Here's Why I'd Never Buy a Ford with This Engine

Ford Ecoboost engine. Here's Why I'd 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 52 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@jamesryan6224]

I'm in, Scotty!

[@Thoseguysmc]

Buys crappy spark plug an expects quality 😂😂 and then proceeds to gap an iridium spark plug. ( hint your not supposed to do that cause you can damage the iridium tip. They are supposed to have a plastic sleeve to protect them) next time get ngk or denso.

[@christopheralston2007]

Zsz- saw l

[@heavensent4284]

Scotty Kilmer Will you please review electric cars? I test drove a 2013 Nissan Leaf and it drove very well.

[@mikesamra9126]

This didn't need those other turbochargers I bet.

[@secretguy8673]

Scotty: hey can i film ur car. Customer:sure Scotty: why u shouldn buy this car. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sebastianduguay5383]

Secret Guy do you think he asks them before putting them in a video?

[@May16Joe]

LMAOOOOOOOO

[@julzmax956]

LOL!!!!

[@hotsky83]

That's what he does half the time lol

[@hyster9789]

Lololol

[@GmodbiZMinister]

Vehicle: *has complicated and potentially expensive problem that any other mechanic would've thrown a turbo at* Scotty: *gives vehicle a basic, generic tune up and fixes the entire problem*

[@abelbenzo]

Willing to bet it'll do it again. Just hasn't driven it long enough

[@Combine1331]

@@Slavic_Boer Buy some decent SIMPLE cars men. What you like - driving or fixing your car?

[@mikeclarke3005]

@@abelbenzo not really, later model cars any issues in the ignition can really screw up a computer, had one still used plug wires, wires would go bad after a bit and casue too much EMI causes all kinds of havoc and codes just changing wires fixed.

[@fairlane5008]

That problem is definitely returning.

[@thebigpicture2032]

Cars are an A to B utility? I don’t understand....

[@sneakyfoz3692]

Was there any metal in that engine bay? I just saw a lump of plastic.

[@smithraymond09029]

Yet they charge more and more each model year.

[@volodymyrbuchak1852]

chief tp For 40 k you can get a 4Runner and pass it to your grandkids 20 years later with no issues.

[@josephg41]

That's what's sad about most new cars these days.

[@alextran8188]

I guess you haven't seen in the engine bay of a BMW or new VW then? Lol

[@GreatGrandmasterWang]

smithraymond09029 huh? Aren’t 99% of modern cars today like that?

[@matthoffman8162]

2 things an Exploder shouldn't be: -4 Cylinder -FWD based Ford is great a ruining stuff.

[@johnr4298]

At least the all-new Explorer is rear-wheel drive. The turbo four is a deal breaker for me, though.

[@Bajaheat]

John Ruder what new explorer is rear wheel drive?

[@Anon1mous]

It's all about making $$$ for Ford- Like every other corporation.

[@johnr4298]

@@Bajaheat All 2020 and newer Explorers are rear-wheel drive. The 2011-19s were FWD.

[@AstralStriderZ]

What are we? Europeans?

[@gskibum]

"Quality isn't what it used to be." i.e. Made in China.

[@cruiser6260]

Exploder is proudly all American

[@joshr1801]

@@cruiser6260 unfortunately it's not I owned one, most vehicles are not, Lots of imported parts right down to electrical

[@bl8danjil]

@@cruiser6260 To my knowledge no car meets the "made in America" requirements. Nearly everything is made overseas and then maybe it is assembled here.

[@DangerousDaedric]

"Honey the neighbor hasn't takin his meds today, hes talking to himself again"🤣

[@originalflavor]

Love how the issue was resolved.

[@nickpappas4133]

I work on a lot of 4cyl turbo motors believe me it will come back with the same fault.

[@jorgey4]

idk i would've gone at the map/maf sensors first.

[@nickpappas4133]

@@jorgey4 if it is like a VW,the wastegate linkage sticks (part of turbo assembly)

[@eric9249]

I agree with Nick, spark plugs are not the solution here, this vehicle will come back. I have experience with turbocharged cars but not Fords. Having said that, my guess; vacuum lines to & from wastegate should be inspected, any and all solenoids related to wastegate or blow-off (bypass) valve operation, or as Nick said.... the mechanical wastegate itself is sticking shut.

[@jayg9732]

@Joe Smith stupid response from a stupid person we have fords at my job all have 300 350k wtf r u talking bout???

