Never Buy a Ford with This Engine

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 53 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@BudtheBeekeeper]

You have a little smudge on the left Scotty, just watching out for ya.. 😂👍

[@yinzspectations]

Scotty I have a 15' Edge Sport 2.7L Ecoboost.. what's your thoughts on running a [93' tune] like "93' Livernois" or such on it for days at PGH Raceway 1/4m .... concerns?

[@algorithmicalychallenged.291]

Please clean the Smudge on the left bottom corner.

[@Q-gf8vb]

Scotty the owner of this car should name and shame this company!!

[@ytr8989]

I probably don’t want to hear the truth about the Ford Maverick truck.

[@lukespack]

I wish Scotty would tell us how he really feels about car dealers!

[@deborahchesser7375]

Yeh that holding things in is unhealthy 😂

[@mssixty3426]

😆

[@jeliarra]

@lukespack LMBO! Scotty is super coy eh!

[@concernedcitizen780]

Toyota and Honda dealers probably are loved

[@ItsNotMeItsYou007]

@@concernedcitizen780 Loved? Doubt it. You want the most reliable car you can get so you have to deal with the dealer as little as possible because they are ALL VULTURES.

[@TemperTemper...]

This is a result of the "Get Better Mileage Crowd". They don't care how long your $40,000 vehicle lasts.

[@scottw5315]

The Soviet Union collapsed for a reason and the current Washington crowd would have fit right in with the Soviets. Yes, constant meddling by the Feds have caused the quality issues we have today.

[@lesterparker1594]

@@scottw5315 this man gets it

[@atrujillo7836]

How dare you want a vehicle that lasts

[@teemcshanney8910]

Mazdas engine lasts forever, is powerful and efficient on gas called SkyActiv. It employs a combo of diesel and gas engine stratagems to get ultimate MPG and power. MAZDA IS A QUALITY COMPANY THAT BUILDS QUALITY VEHICLES. FORD IS NOT. GM IS NOT. CHRYSLER IS NOT. FORGET LAND ROVER AND JEEP AND JAGUAR, THEY BUILD CRAP.

[@jondotcom8706]

You mean $60k

[@stevenatwater7298]

The more I see Scotty's videos on newer cars, the more I am SO happy to drive my 06 Avalon and my '13 RDX - Large V6s with relatively good gas mileage and proven motors that last. Maintain, repair and keep! New cars have nothing I need.

[@markwiley1538]

My 2017 escape just turned over 210,000 miles, same engine. I have been following his advice and changing the oil every 3000 miles. Mine is a freewayflyer though, 110 mile daily commute. The water pump lasts about 100,000 miles so I change the timing belt when I replace the pump. It has been a good little car for me.

[@jonnanderson6489]

Cars should really have bigger engines than my motorcycle.

[@chrishart8548]

You can get a 1.0 engine in a ford mondeo making 140ps and a lot of motorcycles are now bmw r1250gs (1257cc) ktm 1290 duke (1301cc) multistrada 1260 I would assume the 1.0 making 140ps vs a 2.0 making 140ps would last half as long. I have a 2.0 diesel mondeo mk4.5

[@YuShawStang]

In a lot of contries, they tax the car's engine size. One of the biggest reasons I move to USA.

[@KTGMetalheadSwiftie]

@@YuShawStang Really??

[@chrishart8548]

@@YuShawStang still false economy though. The cars that attract the lower taxes often cost more used.

[@tomstravelingadventures]

Happen to ride a Harley? 😂

[@joshismashblitz7502]

I’m sitting in my 2017 Escape while typing this message, lol. It’s a company vehicle thank goodness so I get a rental when it breaks down. At 24,000 I needed new wheel bearings and new tires, at 70,000 I needed a new turbo charger, and engine, at 80,000 I needed a replacement transmission. The list goes on and on… I’m at 112,000 miles and so far it’s holding, why? Because 90% of this vehicle parts are new. got to love the escape, It’s been in the shop more times then I can count.

[@AdAstraOnYafro]

I have no problem admitting I was wrong in buying my 2015 Ford Focus. See, I admitted it.

[@roymcgaw7431]

Makes me wonder what the heck you’re doing to your vehicle. My 2017 Escape has needed absolutely nothing other than oil changes and tire rotations for five years. Drives like a dream. 1.5L EcoBoost. Maybe you’re the problem?

[@roymcgaw7431]

@@NotgoingTotellyou Full disclosure … I am retired from Ford Motor Co. and have extensive experience in the Parts & Service departments. It’s very easy to find a few people to complain about a failure, but statistically ridiculous to take those few complaints as indicative of an actual trend. Escapes have never been a warranty issue for Ford. If things were this bad then I am sure one of the eight family members I have that drive Escapes would have experienced a problem by now. You might ask to see some warranty history on the commenter’s vehicle, if he actually even owns one. This is KZbin … pretty easy to slam anything.

