EcoBoost 2.5 RS vs Coyote 5.0 V8

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Coyote 5.0 V8 BUY 82/100
+14 points over EcoBoost 2.5 RS
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EcoBoost 2.5 RS Ford
0 / 100
BUY Coyote 5.0 V8 Ford

Specifications

EcoBoost 2.5 RS
Coyote 5.0 V8
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
82
Years
2009--2018
2015--present
Displacement
2522 cc
4951 cc
Layout
I5
V8
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
305--350 hp
421--507 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€3,000
€500--€2,500

Character

EcoBoost 2.5 RS

"Focus RS Mk2 (Volvo I5 turbo) and Mk3 (EcoBoost 2.3). Head gasket on RS Mk2. Mk3 has head gasket coolant-exhaust issue. Both high-performance. Fun but check history."

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 2.5 RS 1

▲ HIGH
Head gasket failure €1,000--€3,000 40,000 km--100,000 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 2.5 RS 2

Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2010--2011 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2009--2011

Coyote 5.0 V8 3

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