[@Txmj122]

These companies put the equivalent of a hamster on a wheel in a car the size of a house and they scratch their head when the thing keeps crapping out. I n n o v a t i o n

[@Sir......]

thank the EPA

[@williamkeith8944]

@@Sir...... sure, why not

[@brucemorris3830]

Unfortunately - and I consider myself an environmentalist and a liberal - this is what happens when you let people with PoliSci degrees, who don’t know which end of the screwdriver you hold on to, WRITE THE LAWS that regulate machines. They don’t understand the limitations of the laws of physics and end up forcing the car companies to produce machines that will not last, need to be replaced or majorly overhauled earlier in life, and ultimately do SO MUCH MORE environmental damage than building a long lasting machine that gets 4-5 less MPG.

[@Txmj122]

@@brucemorris3830 cars arent effecting the environment much anyway - at least as far as emissions. destroying them and throwing them in a scrap yard is more harmful

[@slowanddeliberate6893]

GDI turbo engines could be reliable, but the car companies make them cheaply to cut costs.

[@supersami7748]

The 3.5 eco boost in the F-150’s with a rated tow capacity of up to 10K plus. The engine builder I used for years has torn many of those engines down with well under 100K with 2-3 times the wear of a V8 with 100-250K. Heavy load plus heavy foot takes these little guys out early. Scotty is so right about the oil consumption.

[@BBT609]

That's a SHAME. They should have stuck with the 3.3 V6 like they do with their interceptor models.

[@sl0907]

We have the 3.7 for our interceptors in Canada. They’re coming in left and right for cats. There’s a tsb for it right now, but it’s definitely way less of a hassle than those ecoboost models.

[@sunbeam8866]

@@sl0907 Do either of those V6s have Ford's 'ticking-time-bomb' timing-chain water-pumps?!

[@La-yt1wr]

With that generation Explorer you could've optioned for the 3.5 Naturally aspirated V6 and if you wanted the Ecoboost they had the 2.0 Ecoboost and the 3.5 Ecoboost

[@CJColvin]

@@sl0907 You got it NA or nothing.

[@taylorpair4065]

@@sunbeam8866 unfortunately my 2008 ford edge had the ticking time bomb. 211,000 miles on the 3.5 v6. So far no issues. Gonna change the water pump soon just as a precaution.

[@francesco1998]

Y’all remember when Ford, Chevy, and Dodge used to make indestructible 3 ton monsters that ran forever? Instead of these absolute piles with over complex tiny engines?

[@Hopeofmen]

That are all plastic and crap out going up a hill?

[@francesco1998]

Random Byzantine Guard Yeah all these new cars have plastic intake manifolds, plastic valve covers, plastic “beauty covers,” and more plastic. All I think is garbage when I see these cars.

[@dannykelly3617]

Bigger dodge and Chevys still have 6 cylinders and 8 cylinders. You can’t get a 4 cylinder in a Durango or Tahoe.

[@francesco1998]

danny kelly Yeah but they still have “variable camshaft timing” and “active fuel management” and “cylinder deactivation” and auto start/stop and all this plastic junk. I want an old pushrod V8 with a carburetor, that’s true ingenuity.

[@bobjackson4287]

@@francesco1998 I drive a 454 83 K20, ill drive that thing until i cant find parts for it anymore. Manual transmission and super easy to work on pretty much everything.

[@dante17z]

Naturally aspirated engine’s are the most reliable engines it’s true turbo engines has better performance but believe me i wouldn’t use a one as a daily drivers what’s so ever

[@yaboirico5221]

too bad Toyota is changing...

[@robertbell525]

I'm sticking with tried and true OHV V6 or V8s.

[@CJColvin]

Same here brother. That's why I chose the Coyote V8 over the EcoBoost V6 anyday of the week.

[@bobjackson4287]

If you want boost for a everyday probably a supercharger is a better bet.

[@Twobarpsi]

I've had a daily turbo car, for the last 25 years. 2 Supras, and a T5 Volvo 🤗

[@bassbikesbowsandbullets423]

3:10 Scotty giving bedroom advice😂

[@JO5H.]

I was just thinking Hey I wished Scotty had a new video out... Then I got the notification o.o

[@nasilemak868]

3:13 Lucky you, Mrs. Kilmer

[@zszs100]

STAY HOME AND WATCH SCOTTY VIDEOS EVERYONE STAY SAFE AND SELF ISOLATE! May all of you have a long lasting health like a Toyota!

[@Yasmine91646]

zszs100 Lol 🤣

[@hhiippiittyy]

May you live as long as a Toyota, by living like a Chrysler. Safest when immobile.

