bdegrand Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I am trying.g to choose the standard 3.5 V6 versus the 2.0 Ecoboost Explorer. Some critics claim the 2.0 is too small....but better gas mileage. ANY SUGGESTIONS? I plan to keep this vehicle for years to come and wonder what engine is best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YT90SC Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I think it is a wash as far as reliability, engine wise. Transmissions are a different tale. The 6F50/55 that comes mated to the 3.5 is a world more reliable than the 6F35 that comes with the 2.0. As far as fuel mileage, it really really depends on driving habits and available fuel quality if the 2.0 will indeed do better than the 3.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdegrand Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 I think it is a wash as far as reliability, engine wise. Transmissions are a different tale. The 6F50/55 that comes mated to the 3.5 is a world more reliable than the 6F35 that comes with the 2.0. As far as fuel mileage, it really really depends on driving habits and available fuel quality if the 2.0 will indeed do better than the 3.5. Thanks for the info. I think we'll choose the standard 3.5 ...especially after your comment about the trans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edshropshire Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 I was told by my mechanic to stay away from Ecoboost Explorers. Not sure if this is good advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 2.0L Ecoboost didn't come in the Explorer...the 2.3L EB motor did...the 2.0L EB was in the Edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 There have been no major issues with the 2.3EB. Not in the Stang, not in the Ranger, not in the MKC/Corsair, not in the Focus RS. Mechanic is just lazy not doing his research... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, twintornados said: 2.0L Ecoboost didn't come in the Explorer...the 2.3L EB motor did...the 2.0L EB was in the Edge The 2.0 certainly did come in the 5th gen Explorer. Ford later updated it to the 2.3 in the 2016 refresh. Ps- it was a dog in the Explorer. Edited February 23, 2020 by blwnsmoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRunrGuy Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, 92merc said: There have been no major issues with the 2.3EB. Not in the Stang, not in the Ranger, not in the MKC/Corsair, not in the Focus RS. Mechanic is just lazy not doing his research... https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/a14510137/ford-focus-rs-head-gasket-issues/ Admittedly, nowhere near the extent of the 1.5/1.6/2.0 problems. HRG Edited February 24, 2020 by HotRunrGuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 12 hours ago, blwnsmoke said: The 2.0 certainly did come in the 5th gen Explorer. Ford later updated it to the 2.3 in the 2016 refresh. Ps- it was a dog in the Explorer. Well, there ya go...when you describe it as a "dog" in the Explorer...personal experience or internet buzz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 On 2/23/2020 at 1:00 AM, edshropshire said: I was told by my mechanic to stay away from Ecoboost Explorers. Not sure if this is good advise. Yes sir. Your mechanic definitely gave you good advice for 2011-2015 Explorers with the 2.0L Ecoboost. This is the first gen 2.0L Ecoboost engine without twin scroll turbo. It's very laggy and has poor real world fuel economy. The 2012 Explorer 2.0L Motor Trend tested had a 0-60 mph time of 9.2 seconds (slowest in its class) and got less than 20 mpg in mixed driving. The 2.3L Ecoboost in 2016 and newer Explorers is much better. It has twin scroll turbo. One thing to keep in mind is that the 2.3L like all Ecoboost 4-cylinder engines sounds buzzy when revved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 35 minutes ago, twintornados said: Well, there ya go...when you describe it as a "dog" in the Explorer...personal experience or internet buzz? Underpowered for its weight. From being on the Explorer forum since the 5th gen came out. Every single person complained about it.. could never move out of it's own way. There were never complaints about reliability or city driving. But highway speeds and attempting to get it moving to pass was miserable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 42 minutes ago, blwnsmoke said: Underpowered for its weight. From being on the Explorer forum since the 5th gen came out. Every single person complained about it.. could never move out of it's own way. There were never complaints about reliability or city driving. But highway speeds and attempting to get it moving to pass was miserable. I wouldn't know about all that since I am not on that forum...but, I did look at a 2017 with the 2.3L EB motor and I thought it drove nicely...not a rocket, mind you, but it would step out just fine. I decided against it since I didn't like the fact that it did not have a moonroof and the headliner was black and it looked like you were staring into space...lol. Had a BAMR in my 2011 MKX and loved it. Not quite as big in the 2017 MKC, but still nice...and my MKC has a 2.3L EB and she moves out quite nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldwizard Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 14 hours ago, blwnsmoke said: The 2.0 certainly did come in the 5th gen Explorer. Ford later updated it to the 2.3 in the 2016 refresh. Ps- it was a dog in the Explorer. Concur ! But it was not available at Job #1 even though it had been promised, because it was such a dog ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 I knew a Ford engineer at the time and he said you wouldn’t want the 2.0 as it existed at the Explorer launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 hours ago, twintornados said: I wouldn't know about all that since I am not on that forum...but, I did look at a 2017 with the 2.3L EB motor and I thought it drove nicely...not a rocket, mind you, but it would step out just fine. I decided against it since I didn't like the fact that it did not have a moonroof and the headliner was black and it looked like you were staring into space...lol. Had a BAMR in my 2011 MKX and loved it. Not quite as big in the 2017 MKC, but still nice...and my MKC has a 2.3L EB and she moves out quite nicely. The 2.3 is a great motor. That's what ford should have put in it fro. The start. Has more pep and power then the NA3.5 which was also a dog unless you high revved it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 15 minutes ago, blwnsmoke said: The 2.3 is a great motor. That's what ford should have put in it fro. The start. Has more pep and power then the NA3.5 which was also a dog unless you high revved it. How do you put the 2.3L in the 2011 Explorer when it wasn’t created until 2015? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 hours ago, akirby said: How do you put the 2.3L in the 2011 Explorer when it wasn’t created until 2015? Create it sooner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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