[@geneely6162]

@@roymcgaw7431 totally agree, 4 years 40, 000 on my 17 Escape 2.0l and I wonder where all these complaints come in, if you take care of the vehicle and understand what it is. life will have fewer issues.

[@joshismashblitz7502]

@@roymcgaw7431 I guess you luck out Roy, it’s the luck of the draw. Just sharing my experience with everyone like it or not. I’m sure Scotty agrees with me :) . Like I said it’s a company vehicle, so it’s serviced on a schedule. Good luck

[@birddog3130]

This video had me on the edge of my seat. Glad Scotty found the answer. This was so scary, because i thought Scotty was about to blow a fuse !

[@657449]

When you show the repair receipt, make sure that the name is visible so we know who not to go to. The creeps might just do the repair again the right way.

[@NO-END]

I was able to see it Friendship Ford in Bristol, TN.

[@Garth2011]

Friendship Ford in Bristol, TN

[@chevinbarghest8453]

Joseph Goebbels, Mar a Lago FL

[@brentflora8965]

YOU hit the nail on the head Scotty. My wife's escape with a 2.4ltr engine gave up the ghost 👻 at 71K when our local Ford dealer found traces of coolant on piston 3! It seems to be running fine on the reman engine they installed, but have my fingers crossed 🔀!

[@666dynomax]

Pretty much sums up driving a ford... Driving with your fingers crossed

[@drawbridge611]

I really like these videos that go through the correct way to use a scan tool to run these problems down.

[@jimbotackleberry4884]

just picked up a 2009 Ford Escape XLT with 174k. Bought the Dongle Scan tool you recommended which worked great. The 3.0L V6 engine is in great shape, the Transmission is good to go. The frame and body are not rusted out. Put new tires on it, upgraded the interior from junkyard parts which were in pristine condition. AND it's all paid for! Thank you Scotty for teaching me the right way to work on vehicles and what to look for. Keep up the Awesome Work!!!

[@TheTriviumhead]

This is why I chose an Escape with the 2.5L duratec engine. They're meant to last a long time. Its the same engine they use in a lot of commercial vehicles.

[@wallyballou7417]

The secret is that engine was designed by Mazda

[@tennoklark]

That’s a good engine I have it as well.

[@jaunramirez3742]

Very reliable engine Ford especially 3.0l v6

[@Shatyice420]

@@jaunramirez37423.0 is legendary

[@Shatyice420]

@@jaunramirez3742all those modular motors (3.0,3.8, and 4.6) were excellent its a shame ford killed all of them in 2011-12

[@2coryman]

Awesome, I hope the shop gets to hear about the bad job they did, maybe they will learn somethings

[@Duck_Sevendust]

The Ford escape. Its in the name. To ESCAPE the dealership if a salesman tells you to buy it! Good afternoon scotty!

[@triggera3851]

Yes yes run. We had a 2013 1.6liter EcoBoost ford escape se.

[@stevesperry3008]

The first and second generation escapes are great vehicles. The first gen is from 2001 to 2007 and second gen is from 2008 to 2012. You will still see tons of these vehicles still on the road today. They are like the old ford rangers of the SUV line. They last awhile and are pretty cheap to maintain. After 2012, they started putting smaller engines in them.

[@jonathana2079]

My 2017 Ford Escape SEL 2.0 AWD had to have the rear suspension replaced and the all wheel drive clutch kit replaced at around 9,500 miles. Quality WAS job #1.

[@scottp2462]

We have a 2015 2.0L eco boost and the only thing I can say about it that is better than the 1.5L is it has a timing chain not a belt. All the other problems are the same and yes there are problems!

[@infospot4119]

My 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis with 155K miles runs great, V8 4.6L engine. 😎🚗

[@omarharcum3811]

2005 mercury mariner with 222,000 miles going strong . just change oil and regular maintenance. 3.0 duratec engines and transmission bulletproof

[@jamesadams2333]

I’ll never understand why manufacturers don’t simply improve bigger engines using the access to things like diamond like carbon anti friction coatings, multi-phase variable valve timing which can include a low speed Atkinson mode like some Hyundais have. There are many naturally aspirated V6 and V8 engines that can easily get 20+ mpg city and 30+ highway. In fact one such engine is the Corvette ironically which can get 29-30+ highway mpg and 19+ city if ya don’t drive like a maniac! Simplicity is bliss. Great work Scotty! Keep up the great work

[@suntzuwarsword1964]

Your an angel in disguise exposing the fraudsters scotty..love your channel..love your honesty..love your work..watching from Australia

[@donniefronterhouse7793]

I okay. You said it and I respect you for it. Parts replace men. That's what most are anymore. Any time I find a guy who zooms right in on the problem and fixes it,nothing but respect. Thank you Scotty.

