How to NOT ecoBOOM! Quick guide to ECOBOOST Longevity

[@KarzKreated]

I've made an update to this video covering what should be done when you're pushing one of these engines. You can check out that video below ⤵️ 😎 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYe9lXuJiKiksKssi=9nkeZyWgYnjOf-FC

[@stevenuhlmeyer7078]

You are absolutely right on all fronts. You took care of all the possible reasons for the dreaded ecoboom.

[@mannylafarga8415]

After owning my 2017 eco and seeing how reliable it has been up to 101k miles (knock on wood), I can say that these engines are reliable if taken care of! I have beat the living hell out of mine and it’s had no issues. I would definitely buy a second one and have been possibly eyeing a HPP Handling pack if I don’t go for a 5.0

[@CrackaSlapYa]

i LOVE LOVE my HPP with Handling Package. No GT thirst here.

[@Noah-cm2yf]

Any mods on your eco?

[@piday9633]

@@CrackaSlapYawhat’s the difference with handling package?

[@CrackaSlapYa]

@@piday9633 best rims (same as on current dark horse), better shocks/struts, tuned Chassis Tuning, Magna-ride suspension (best part). Fkn thing handles like my old WRX.

[@piday9633]

@@CrackaSlapYa That sounds really nice, but have you ever thought it might’ve been a little cheaper to do the additional modding and stuff yourself? Not trying to sound condescending or anything. I’m just trying to make sure it’s worth the extra 1-2k for something that can’t be done at home or anywhere else for cheaper 😅

[@bayoubengal1961]

I have a 2020 Mustang Ecoboost which i bought brand new. I have only 33,000 miles on it (I live very close to work). It's been a very very reliable motor for me. I use only high grade full synthetic oil and have it changed religiously. I love my Stang

[@sheliawhitson5839]

I really love my 2.0 ecoboost in my edge. Bought it at 42000 miles. Have 175000 on it now.

[@rockkstah2550]

did you ever put a catch can?

[@sp-ce]

What year? I'm about to buy a 2017 edge 2.0 eco boost and carfax said it had the torque converter replaced

[@SwEDC]

Thanks for the info on oil and spark plugs. Makes sense

[@malikomari5838]

Bro this was amazing content! Looking forward to purchasing my first ecoboost soon 🤝🏽

[@MemoryBox_x]

Reading through these comments just made me realize that not very many people know how to actually take care of a turbo car. Everything he said applies to pretty much all performance turbo cars.

[@julians9914]

2014 escape. 2L ecoboost at 310.000km. 10+ year old motor still driving good. Oil changes done every 4 to 5k kms...

[@samserious1337]

You change the oil every 5k kms and have over 300k? 62 fkn oil changes, you get a new motor for that. Every 10k km is fine.

[@julians9914]

@samserious1337 its about 8 to 10 oil changes per year 70$ each

[@julians9914]

@samserious1337 new motor is 7000$ for a used with 150.000km

[@samserious1337]

@@julians9914 So I guess you are doing it yourself? then its ok

[@JayRides-ul9uf]

Nice. That's when ford still used the closed deck block in those motors too.

[@jerrenb...]

15:00 top tier fuel is always recommend ecoboost or not ford or not

[@timurylmaz6074]

My 2015 ecoboost is at 120k miles and there hasn’t been any major problems with it thruoght its lifespan a more than reliable engine i would say still drive it everyday 😌

[@truewax257]

The 2015 ecoboost 2.0 is NOT the same ecoboost 2.0 in the 2017 - 2024 Ford engines.

[@ofusowre7620]

@@truewax257 I m thinking of buying a 2.3 Mustang. 2016 or 2017 model. Do you know if it s a difference with the 2.3 engines as well. They all appears to be quite good. I m not buying any modified ones. Only original for me. 300 plus HP is more than enough for me.

[@barryjohnson127]

Ecosport a2018 titanium automatic 43500 miles fullservice history ford maintained, wanted wet belt replaced told by three dealerships can't do it until the oil light comes on when it does pullover and get AA TO tow you to a ford dealerships, got rid of it! Who wants to drive around in a ticking time bomb. Lovely car engine needed a chain drive. 1000 cc not powerful enough for ecosport to much stain on the engine. In my opinion.

[@owenhill-vf7ko]

​​@@truewax257He made a statement. Didn't say it was the same.

[@bobimbordino3024]

To add to your oils, valvoline synthetic is a great oil to use too. I personally do my oil every 4-5000 miles on my 2L eco & never had major issues in 195000 miles. Also always feed mine with premium top tier fuel. Once in a blue moon I'll run a few gallons of race fuel to boost the octane if I can't get 92/93.

[@KarzKreated]

Yes! Valvoline is pretty dang good. I've been using it recently myself.

