Is the Ford EcoBoost engine reliable?

With proper maintenance and care, most Ford EcoBoost engines proved to be extremely reliable and dependable. If you are looking to get an older Ford model however, especially one that might have a 1.6 or 1.0 engine, definitely have a mechanic take a look at it before you commit to anything.

Are there any problems with the Ford EcoBoost engine?

The EcoBoost engine features only direct fuel injection with no fuel to naturally clean leading to a build up of carbon on the intake valve stems, which restricts airflow. High-mileage EcoBoost engines also can suffer from fuel pressure problems.

Is the Ford Focus EcoBoost still on the original battery?

My 2012 Focus Ecoboost is still on its original battery. The stop start hasn’t worked for more than a year but the battery still starts the car so I’m not buying a new one. With the Varta make, the best quality for Ford non-start/stop batteries was the CCA, which I have on my Ford Puma (Varta Silver Dynamic), and comes with a 5 year warranty.

How much charge does an EcoBoost battery need?

All car batteries need this voltage to charge properly, though this system will cut back the voltage much of the time into the 13v to 14v range, if it thinks the battery has sufficient charge. I believe it aims for 80% of full charge, rather than 100%.

Why is my Ford EcoBoost battery not charging?

The Ford smart charge system is complex on these Mk3 cars, the BMS ( battery monitoring sensor, mounted on the -ve terminal of the battery) has been known to fail. If it gives the wrong signals, the car could fail to charge the battery .

So as reliable as the Ford EcoBoost has been since it was first introduced back in the year 2009, there have been some problems that you should be aware of before you commit to any vehicle that may have a Ford EcoBoost engine. A clear sign that any engine has a problem is when the manufacturer is forced to issue a recall for it.

Is the 1.0 EcoBoost engine a reliable engine?

Since that time however the 1.0 EcoBoost engine has been mostly reliable. The Bottom Line Ford EcoBoost engines did have some issues early in their life but as Ford continues to develop and refine these engines most of the kinks definitely get worked out.

How often should I replace my EcoBoost battery?

Although the original battery was functioning fine, I had the chance to purchase a YUASA AGM battery, for a very good price. So the original Ford EFB battery 60Ah 590A is now replaced with a YUASA AGM 70Ah 760A. My 1.0 ECOboost requires a new EFB battery every 2 Years.

Is the Ford EcoBoost engine reliable?