[@Kingwoodish]

Guy with Honda computer problem and dealer guys just throw new parts at it..."Parts Replacer Technicians". This is exactly what Tesla technicians do. They can only plug in new modules, not repair a problem. Stay away from this business model!

[@nancywinstead4840]

ThankYou Scotty for all your advice

[@billh4301]

This is why I ordered the Maverick Hybrid, 2.5 liter engine should be understressed for daily running.

[@jdsrcs8061]

For myself, this another example of why I do not like or trust small engines with forced induction. Similar issue with my brother's 2018 F150 third motor replaced under warranty. Sold it and now looking for a replacement truck.

[@mikefoehr235]

My brother in law has a coworker with a 3 yo Titan...on engine number 4...I am not 💩💩💩ing you.

[@GreenAppelPie]

3rd! 😳

[@jdsrcs8061]

@Fee Fee Yes, the first 2 were the bearings in the turbos locking up. The third was a main bearing going out. I think his truck was cursed. I know there are millions of trucks with out this many problems, but dang. I give him crap every time he calls me.🤣🤣🤣

[@mcflurryXD96]

Was this a 3.5 Ecoboost? 2.7?

[@jdsrcs8061]

@@mcflurryXD96 yep. It's crazy. I think it was a lemon that didn't want to be fixed.

[@bradmartin3666]

Scotty has made sure I stay away from Turbo charged engines for personal conveyance.

[@nolan_schnoo]

a turbo doesn’t affect reliability it just takes the exhaust and creates more power giving u better gas mileage. the turbo had nothing to do with why the motor was blown. almost any engine under 2L is gonna be slow and u reliable and probably cheap.

[@stoneylonesome4062]

The only Turbocharged engines I’ve heard him recommend are 2.0 Litres made by Honda.

[@LoganHankins]

@@nolan_schnoo incorrect. An engine wears out through use. Forced induction increases the RPMs, which causes premature wear and tear on the vehicle. Measuring how long an engine lasts is typically represented through mileage...but we all know that we should ask why kind of mileage it is. Highway mileage typically is at lower RPMs, whereas city mileage is at higher RPMs. A turbo increasing RPMs causes more rotations per mile, if you think about it.

[@JordanP6885]

@Logan Hankins forced induction does not cause higher RPMs. Turbos increase the efficiency of an engine by increasing the oxygen, allowing for more horsepower at the same RPMs as a non turbocharged engine.

[@amzarnacht6710]

I've got a VW with the 2.0 turbo - runs a champ. Came with an insane warranty, too: bumper to bumper to 211k miles (tacked onto the mileage at purchase rather than total limit). Already paid for itself when one of the computers shorted out. Since Scotty says turbos tend to fail at some point that warranty will more than pay for itself repairing the thing since it will fail under design obsolescence rather than maintenance failures (i'm a stickler on the maint).

[@nicholassimcox2101]

I have 2016 Ford Fusion. With 1.5 eco boost. Got it with 50,000 I've put 25,000 miles 75,000. Still running excellent sounds quite too! I have maintained closely though!

[@Buffrt66]

When it comes to Ford, the 5.0 and the 6.2 are the best they make. All the rest are boat anchors, including the Power stroke.

[@darthdarthbinkss]

Don't forget that new 7.3 gas V8. It hasn't been out long but we'll see what it's like with age.

[@sategllib2191]

6.2 is a boat anchor itself lol. Might be reliable but weak

[@fireant1272]

Agree, ford really doesn't make good engines.

[@jaunramirez3742]

Ford 4.6l v8 is way better

[@invaderzim1265]

Is the 4.6 a good ford engine? Thank you.

[@brandonpurple165]

I can beat their 60 days. Ford was "Fixing" my 2017 Ford Escape S (when I had a Ford escape) for 8 months.

[@Etruscan70]

I had one turbo engine that broke down at 34k miles , thank god it was still under warranty. I got rid of it after two issues , steer clear of turbo cars if you want longevity.

[@gbajav123]

Listen to Scotty! My mom has a 2017 Ford escape with EcoBoost and the automatic transmission failed around 60k miles!

[@frankfacts6207]

Henry roled over on his grave several times during this vid

[@danielmacri4483]

I think he’s dug himself out of it to be honest

[@stevek343]

Scotty waving his hands around like he's trying to land aircraft on a carrier.

[@garymcaleer6112]

It's a family inheritance issue. I don't know if I want to know yours. :^)

[@michaelrubala1215]

That is a perfect observation, love it. Go Navy.

[@eyehatefarcebook11]

Or directing aircraft taxing on the runway at the airport or directing them to the gate.

[@skymningforelsket1302]

Makes sense. Scotty was the "sailor" in the Village People back in the 70s😁.

[@bsanchez3563]

@@garymcaleer6112 wait what?

