Common Ford 1.0L EcoBoost Engine Problems

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What Is An Ecoboost Engine?

The 1.0L Ecoboost is an-award winning three-cylinder turbocharged petrol direct injected engine and is the smallest within the EcoBoost range.

The 1 litre Ecoboost engine was first introduced in 2012 on Focus and C-Max models. It was lauded as it offered power and performance that compared to a traditional 1.6 litre petrol engine.

Downsizing using an engine boasting ultra-low friction, high-efficiency and a durable design proved successful and Ford began to include this engine as an option for many more models. The 1 litre version of the EcoBoost engine is available on the following models:

• B-MAX
• C-MAX
• Ecosport
• Fiesta
• Focus
• Mondeo
• Transit Connect
• Transit Courier
• Transit Custom

1 Litre EcoBoost Engine Problems

Loss of engine power and serious valve damage is commonplace on higher mileage EcoBoost engines. 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. Low pressure produced by the fuel injector pump restricts the engine, hampering its performance. This can often be resolved by simply replacing the fuel pump.

The most significant and notorious issue with EcoBoost engines is related to overheating. Early Ford models fitted with EcoBoost engines had coolant pipes made of nylon, which were to prone to failing at high temperatures. A Field Service Action (FSA) was issued in March 2015 which saw Ford replace the pipes of 96% of 44,682 affected vehicles.

1 Litre Ford EcoBoost Engine Replacement

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