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While this puny little engine may seem impressive, let me explain why it isn't. Any engine will perform in the right conditions only to show, you don't always need max power.
Since their release we have seen many of these 1.5t engines return to the dealership. Many have burnt rings, scourged cylinders, cracked blocks, etc, etc. Normally I wouldn't be concerned because if you bought new it's warranty and if used, maybe extended warranty.
Here's the gut wrencher. These motors are not re-buildable according to Ford, based on the cast in cylinder sleeves. They require full replacement, BUT there are no available engines. The best you get is put on a waiting list for a short block with recommendation to reuse the only heads, which at this point may be damaged just as much.
These are in vehicles that are daily drivers. Some pampered. We deal with irritated customers on a constant. When it comes to any Ford, we recommend to stick with what's reliable, the Mazda 2.5L which can be found in an all wheel drive maverick. The turbos cause more issues to Ford motors than anything.