ACCEPTABLE Turbo Chaos

EcoBoost 2.5 RS

Ford · 2.5 EcoBoost (JZDA/YVDA)

2009–2018

0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE

"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."

Layout I5
Displacement 2522 cc
Power 305–350 hp
Type Petrol Turbo
Known Issues 1
Total Risk Cost €1,000–€3,000

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 1

▲ HIGH

Head gasket failure

€1,000–€3,000 40,000 km–100,000 km
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Detection

Coolant loss, overheating, white smoke

Details

Focus RS Mk3: exhaust-coolant crossover. Ford issued TSB. Check history.

Greece Note

Φλάντζα RS — TSB υπάρχει. ΕΛΕΓΞΤΕ ιστορικό. €1,000-3,000.

Models with EcoBoost 2.5 RS 2

Other Ford Engines

Tuning Potential

400hp+ Stage 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford EcoBoost 2.5 RS reliable?

The Ford EcoBoost 2.5 RS scores 68/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 1 documented issues with total repair costs between €1,000 and €3,000.

What are the common problems with the EcoBoost 2.5 RS?

The most common issues are:

  • Head gasket failure — high, repair cost €1,000–€3,000, 40,000 km–100,000 km
What cars use the Ford EcoBoost 2.5 RS?

The EcoBoost 2.5 RS is found in:

How much does it cost to repair the EcoBoost 2.5 RS?

Total potential repair costs for all 1 known issues range from €1,000 to €3,000. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the EcoBoost 2.5 RS produced?

The Ford EcoBoost 2.5 RS was produced from 2009 to 2018. It is a 2522cc I5 petrol turbo engine.

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