[@JoJJo-c1o]

Love your vids your so well educated and give a perfect explanation of what your teaching

[@noahhuraan5353]

That is a lot of extra maintenance for an owner due to Ford incompetence

[@davidstange4174]

I had one with 260,000 miles on it with original turbo.

[@KarzKreated]

Impressive

[@davidstange4174]

​@@KarzKreated All the tips you gave are excellent. One in particular, I followed religiously was frequent oil changes with good quality oil and is just as important for keeping the turbo lubricated as well. I think the least thought of tip using good quality gas.

[@KarzKreated]

@@davidstange4174 Obviously it paid off for you! It's impressive to get that mileage without have the turbo seals go bad. What brand or brands of oil do you use?

[@JonesBrothersProductionsiac]

Even though I've owned my 2016 Ecoboost since August 2022 with it at 80,000mi (originally at 46,000mi, I got it), its always good to hear from others and see if what I'm doing is match what others say. I tend to make sure oil, coolant, and even the transmission (green at 120F) temp is all in the green, I treat the car like normal. I then tend to put it on the boost gauge to watch my boost, which I knew was going to be the bigger mystery to me. Good vid.

[@Tc-ev9dd]

Most people dont know what top tier fuel is. I do 3 mile oil changes and i change coolant when your supposed to. I always warm up even in the summer before i start the hard driving. Make sure if you get these tunes you take it to someone that knows alot about the ford eco booms. I have a ranger that has 150,000 miles on it and with all the safe practices and learning about these engines mine still runs like its brand new. I put a lucas fuel system cleaner in it if i do happen to get pour gas and never had issues but for the most part i run shell or Sunoco or even exxon in it

[@poppyneese1811]

Great Video, I’m on my 2nd. 2.7 Ecoboost powered F150 the first 2017 was flawless over 94k not a single problem and the 2nd getting ready to turn 30k and on the same path. I agree with everything you said, but I let mine cool down a couple of minutes when I get home and being 61 I’m not all that fast of driver. Not crazy about the 10 speed transmission, 95% of the time it’s fine but then 5% of the time come to a stop and feels like it stumbles back down to first. I pull my 5,500 pound camper 5 or 6 times a year and it dies just fine. I think a big problem is these engines have awesome torque and that pull is addictive, every pull can’t be a full throttle balls to wall, these are machines and thing will break stressed constantly. Go on Autotrader and see how many 2.7 F150’s you see with 200j plus.

[@durwoodrobison7800]

I have never understood why people with a turbo car don't downshift before getting on it. Drop it down a couple of gears and then you're right where the turbo is happy.

[@ThePery123]

lol sometimes you need the torque and gearing

[@TheMajictech]

Modern turbos are sized to boost at a much lower rpm than they used to.

[@durwoodrobison7800]

@@TheMajictech And yet, they still need time to boost. Jamming the gas in a higher gear won't get the turbo spinning as quickly as a quick downshift will.

[@TheMajictech]

@@durwoodrobison7800 and probably 90% of those vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission with not many having provisions for manual shifting

[@durwoodrobison7800]

@@TheMajictech Then the engineers need to program the trasnsmisson properly, but they don't care about the car lasting past the factory warranty, so they won't.

[@Tc-ev9dd]

Hes right about spark plus i change mine out alot. The catch can is a nice added bonus but isnt required as long as you keep up with maintenance i wouldnt go higher than 5k oil changes.

[@Boosted_aj]

Really? In that case I’ll just change them out every 20k (a bit earlier). I do oil at every 3k and the motor definitely has stayed smooth and without hiccups or issues since. Also changed that PCV valve and no more stalling after gas ups.

[@OrenFrost]

I’m looking into buying one of these soon so these problem parts and maintenance advice is always what I’m looking at, that’s for the all in one video man.

[@jimpowers338]

How can I tell if the components you mentioned have been replace? Thanks.

[@Ascension191]

The 2.3 Ecoboost is based on the Mazda-designed Duratec engine line. Turbo aside, very reliable and proven platform.

[@mikefranks4528]

He is not lying about the bad/low octane fuel. I had to learn that the hard way but was able to surmise that the issue was the low octane fuel when my van started sputtering. EcoBoosts hate low octane. Believe it! Now that I have an EcoBoost I absolutely regret that I did not get a PDFI engine instead.

[@tttmart]

What is pdfi

[@customledandfiberopticsinc2756]

Oil change every 3-4k miles and when you park, listen to the radio or whatever for 3-5 minutes to lets the turbo's wind down and cool off just a bit

[@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.