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

The Florida pool pump motor bearing repair guy When Service Calls Longwood approved ! that was good info scotty

[@chethaynes5802]

Great Report. Thank You.

[@letsgobrandon9841]

Should have installed a carberated 302 with a manual 5 speed

[@SegwayBossk]

That's what I learned to drive stick on! An 1982 Mustang 5.0 but it was a 4-speed

[@letsgobrandon9841]

@@SegwayBossk nice!

[@FarmerDrew]

7.3 IDI. ZF5. No AC, only a roof scoop.

[@northdakotaham1752]

The 5.0 litre fuel injected pushrod engine is solid, pre overhead cam. 210 hp.

[@letsgobrandon9841]

@@northdakotaham1752 my first car had the 84 5.0 c.f.i. it was bulletproof.

[@indycharlie]

Almost , unreal . Loved your dragging theirs asses demonstration :D

[@billneu9520]

Thank You for your time always great information Bill N LI NY

[@tommybounds3220]

Thank you for the video

[@AbandonedMaine]

And here I am in my 04 Ranger and it's gone past 241,000. Runs a little rougher than it used to, but it runs.

[@lesterparker1594]

When you get ready to get a new one, look at the new rangers. Might not last quite as long, but it sure is a nice driving little truck.

[@derekenz4185]

Yes and those engines in the older rangers were from either mazda or mitsubishi.

[@northdakotaham1752]

@@derekenz4185 the 4.0 V6...replacing both the 2.8 and 2.9 litre V6 engines. All three of them built in Cologne, Germany.

[@northdakotaham1752]

Fred....What engine?

[@AbandonedMaine]

@@northdakotaham1752 2.3 L 4 cyl.

[@jamesweaver1133]

I am glad I own my 01 Taurus with the vulcan engine, thing is a tank with over 158,000 miles and still running strong.

[@clintonsinclair3246]

My ex had a 1999 White one with the 3.0L in high school that we drove it to well over 200k. I was driving it when it rolled over to 200k. They don't make them like that anymore.

[@nattadam4171]

Isn't that a Yamaha engine?

[@jamesweaver1133]

@@nattadam4171 no, it is a 3 liter, fuel injected, naturally aspirated V6 engine made by the Ford motor company.

[@WontSeeReplies]

The grill open/close system is more for engine temp than gas mileage. Those engines are so small they need help heating up in cold climates. They work really well. My 3.5 v6 produces heat twice as fast as my 5.4 v8 did. It also helps protect the engine by quickly getting it to operating temp.

[@namvet_13e]

My new (2022) Ford Edge has the grill shutters. They may help in very cold weather but the engine still has a thermostat in the coolant system to keep the engine at the proper temperature. The benefit claimed for the shutters is less aerodynamic drag at high speed in cold weather. It is just another complication caused by regulations. How often did the owner get his oil changed on the old engine. The publicized intervals by Ford are way too long. All the automakers are publishing long oil change intervals but the fuel dilution on boosted gdi engines will cause damage if the oil is not changed earlier.

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Couldn't agree more scotty! These smaller ecoboosts have been a nightmare.

[@lesterparker1594]

The 2.3 L in the new rangers have been pretty damn reliable

[@TrickShiftGarage]

@@lesterparker1594 interesting. I believe they have had an issue with a head gasket (like in the focus RS, even though the RS is built more for speed). Maybe that was just a couple of people and not a widespread issue.

[@hosdoisba2953]

I have a 2014 1.6 eco boost with 143000 miles runs like a champ.

[@drury2d8]

Its a miracle.

[@hosdoisba2953]

@@drury2d8 the 1.6 is a much better engine than the 1.5

[@drury2d8]

@@hosdoisba2953 generally its down to maintenance and driver habits too..

[@erikcarlsen3238]

Have the same engine 1,6 ecoboost Volvo 120 000 km no problems

[@tatsumaru12345]

Everyone knew when they went with the 1.5s, it's going to be a bad day. The older 2.5s were bulletproof. Not the best tranny's, but the motor would last until the body or timing belt jumped. The 3.0s werent bad, just not quite as reliable. Exactly why you see the last boxy style being used by states, governments. But never the 2012 and newer

[@ravensthorne4631]

I had two 2.5 V6s, then a 3.0 V6. All three engines were solid and problem-free. I put over 130k miles on the 3.0 and it was still sweet.

[@MrUGA2010]

scotty is on the roll!

[@keithmckinnon7047]

I think the Fusions which I almost bought has this engine. I was parked next to a 2018 Fusion and it was warm, no way I could tell how many miles were on it but damn that sucker was rattly when it first started. Fords oil pressure with combined high RPMs on cold start they run up to 1400 RPMs eats bearings.

[@terrywho22]

What a nightmare. Only 60k when the engine blows and now after repairs, the mileage is 3/4 of what it was. Ouch.

