2.7L Ecoboost Engine Review by Heavy Duty Mechanic

[Ducati1098]

https://www.thedrive.com/news/self-...eds-to-investigate-1-0-liter-ecoboost-engines

Do some better research.
The 1.0 ecoboost “belt failure” is caused by a shitty belt tensioner design. Not the belts fault.
Also this has zero to do with v6 ecoboosts or the 5.0 considering they don’t use a tensioner at all, nor do they have failures

The article you posted states all of this if you took the time to actually read it. It also even says there are no issues with the other engines

“In fact, Ford used a similar setup in later-year 2.7-liter and 5.0-liter engines. Some internet sleuthing didn't bring up failures related to those motors—just concerns from owners over the potential for problems.

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[Valhalla]

I skipped through it quick but doubt he mentioned the 2.7 has a wet belt driven variable oil pump that’ll cause sudden catastrophic failure right after warranty is up. Might be easy to change when replacing the clacking phasers and timing chains though

You've had this happen?

 

[Foxbody Barra]

Mine too. My two door probably gets to 60 as quickly as an 86-90 fox body mustang GT

As a foxbody mustang owner, that’s nothing to brag about, believe me.

 

[Foxbody Barra]

I skipped through it quick but doubt he mentioned the 2.7 has a wet belt driven variable oil pump that’ll cause sudden catastrophic failure right after warranty is up. Might be easy to change when replacing the clacking phasers and timing chains though

Do you have any evidence of these failures?

 

[Shaggy]

You must be great at parties

 

[CarbonSteel]

The 2.7L is one of the primary reasons I bailed on a heavily modded 2019 Wrangler Rubicon. I have been very impressed with its power and economy.

The 3.6L was a complete dog at altitude despite regearing to 5.13 whereas the 2.7L laughs at it.

I think good maintenance aka moderate length oil change intervals with a stout xW-30 oil is key to longevity, but otherwise...rock and roll.

 

[CarbonSteel]

I skipped through it quick but doubt he mentioned the 2.7 has a wet belt driven variable oil pump that’ll cause sudden catastrophic failure right after warranty is up. Might be easy to change when replacing the clacking phasers and timing chains though

Internet amplification of 0.01% of the negative issues trumps the 99.99% of the positive ones as evidenced by this very post.

 

[Squatch]

Decent video, but definitely an "outside looking in" perspective. He certainly seems to have more familiarity with: engines; their construction; and the components, materials, and manufacturing processes that increase strength and reliability. I just wish he knew something about F150s before he started describing it, haha.

Funny bits:

• Royal blue
• Sport is just an appearance package, settle down, Beavis
• "...in the 1500 segment." Uh, you mean half-ton pickups?
• Couldn't say a certain HP per liter without giggling.

This is a really good video or start of a series for people unfamiliar with engines and their components but there are some points that I wish had a more in-depth or scientific phrase or sentence included.

 

[Balt]

Found this video this afternoon by what seems like a true gearhead. Likely unsurprising to most of you, but boy I cannot wait for my rig to arrive!

Loved watching this and learning. I subscribed to him so I get all the upcoming 2.7L videos!

 

[BigSkyBronco]

Internet amplification of 0.01% of the negative issues trumps the 99.9% of the positive ones as evidenced by this very post.

Reference the Porsche IMS bearing…..

 

[lakesinai]

I skipped through it quick but doubt he mentioned the 2.7 has a wet belt driven variable oil pump that’ll cause sudden catastrophic failure right after warranty is up. Might be easy to change when replacing the clacking phasers and timing chains though

Is that belt problem theoretical, anecdotal or do you have failure statistics on that problem?

 

[Merc4x4]

Reference the Porsche IMS bearing…..

my buddy got hit with that. The issue is it's a $30k+ repair.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Is that belt problem theoretical, anecdotal or do you have failure statistics on that problem?

 

[lakesinai]

Found this video this afternoon by what seems like a true gearhead. Likely unsurprising to most of you, but boy I cannot wait for my rig to arrive!

I had the earlier generation of the 2.7 in my 2016 F150. I drove that nearly 70,000 miles and traded it on my 2021 OBX 2.7 Eco. Now at 48,000, no issues, runs well. My early advice from my service advisor in 2016 was to faithfully change the oil, and do the fuel injection injector service at 60,000. Nice, reliable engine.

 

[bravely]

Back in the day my old 93 Fox body hatchback with a lot of bolt ons did the 1/8 mile in 9.1

My 2.7L Big Bend Sasquatch loaded up with skids and heavy rock sliders does the 1/8 mile in 9.46 with an S&B air filer and E30. Have more mods incoming, so I should be able to beat that soon

I also let off too soon in this run, so it should be slightly better.

e30?

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