EcoBoost 2.3 vs EcoBoost 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EcoBoost 2.0 ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+2 points over EcoBoost 2.3
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EcoBoost 2.3 Ford
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EcoBoost 2.0 Ford

Specifications

EcoBoost 2.3
EcoBoost 2.0
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
74
76
Years
2015--present
2010--present
Displacement
2261 cc
1999 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
270--350 hp
200--250 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€3,300
€0--€0

Character

EcoBoost 2.3

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

EcoBoost 2.0

"Focus ST/Mondeo/Kuga. Strong, tunable. Head gasket concern on early Focus ST. Good overall."

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

EcoBoost 2.0 0

No documented issues.

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

EcoBoost 2.0 13

Focus Mk1 (DAW) 2002--2004 Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2007--2014 Focus Mk1 (DAW) 2002--2003 Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2012--2018 Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2007--2014 Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2010--2014 Mondeo Mk5 (CD391) 2015--2022 Galaxy Mk3 (CD390) 2015--2023 S-Max Mk2 (CD390) 2015--2023 Mondeo Mk5 (CD391) 2015--2019 Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2010--2014 Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost DYB 2012--2018 Hatchback Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost CBS 2012--2019 SUV
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