Turbocharged engines have never had it easy. For a long time, the logic felt unshakable: if you wanted an engine to last, you bought a displacement. Naturally aspirated engines were simple, ...

The Ford Motor Company first introduced its EcoBoost engine technology to the world in 2008, aiming to improve fuel economy for vehicles across all its active brands — namely Ford, Lincoln, and ...

If you've been wondering how Ford's EcoBoost engines make max power on 87 octane, sorry to burst your bubble, but they don't. Sure, the manual for your F-150 with the EcoBoost 3.5 reads "Your vehicle ...

Downsized, turbocharged, and direct injection engines have become a big part of the modern car industry in the wake of ever stricter fuel efficiency laws, and the EcoBoost engine is Ford's own way of ...

Late in 2023, the NHTSA began investigating reports of a defect in Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. By January of this year, the automaker issued a recall of almost 140,000 cars. Now, a judge just ...

Ford EcoBoost engines have given their owners cause for concern in recent years. Yet at the same time, these small-capacity, boosted engines have also received some praise and even prestigious awards ...

The 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 failed despite consistent, above-recommended maintenance. Inspection revealed catastrophic piston, block, and exhaust valve damage, not oil-related. A burnt exhaust valve may ...

Ford has been pushing its EcoBoost engines hard since they came out of the gate, with almost as many commercials touting its twin-turbo technology as we’ve seen all other Blue Oval spots combined. And ...

Prashirwin Naidu is a South African motoring journalist and presenter with a deep passion for cars, driving experiences, and the evolving automotive landscape. Known for his energetic yet insightful ...