shred5
Well-Known Member
You know it does not matter what you or I know we are not the general public. Allot people know about the old turbo issues or they get on the internet or YouTube and look up ecoboost problems. There are pretty many videos saying exactly the same thing. Some of the videos are really old but not everyone looks at that or even knows there are changes to them or Ford has worked out the issues.Yes, it's all about design. The EB engines are designed to be turbocharged. In a similar vein, virtually all semi tractor engines are turbocharged and typically last 500,000 miles or more. Of course, the 2.3L EB isn't designed with a 500,000 mile lifetime goal, but it is designed to a normal consumer vehicle lifetime, including the turbine component. Yes, they are a bit more complicated, and there may be some things that are more challenging for DIY repairs than the older and simpler 4.0 V6, and proper maintenance is more important, but that's been happening gradually for the past 40 years.
The biggest issues that have surfaced, like valve coking, have more to do with GDI than the turbine, and also affect NA engines with GDI.
Ford has flooded these onto the market over the last half-decade or so, and only time will tell, but with proper maintenance over the 150,000-mile design lifetime, turbines will sometimes fail, but I'll be surprised if they fail a lot more often than other complex components like alternators, AC compressors, transmissions, starting motors, etc.
Not every gets on the forums when they buy and find this stuff out.. It is ingrained into peoples beliefs that turbos are bad and bigger engines are better. It is just a hard thing for the general public to get over. I think people are slowly changing. I just have to believe that is part of the issue with slow first sales and not having options. Allot of truck people are into bigger engines and even how they sound. My first thought before they even launched was no 6 cylinder, I was very disappointed.
Again I didn't say it to tick off anyone..
I really like the Ranger but I have not decided yet what I want. I am looking at a long term truck this time. I really like my Colorado but every Chevy I have owned long term has been a issue. I like the Taco's reliability and resale value since this is long term buy but it really does not fit my needs. I really need a comfortable back seat and a truck that is more comfortable on longer trips and the Taco is not that for me.. I have even considered full size but that is just too big for my garage and driveway. I got time and I am going to research, read the forums and discuss. I have changed my mind several times which means I am not ready yet.The issue may be I do like my truck, I just have a issue with GM vehicles long term. The real reason I am looking is I have a long bed which means just extended cab. Hauling space was more important before and now passenger space is more important. Ranger is very comfortable and maybe one of the most comfortable.
I am in no rush to buy.
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