[@davesmith3884]

Just wait in the future you will have to check the flux capacitor and the phazar array.

[@focuskid22]

yep my old 2014 fiesta st with the 1.6 ecoboost in it blew up at 29,000

[@uraniumu242]

I had a Ford Expedition. On the way back to Las Vegas from San Diego (mainly up hill) the engine blew a spark plug. Fortunately I was about 70 miles away from home and still had 7 cylinders. My mechanic told me that this happens a lot with the 5.7 litre engine because the aluminum allow head had only 3 threads. Ford said I must have put after market plugs in but they were the original motorcraft and I only had 86,000 miles on the vehicle. My mechanic fixed it with a heli coil and bondo and I got rid of it fast.

[@audiophileman7047]

Man, I'm sure glad that when I was buying my Ford F-150 V-6 that I didn't fall for the salesman's pushing of the V-6 Ecoboost engine. I remember telling him that I did not want one! 👍👍👍 Turbos are problematic. I'd never own one.

[@americanaxetoolco2076]

Smart move!

[@loufaiella3354]

I feel the same way!! they are "endless money pits as they age". For a few more MPG you pay tons in repairs. BTW direct injection is another of my "never buy". Oh, almost forgot the ubiquitous CVT transmission. All these are designed to be leased, you don't want to have them after warranty!

[@marcuscook5145]

@Zooman X Even the non ecoboost Taurus is bad when the water pump goes. Partial engine out and very expensive to have done. Good news is, that's a generally good engine otherwise and a water pump can last 200K.

[@byronlocklear91]

Wonder if this is why the Toyota Tundra is going with a turbo 3.5? No more V8’ s for the tundra.

[@northdakotaham1752]

2010 Explorer V8 4.6 litre...great engine but probably my last Ford I will buy. Just too many garbage Ford engines these days.

[@islasdelosladrones2128]

I hate it when he makes a video that's pointed directly at me 😅 still great to watch. I have a 2013 F150 3.5L ecoboost. It runs great and still runs like new. But until recently it started making a ticking noise on my passenger side valvetrain. After many gaskets changed, a class 3 oil leak came out of the same side. Found out it was my Turbo oil return pipe 🤦‍♂️

[@sategllib2191]

That's not too bad

[@blackdynamitemn3259]

He made a video titled never buy a car with this engine. Thumbnail is the engine of my new car lol

[@CrybKeeper]

Yep! I bragged on one of your previous videos; how my Hyundai Sonata was a great car. It wasn't! They promised me a new engine, but lied and rebuilt the bottom end. 18,000 miles later, it blew a second time! We are suing them!

[@Neely1928]

You are so right Scotty

[@mathewfullerton8577]

Umm, Scotty, when you showed the guage cluster (at 1:37) it showed average fuel economy at 27.8 mpg. Now it was "Trip 1" so that could be the total of when it was getting 30 combined with the new 23 with the crappy "repair".

[@alphag5240]

Mine lasted 120k miles w like hours of idling per day. After something started Krrrrrr noise when accelating so I sold it

[@garymcaleer6112]

For your info, Mr. & Mrs. Scotty, my mother owed her last 15 years of life of not seeing a doctor. I find the same quality of "lack of care" with dealers.

[@Bayan1905]

I leased a 2018 Focus with the 1.5 in it and I started having issues at about 28,000 miles or so. The PCM went then, took them 6 weeks to get another and then replace it. At 31,000 miles or so, it lost both the PCM that they just replaced as well as the BCM. When I got it back, the thing ran awful so I was only a month off going back to the dealer anyway so I gave it back to them. It had electrical gremlins all over the place, headlights wouldn't turn off, one would turn on, the other would go off, etc. It was a nightmare. To be honest, as someone who once owned several Fords, I haven't seen a new Ford that I would want to own because of the issues and service.

[@DrDirt-fk5ls]

I'm just gonna start calling you, Doctor Scotty! That's graduate level master mechanics!

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Scotty has masters degree in real.

[@brittonbernhard5674]

Would never buy a 3 cylinder…test drove a Bronco Sport with one of those 1.5 ecoboosts and a Toyota Yaris which also had a three cylinder and they both felt very unbalanced and as expected slow. If you want a smaller engine the 4 cylinders are definitely the way to go from the 2.0 Bronco Sport, to the Subaru Boxer engines, and the Toyota Camry.