[@Yasmine91646]

hhiippiittyy Lol 😆

[@demitriosvekkf.z.7768]

I've been watching all kinds of maintenance videos for my car and truck lol and just videos in general for vehicle repair xD So thrillin!

[@zszs100]

@@demitriosvekkf.z.7768 Looks like you are going to be an expert mechanic when this is all over! xD

[@ezim953]

This is why I own an old school 2013 4Runner TRD Pro. I bought it new. It now has 53,000 miles on it, and nothing has gone wrong with it. All I’ve done to the vehicle is have the regularly scheduled maintenance performed. Everything works flawlessly despite driving it off-road in some challenging situations. It holds its value very well, and rightfully so. It’s the best vehicle I have ever owned.

[@heavensent4284]

Do those two cat head pillows in the background remind anyone else of a Stephen King flick? Or have I just been in lockdown too long? 😂🎉😂🎉😂🎉😂🎉😂🎉😂🎉

[@AF.256]

This engine on the explorer looks like it’s missing something

[@LongDistanceMotorcycleFans]

Silentpanther2003 missing 4 additional cylinders

[@jacobdenk8749]

Silentpanther2003 what Gunnar said. A 5.0 Coyote V8 would have been perfect for these.

[@kanwardeepsb]

It's missing 2 or 4 cylinders

[@AbronHawkins]

Missing at least 2 additional cylinders

[@AF.256]

Jacob Denk That would be Great Motor for this Model

[@MrMraggies1996]

I can’t believe that Ford put a 2.3L i4 Ecoboost into a FORD EXPLORER! They need at least a 3.5L V6 Ecoboost.

[@_jurist]

Mike Herrington they got the same engine in their Ford Rangers 🤨

[@richardbrown4816]

Chevy put a 2.7 liter 4 cylinder turbo in a full size truck, think about that

[@Blue-moon12]

Even 3.5 Ecoboost aren't that relaible. Leaky turbo's etc.

[@MrMraggies1996]

Jurist I know but the Ranger isn’t as heavy as the Explorer is.

[@MrMraggies1996]

Richard Brown now that’s just stupid.

[@don-vitocorleone1372]

Scotty you will never buy a ford without a 1994 celica engine

[@bugsymalone5744]

Jezz man, don't try that hard

[@AMG28ful]

You beat me to it

[@nightstalker824]

@@bugsymalone5744 all u gotta do to get some likes on this channel is making an overdone comment about a 94 Celica. I bet I can say "hey, my wiener is still going strong because it has a '94 Celica motor," and I'd have 1k likes overnight...

[@bluegrassman3040]

The engine would still be running good while the rest of the vehicle fell apart.

[@anselmojones4392]

His dream car is a Ford, so... 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Mrbfgray]

Going back to the '70's we never expected the gap to be anywhere near particular application. Setting gap was a given in all occasions.

[@michaelkloeckner6353]

My Ford 2.0 has 92,000 miles on it. No problems.. I'm going to change the plugs because I can... Thanks Scotty

[@ZImpresive]

every time you buy a car. Change Oil, Park Plugs, Coolant, Timing belt, all filters Simple

[@EndlesSuffering]

Imagine buying a car with a timing belt, timing chain is the best.

[@MainMite06]

ZImpresive *timing belt* ? *simple* ? Most cars from 2008-now dont feature one! (some Honda V6s & Lexus trucks still have them) Otherwise: its not always a simple job to replace a timing belt- most FWD cars dont give you alot of wiggle room, some engines have the most complicated designs: (Honda/Mitsubishi), & even worse: *some engines are interference- timing belt engines* translation:*you miss ONE TOOTH on the cams-you could break/or bend some valves into the piston* !

[@cruiser6260]

Timing belt can be 1500$.. if you have record of when it was last done, wait until it's due

[@adamculbertson7850]

My wife loves your cat pillows in the background!

[@scottykilmer]

thanks, my wife doesn't

[@bradleypollack5658]

@@scottykilmer I always thought the pillows were her idea!! That's why they were there.

[@jessefink2745]

Driving on I-59 :) Its cool to see someone else on youtube from my home city.

[@captain150]

Just as an anecdote, my brother's 2013 ecoboost F150 has 500,000km on it (about 300,000 miles) and it's been flawless for him. Tows and hauls with it too. Original engine, original turbos.

[@t6hp]

They somehow provide much higher quality on their pickups tbh, they aren't Americas most sold vehicle for nothin'. But god damn they need to look into their other lineup..

[@crawdaddy019]

captain150 what year man?

