Ford 1.6 EcoBoost vs 2.0 EcoBoost Engine Guide
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Ford 1.6 EcoBoost vs 2.0 EcoBoost Engine Guide

By now, the Ford EcoBoost engine series has established itself as one of the top modern platforms. Featuring small displacement I4s and V6s, turbochargers, and direct injection, the EcoBoost engines deliver solid performance while returning good fuel economy and reduced emissions. Previously, we’ve looked at the 2.0 EcoBoost and how it stacks up against the…

Ford 4.6 Intake Manifold Guide – Problems, Recalls, and Upgrades
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Ford 4.6 Intake Manifold Guide – Problems, Recalls, and Upgrades

When the Ford 4.6 V8 was released in 1991, it had some massive shoes to fill. As the first engine in Ford’s state-of-the-art Modular engine series, the 4.6 had to prove itself against the nearly insurmountable Ford small block and 385 V8 engine series. Ultimately, the Ford Modular V8 would establish itself as a top…

Ford 2.0 vs 2.3 EcoBoost
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Ford 2.0 vs 2.3 EcoBoost

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 2.0L EcoBoost Head Gasket Problems
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Ford 2.0L EcoBoost Head Gasket Problems

Since the Ford EcoBoost was released nearly 15 years ago, it has become a staple engine family for a number of manufacturers under the Ford umbrella. Ford’s turbocharged direct-injected formula has proven to be a winner overall, with 11 total EcoBoost engines used by dozens of different models from manufacturers like Ford, Volvo, Range Rover,…

Ford 4.6 Firing Order
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Ford 4.6 Firing Order

The Ford 4.6 V8 was the first installment in Ford’s Modular engine series which debuted in 1990. The Modular engine series replaced the long-running small-block Ford Windsor V8 engine series that ran from 1961 to 2002. As the first engine in the series, the 4.6 V8 was an important engine for Ford. It is a…

Ultimate 7.3 Godzilla Engine Guide
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Ultimate 7.3 Godzilla Engine Guide

Though it was released in 2020, Ford’s 7.3 Godzilla engine hearkens back to an earlier and simpler time. A time when big-block V8s with pushrods used to terrorize the roads and rip up the blacktop. This was before the days of direct injection and twin-scroll turbochargers being stuffed inside of small-displacement inline-fours and V6s. It…

Ford Fusion Throttle Body Problem Guide
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Ford Fusion Throttle Body Problem Guide

For many years, the Fusion was a reliable contributor to the Ford lineup. Debuting for the 2006 model year and lasting until 2020, the Ford Fusion spawned a rebadged version in the Lincoln MKZ. Unfortunately, quality control issues that led to numerous recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs) led to the Fusion’s eventual downfall. One…

Ford Fuel Pump Driver Module Failure – Symptoms & Solutions
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Ford Fuel Pump Driver Module Failure – Symptoms & Solutions

The Ford 5.4L Triton V8 engine is one of the most common engines in Ford trucks and other vehicles between 1997 and 2014. As you can probably guess by the 5.4 Trion’s long production life, it was a popular engine with solid performance and good overall reliability. With that being said, there are some common…

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3.5L EcoBoost Timing Chain Rattle – Symptoms & Fixes

The Ford EcoBoost has a reputation for being a well-built and reliable series of turbocharged engines. Ranging in size from a 1.3L inline 3-cylinder to a 3.5L V6, the Ford EcoBoost engine series can be found in almost every model in the modern Ford lineup. Like many other manufacturers, Ford moved away from the large-displacement,…