EcoBoost 2.3 vs Coyote 5.0 V8

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Coyote 5.0 V8 BUY 82/100
+8 points over EcoBoost 2.3
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EcoBoost 2.3 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Coyote 5.0 V8 Ford

Specifications

EcoBoost 2.3
Coyote 5.0 V8
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
82
Years
2015--present
2015--present
Displacement
2261 cc
4951 cc
Layout
I4
V8
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
270--350 hp
421--507 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€3,300
€500--€2,500

Character

EcoBoost 2.3

"Focus RS/Mustang engine. Strong output. RS head gasket recall addressed. Mustang application very reliable."

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 2.3 2

● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (high-output DI) €400--€800 50,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbo wear under hard use €1,000--€2,500 80,000 km--150,000 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 2.3 5

Focus Mk4 2019--2025 Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2016--2018 Focus RS 2.3 EcoBoost DYB 2016--2018 Hatchback Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost DEH 2019--2024 Hatchback Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost S550 2015--2024 Coupe

Coyote 5.0 V8 3

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