[@Dre-ib6si]

Love to hear it

[@habbybud]

The over boost signal could be caused by a faulty manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.

[@joedifranco1659]

I want to move to Houston just to get my car fixed by Scotty😂

[@sdcoinshooter]

Joe Difranco We can be roommates

[@joedifranco1659]

Paulous No

[@sdcoinshooter]

Joe Difranco I’m a good cook.

[@joedifranco1659]

Paulous No no no I am uno in my house😂

[@sdcoinshooter]

Joe Difranco - :(. Joe.... I’m... I’m a fun person.

[@albertrattonetti9349]

Scotty: Don't buy Ford's turbocharged four cylinder Also Scotty: His intro is literally a mustang with the same engine

[@midnightrider3784]

I work for a parts chain, and you've taught me more than they ever have

[@6lemans10]

Advance Auto Parts??🤔

[@youtubetv1588]

No boost = GREAT FUEL ECONOMY

[@La-yt1wr]

Yeah she's only getting Eco not the Boost

[@97TRAKIN]

My buddy's eco-boost F150 is just that. You're either having fun on "boost" where the thing is a blast to drive but drinks fuel like a sailor on shore-leave, or you're driving like a granny to get "eco" where the mpg isn't even all that impressive.

[@jamesmedina2062]

1366 overclocker there are different ways of keeping consistent manifold pressure like designing the cylinder head and camshaft for flow and good pressure and there is variable cam lift and phasing. A turbo seems like free power but it comes a cost, higher oil temperatures, failure of turbo, and it creates its own resistance to exhaust flow. But for increasing power, a turbo can be handy. It is more complex and expensive overall.

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@snackler6102 yeah, it's a good point. I just wished we had more turbos with port injection or mixed injection. But I live at altitude and have been running turbo for most of the last 20 years.

[@mikecastellon4545]

Turbo failure= eco mode

[@generatorjohn4537]

"If it worked yesterday and not today, look for the simple thing or things first." Scotty is correct about all these computer controlled engines, they rely on feedback. My car sometimes throw a check engine light whenever it idles rough at startup. Eventually the light will reset on it's own.

[@bradleypollack5658]

You know if that guy would have taken that to the dealership they would have said it was the turbocharger. 😡

[@colinmoriarty]

And they’d have to get another one in a few months

[@neilmurphy845]

Ya there not real mechanics they just know how to change part not spent 3 hours diagnosing the actual problem and saving the customer I heck of money

[@DragonKnightX12]

@@neilmurphy845 Yea, if they don't change things eventually there's gonna be no real mechanics left.

[@neilmurphy845]

@@DragonKnightX12 ya that's true/right

[@larryreno8293]

Bradley Pollack No, they would have said that your vacuum pump is pushing oil into the vacuum control lines to the turbo. We’ll have to replace the vacuum pump and clear the lines.

[@tonybaggett1984]

There’s no replacement for displacement.

[@artilleryisbetter]

@@klasseact6663 stay wrong

[@AustinMBecker]

Except when it has a turbo, supercharger, or is electric. Electric will smoke almost anything off the line....

[@AustinMBecker]

@@klasseact6663 I would agree with that. But it's just a matter of time, they will definitely figure that out. People are already customizing EV cars for different purposes.

[@michaelbaka4777]

Words to live by!!!!

[@Big.W.]

Tony Baggett The replacements for displacement is technology.

[@benitojr4332]

FordTech Makaluco says "Only use Motorcraft OEM sparkplugs..

[@familynichols1746]

Wife loves your videos! She couldn’t care less about cars... but she finds your videos informative! She loved your advice the other day about switching the air to recirculate to avoid viruses!

[@dpack6339]

This video was amazing! We got to see Scotty do more than just talk and actually work on a vehicle! :)

[@michaelbaka4777]

Hi Scotty! I used to hear my stepdad complain about gas mileage in his 1976 Caddy Sedan DeVille, with the 500 c.i. [8.4ltr.] V-8 in it. I'd tell him "what did you expect with that engine??" He talked about putting a SMALLER engine in it!!!! I was a weekend mech, so I did a little research on that. Told him with the torque that thing needed, smallest he could go would be a 472 c.i. Caddy engine!! He was NOT amused!!! Only car I ever drove that you could WATCH the gas gauge go down just normal driving it!!! Nice hunk of iron, though. Thanks Scotty!

[@android-ud2nf]

Scotties next video: Here’s why I’d never buy any Nissan with any engine!

