2.0L ecoboost
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I have the 2.0 EcoBoost in my Stage 3 tuned 2013 Focus ST and love it. The motor is a beast stock, but throw on a larger intercooler, turbo-back exhaust, intake, and a tune, and it really screams.
I keep throwing around the idea of selling my 7.3 Powerstroke for a EcoBoost F150, but, with rumors of the Focus RS coming out next year with the 2.3 EcoBoost, I might be selling my ST much sooner than planned for the RS and holding on to the 7.3 to keep the car payments at a reasonable level.
It's hard not going out and jumping on a 2014 F150 Ecoboost right now though with the sales they are running. There's a Sterling Gray XLT 4x4 SCAB SB with MaxTow, offroad package, leather, and HIDs on one of the local lots advertised for 33K right now that is very tempting...
I keep throwing around the idea of selling my 7.3 Powerstroke for a EcoBoost F150, but, with rumors of the Focus RS coming out next year with the 2.3 EcoBoost, I might be selling my ST much sooner than planned for the RS and holding on to the 7.3 to keep the car payments at a reasonable level.
It's hard not going out and jumping on a 2014 F150 Ecoboost right now though with the sales they are running. There's a Sterling Gray XLT 4x4 SCAB SB with MaxTow, offroad package, leather, and HIDs on one of the local lots advertised for 33K right now that is very tempting...
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I have the 2.0 EcoBoost in my Stage 3 tuned 2013 Focus ST and love it. The motor is a beast stock, but throw on a larger intercooler, turbo-back exhaust, intake, and a tune, and it really screams.
I keep throwing around the idea of selling my 7.3 Powerstroke for a EcoBoost F150, but, with rumors of the Focus RS coming out next year with the 2.3 EcoBoost, I might be selling my ST much sooner than planned for the RS and holding on to the 7.3 to keep the car payments at a reasonable level.
It's hard not going out and jumping on a 2014 F150 Ecoboost right now though with the sales they are running. There's a Sterling Gray XLT 4x4 SCAB SB with MaxTow, offroad package, leather, and HIDs on one of the local lots advertised for 33K right now that is very tempting...
I keep throwing around the idea of selling my 7.3 Powerstroke for a EcoBoost F150, but, with rumors of the Focus RS coming out next year with the 2.3 EcoBoost, I might be selling my ST much sooner than planned for the RS and holding on to the 7.3 to keep the car payments at a reasonable level.
It's hard not going out and jumping on a 2014 F150 Ecoboost right now though with the sales they are running. There's a Sterling Gray XLT 4x4 SCAB SB with MaxTow, offroad package, leather, and HIDs on one of the local lots advertised for 33K right now that is very tempting...
You can always get the RS later........
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I'm right here with you. I have a 2013 Edge v2.0 and with only 8500 on the odo and I'm seeing the same numbers. I am hoping the numbers will come up with a few more miles. We bought this on a lease deal, but if it proves to be a good one I will roll the lease into a u/c loan after 3 years.
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My wife and I leased a 2014 Titanium Escape 4x4 in October of 2013. She is the sole driver and NEVER gets better than 22mpg. Right now we are averaging less than 17mpg. Our 09 Edge was head and shoulders above the Escape. After reading these posts, I'm even more disgusted.
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I would think you would need to keep it wound up, which will make the fuel efficiency suffer, along with likely heating the transmission that was unlikely to be ever intended to handle that much weight. I would definitely defer to the tow ratings and make a judgement from there, as brakes are also another factor to consider.
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The base curb weight of the Lincoln MKZ Ecoboost is 3687 lbs. My old 1988 f-150 4x4 with the V-8 and M5OD weighed about 3800 lbs.
This could actually be a sweet conversion as long as no towing or truck like work was intended as I echo the above comments from Fellro. You'll cook the transmission.
This could actually be a sweet conversion as long as no towing or truck like work was intended as I echo the above comments from Fellro. You'll cook the transmission.
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^Link to FRPP Controls Pack torque graph.
The way they built this motor, it makes awesome torque down low, almost too much to handle if not for traction control in some cases. The FRPP Controls Pack comes with revised tuning that gives even more low end torque (+90ft/lbs) and maintains the engine warranty. You can go nuts with aftermarket tuning and parts and get even more, if that's not enough.
I'd say with the 2.0EB being available and very compact, it would make a great swap into any truck needing more grunt. Concerned with fuel economy? It would be better than any v6 or v8 swap with comparable torque per dollar.
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Thanks for the thoughts everyone! Sorry if I've changed the OP's idea for this thread.
Having done more research, I found a bell housing that will mount this engine to a Tremec Magnum 6-speed. I don't need to carry heavy loads in my old truck any more since my fiance has a 2014 FX4 F150 (with the 3.5L Ecoboost), so it would be my weekend errand runner or beach cruiser. If the mileage turned out to be decent (high 20 MPG would do), it might even make a good daily driver since current commute is about 140-160 kms (~85-100 mile) round trip. For good fuel economy, the key would to gear it so that it sits perfectly in the power band and try to drop as much weight from the truck as I can. I might even consider lowering the truck a little to help smooth out some of the aerodynamics.
The other engine option would be the 5.0L Coyote, but there's a part of me that wants to drive a 4 cylinder, turbo'd F150. I bet there's not many of those out there.
How's this engine been holding up for people? Any major concerns or warranty repairs? With an engine swap, I wouldn't be able to go to the dealer for a free fix.
Having done more research, I found a bell housing that will mount this engine to a Tremec Magnum 6-speed. I don't need to carry heavy loads in my old truck any more since my fiance has a 2014 FX4 F150 (with the 3.5L Ecoboost), so it would be my weekend errand runner or beach cruiser. If the mileage turned out to be decent (high 20 MPG would do), it might even make a good daily driver since current commute is about 140-160 kms (~85-100 mile) round trip. For good fuel economy, the key would to gear it so that it sits perfectly in the power band and try to drop as much weight from the truck as I can. I might even consider lowering the truck a little to help smooth out some of the aerodynamics.
The other engine option would be the 5.0L Coyote, but there's a part of me that wants to drive a 4 cylinder, turbo'd F150. I bet there's not many of those out there.
How's this engine been holding up for people? Any major concerns or warranty repairs? With an engine swap, I wouldn't be able to go to the dealer for a free fix.
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My 2012 Edge Ecoboost TT has been back twice for an oil leak from what I believe is the intercooler air tube and intake housing? From the underside I can see a housing of some sort and four bolt thread ends. Each bolt end has dripping oil. Not happy at all with low speed shifting, highway noise from the rear wheels, gas mileage, and this oil leak. Heard Ford was getting rid of the 2.0. Read a post about nasty stuff getting sucked into the intake depositing water and crud. Something about a poorly designed crankcase and pcv system? I'm going to trade it in for a JKU.
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