[@N3G4T3]

The Subaru Boxers guzzle fuel

[@GlycerinZ]

@@N3G4T3 no they don't, i own one. The AWD system requires more fuel

[@N3G4T3]

@@GlycerinZ From my experience they end up draining more fuel than inline 4s. The newer ones don't initially, but the fuel figures end up getting noticibly worse over time. Which is probably due to them frequently burning oil, even the newer cars. My mate has a 2018 Subaru XV with 90,000km and it's burning to the point where he needs to top it up every 2000km, he averages about 12l/100km, he's taken it to Subaru for servicing, and theres no issues other than it burning oil and chugging the fuel. Plenty of my other mates drive WRXs and they definitely guzzle fuel, more than other cars in the same category, same oil burning issues in them as well, no idea what Subaru does to achieve it, it used to be poor piston ring design, not sure if that is still the case.

[@Dsmpunk59]

The 1.0 in the ecosports are 3 bangers

[@rabidsminions2079]

I have a n/a Ford Falcon 4L inline 6 makes 190kw 383nm or 255 hp. No direct injection engine its 15 years old. The engine runs and sounds smooth like new and its got 155,000 km so about 100,000 miles.

[@ivlogbuzz8025]

Just had to resubscribe again Scotty. Have the same issues on my own channel!

[@WeAreAllNamedAngus]

"He lives high and he works low"🤣🤣

[@rawnuhld]

DON’T rev up your Ford engine!

[@CARRJ142]

Another great video.

[@JeanFrancoisBrideau]

That ticking sound is the fuel pressure pump it’s annoying sound but it’s normal. I have a 2.3 ecoboost I love it

[@noblsht]

When you can sense and feel there's something wrong, and they tell you know that's normal that's how they run, you want to shoot someone after paying an exorbitant amount of money for a repair

[@eraser1324]

Or worse

[@bsanchez3563]

Ikr dead on

[@sagarjackie7366]

These little turbo charged GDI engines are a hit with auto journalists. Better to listen to good ol' Scotty than to the auto journalists. They are probably ok if driven sedately.

[@houseofno]

As if a test vehicle driven hard and thrashed within an inch of its life then returned to the press fleet is any indication of a vehicle reliability that you're going to be stuck with for four to seven years of payments.

[@rytvdinners5064]

Right, they have cvt transmissions also flaking out left and right...junk, junk, junk

[@lesterparker1594]

I drive my 2.3L eco boost in my ranger like an old man. Should last a while

[@lesterparker1594]

@@mcc7762 you’re absolutely right about that. However, I did a ton of research, and at least with the new ranger they’re not falling apart after 3 years. Maybe they will after 5 who knows? But it seems like a well made truck. I’m betting if I take care of it and baby it, it’ll last me a fairly trouble free 10 years

[@lesterparker1594]

@@mcc7762 people aren’t given much of a choice anymore. I really wanted to go with the Tacoma, but it was way too cramped for me. And slow. The ship has sailed on naturally aspirated engines. Not so much the companies fault as it is the government and their regulations. Everything the govt touches turns to crap

[@jamesdixon2860]

You say don't get these little GDI engines but when you buy a new car you don't have a choice. That's what all of the manufacturers use now. I bought a 2019 VW Jetta because my 2012 TDI Jette was amazing. Nothing ever went wrong in 180,000 miles with terrific gas mileage and lots of power. In 2019 They had one engine to choose from. The 1.4 GDI. There were no other options from the factory. So far it's amazing. 62mpg is normal on my commute because it's flat with steady traffic.

[@townhall05446]

The 3.5 Ecoboost engine used in the F150 has an EXTERNAL water pump. It doesn't cost a fortune to replace and if it fails it doesn't put coolant in the oil. Just so you know, in that application, the water pump is not internal.

[@ChrisG-gl5st]

Yeah the 1.5 is notorious for those coolant leaks 😳 I got a 19 fusion with 13k miles and I'm just waiting for my turn

[@memnoninfinit1214]

Brooo. I just got a 14 Fusion sedan last week with 66k miles from a dealership. I hope nothing goes wrong.

[@ChrisG-gl5st]

@@memnoninfinit1214 hey what trim do you have because the trims have different engines I have an SE

[@movingapollo1927]

Not all of the 1.5s will have that issue. Mines traveled 145,000 miles with out any major problems. It's a roll of the dice really.

[@ChrisG-gl5st]

@@movingapollo1927 yeah that's true I'll have to see

[@lorenzell3104]

2 years ago, we bought a used Edge with the 3.5 liter engine. I WANTED to buy the Escape, but I told my wife that ecoboost would never hold up. Now I can say, I told you so.

[@OhPhuckYou]

The 2.0 EB is decent. There was a few issues with casting on the earlier years, but overall we're worked out. The 1.5 Ecoboost is a horrible engine though. 2.0 or 2.5 would've been good. The 3.5 in your Edge has a timing chain driven water pump, so keep a eye on the oil for any water contamination. Issues usually pop up as early as 70K.

[@dadyking1210]

Actually the eco boosts are good engines. I have a 1.5 turbo Ford Fusion with 140k miles right now. I’m actually more concerned with the transmission more than anything. It’s the point that they are putting these little engines in massive vehicles. I would say the most unpopular ecoboost engine is the 1.6l and not the 1.5l. Surprisingly you will constantly have to replace the turbo in a 1.6l.

