a little easier to keep your viewers' attention by switching up camera angles. Closeups, slighted side angle. The wide angle you use is nice. But over time, it starts to feel a little too busy. There are way too many items to look at other than the person speaking. Plus side: lots of useful information to think about 👍

[@BeardedFordTech]

Thank you for the tip! Usually when I do it this way there's something off to the side I can't show. But. I could do a slight side angle from that direction where it's in the background and not seen. I appreciate the feedback! Thank you for watching.

[@BigEd2006]

Very helpful, expand a bit on the common problems of the 2.0L? From what I gather when it was redone in 2020ish, the new design made the pretty solid motors but curious what you've seen.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Very good question. Althought some problems were fixed. Others are still ongoing. They didn't completely redo it Some reported issues including potential engine failures due to valve issues, which can lead to significant internal damage, along with concerns about fuel leaks, paint chipping, 4WD overheating, and potential problems with the suspension and brakes; some of these issues have been addressed by recalls. If you have a 2020 send me your vin. I'll let you know if you have an open recall

[@WOOF95]

Whew! I'm glad I watched your video!! 😲

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@WOOF95 😁

[@timkis64]

it would seem the automakers are leaning their entry level models to a disposable level.so the average consumer drives them to a milage point where there not repaired when broken, but disposed of & buy another.not saying its fact, but is looking that way more every year.thanks man.

[@BeardedFordTech]

It does seem.that way doesn't it.

[@robertjaynes9668]

Great information. Thanks for the video

[@BeardedFordTech]

Very welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@stephenurban9880]

The EPA must love the cracked injector fix of dumping fuul onto the ground.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Who you think told them to do it? Better than on a hot engine which is an ignition source

[@stephenurban9880]

@@BeardedFordTech With as anal as the EPA is, I kind of doubt they gave the OK on this.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@stephenurban9880 they have to go by some sort of guidelines.

[@stephenurban9880]

@@BeardedFordTech Only if they bother to ask for input

[@nobodyhome2318]

Awesome video, loved the content!🎉

[@BeardedFordTech]

Thank you. 💯

[@creelio1]

Great information, thanks for the video. Just curious, are these issues exclusive to year models 21-23 or do they include the 2024 also.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@creelio1 so far jus 21-23

[@ShkarHakim]

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[@BeardedFordTech]

Glad I could help. Your very welcome!

[@matthewalbers31]

my first Ford... is a vehicle with the 1.5l 3 cylinder.... will only have it for a 4 year lease... so hope no tech ever sees the inside of this engine while it's mine...

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@matthewalbers31 maybe. Maybe not. Kind of hit or miss

[@jimmierasmussen1992]

Thx for the video. I live in denmark (EU) and have a Fiesta ST 1.5 L, 3 Cylinder, 200 HP. I am told this engine does not have a vetbelt ! Is this right ?

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@jimmierasmussen1992 you are very welcome. That is correct. It does not have a wet belt

[@robertrichardson9136]

What about engine sees to rev up and down while cruising around. I changed plugs, cleaned mass air, and new air filter. Also put in a new battery. No change. Could it be torque converter? I have read on some forums it could be that.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@robertrichardson9136 how far up and down does it rev? Does it do it while on cruise control?

[@robertrichardson9136]

@ first that’s for responding. I think it does all the time. It’s my son’s rig. He is at college but comes home on the weekends. I noticed while he was home, so I keeper it to swap plugs and so on. He said it’s still doing it but it only bumps up a few hundred rps but it just about won’t settle and hold. It seems to run fine otherwise wise. I ran it hard but there is no hesitations or lag. Just when normal driving.

[@robertrichardson9136]

@ oh yea it’s a 1.5

[@BrianS_IN]

Thoughts on 2.3 L. Have it on my Ranger and it has been great. Seems solid from what research I can find. 10R80 transmission? I toss holy water on it every day and hang a lucky horseshoe on it.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@BrianS_IN my ranger has a 2.3L. Love that engine. No problems. The transmission no bad. That was in f150's and mustangs. Don't know why the ranger didn't have the problem. Very rarely ever saw them with transmission issues. Mine still going strong. Just keep the fluid and filter changed around every 50k miles.

[@BrianS_IN]

@@BeardedFordTech Mine has had zero issues. My son's on the other hand had the slipping issue. He ended up selling it just because he didn't want to take in in a half dozen times before th dealer would rebuild it. I am shocked about mine since I have one of the original 2019 builds that has an early manufacture date My entire truck has been rock solid in every way.

