EcoBoost is a series of direct-injection, turbocharged gasoline engines produced by Ford.  Ford originally introduced what drivers know as the 3.5L EcoBoost engine as the TwinForce V6 engine in 2009.  Ford put it under the hood of the Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and MKT. A year and a half later it was added to the F-150. The F-150 is known to be the best-selling truck in the United States and most of the F-150 trims have the EcoBoost engine, which is one of the reasons both new and used models sell quickly.

EcoBoost was a big engineering and technological leap for Ford. It is an advanced engine design that offers plenty of grit to pull a load and runs smoothly along the highway. One of the most appealing aspects of Ford’s EcoBoost engine is the low fuel consumption. It was a 6-cylinder that could act like an 8-cylinder while using a lot less fuel.

This engine provides drivers with the power they expect from their Ford trucks and also produces fewer ozone-damaging emissions.

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How The EcoBoost Sets Itself Apart

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All of the F-150 EcoBoost 3.5-liter engines use twin Borg-Warner turbochargers and are quickly and economically calibrated to produce more horsepower and torque. While EcoBoost engines are engineered to use regular unleaded fuel, they respond very well to higher octane levels. The EcoBoost engine not only deals with start/stop driving well but also manages it without using an entire tank of gas each day.

The power of the EcoBoost engine is another popular reason people love it. In the past, drivers who needed to haul a heavy load felt they needed the power of at least a 3/4 ton pickup truck. The improved towing capacity the EcoBoost gives the F-150 makes the truck a good choice for individuals who regularly haul very heavy loads, or who transport vehicles like snowmobiles or jet skis.

The EcoBoost engine gained popularity almost immediately. Not only was it more economical for drivers over the long haul, but it was also more affordable than some other engine options.

What's Happened Since 2009?

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Ford changed out the original EcoBoost engine in 2017, replacing it with a second-generation version which was installed in the F-150 Raptor, the Expedition, and Navigator.

The turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 engine delivered performance numbers never before seen on the Raptor. The EcoBoost was able to deliver 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. Both of these numbers are higher than the previous model, which used a V-8 engine.

The most significant changes in this new version of the engine included multi-port fuel injection ports that worked in tandem with direct injection and new and improved turbochargers. In addition, Ford paired the EcoBoost engine with an all-new 10-speed automatic transmission.

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Built Tough to Last Long

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The EcoBoost is built tough and is designed to last a long time. A factory standard 3.5 EcoBoost engine can give you up to 250 000 miles (402 000 km), and more if the vehicle has been well taken care of with regularly scheduled maintenance and no major alterations. Drivers can most probably get above the 250,000 even if the owners have made light modifications without any long term reliability side effects. Modifications include upgrades like exhaust upgrades, intakes, and mild engine tune-ups without compromising the reliability or longevity of these engines.

Major modifications like bigger tires, suspension lifts, heavy accessories, and large bumpers all decrease engine longevity since it needs to work a lot harder to lug the extra weight around even when empty. Even when you use the recommended oils and service your vehicle regularly, you won’t make up for abuse if suffered on a daily basis.

Some owners have reportedly reached 300, 000 miles with their EcoBoost. Owners of these high mile juggernauts recommend oil changes every 6-7k miles to keep the engine running smoothly. Take care of your EcoBoost and it will take care of you!

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