[@movingapollo1927]

I have almost 150,000 miles on my 1.5 ecoboost and it still runs fine and has plenty of power still

[@TheJoeGutsExpress]

It's amazing. He's actually right about something. He's usually just a Ford basher but in this case he's dead on.

[@themadnomad5361]

I wanted to buy a fairly new Ford Transit Van but the more I researched I started looking at older models, I ended up buying a 1998 Ford E350 and saved allot of Money to.

[@taterpuddin2592]

I gave my 04' Escape to my wife (then girlfriend) in 2018. 145,000 miles and runs like new. I see it as worth more than a 2020 because it has no ecoboost, hybrid, or overdone technology of the sort. I was willing to sell it to my boss for his daughter then, she chose to buy a 2019 escape because she didn't want an "old car". The transmission failed in her 19' in a few months and I'm happy I decided to just give it to my girlfriend.

[@robinyhr]

A few months ago I bought a 2015 Escape, but mine comes with the naturally aspirated 2.5 liter engine, far more reliable and easy to work on. No regrets.

[@rawniew]

Change the trans fluid every 30k and it will be a solid car

[@RevilHermes]

In Poland we have cold winters sometimes, so have to put a cardboard at the front of the radiator to keep warmth inside :D

[@g5alive795]

Back in the day, dealerships were a different breed. No upsells or cheap crap parts & always (it seemed) fixed the prob. the 1st time. Man, the world certainly has changed in 45 yrs!!! 😲

[@ottomarvin5611]

Definitely glad I listened to my dad when I bought my first truck he told me don't get one unless it's a v8 5.0L at least. Pretty much told me if it doesn't have at least that it's a p.o.s.

[@lesterparker1594]

Daddy was wrong. Plenty of good trucks without a v8.

[@bodayshus5861]

Depends on what you do, but he is generally correct.

[@mikefoehr235]

One of my coworkers got a new F150...He is friends with the former service manager at the Cambridge Ford dealer. His friend told him Ecoboost is nothing but problems.

[@northdakotaham1752]

@@lesterparker1594 Cummins.... inline six!

[@taterpuddin2592]

@@lesterparker1594 Tacomas don't count as trucks if you use it as a truck and diesel engines are excluded from this argument. He means gasoline trucks to use as a truck.

[@jdmguy44]

Ahh yes, the infamous Ford 'Ecoboom' engines as they are known here in the UK.

[@johnmcmullen456]

I generally go along with Scotty but don't know of any respectable mechanics who would automatically assume the head and its components need to be replaced when the problem is with the shortblock. Would just check it out and reinstall with a new head gasket if no issues noted. Other than for a crack, even if any problems with a head are found , such as burnt valves or warpage, it's generally repairable, at a cost much less than for a replacement. Run, don't walk from a shop pushing for unnecessary parts replacement when its coming out of your pocket, nor expect unnecessary replacements under warranty. It was stupid to not at least install a new timing belt and to not realize it was likely off by one tooth - which is an easy mistake - due to the resulting drivability issues, assuming the vehicle was actually road-tested . A reputable shop would take care of that immediately.

[@jeffyates4813]

Anything turbo made today you need to runaway from. Headgaskets blow, pistons crack, rods break, rings have tons of blowby. I owned a 90 Probe 2.2 GT turbo, but back then the turbos were not as highstrung and I got 240k before I sold it and it was still running great. Now they use low mass pistons, lighter rings, and crumby gaskets. These are made to run hard but when you do that they break especially when using light duty parts. Buy an old Town and Country squire station wagon with a 460 and a C6, those were tanks.

[@CRAPO2011]

If you want one of these get the 2.0L ecoboost it had basicially no issues compared to the 1.5,1.6 ecoboost.

[@Lord_Don]

Coolant intrusion check the tsb

[@micahhill4786]

@@Lord_Don as long as the warranty is good shouldn’t have to worried about it. My mom has one and it already have the recalled on it done. It’s been two years and the coolant level is still full and hasn’t went down. Oil still looks like oil.

[@randyclark98]

My 16 fusion with 2.0 ecoboost just had to have the engine replaced because of coolant intrusion in the cylinder at 85000 miles. I'm done with turbos once I sell this thing.

[@Lord_Don]

@@micahhill4786 I'm screwed. No warranty for me

[@atx-cvpi_99]

2.5 liter engine is the way to go,

[@brandonpurple165]

I had 2 Ford Escapes and both were Lemon Lawed by Ford. Didn't even last 10,000 Miles first one lasted 6k and the second one lasted 700

[@onyx_might72]

Sorry for your pain that is awful lol

[@bananameowmeow9260]

That's sad, my 2014 1.6 kuga lasted 140k with no big issues

[@brandonpurple165]

@ArmyMF Both were Brand New and Leases

[@geoffgordon9569]

My 2010 Ford Focus is only a 4 cylinder engine, but at least it's not turbo charged. Running okay with 80,000 miles.