[@humansvd3269]

The issue is the engine block design. The little cut between the cylinders that allows coolant to exchange wears out and spills into cylinders. They changed the design to a small drill through design. You should get a new engine or new car. You're living on borrowed time

[@nicholasdalessandro1958]

@humansvd3269 not according to ford. Supposedly that little cut between the cylinders came later. Who knows for sure. Ford will never own up to it

[@humansvd3269]

@nicholasdalessandro1958 Ford is covering it's butt to deny warranties. It most certainly was earlier. They changed the design in 2020. It was an engineering cost cutting measure that back fired. All the engine rebuilders and technicians that have worked in these know the designs. FordTechMakuloo in KZbin goes over the design and the causes. He also advocates catch cans for these engines. He's really good to watch if you want to know about these cars.

[@Simbacu]

My auntie Deanne has had her 2015 Ford Escape/kuga (it’s kuga in the uk Europe and Australia, uk in our case) she’s had it 4 years this November, it was bought used in November 2020, only issue It ever had was a lose electrical connector, sometimes it would be tight, other times it would come a bit lose and cause a slight noise in the engine, and nothing more, she got that just resoldered, as it was the soldering that went bad on it, she got a timing belt and water pump like 6 months ago, now it’s her favourite car, and I’ve convinced her to get it serviced every year, she does spend quite a lot on maintenance on it as it’s literally 9 years old now and it is aging, she’s had nothing but total reliability from it because she’s extra on the maintenance with it, Ford eco boost engines yes even the 1.0 can be reliable, I’ve seen them be reliable engines, my grandma has the 1.0 in her 2019 Ford Fiesta, she’s had it since 2022 I do believe and again it’s been solid, my granddad had the 2.0 litre eco boost in his 2012 Ford Focus ST, he sold it in 2023 and got a 1.5 litre kuga, the FOCUS was 11 years old when he sold it, he works at Ford so we have a family affair with Ford, and his focus never once had an issue, one time we had let the coolant creep low, and yes all exobossts consume coolant, all engines do really but the eco boosts do love a drink, but regarding coolant level is kept on top, and if it drops too quick it’s checked and the timing belt and water pump is done every 5 years, they aren’t an issue, they are good engines

[@GypsyGuyy420]

sick bro Just got a 2016 focus st. First car, Super hyped! but i heard about LSPi and how my engine could blow up 👍 Scared the bejesus out of me and this helped calm me down a little bit. Pretty sweet video 🤘🔥

[@21N42Photo]

You seem very knowledgeable. I have a 2021 ecoboost. It rattles when I turn on the A/C and when it’s idle. Any ideas? I have been using the cheapest gas and it’s all stock. It has 25k miles

[@KarzKreated]

That's weird. That's one of those issues that's really hard to diagnose without looking at it. It could be something loose, or it could be related to the engine directly. Considering it only happens with the ac on, it could have something to do with the ac compressor. Another thing to keep in mind is that the high pressure fuel pump on these engines is loud. When you turn the ac on, the car will adjust idle a little higher by adding some timing to compensate for the ac. Since it's idling a little higher, the cam lobe that operates the high pressure fuel pump spins faster and usually becomes more audible. I doubt it has anything to do with the gas you're using.

[@SuaveGuy23]

Check your belts

[@SpudTheOwl]

Watching this after my 2018 Flex Limited Ecoboost (3.5) blew both of its head gaskets and spun both its turbos 🫠

[@KarzKreated]

😱 if it makes you feel any better, cylinder 3 exploded in this engine two months after making this video.

[@cf9590]

​@@KarzKreateddoes not make anyone feel better 😮

[@BoostednStoopid]

I have a 2016 tuned and modded to the moon, the engine blew up at 82K you want it to be reliable. Leave it alone. Maintain it often and it will treat you right there are cars out there with 200k but stock so take care of them. I got forged internals and ARP headstuds and a bunch of goodies plan on rebuilding it soon

[@nf1]

How did it explode? Redline? And was it from a stop or a highway pull?

[@johannjohann6523]

Anyone who owns an AWD Ford must do is change the gear oil in the differential around 10,000 - 15,000 miles and same for the Power Train Unit off of the transmission due to what is called "break in period".. Both of these are small and hold very little fluid. With the PTU generally overheating and causing the fluid to have "viscosity breakdown" from the heat. The PTU is surrounded by the exhaust and catalytic converter. And must be changed every 20,000 to 30,000 miles. A high end gear oil from Redline or Amsoil is also recommended as they perform better under higher temps. Once the differential is changed it can go 60,000 miles between fluid changes.

[@marcussssss2848]

Vey well said, covered all points perfectly!

[@MJCGuitar]

Thank you for the reminder about letting the oil warm up👍.

[@jonnkatt87]

I need a link for everything you mentioned that would be awesome 🙏🏾

[@dawsondolan1802]

Me too please like where can i get these upgraded parts

[@ddroz23]

That is the same for you 2.3l Ranger guys pumping 87. NO, The 2.3l ecoboost is tunes done for 87 but they like 91-93. Your engine will thank you. I run E30 with a tune most of the time on my Ranger. She purrs and stays cool.

