It would seem some owners have experienced difficulties with these engines
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Re: Ford Ecoboost
Oh dear, and I was expecting trouble from the overworked bearings department instead. Credit to Ford, I suppose, for having avoided the most obvious problem? But what a comedown to have engines killed by poor cooling instead.
https://www.whatcar.com/news/ford-ecobo ... now/n17972
But what's this? Cracked cylinder heads on the 1.6 lumps because of localised overheating? I haven't heard of that one since the Ariel Square Four - and that was before most Fools were born.
BJ
https://www.whatcar.com/news/ford-ecobo ... now/n17972
But what's this? Cracked cylinder heads on the 1.6 lumps because of localised overheating? I haven't heard of that one since the Ariel Square Four - and that was before most Fools were born.
BJ
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Re: Ford Ecoboost
Would anybody buy a Ford knowing this situation?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/FordEcoboostNightmare/
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Re: Ford Ecoboost
We bought a used C Max 1.3 Ecoboost in Feb 2016. It had done 22,000 miles. Since then we've done about another 33,000 miles. The only major issue I can recall was the aircon developed a leak and needed a replacement compressor. Had a recall a few months ago from Ford relating to the clutch issue. They did a software upgrade, presumably to limit revs in the event of clutch slip.
Overall 41 mpg, which includes quite a lot of local driving these days. Occasionally get over 50 on a long trip. Road tax is pleasingly low - £30. Servicing all done by a local garage that I trust - actually I bought it from them after they bought it via on-line auction. Doubtless I could have bought it somewhat cheaper, but I don't begrudge them a bit of commission every few years.
It is very responsive when I need to accelerate, but mostly I potter along slightly slower than the fastest HGVs, which I suspect irritates some of them. I get there nearly as quickly and it is much less stressful. I suppose it helps that we are seldom on a tight schedule.
Probably if I was 30 years younger I would think it a pretty dreadful car, but it suits us just fine. Very comfortable.
From what I read we are lucky, and quite possibly living on borrowed time. I probably ought to look to replace it soon, but it would seem somewhat churlish ...
Jon
Overall 41 mpg, which includes quite a lot of local driving these days. Occasionally get over 50 on a long trip. Road tax is pleasingly low - £30. Servicing all done by a local garage that I trust - actually I bought it from them after they bought it via on-line auction. Doubtless I could have bought it somewhat cheaper, but I don't begrudge them a bit of commission every few years.
It is very responsive when I need to accelerate, but mostly I potter along slightly slower than the fastest HGVs, which I suspect irritates some of them. I get there nearly as quickly and it is much less stressful. I suppose it helps that we are seldom on a tight schedule.
Probably if I was 30 years younger I would think it a pretty dreadful car, but it suits us just fine. Very comfortable.
From what I read we are lucky, and quite possibly living on borrowed time. I probably ought to look to replace it soon, but it would seem somewhat churlish ...
Jon
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