EcoBoost 2.3 vs Duratec 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Duratec 2.0 BEST 88/100
+14 points over EcoBoost 2.3
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EcoBoost 2.3 Ford
0 / 100
BEST Duratec 2.0 Ford

Specifications

EcoBoost 2.3
Duratec 2.0
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
74
88
Years
2015--present
2001--2018
Displacement
2261 cc
1999 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
270--350 hp
130--145 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€3,300
€550--€1,150

Character

EcoBoost 2.3

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

Duratec 2.0

"Focus/Mondeo/Mazda3 shared. Mazda MZR co-developed. Simple, proven, nearly bulletproof. 300k+ km. The reliable Ford."

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

Duratec 2.0 2

○ MINOR
Coolant system maintenance (age) €150--€350 100,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain (long life, minor at high mileage) €400--€800 150,000 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

Duratec 2.0 5

Mondeo Mk3 (B5Y) 2000--2007 Focus Mk1 (DAW) 1998--2004 Fiesta Mk6 (JD/JH) 2005--2008 Mondeo 2.0 Duratec B5Y 2000--2007 Sedan Mondeo 2.0 Duratec BA7 2007--2014 Sedan
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