[@MidlifeCrisisManagement]

this video is accurate. I own a '19 Ecoboost 6-speed with the Ecoboost Performance Package, Ford Performance intake and tune. using Shell 93 octane exclusively (or Chevron if there's no Shell station in the vicinity). Motorcraft full synthetic oil every 5k miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. "engine lugging" is driver error for sure.

[@fartin6]

i haven't done an oil change almost 8 months but i don't drive my eco everyday, should i still do its oil change? I've only put in 3,000 miles since the last oil change.

[@codyHolifield]

@@fartin6 Better safe than sorry. My 2019 Ecoboost Mustang is in the shop right now with a blown motor. Carbon built up so Ford denied warranty. They said that I had a antifreeze leak into "Valve #3" that caused the car to hydrolock upon starting the car. They said that the camshaft (I Believe) continued to turn and wrecked the motor. It's a $10,000 mistake that is coming all out of my pocket. The car has 51k miles on it. I am the second owner. Very nice car, but what a hunk of shit. After this car I will never buy another Ford because of Ford Motor Company fucking me when it comes to honoring warranty

[@Ark205]

@@fartin6 Yes.

[@yardboy3955]

Thanks, do you or anyone know the name of the second part you point to in your video around the 2:14 time mark? After the low pressure fuel sensor.

[@jayman1338]

What was the second part called you mentioned ?

[@KarzKreated]

EVAP Purge Valve

[@CartelFund]

I have a 2016 ecoboost with 170k miles and I've replaced the turbo once just cause, and im upgrading the down pipe, spark plugs & coils this weekend. But it does run great 😁

[@KarzKreated]

Glad to hear you're having a great experience!

[@MrSkillz187]

I bought mine with 92k for 15k after 2,000 miles started having all the ecoboom symptoms plus a piston ring issue

[@KarzKreated]

Oh man.. It happens way too much unfortunately. The factory built engine is disposable. What's your plans going forward?

[@CaptainCandycorn]

Rotella T6 5w40 the best stuff out there

[@catatumbo8390]

I been using it in motorcycles for years

[@w32crazydev]

How do you protect against LSPI in this car? How can you clean carbon buildup without killing turbo or catalytic converter? If you already hear LSPI can you save the engine? is it reversible?

[@KarzKreated]

Many of the best ways to prevent LSPI are covered in the video. Use quality oil that's SP/SN Plus rated with oil changes done at no more than 5,000 miles. Use the highest octane and best quality fuel available. Install a catch can. Don't lug the engine.

[@w32crazydev]

@@KarzKreated dealership wont install a catch can either :(.. i always change oils sooner than 7500km and alwrays warming up and trying to avoin turbo until 2500 rpm.. usually i try to drive mine with arround 3000rpm steady. i m horrified of lspi because my last car toyota 1.2 8nr-fts was wrecked because of this.

[@KarzKreated]

A catch can isn't critical, but it does help. Otherwise, you're doing everything right.

[@w32crazydev]

@@KarzKreated but what can you really do when the engine begins rattling from lspi. i remember my old car did not make a sound when trying to accelerate from 2k rpm then at 83940km suddently it started rattling on low rpm acceleration. what happens when you start hearing all the rattle inside? is it too late to save this engine. There should be a mitigation against dealerships that did not follow oil guidelines for lspi and since theire mostly unaware of this problem and force customers into insane service intervals my question is how to mitigate when those carbon buildup exists already inside your engine or hotspots? how do you get rid of them? Not a single video in youtube helps me understand the process i mean not proactively but reactively when the problem has already happened

[@davidstange4174]

Valvoline full synthetic mostly

[@KarzKreated]

Great oil!

[@johannjohann6523]

Also if you wish to avoid the dreaded "carbon buildup" on valves add an oil catch can. This is necessary for all direct injection engines.

[@sammyjammy6647]

That’s why the newest 2.3 eco-boost in the 24 Mustang is way better. It has both port and direct injection.

[@owenhill-vf7ko]

My 2015 3.5 Ecoboost is clean without a catch can or cleaning intake valves. Use a good synthetic Oil change every 5k miles with the filter, replace the PCV valve, Spark plugs and Coolant every 50k miles. Use only Tier 1 gasoline!!

[@Boosted_aj]

@@owenhill-vf7koyou will have carbon buildup but yes. Changing your oil every 3-5k is going to keep it mostly clean. As long as you don’t run too hot for too long you usually avoid a lot of carbon buildup.

[@jessebudelman]

My 2.0 in my 2017 focus st has been fantastic sitting at 156k miles, had some issues but nothing to bad or costly. Had a loose injector at 1,000 miles (fixed under warranty) and had to replace my intake manifold due to blow by getting past a gasket and having some oil gather up on the manifold runner. I’m tuned and full bolt on on 93 Oct. just been doing on time oil changes (AMSoil) and plugs every 10-20k miles.