[@tomd815]

doesn't the 2.7 also have the wet belt oil pump? Just bought a BSOBX with the 1.5, the higher trim was significantly more, wish I could just upgrade the engine. That being said it does get really good fuel economy, aside from oil changes will anything else prevent the belt from having issues? Is it a costly maintenance item at say 75k?

[@BeardedFordTech]

@tomd815 it's a costly maintenance item. And doing it at 75k is perfect. Thats earlier thsn the 150k they recommend. Better to be on top of it. The 2.7 had a chain then went to belt. I think it went back to chain. I did a video on it a while ago. Nothing is going to prevent the belt from having issues. Just use a good quality synthetic and keep it maintained.

[@tomd815]

@@BeardedFordTech thanks! I am relieved to hear it confirmed that there is a timing chain in there since most online resources said belt but I couldn't find a service interval in the manual. I'm planning to do 5k mile changes no matter what the computer says and 30k on the trans since I had a 6F35 fail in my Escape and I hear its nearly the same trans. We shall see if I stick it out to 75k! Getting rid of the 2.0 Escape has my right foot feeling left out unless I take my Mustang that day

[@BeardedFordTech]

@tomd815 😁💯

[@Whjskey]

So the 2.0 no major issues at all?

[@BeardedFordTech]

Just what I mentioned so far. My advice is if your going ro get a bronco. Get a big one.

[@ronaldowalkerez-sg2yq]

Did Ford, correct the design/manufacturing faults on the 1.5T OR, more of the same?

[@BeardedFordTech]

About the same.

[@matttay9937]

I hate that I can't just choose the larger engine on any trim level like you could when these first came out. They give you 20 different trims for every other vehile, but Bronco Sport you have to go up to highest trim to get better engine. Silly Ford.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@matttay9937 it'd a sport. It's small. But I get what your saying.

[@tonychavez2083]

Little dragon 1.5L actually makes decent torque and power for what it is. It’s odd that the water pumps are so sensitive to coolant?!

[@BeardedFordTech]

Yeah, little dragon does put out some decent numbers. I don't know if it's the coolant. Or the additives they put in the coolant. That's a good question.

[@brianskinner4328]

Does it have coolant intrusion like the 1.5, 1.6, 2.0 engines on escape,fusion,etc.?

[@BeardedFordTech]

No. And the 1.6 wasn't involved in the coolant intrusion. Only 1.5 and 2.0. But. That 2.0 has been redesigned.

[@brianskinner4328]

@BeardedFordTech I'm kinda wondering about the 7.3 gasser if the coolant intrusion will happen. I believe I saw those slits between cylinders. Hopefully, they don't copy that error

[@BeardedFordTech]

@brianskinner4328 haven't come across it on the 7.3 gasser. Just lifter failure (mainly box trucks) not fond of the slit for the water jacket. However the 1.5 and 2.0 didn't have that. It was just very weak and cause it to leak. Just the way they cut the cylinders. And the 1.5 in the bronco is a 3 cylinder. The one in the fusion. Was a 4 cylinder.

[@trenton737]

Owners definitely had coolant intrusion issues with the 1.6EB. it's well documented ​@@BeardedFordTech

[@BeardedFordTech]

@trenton737 yes they have had issues with it. But it wasn't involved in the recall at the time like the 1.5 and 2.0. The 1.6 started later. I personally never had dealt with a 1.6 intrusion issue. I don't think it was as widespread as the other two. But yes they did have them. I believe all that has been resolved with these new design ones. I haven't come across any yet (not saying it won't happen)

[@aaammm1033]

Coming from a Dodge dealership these seem like simple issues.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@aaammm1033 i worked at dodge for a little while when i left before before I am where I am now.

[@WeSRT4]

I have a general rule of thumb.... stay away from anything smaller than a 6 cylinder from the likes of Ford or CDJR. I would throw GM in there too but honestly I wouldn't touch ANYTHING from GM.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@WeSRT4 my 2.3 ecoboost is doing great in my ranger. All manufacturers have problems. Especially the 6 cylinder Chrysler. And the 4 cylinder gm and 8 cylinder gm. It's just kind of hit or miss.

[@WeSRT4]

@@BeardedFordTech The Pentastar!? The current versions of that are excellent!

[@BeardedFordTech]

@WeSRT4 no. No they aren't. Redesigned engine. Same lifters. Same with the 5.3 tahoe. Anything Chrysler makes is trash

[@WeSRT4]

@@BeardedFordTech Simple solution... proper maintenance and quality synthetic 5w30....