[@1985toyotacamry]

More like transmission than the engine

[@ThatGuy-vi8ch]

Subaru Head gasket Boogaloo

[@user-Timothy1]

What About The Leaf?

[@1985toyotacamry]

@@user-Timothy1 it's a battery so no CVT or engine

[@user-Timothy1]

@@1985toyotacamry I am positive Scotty would recommend his customers a Nissan Leaf as an electric car option.

[@Sir......]

had a 2014 explorer sport with the 3.5 turbo, ran perfectly fine, towed strong ... passing others on the highway while towing a car with a car dolly. sold it around 90k miles, didn't need it and figured id sell while it was worth more.

[@jameswalker3288]

Omg you’re from Houston!!!! That’s awesome me too!

[@larsonmarkov1699]

I'm from Pearland. Let's visit scottys shop

[@Peaches-N-Mango]

As he said about all the feedback, it's also common for wiring and sensors to go bad, causing the "limp mode" that was going on here..

[@kramnull8962]

Wonder from all the oil burning and bad emissions from the spark plugs, if it wasn't getting a slight clog in the catalytic converters. He said it was getting a high pressure reading.

[@jacksonshelton8055]

I was not expecting a 4 cylinder. I thought it was gonna be a V6 with some fatal flaws.

[@wildbill23c]

Regardless it'll have fatal flaws anything with a Turbo in the consumer market will be a piece of trash doesn't matter what emblems it comes plastered with. A turbo is a bad idea, then coupled to an undersized junk engine and you'll have multiple flaws.

[@AIDAHAR210]

Ecoboosts are in general flawed. Get a Coyote 5.0 instead, more power and more reliable

[@leonslaw5722]

what?! it is well known how reliable their V6 is lol

[@La-yt1wr]

The 3.5 NA V6 in these Explorer's weren't the problem that's the same old V6 they've been using for years it's just the EcoBoost motors especially the 4 cylinders if I had to choose I'd rather pick the 2.7 or the 3.5 V6

[@CJColvin]

@@AIDAHAR210 Amen to that brother and that's the reason I chose the 5.0L Coyote V8 over the EcoBoost anyday of the week.

[@smokey7881]

Customer: I might need a new turbo 😥 Scotty: hold my beer 💪😎💪

[@iPervy]

Ah, I've driven those streets of Houston. Kinda cool seeing it in youtube form haha.

[@emmanuelm07536]

Same here lol

[@williamkeith8944]

Me too, from Humble. Have a 2008 Malibu with 3.6 litre with 202,000 miles, no turbo. Runs great, run it with Mobil 1 since its 1st oil change.

[@jamesmedina2062]

William Keith what is your mixed mpg on that Malibu?

[@fredjoel8113]

Great job, Scotty. Over the years I've often found that diagnosing and first doing the simple fix often makes the most sense-, saving time and money.

[@meow8384]

I miss the 4.6 L V8. Dependable, and acceptable gas mileage.

[@mikecastellon4545]

Buy a panther car...I did . Last till the end of time and beyond.

[@805NAVE]

By a Lexus LS460 or a GS460 they have the best 4.6 L V8 most reliable ever. I have an LS460 2008 and I love it. I want to get a GS460 but they’re hard to find. So actually don’t buy a GS460 haha wait til I get one

[@meow8384]

@@mikecastellon4545 Which panther do you think I should buy. I'm looking at a 06' Town Car with 150k miles for $3k. Overpriced or good buy?

[@mattweeks2272]

I refuse to get rid of my 05 with the 4.6. 185,000mi and she runs like a clock.

[@mikecastellon4545]

me ow I own a crown Vic lx..69 thou mi. Perfect condition. Vic grand marquis town car all exact same car just different trim level. They were built for durability and were designed for taxi, police, and luxury use. I’m 76 yrs old and have everything...Cadillac Lincoln corvette Honda Chevy. Panther makes them all seem like toy

[@jasonlitz2907]

2014 Ford Escape Titanium. 2.0L Turbocharged with 90K. No issues, no turbo replacement, Runs fantastically.

[@Pussinboots-ll1om]

Wonder how it was actually after 4 years 😂, how many turbos you have replaced?

[@laurencegreen4158]

MECHANIC GENIUS!!!! LOVE HIM!!!

[@JG-ss9xy]

I have a a Ford Edge 2016 eco boost 2.0 and runs perfect very fast, but wow that engine on a Ford Explorer ??? Crazy

[@charlies.5777]

I'll take one with a 5.0 V-8 in IT!! I love Scotty's blue, antivirus gloves!!😀

[@northdakotaham1752]

I would even rather have the old 5 litre pushrod v8 than that 4 banger.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

I wouldn’t get one that’s 2018 or newer because of excessive oil consumption.

