Ford 4-Cylinder EcoBoost Engines are Failing Says Ford Mechanic

Here’s a recent update from a Ford mechanic on just why Ford’s 4-cylinder EcoBoost engines are failing car owners and shows what you need to look for when buying a used 4-cylinder Ford.

EcoBoost Disappearing Coolant Problem
Are you considering buying a used Ford Escape or other model with the 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine? You just might want to be sure the model you are looking at is not one known to develop a blown head gasket problem; but rather, the model that has had the engine design changed to fix what has been a recurring problem.

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To help you understand the problem, a video released today from the FordTechMakuloco YouTube channel takes you through a discussion and demonstration of a 2.0 Liter EcoBoost engine with a blown head gasket problem between cylinders 2 and 3 on a 2017 Ford Escape with 110,000 miles on the odometer.

In the video, you will learn what exactly is the design failure of some 4-cylider EcoBoost engines, what years’ models are affected, and when and how Ford got around to designing a new improved block.

According to the host, these engines have been known to blow at around 30,000 miles and still be under warranty; however, many make it past the warranty period only to become an expensive problem for the owner.

That said, here is the video posted below that is well worth the 9 minutes spent watching and learning from it.

This is Why the Ford 1.5L 1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost Engines are Gulping Coolant!

And finally…

For additional related articles about blown head gasket problems, here are a few for your enjoyment and education:

• Avoid Getting Scammed with This Blown Head Gasket Tutorial for Non-Mechanics

• Blown Head Gasket Scam Tutorial for Non-Mechanics Part 2

• Head Gasket Sealer Test Results After a Two-Year Test

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Timothy Boyer is a Torque News automotive reporter based in Cincinnati. Experienced with early car restorations, he regularly restores older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites for daily new and used vehicle news.

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