Ford's 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 has done service in a lot of models over the years. Which versions and which model years of the engine should you avoid?

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Ford EcoBoost engines have given their owners cause for concern in recent years. Yet at the same time, these small-capacity, boosted engines have also received some praise and even prestigious awards ...

Prashirwin Naidu is a South African motoring journalist and presenter with a deep passion for cars, driving experiences, and the evolving automotive landscape. Known for his energetic yet insightful ...

The 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 failed despite consistent, above-recommended maintenance. Inspection revealed catastrophic piston, block, and exhaust valve damage, not oil-related. A burnt exhaust valve may ...

Ford has not had a good 2025. Not only has it had to deal with major recalls, such as a steering issue that led to the recall of 115,000 trucks and a rearview camera issue that now involves 1.4 ...

Ford will replace the engine long block in certain SUVs and pickups equipped with the 2.3L EcoBoost mill. Ford recalls 1,536 Explorers, Rangers, and Broncos for potential 2.3L EcoBoost engine failure.

Ford has finally acknowledged the intake valve problem affecting certain 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 and 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 twin-turbocharged engines. The suspect engine population was used in the ...

It began in July 2022 as regulators started looking into reports of engine failures affecting 2021 Bronco SUVs. It then turned into a two-year probe covering more than 411,000 vehicles outfitted with ...