2.5 FHEV/PHEV vs EcoBoost 2.0
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
EcoBoost 2.0
ACCEPTABLE
76/100
+4 points over 2.5 FHEV/PHEV
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
2.5 FHEV/PHEV
Ford
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
EcoBoost 2.0
Ford
Specifications
2.5 FHEV/PHEV
EcoBoost 2.0
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
76
Years
2020--present
2010--present
Displacement
2488 cc
1999 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Hybrid
Petrol Turbo
Power
190--225 hp
200--250 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€5,000
€0--€0
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."
EcoBoost 2.0
"Focus ST/Mondeo/Kuga. Strong, tunable. Head gasket concern on early Focus ST. Good overall."
Issues Comparison
2.5 FHEV/PHEV 1
● MODERATE
PHEV battery degradation
EcoBoost 2.0 0
No documented issues.