The rally-inspired Ford Focus ST delivers great performance with its turbo 2.0L and 2.3L EcoBoost engines. This category is dedicated to the Focus ST EcoBoost models with knowledgeable content like our Focus ST intercooler upgrade guide and 5 best bolt-on mods article. Scroll down for more content and guides on the Ford Focus and EcoBoost engines.
Since the Ford EcoBoost series debuted in 2010, it has established itself as one of the top American engine families. Combining turbocharged I4s and V6s with direct injection fueling, the EcoBoost engines produce solid performance and fuel economy, while reducing emissions and weight (compared with V8 engines). Two of the most popular EcoBoost engines are…
Ford first released the 2.0 EcoBoost engine for the 2010 model year, and it has since become a workhouse. Appearing in more than a dozen models throughout the Ford, Lincoln, Volvo, and Range Rover brands, the 2.0 EcoBoost is truly a stand out engine. Featuring a twin-scroll turbocharger and direct injection, the Ford 2.0 EcoBoost…
Since its release in 2015, Ford’s 2.3 L EcoBoost engine has been one its top powertrain options. Ford has put it in several of their most popular models, including the EcoBoost Mustang, Focus RS/ST hatchback, Ranger trucks, and new U725 Bronco SUV. Depending on the model, the EcoBoost produces between 270-350 horsepower and 305-350 lb-ft…
In our 5 Best Ford Focus ST Mods guide, we covered an upgraded intercooler as one of our favorite performance upgrades. Intercoolers not only provide solid power gains but also allow for more consistent performance and a healthier engine via lower intake air temps. The stock intercooler on the Focus ST is great when you’re…
We’re used to charge pipes on BMW’s where you upgrade them because they crack and fail frequently. And where they provide almost no performance benefits. However, upgrading the charge pipe on a Focus ST is common practice for increasing airflow from the intercooler to the engine. Fortunately, the Focus ST uses a metal chargepipe from…
If you checked out our guide of the 5 best Ford Focus ST mods, then you know downpipes are among the best ST upgrades. A downpipe that promotes better airflow and less restriction should lead to big gains in power and performance. Downpipe upgrades also offer a handful of other great benefits. In this article,…
Produced from 2012 until 2018, the Ford Focus ST was equipped from the factory with the 2.0L I4 EcoBoost. As one of the smaller engines in the EcoBoost family, the 2.0 doesn’t always get the credit it deserves thanks to the 2.3L, 2.7L, and 3.5L versions which outsize and outpower the Focus ST’s engine. The…