[@off_mah_lawn2074]

You can wait every 100k to do plugs but chain your oil every 3k!!

[@off_mah_lawn2074]

You can wait every 100k to do plugs but chain your oil every 3k!! Unless I read that wrong

[@jimpowers338]

Thanks. Great video. I'm about to buy a 2021 Ecoboost with 35k miles.

[@Dalikis]

My 2015 Mustang is completely stock and I always kept up with it. I had coolant intrusion and now I have to replace the entire engine.

[@KarzKreated]

Even extensive frequent maintenance can't prevent the inevitable of bad engineering.

[@Dalikis]

@@KarzKreated Right! Least I’m gunna have a new engine with 160 miles on it now😭

[@maxwell6191]

Thank for you’re videos, you are very helpful.

[@strattonlad2137]

What’s with this wide open throttle stuff? I like to go fast with my Ford Flex Ecoboost, but have had no troubles in over 98,000 miles. I feel it is a great engine. Pretty hard to use wide open throttle around here without getting arrested.

[@stephenmoore1541]

I've been thinking about getting a Ecoboost mustang for a while, looked at one today. After reading these comments and seeing more videos, I'm having second thoughts. I was thinking "damn, i might buy that Ecoboost." Now I'm thinking "i swear to God, i can not afford an EcoBoom"... Maybe I'll get the V6. Edit: I bought a 2015 V6

[@Dropkickpunk76]

Yeah a V 6 is reliable. It works right out the box and only needs routine maintanence . If you have the time to play then by all means get the ecoboost.

[@stephenmoore1541]

@Dropkickpunk76 i went with the v6. No turbo to worry about, no cleaning valves cause it's port injected instead of direct injection. Just as fast as the EB, gets good gas mileage, and should be reliable for a good, long time.

[@byee]

how’s your your v6 treating you?

[@stephenmoore1541]

@byee so far so good. I've put over 20k miles on it in less than a year. I need to do the fluids and brakes, but I'm gonna do all of those soon then it should keep on being good. It's quick, it's fun, reliable and good gas mileage. No complaints really except the speakers suck but I think I'm gonna get those done also, soon.

[@byee]

@@stephenmoore1541 thanks for the quick update! i thought the speakers would have been better.. i wonder if B&O would work with the same harness

[@Titus.Oneal1]

2:32 what’s the name of the piece so I can update mine. I already switched out my fuel sensor towards the end of last year.

[@KarzKreated]

EVAP Purge Valve

[@Titus.Oneal1]

@@KarzKreated thank you for your answer.

[@Ark205]

@@Titus.Oneal1 Thanks for asking that

[@SSpider41]

Got a 16 2.0 fusion, big turbo, 93 tune, and all the bolt ons. I just picked up a 20 mkz 3.0. I can't wait to mod it. Wish there was catback for the 3.0 tho.

[@silvertbird1]

Really like your HP, didn’t know about that option when I bought mine or would have considered it. The deal I went to didn’t have one on the lot.

[@vladimirchervenkov6949]

Thanks for making this video Kirk!

[@KarzKreated]

Your very welcome sir! 💜😎🤙

[@DownUnder43]

Found out about EVPA part just recently and I replaced. My crap itself up and car was running like shit after refuelling up or barely staying on. Wish I had watch this video earlier however my vehicle only has a 65000 kms. Spark plugs already been replaced on my last week service. Riding a 2018 My 19 Ecoboost Premium Trim.

[@greathey1234]

Oil is the least of my concerns. Mine has less than 50k and the infamous misfires hinting at blown head gasket are starting. The turbo is also throwing an under boost code. Worst car I have bought

[@KarzKreated]

Mine self destructed at 47k miles.

[@dawsondolan1802]

Where can I get the updated low pressure fuel sensor, and also, the revised part you showed right after that???

[@dawsondolan1802]

Please let me know!!!!

[@KarzKreated]

Any local dealership will have them, though prices will vary. You can get them online here - www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-sensor-bu5z9f972b www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-hose-fuel-vapour-fr3z9g297h

[@brentboswell1294]

It's a good idea to change the coolant every 50k miles. Currently at 114k milee, 2016 Ecoboost Performance pack, manual, bought it new with 5 miles on the odometer. Acidic coolant will attack the head gasket, and if you've ever seen how much margin there is in the 2.3 head gasket, you definitely don't want that!

[@KarzKreated]

Great point!

[@thatdepdrummer-e8d]

I just bought a 2010 Mondeo Titanium X with a 2L Ecoboost at 203ps (well, probably less than that now) & Powershift box and it's apparently done 115k miles...with no service history, I suspect that's probably 155k miles or more as most cars tend to get "clocked" lolz. Either way, it really is quite quick...shocked me a bit. Kinda figured that if this ecoboost and powershift stuff is as bad as they say, it would have all died long before this Mondeo got to 14 years old. Doesn't appear to be any smoke or oil leaks...fingers crossed!