[@northdakotaham1752]

@@atx-cvpi_99 I doubt I would ever buy any explorer newer than 2010. Just no ground clearance, not suited for the roads I drive.

[@leonslaw5722]

My nephew paid 1500 dollars to have his blue mustang painted to more chrome blue color. His mustang is now purple

[@ccadama]

Wow. Another car with a clean windshield cowl!!! Oh wait, it spends more time in a repair shop than on the road. Now that Scott fixed it that will change. Stay safe and healthy everyone.

[@8bert9]

Since the oil was low I bet the oil ran hotter and the ECU went into "limp mode" and cut the turbo boost. I used to have a 300zx twin turbo and the ECU would keep the turbo boost very low until the engine got to operating temps. Cold oil is thick and hot oil is thin and either scenario is bad for turbos..

[@svhshshs7567]

3:34 Scotty makes obscene comment with his left hand LOL

[@timboslice1979]

Damn, I'm glad I got the simplicity and reliability of a 95 Grand Marquis. 307,800 miles, runs like a clock.

[@melikesleepy]

Oh Scotty, you dirty dawg you... "Stick em' in the hole, hard to find that hole" 4:24

[@mortal-gunz_yt7154]

3:13 I got a nice long one

[@123whatsYOURname]

He's been a bad boy

[@brandonzayres]

4:33 Ughh! Nice and tight

[@Schaiksub]

My Ford Everest Turbo “Broke” with only 58K on the clock. It seems there is a massive problem with the ford Turbos that no one is talking about! Sold it immediately after being repaired by ford and got a Hilux. Stay away as far as possible from ford Shitboxs. You have been warned.

[@dylanscarangella9012]

Those 2.0 EcoBoost engines are extremely reliable. The whole EcoBoost line are really good engines. Change the oil every 5k and you usually dont have to worry about the oil level getting too low if you use full synthetic oil designed for turbocharged engines

[@FlexSZN23]

Far from reliable. They have major problems with coolant leaking into the engine

[@dbjeff02]

Timing chain issues on the 3.5 EB Headgasket issues on 2.3 EB Far from reliable

[@matthewalexandersayers4470]

I've got a 2004 (16 years old) ford focus 1.8 TDCI, 141,000 miles (134, 000 when I bought it). No service history at all, I just change oil every 5000-7500 miles, change the gear oil there recently, new timing belt, water pump, brake rotars, pads, and a new front left and rear right caliper. Had to also clean rust and respray the wheel arches. Other than that the car runs like a charm.

[@James-mn6tb]

Turbos in such a large vehicle with a small engine 🧐, great job Ford. Making it more complicated with poor quality just shows that gone are the days of simple thinking such as “it’s a big car, let’s use a V6” haha.

[@wildbill23c]

There's a V6 but it has Turbos too. All automakers are jumping on this go-kart sized engine with turbo idea, and Toyota is doing this with the new 2021 Tundras too....they went from bad to worse.

[@itz.ant07]

Same with honda . Ford is not the only car company who are putting turbos on a small engine. the new accords 2018 - Present 4 cylinder very small engine with turbos ,great job honda

[@zombieblaster5754]

I've got a 1975 mustang and that 2.3L 4 cylinder is nice and simple. I'm pretty sure in the 80s they made the same engine with a turbo. Dont get me wrong, these mustangs were super light so that would be great but back then they had some common sense

[@a.s.4914]

Yep, they're all doing it. Keep your older cars, because this is the alternative.....

[@a.s.4914]

My buddies 02 Ranger with the 4 liter still runs fine, without any problems. 187,000. Few of these newer Ford's will get to 150,000 miles, probably.

[@sl0907]

Trust me it’s not any better with the bigger 3.5 ecoboost. Timing chains, phasers, turbos.

[@msnpassjan2004]

8:00 "Never repaint a car" I guess that's why so many people get their cars wrapped (I think that's what it's called).

[@MainMite06]

msnpassjan2004 Or plasti-dipped, it's much cheaper to wrap a car than to repaint it, Plus: *if you get tired of the new color, then you just (easier said than done) peel it off* !

[@joshualonshores8794]

Scotty kilmer you are one remarkable and incredible guy!.. Faithfully and respectfully..

