EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018) vs Coyote 5.0 V8

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Coyote 5.0 V8 BUY 82/100
+10 points over EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018) Ford
0 / 100
BUY Coyote 5.0 V8 Ford

Specifications

EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018)
Coyote 5.0 V8
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
2018--present
2015--present
Displacement
999 cc
4951 cc
Layout
I3
V8
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
100--155 hp
421--507 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€650--€1,400
€500--€2,500

Character

EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018)

"Coolant-into-cylinder issue resolved. Revised head gasket. Award-winning 3-cyl now actually reliable. Good city/commuter."

Coyote 5.0 V8

"Mustang GT. Modern pushrod-free DOHC V8. Ti-VCT dual variable timing. Exceptionally reliable for a performance V8. Oil consumption on track use. No known catastrophic weaknesses."

Issues Comparison

EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018) 2

○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI 3-cyl) €250--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain (building data) €400--€900 100,000 km--160,000 km

Coyote 5.0 V8 2

● MODERATE
Timing chain/phaser tick (Gen 1) €500--€2,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Oil consumption on track use €0--€500 40,000 km--100,000 km

Models

EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018) 1

Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost JA8 LCI 2018--2022 Hatchback

Coyote 5.0 V8 3

Mustang S550 2015--2023 Mustang S650 2024--present Mustang S650 2024--present
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