[@silvertbird1]

This is excellent information, thank you! I bought a 2020 Eco Mustang with 4 miles on it, has 16K now. I’m 57 and hope it will be my last car, so wish I could speak with someone like you here in Texas to learn more. I checked the sensor P/N and it seems to be the correct one, but did not know about that other part so will check it. The spark plugs tip was completely new to me, so this weekend going to pull them and inspect. Do you think the Ford synthetic blend oil is acceptable? I’ve changed the oil at about 3,000 miles (so about four times now when oil monitor shows about 50% remaining life) and haven’t yet used the 45K points the dealer awarded at purchase, so have been taking to the dealer for the oil changes. I’d like to change it myself in time so will investigate the other oils you mention. I buy only premium fuel but have been getting it at Kroger fuel station because of the fuel points, but if you recommend other name brands like Shell, Chevron, etc. would be glad to know. Don’t plan to mod but would like a catch can, but not overly mechanical and don’t know if I can install it. The only thing I’d like to do in time is upgraded intercooler. Thanks again for the great info. New subscriber here.

[@KarzKreated]

The Synthetic Blend your using is fine. You have the oil changed frequently, and you're not planning to drive the car too hard and modify it. So I wouldn't stress too much about it. Catch can is great idea while the car is new. I also wouldn't stress about the intercooler either unless you tune it to run higher boost pressure. The factory intercooler isn't the best, but it works better than not having one at all lol. I appreciate the support!

[@silvertbird1]

Thanks, much appreciated. Look forward to exploring the other videos.

[@greymiller1614]

I’d say bc manufacturing. The oem are made all over the world. I swapped a sensor made in Romania. Anyhting thats made in Mexico, its bound to fail. Also FORD is interchanging parts from other makers like Renault and other brands.

[@LordOfZ3]

2:45 is it safe to frequently pull out the plugs and check? I want to but I feel like I’m going to mess one up.

[@KarzKreated]

It won't hurt anything unless the spark plug is installed incorrectly. It's only recommended to pop em out and inspect every 10k miles or so if you're tuned and making more boost than stock. It's not critical, just a good, easy way to tell how the engine is running.

[@LordOfZ3]

@ gotcha thank you. I drive an Edge and it’s all stock. Just wondering in case I get to looking

[@Seezur__]

i go pick up my first 2016 ecoboost has 87k miles and pick it up on august 10, what should i do right after i pick it up? oil change? transmission fluid change, differential fluid change? not sure what else.

[@gsxroyce256]

What is that second part called?

[@DavidSmith-iz6qj]

If you finance a used one get the warranty I got mine at 29,000 miles - the engine block cracked, a cylinder was misfiring and my purge valve cracked. I saved so much money by getting the warranty, not paying anything. It’s a good daily commuter and very economical with decent performance mind you I never intend on “racing” 😂

[@Boosted_aj]

That car was abused for sure… gotta take care of these things otherwise they fail. Very little room for user error

[@Nik-8it5p]

The best way I found to avoid any major engine defects on any car I have owned is keep away from the oval emblem that says Ford on it!!!

[@KarzKreated]

That too!

[@gunfighterzero]

Same with transmissions and bowties

[@Boosted_aj]

lol just buy a Toyota Corolla or Camry and problem solved. But we want fun and we’ll take the risks 😂

[@Tc-ev9dd]

I just upgraded my 2020 ford ranger for the 2.7L so we have to see how this geos.

[@KarzKreated]

All of the new Ford engines using a wet oil pump belt are a bit concerning. Using quality oil frequently is more important than ever with ecoboost engines! Hopefully, it will treat you well!

[@Trumplican]

use good fuel and oil and change oil often. that's pretty much it.

[@Luigy2111]

What’s good fuel?

[@Trumplican]

@@Luigy2111 90 octane preferably and from gas stations with high traffic and stay away from fuel with ethanol especially if you dont fill up often. ive seen 10 percent ethanol gas have phase separation within days and that will cause engine damage quick on an engine with boost.

[@taemeister9302]

Any car lasts long as long as their properly maintained. It's just that mustangs catches you with your pants down while driving

[@ernestoburgues709]

2:08thanks for this video! It’s great with a Lotta great info, question for this fuel sensor do you know what the correct good part number is? You mentioned to make sure you have the updated part… just fyi, my eco-boost is also a high-performance from 2022.

[@ernestoburgues709]

Also, what’s the updated part part number for this one? 2:33

[@KarzKreated]

The updated part # for the fuel sensor is BU5Z-9F972-B And the updated part # for the fuel vapor hose is FR3Z-9G297-H

[@ernestoburgues709]

Thank you!!! And this is for your eco-boost high-performance? What year is yours?