[@Lrules364]

Shhhh dont tell that to the "new GM" truck buyers out there. They take offense when you insult their masculinity by pointing out its probably not a good a idea to have your 4200lb truck be powered by a 4 cylinder. And an ecoturd at that. People just dont seem to want to learn or listen to the experts, until they have to tow their vehicle to your shop.

[@randyriegel8553]

I had a 2012 Eco Boost F150 V6 (3.5L). Did the same thing. I could drive it for weeks without problem but sometimes it did that. NO POWER. Shut if off for few minutes... back to normal. Ended up totaling that one on accident... have nothing but V8 F-150's since.

[@ratagris21]

A small engine with all that crap on it. Love your mechanic description of stuff that sucks.

[@zenoelea8239]

I am so glad I found your channel, the direct talk is awe-inspiring and inspirational. Keep em coming.

[@waynebraun8649]

My explore has a v 8 great for towing

[@1internetraveller314]

I think we just got a life lesson here, a few kids with computers hooked to the car couldn't get to the point that an old school guy got just by doing a maintenance job as old as the internal combustion engine, hard to believe but I think that guys like Scotty are like a bridge between old and new and they have mastered that, and by the way I'm only 6 years older than the Celica. But when it comes to cars nothing beats simplicity, that's why I follow this channel, only Scotty seems to really get that.

[@max7768]

I've heard good things about the ecoboost v6's, my dad has one and I love that motor. Heard about the water pump deal that costs around $1600 to fix but it's not too common, people say that engine will go to 200k easily with no problems. Even so $1600 is a small price to pay for the performance it has.

[@erocks1337]

Just replaced my water pump 2600.. 2015 sport

[@martycarter3306]

That is very true!!...I got a 2014 ford Taurus with the big motor...plus it has only 21 thousand miles......I keep it inside the shop....only drive it once a month.....still brand new on the outside and inside...

[@justinacase2623]

Ahh, fix or repair daily. True to name.

[@buddcarcook4655]

I have the eco boost 1.5 L in my 2015 Ford Fussion. Never any issues.

[@boilerhousegarage]

Scotty: Never buy small Ford 4 cylinder turbo. Scotty: The Mustang EcoBoost is great.

[@811brian]

John Galt small engine in a sports car isn’t a huge problem. Small engine in an suv, makes the engine do too much work

[@davidperry4013]

The 2 liter ecoboost in the fusion is a solid engine because it is a midsize sedan not a midsize SUV. The 2 liter ecoboost in the Fusion Titanium AWD is a blast to drive and it’s faster than the 2004 Lexus RX330 I used to have.

[@HerroYuy246]

Man minutes from upload!! Also had to dump an Escape because of turbo issues.

[@levibender1160]

Scotty does like the Frontier

[@jamesmedina2062]

HerroYuy246 what year? how many miles?

[@rinr7052]

Is the Escape really that bad? :0

[@levibender1160]

I have an escape and it's been great

[@thadd05]

I bought the v6 passes on this turbo because I listened to scotty

[@cyberspd]

Scotty: Don't buy an Ecoboost Scotty: Does intro burnout in Ecoboost Mustang 😂😂

[@MainMite06]

EcoBlu Mustang & More Ive met of 3.5L ecoboost F150s that have crossed 200K miles with minimal trouble....... In 7--10 years of service life....

[@garrettm7993]

My MKX has the 3.7L 303 HP V6, the new nautilus has a 2.0t and a awful new front end. I plan on keeping this one, I have no problems with 44k miles.

[@elithegreat6463]

4:24 "Thats what she said" . !!!!

[@dancindavey1515]

FXDR-S1000R Eli C. Hard to find the hole? That’s what a guy says.

[@elithegreat6463]

Dave Stock It went over your head bro, Nevermind 🙄🙄

[@dancindavey1515]

FXDR-S1000R Eli C. Please, explain it to me.

[@elithegreat6463]

Dave Stock If you never watched the show, “The Office” , then you wouldn’t know.

[@Bart12349]

Wow, spark plug gap is really important. I am feeling skeptic about buying my new Ford.

[@carywhatzizname4060]

I'm a firm believer in the fact that there is no substitute for cubic inches when you want power and torque.

[@Mike-Capz83]

I have a 2015 ford escape 2.0 EcoBoost with 126,356 miles on it and runs great, no oil burning or anything i change my oil and filter every 5 thousand miles!

[@davidm5707]

That guy might have the last living Cavalier, at 17 years old.

[@flybobbie1449]

We had a Vauxhall/GM Cavalier here in the UK in the 80's. It pretty much saved Vauxhall, as all the company rep's had them. Yet they vanished off the roads after a few years, i think all the rep's wore them out.