[@BeardedFordTech]

@WeSRT4 doesn't fixed the lifter failure problem. I've worked on enough dodges to know when I worked at a dodge dealership. It's not a maintenance issue. It's a lifter issue. They collapse. Even Chrysler put out s bulletin on it. Where you been? No matter how well you maintain it. Had people come in who change oil every 3-5k miles using pennzoil (thats what Chrysler factory fills with) and they fail. It's just a crap lifter. They had a whole kit you could buy at one point to upgrade the lifters. It was expensive as crap too

[@scottfarrimond4861]

Nice video..We have the 1.5ltr 3cyl ecoboost in a Focus ST-Line Wagon here in Aus..we have nearly 80k km's on it with no TSB's from Ford Aus or issues of note but will keep an eye on those things you mentioned..I would be interested in your thoughts about the 8 speed...have you seen any issues yet? Ours is fine and i'm happy enough with it, it has a few 'operational characteristics' lol but i do a drain and fill on it every 20k km's to try and keep it in check.

[@BeardedFordTech]

I haven't personally messed with the 8 speed. I have a few vehicles at work with they are brand new haven't had to do anything to them yet. 20k km is very very early to be changing fluid. Thays like every 12k miles. I recommend every 35-40k miles to stay on top of it. Nothing wrong with what your doing. Just seems a little early. Thats awesome there are no tsb for it over there. They are made so much different than they are here.

[@sokratzmmf]

I had a new Bronco Sport and had all kinds of issues with the fuel system. Worst car I've had in years.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@sokratzmmf fuel system issues? What engine?

[@sokratzmmf]

@@BeardedFordTech2.0L in the badlands. It had a loose fuel pump module and started smelling like gas on start up. Dealership fixed the fuel pump but didn't have time to dig into the fuel smell. I sold the car.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@sokratzmmf "they didn't have time" is code for "I don't want to" or "I have no idea" wish I would have known I would have fixed it

[@Wayne1952]

I'll keep my 5.0 and F150, Should last me the rest of my life.

[@BeardedFordTech]

5.0 is my favorite engine. What year is yours?

[@Wayne1952]

@@BeardedFordTech 2018, I bought it new in Mar of 18, I have 30,000 miles on it, I'm 72 so it should last me the rest of my life..LOL

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@Wayne1952 it very well should. Keep it maintained.

[@Wayne1952]

@@BeardedFordTech I starting my 7th year and it still has the original battery in it, I'm waiting for that to go, Other than that no problems at all, Just change the oil every year, I only drive about 5,000 a year and keep it garaged.

[@fredswart1815]

Have I have the correct address for the 2023 bronco

[@chrisr.986]

🤓😁😎

[@BeardedFordTech]

😁

[@billy2bob63]

I guess it could be worse! Just buy a 2018 F-150 5.0l and experience the $6,000 tune up! 🙄🤣😂🤣

[@BeardedFordTech]

I won't pay for that. I'll do it myself. They aren't hard. Wait why did it cost 6k? Did you get a chain and phasers to? I did my buddies plugs and coils took like an hour

[@billy2bob63]

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[@philipeli1192]

Nice job on this video,feel sorry for you having to work on junk engines like the 3 cyl.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@philipeli1192 i don't work on 3 cylinders. That's a dealer problem. I haven't been at a dealer in like 2 years. I do however work on junk 5.3 now and then that then tahoes in my fleet have. Other than that 95 percent ford and they all run great. Can't say the same for the gm products in the fleet

[@philipeli1192]

@@BeardedFordTech I am old enough to remember my last chevy a vega! Gutless couldn't propel itself against a headwind above 30mph! I drove fords,mazdas and now 2 toyota hybrids! Love hybrids.

[@BeardedFordTech]

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[@iamthemoss]

Sad to see Ford going down the toilet

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@iamthemoss all of them are.

[@iamthemoss]

@@BeardedFordTech You are so right, it's sad to see, costs have gotten out of hand, just make simple vehicles.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@iamthemoss exactly. Gotten way out of hand. High prices for junk and people buy it.

[@jodymullins6178]

Ford hasn't really got into the CVT area a great deal as of yet, but if they do, add another problem area to their vehicles.

[@waterloo123100]

Their both junk. Keep your old car because it’s built better

[@BeardedFordTech]

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[@ziobruno9324]

3 cylinder pulling all that weight. Won’t last long. Disposable vehicle. 60k max. It will happen. Next from Ford-2 cylinder. Stop buying junk. Demand better.

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@ziobruno9324 maybe you buy junk. This 3 cylinder can actually perform well. Bronco sport weighs nothing.

[@japnikki]

Gosh, sounds like a horrible base model engine. I’ll stick to my RAV4.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Yeah bronco "sports" aren't considered broncos in my book

[@SantosRiveraPR75]

Two 🗑 🗑

[@BeardedFordTech]

@@SantosRiveraPR75 if you say so.