[@Martin-gf1hh]

My 2000 f 150 with a Triton V 8/ 4.6 has done me pretty good I bought it new now I have a little over 200,000 plus I have pulled a bass boat all over Missouri.

[@rudyvanwel7818]

The 3.5 ecoboost has been around since 2010. It has a pretty good track record. The 2019 and on have been perfected. There is a reason all police cruisers are explorers…

[@MajinDerrick]

If I saw this two months ago I could have traded my escape in before it went out of warranty. There really should be a recall on this

[@mikefoehr235]

Class action law suit. Ford has had many.

[@ItsNotMeItsYou007]

You saw it now so you can trade it in before it breaks. Not sure how trading in with a month of warranty left helps you anyway.

[@jessewynne8193]

OMG that engine noise alone from the start that mechanic should said that’s not right we got to put it back on lift

[@leathacool9165]

I love you your a awesome person you are helping people save money

[@mamulcahy]

I have a 14 Escape with the Ecoboost and 145k. I guess I’ve been lucky because I still get 28mpg.

[@elchucofried5683]

Scotty doesnt like Ford

[@sleepyhollow783]

@@elchucofried5683 Ya... That's why Scotty constantly recommends the F-150 with naturally aspirated I6, V6 or V8. What he hates is putting small overworked engines in larger vehicles, all for the sake of being cheap.

[@philipaltamore331]

scotty tells the truth

[@edwardbiglang-awa7313]

Facts Scotty said those ford suvs have small engines to be a big car and 11-15’ explorers are better

[@grigiocrono5966]

I have a Skoda 1.2 TSI only 90 Hp, after 70.000 miles is going like a dream, oil changes at 9000 miles. Max speed on autobahn 125 miles/h, and I get outside the city a medium consumption of 40 miles/gallon, depends how fast I go.

[@VincentVader]

Waiting to see how long it takes Scotty to realize there's something on his camera lens. The left side of the screen Scotty.

[@mikefoehr235]

Been there a while now

[@charlesslack8090]

Spit

[@mikefoehr235]

@@charlesslack8090 Maybe Scotty was making a love video with his wife and camera was too close to the action.

[@issumora1]

I had a 2014 ford fusion got at 58k miles thought that the car would last 5 years without blowing the engine this was before I did research on the car the worst purchase I have ever made. Had the car for 6 months and it got to 62k miles and the engine went good bye. Listen to Scotty do like 2 weeks of research before buying a car and don't buy a car with an eco boost engine. You don't want to end up like me wear I could not afford to replace the engine when the car is only worth 5k. And had the bank rebo and have garbage credit. Now for the next 10 Years i will need my dad to co sign for everything. Wish I new about this channel before buying a car.

[@juangonzalez-qg6eh]

That's when they usually blow (ecoboom) from 60 thousand miles and up. I really feel bad for your troubles this FORD has caused you. Im a Honda believer, I have a Honda motorcycle, Odyssey, Accord, power washer and generator. No problem 😊

[@tennoklark]

Thank goodness that I have the 2.5 liter non-turbo engine on my 2014 Ford Escape

[@WhittyPics]

Scotty is fired up

[@ryderdriver954]

Scotty, I have the 2017 Ford fusion 1.5L Turbo Ecoboost. The engine blew at 100k Ford fixed it at no cost to me ( not common) my gas mileage is ok but now I'm concerned at 146k the wrench light is coming on and don't know what to expect. ..🤦🏾‍♀️

[@elisteele3099]

run… my transmission died at 167k miles with great maintenance had just put $2000 into it 2 weeks prior. went from a $8000 car to a $800 car in 2 weeks

[@DaWAFFLES1]

93k on my 2014 1.5 fusion. Never had a check engine light or engine problems. I keep up with my maintenance

[@thefordshopyard5348]

Exactly I have a 2016 fusion with the 1.5 and got almost 200k and still runs and shifts like a dream. It's never the vehicles fault if there is a problem it's the owners fault they don't take care of it if that motor blew at 60k. Owner probably never changed his oil. But it never would have went out if he had changed it regularly

[@JulianRangel13]

@@thefordshopyard5348 I had the same issue it went out at about 60k miles and always had my oil changed at 3.5k bc it’s gdi turbocharged. It was pretty much 80% highway driving. So I don’t know where you’d think I went wrong with maintenance since it was always done at the dealership.

[@rickitysplitz7035]

For inlines, I will either get a regular i4 or maybe an i6 with a turbo. Now, I am aiming at getting a v8. Screw i4 turbos.