[@KarzKreated]

@@ernestoburgues709 Correct. 🙂 My HPP is a 2020.

[@blackie2365]

@@KarzKreated can I put the same parts on my 2019 ecoboost?

[@tonycraven8142]

You warm the car every time even for a quick trip to dg.

[@thewarrior110]

@KarzKreated Hello would you mind identifying the 2 structures your hands are on at minute 2:40 . My 2018 ecoboost seems to be leaving from the 2 and I have a code p0301

[@KarzKreated]

Those are the oil control solenoids for the camshaft phasers. There is a rubber seal in the valve cover that's prone to leaking over time. That's likely why you see oil leaking from there. That problem shouldn't cause a P0301 in itself. Pull out the ignition coil from cylinder 1 and see if there's oil in the spark plug hole.

[@thewarrior110]

@@KarzKreated thank you so much I will do that .

[@blonp2515]

146k miles on my 2016 mustang eco boost, unfortunately have a boost leak

[@Arrozconchopsticks]

Supposedly i heard that even some stock Ecoboost motors have knocked on lower octane fuel.

[@AmericanConstellation]

I really think many people beat on these engines and don't maintain them.

[@KarzKreated]

That's true for most vehicles. I unfortunately discovered firsthand that even though you can follow every recommendation in the book for this engine, the likelihood of something going wrong is still present. These engines can be reliable, but they are plagued by manufacturing inconsistencies. Some make it well over 100k miles with routine maintenance, and others will fail well within the warranty period. It's a crapshoot if you have a good one or a bad one.

[@FreeSmokeEA]

Has anyone had a problem where the car has a problem shifting but only while race accelerating at high gears like past 4th or 5th

[@marswrld2489]

What if you use 93 premium on a stock car

[@KarzKreated]

91 or higher is recommended. 93 is perfect for a stock car.

[@anaseltalbwa2599]

What was the second wire called?

[@syvallia24]

2020 Ford Explorer xlt 2.7 ecoboost with 57,000 miles. I got it brand new, zero issues so far. Worried about the overall longevity of the ecoboost. Should I change the spark plugs at 100k miles? Should I be ready to replace the transmission at 100k miles?….Haven’t watched the vid yet lol

[@johndsmith7785]

I changed them on my SHO @ 60K....change everything early especially the fluids.

[@syvallia24]

@@johndsmith7785 thanks, what’s a SHO?

[@johndsmith7785]

@@syvallia24 Ford Taurus Super High Output....COP car with the 3.5 dual turbos

[@JaredCzaia]

I believe you are in the clear in terms of the faulty block design that plagued the pre-2020 explorers with ecoboost. Yours has a tiny hole drilled between cylinders, the earlier designs had a slit accross the top that severely minimized gasket contact surface area and notoriously leaked coolant into the engine cylinder(s). I think if you keep up with recommended maintenance you should be ok.

[@jamesballard6564]

Correct. If the 2L ecoboost was built from 04/2019 onward your in the clear​@@JaredCzaia

[@Lame_bones]

Can you help me out… I’m getting only 12 mpg and I use cruise control a lot of my driving time… why so low and how could I fix that

[@ThePery123]

Are you going over a lot of hills? I’ve never gotten 12 mpg in my eco Id probably cry thinking it’s broken or the eco part fell off and it’s just straight boost lol

[@twinkieerella]

Maybe carbon buildup (induction cleaning, spark plug replacement, throttle body)… bad air filter Cruise control is not always efficient, especially if driving on rolling road grades Do hypermiling… I could easily get 22-24 mpg on my parents 2014 f150 ecoboost

[@msteill23]

Whats the second thing you pointed out. That vacuum hose line on the right side of the engine. What is the replacement upgrade you recommended?

[@KarzKreated]

It's the EVAP Purge valve. It's not worth replacing unless it's malfunctioning. It's been recommended to replace it as a precaution. It's not nearly as important as the low pressure fuel sensor.

[@mcf3778]

when you get fuel about 1 gallon will be what the last person purchased so if you stop for a few gallons there's a good chance it will be 87

[@KarzKreated]

Great point! Never considered that.

[@mcf3778]

@@KarzKreated i watched a video where gas was collected from pumps all around her area and i was amazed by the findings

[@josemarciaga285]

What about turn it off immediately after the turbo was in high rep? Do you wait a bit before turning it off?

[@KarzKreated]

I also do that. If I see that the oil temp is higher than normal after a hard run, I will let the car idle until the oil temp goes down a little before I shut it off.

[@19Daantje98]

What is the little tube/valve that runs over the intake of your 2.3 EB? I'm going to check mine (in a Focus Mk3.5 ST so it will be different)

[@KarzKreated]

It's the EVAP purge valve

[@andrewkamide4977]

At 2:19 what is the name of that part? Is that the abs sensor?

