Ford's Strong Answer to Sceptics
#12
International man of Myst
I've got 126k on my WRX with no more that scheduled maintenance, and anticipate at least another 50k. I see no reason to expect any less from the EcoBoost.
#13
Senior Member
I know many who are happy with their EgoBoost and a couple who aren't.
#14
International man of Myst
Honestly I think my biggest concern is the sooting caused by the DI causing premature timing chain wear...but even that hasn't been really well documented.
That's not to say that others haven't had problems, but I just think a vocal minority on a message board does not make a good cross section of the population.
#15
Senior Member
#16
International man of Myst
Yes, I guess you're right. Other than one being American and one being Japanese, they're pretty much identical.
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#18
Beer Gut Extraordinaire
Broken timing chain tensioner, low end misfire, intercooler stumble (and lost 20% of my power when the dealer reflashed it to newer software), exhaust manifold leak and BOV malfunction all within 35,000 miles.
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#19
Senior Member
I've had 3 turbo'd vehicles that have all gone well over 100k miles w/o an issue. I don't have any turbo related concerns for my Ecoboost.
I guess I'm on the other side -- if there are good turbo options available, I don't know if I'll buy another na vehicle again! Of course, a bad experience w/ my EB could change my tune quickly, but so far, so good.
I guess I'm on the other side -- if there are good turbo options available, I don't know if I'll buy another na vehicle again! Of course, a bad experience w/ my EB could change my tune quickly, but so far, so good.
#20
Well, I'm not a Ford fan nor a hater ... I don't really have any brand preferences, to tell you the truth, but my GMs have always treated me well, and I probably would have just continued on that course.
So, I would not have a Ford in my driveway if not for the Ecoboost, I can tell you that right now! One drive and all of the other 1/2 tons on the market seemed to lose their appeal to me. And if my F150 EB works well, we'll likely buy an Ecoboost Expedition to replace our Suburban. So in my particular case, the EB has worked for Ford.
So, I would not have a Ford in my driveway if not for the Ecoboost, I can tell you that right now! One drive and all of the other 1/2 tons on the market seemed to lose their appeal to me. And if my F150 EB works well, we'll likely buy an Ecoboost Expedition to replace our Suburban. So in my particular case, the EB has worked for Ford.