Which is the more reliable engine 2.3 or 2.7?

[The Bronc]

Is one engine more reliable than the other, 2.3 or 2.7?

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[tyrobronco]

2.7 has been around since 2018 - in production for 4 years.

2.3 has been around since 2015 - in production for 7 years.

If you want an anecdote: My 2.7 has 13,500 trouble free miles.

 

[F OR D]

split the difference. 2.5

 

[AMTRV]

Both are extremely reliable.

 

[stickshifthappy]

split the difference. 2.5

2.5 2.6, whatever it takes....

 

[Bruno]

which has less parts?

 

[stickshifthappy]

The one thing I've read in a number of places is the oil pan in the 2.3 has a better design that doesn't allow the pump intake to become exposed on steep inclines, and the 2.7 has been rumored to do just that.

 

[RC Bronco]

3800+ trouble free miles on my 2.7L

 

[IDyeti]

What's the Julian date on the 2.7 in question?

 

[NorthShoreBronco]

Both reliable. But I've seen less issues with the 2.3

 

[Lowcountry Bronco]

I don't have either right now but try to follow what's posted so I know what to look for. The 2.7 seems to be fine now after the valve issues, lately it seems that turbos on a few have problems and then the manual transmissions being buggy on some builds but nothing widespread on either that I've read.

For what it's worth I have a 2.3 manual on order and not too worried that it'll be a reliable combo.

 

[monkeysdad]

I just turned over 20,000 miles on my 2.7 and have not had an issue with it.

 

[Rspayde]

Go over to Ranger5G and ask about the 2.3 if you want more long term use data

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]

What's a Henway?

 

[Snacktime]

At this point the 2.3 is winning, the 2.7 has fuel pump and valve issues(very small number). I wouldn't pick one over the other for reliability.

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