[@andrewkamide4977]

Or is that the thermal sensor?

[@bcsa]

Is it true, that in the Focus ST the 2.3l Ecoboost has a dual injection system? (GDI and port injection)

[@terrymurphy2637]

2024 & newer versions of Mustang EcoBoost have both.

[@philipcoleman3381]

Does 88 count if you aren't tuned / swapped to e85?

[@countschad]

How often do you change the oil?

[@KarzKreated]

Because I'm an overly cautious weirdo, my oil changes are between 3k and 5k miles with 4k being the usual target. By 3k miles, I'll check the oil to see how it looks. If I think it thinned out too much, I'll change it early. If not, I'll extend it out.

[@marswrld2489]

Where did you get the strut tower brace ?? Also the plastic gear shape piece next to the strut tower nuts ?

[@KarzKreated]

The brace is a factory piece that came on the car new. The plastic caps are from JLT.

[@mattmurphy6157]

Did u check timing yourself?

[@XXROGUE]

Is it problematic running 91 octane gas with a 91 tune? I'm in California, so there's no 93 avaliable for me here 😢

[@KarzKreated]

If you have a 91 specific tune, you should be fine assuming it's a safe tune. 🙂

[@XXROGUE]

@@KarzKreated sweet - thank you!

[@zerosplace1245]

So I have this on my eco 2020 every time I put gas (93) it kind of vibrates (and kind of like it burps) idk of this is normal 🤨 but its every time I put gas on it after that it runs normal but idk if this is good or not

[@KarzKreated]

Sounds like the purge valve I had mentioned in the video. All too common.

[@CrackaSlapYa]

You never said what the part is called at 2;05. What is it?

[@KarzKreated]

Low pressure fuel pump sensor 🙂

[@CrackaSlapYa]

@@KarzKreated thx. got my HPP/HP 2020 5 weeks ago and am still getting this dude protected. only 6k miles!

[@josephtullis9313]

No, the second part / hose? Revised part #?@@KarzKreated

[@sinaxo3245]

im having issue with my mustang eco 18. A noise thud comes and go from passenger side. My transmission hesitate to stop when it hits under 15 mph.

[@FreeSmokeEA]

Throttle body or the throttle body sensor

[@FreeSmokeEA]

The noise is something else tho

[@cyberthreat7735]

just bought my 2016 eco boost with 55k miles on it and runs fantastic. Just curious...to the right of the steering wheel is a black flip up lid with switch under it...any idea what that is?

[@KarzKreated]

Could have been for a number of things. Lights, audio equipment, water methanol injection system, or some other electronic controller.

[@barryjohnson127]

Oh that's the eject button for when you're oil light comes on. 😂

[@spurilly9782]

Put 1k miles on my new eco and been fueling with 83 and I KNEW I should use 93 so ill change that stat

[@KarzKreated]

Definitely! These engines are engineered to run on a minimum of 87 octane. Good quality 93 octane is highly recommended.

[@danylangevin2096]

Just curious, my 2021 Explorer with 2.3 ecoboost requires 5w30 and my assumption is that this is the case for most ecoboosts. I use full synthetic, and I've never had a problem with oil burn of any sort (and I tow a fishing boat regularly). My question is this, since I live in an extreme climate where it goes down to -40c in the winter, should I consider a different viscosity?

[@KarzKreated]

Factory oil viscosity for the 2.3 ranges from 5w30 to 5w50, depending on the application. I would definitely recommend looking into an oil that has great cold flow attributes. It could potentially be beneficial to use a 0w oil during the really cold months. Look up Project Farm on youtube if you don't already know, and watch through his oil test videos. He does a simple cold oil flow test at extreme temperatures.

[@fuelaholic]

Look for a block heater cord under your hood. Ford made them standard on most eco boosts for colder climate areas up until very recently. Definitely use it to preheat your engine on very cold start ups.

[@hamlet3262]

So ive been changing my oil with motorcraft synthetic blend thats not good enough i should get pennzoil instead ? I dont like castrol and i cant get amsoil in the autoparts where i live

[@KarzKreated]

The Motorcraft oil is decent oil. If you drive the car hard, or if it's making a bit more power than stock, I would suggest using a premium full synthetic. If it's a mostly stock car that you don't beat on, Motorcraft oil is fine. I still recommend changing your oil no later than 5,000 miles regardless of oil brand.

[@twinkieerella]

From what I’ve heard from yt mechanics, Motorcraft syn blend is good

[@laurahunt5146]

i use liqui moly 10w60 in my 2.3 forged rs engine

[@IgnacioFlores.]

I just bought a fiesta 2018, will it boom on me? 😢

[@KarzKreated]

What trim level?