EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018) vs EcoBoost 2.0
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
EcoBoost 2.0
ACCEPTABLE
76/100
+4 points over EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018)
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018)
Ford
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
EcoBoost 2.0
Ford
Specifications
EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018)
EcoBoost 2.0
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
76
Years
2018--present
2010--present
Displacement
999 cc
1999 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
100--155 hp
200--250 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€650--€1,400
€0--€0
Character
EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018)
"Coolant-into-cylinder issue resolved. Revised head gasket. Award-winning 3-cyl now actually reliable. Good city/commuter."
EcoBoost 2.0
"Focus ST/Mondeo/Kuga. Strong, tunable. Head gasket concern on early Focus ST. Good overall."
Issues Comparison
EcoBoost 1.0 (post-2018) 2
○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI 3-cyl)
○ MINOR
Timing chain (building data)
EcoBoost 2.0 0
No documented issues.