2.5 FHEV/PHEV vs Coyote 5.0 V8

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Coyote 5.0 V8 BUY 82/100
+10 points over 2.5 FHEV/PHEV
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.5 FHEV/PHEV Ford
0 / 100
BUY Coyote 5.0 V8 Ford

Specifications

2.5 FHEV/PHEV
Coyote 5.0 V8
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
2020--present
2015--present
Displacement
2488 cc
4951 cc
Layout
I4
V8
Type
Hybrid
Petrol Na
Power
190--225 hp
421--507 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€5,000
€500--€2,500

Character

2.5 FHEV/PHEV

"Kuga/Galaxy/S-MAX FHEV/PHEV. Toyota-style Atkinson cycle. CVT. PHEV battery concerns at high mileage. Engine itself is Mazda-Ford co-developed. Reliable hybrid system."

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

2.5 FHEV/PHEV 1

● MODERATE
PHEV battery degradation €1,000--€5,000 60,000 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

2.5 FHEV/PHEV 4

Galaxy Mk3 (CD390) 2020--2023 Kuga Mk3 2020--present S-Max Mk2 (CD390) 2020--2023 Kuga Mk3 2020--present

Coyote 5.0 V8 3

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