Ford Ecoboost

This is a huge problem. Many at the forums have had this problem. It because the intercooler has to be super efficient so that this 'turbo' engine can be used for towing. Then water condenses in it and sits there. When there's enough air flow, from WOT (wide Open Throttle), the water gets pushed into the cyclinder where it causes a misfire. This also causes damage to the catalytic converter. There is also some issues where the spark plugs are gapped incorrectly.

While this is a large problem on the F150, with the 3.5L turbo, it seems a relatively none existant issue to small issue with the cars and crossovers since they weren't designed to tow heavy and shouldn't need the extra cooling.

This is exactly why engines with turbos are not intended to tow. The "GASOLINE" engines are already running super hot when used with turbos, adding extra work to make them even hotter requires a lot of cooling.

This is exactly why I DID NOT BUY a 3.5L Ecoboost turbo. I would had loved to buy a 6.2L but for 2012 it was only available in trims starting at the Lariat and above. For 2013, you could get it in an XLT but you have to choose almost all options and the cost isn't much different than a 6.2L F250 with the same options. Besides, I commute a lot and the 6.2L poor fuel economy would put me in the poor house.

I really think that Ford can correct the intercooler issue but I'm guessing it's an expensive alternative to what they've tried already. BUT they have to as it could be turned into a manditory recall. Ford doesn't want it to get to that point.

Missed that one. Oh well lots of duplicate threads lately. One more wont hurt will it?

Donn, there was just a 7 page thread on this..fun reading. Time will tell.

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