[@miguelbarrero5572]

My dad has a 2000 Chevy Cavalier with over 350,000 miles. Unfortunately, the digital odometer stopped working so I wouldn't be surprised if it has 400,000 miles or more right now.

[@teresapeabody2746]

On my GMC truck 6.6l Diesel, lost power smoked like rolling coal. It threw a code for low boost pressure among 3 other codes, including one for the Mass Air Flow Sensor. I changed the Mass Air sensor and the other 2 codes went away with it. This was just to make the point that you said. These things are all interconnected and mess with each other. These codes oftentimes just push you in a direction, but you still need to use a little thought process to figure things out. Back in the distributor days, An old Corrolla one time developed a bad wire and misfired as it shorted to the head. Car would not run worth a crap on the other three cylinders. I presumed that the unburned fuel from the one missing cylinder was messing with the O2 sensor and it was shutting down the fuel to the whole engine. I changed the one wire, the engine ran fine after that for as long as we owned the car. (I changed the other 3 after too)

[@drag1201]

My ranger does fine with this engine

[@Meatinskull]

Pablo gomez for now, haha

[@DANNYN224]

Wow this is a very informative for new technician's people always think spark plugs are pre gap not ford make sure they are gapped properly

[@PolarbearYT]

To be honest I thought This was going to be about the 5.4 3v

[@PolarbearYT]

@@grantmoseley2712 That is legit what I have been doing Only Done 4500Miles On it but I have done it Twice Its now at 136300

[@grantmoseley2712]

Polarbear922 It is a decent engine still not the greatest power plant but ok. If you own one you just can’t skip oil changes.

[@michaelpace64]

Never buy that engine in a used ford guarantee yo will be putting in a new engine

[@atx-cvpi_99]

Grant Moseley And two piece spark plugs.

[@Africa_Memphiz]

2014 ford explorer. Never had problems with it. 4 years in hands

[@Twobarpsi]

*Don't buy this engine!!* (easily fixed with 4 spark plugs 😂😂😂)

[@roscoeelcocko1863]

Good luck in life, pal.

[@Twobarpsi]

@@roscoeelcocko1863 👍 thanks el cocko!! 👍

[@Ascend777]

@@Twobarpsi Your comment proves that you watched only 2 seconds because you're scared of being triggered. Better run back to your safe space FAST!

[@Twobarpsi]

@@Ascend777 lol, no.... Scotty likes clicks.

[@hypnoti2906]

I have the same model explorer 2014 3.5 v6 with 127k miles no issues at all although it does go thru batteries every 2 years

[@NoahStakes]

My mom has a 2017 Ford Focus with this 2.0L engine and she hasn't changed the oil since she got it 8K miles later. Any advice on how I can get her to get it done?

[@safffff1000]

Pay her

[@TipOfTheSauce]

$3,000 repair bill lol

[@rasmusbonn]

I drive a naturally aspirated 2 liter straight six that gets 37 mpg on the highway when the car is packed full. It's so quiet I can't even hear the engine. I don't understand why you would want a screaming Turbo that breaks all the time..

[@josearredondo7369]

“Uhh it’s nice and tight”

[@danielstoilkov8612]

Love your passion working on a car

[@Jaymac720]

Scotty: you shouldn’t put a turbocharged 4 cylinder in a big SUV Also Scotty: the 4 cylinder Highlanders are great vehicles

[@Jaymac720]

Yes I’m aware that it’s not turbocharged, but it doesn’t have nearly enough power to get out of its own way. 185 horsepower is not enough power for a 4100+ lb crossover. It’s straining the engine just as much as a turbo

[@Benjamin06267485]

Jay Mac but they are naturally aspirated. Not turbos. Am I wrong? Haha

[@Jaymac720]

benjaminpizza vargas I was in the process of writing an addendum when you replied. My point is that it doesn’t have much power so it has to work a lot harder than the V6 model

[@Txmj122]

the fact that its turbocharged makes a huge difference. With the Highlander you get no power In the Ford you get a clunk and smoke coming from your engine bay

[@Jaymac720]

Txmj122 still you’re demanding more from the engine than you should. Even the most recent had only 185 horsepower and 184 lbft of torque. That’s not a lot to pull 4100 pounds so the engine has to do more work than if it were in a vehicle the size of a RAV4. A bigger vehicle needs a bigger engine to reduce the strain on the engine

[@dwightlooi]

It's called SPARK GAP IONIZATION Knock Sensing. BMW uses the plugs as knock sensors too.