Super cool review. I have a 21 ranger. I love it. Its so quick. So much fun to drive!

Very helpful and informative review. I have a 2.3 Bronco on order, but was second guessing my engine choice, not knowing much about it, until I saw this video. Excellent tuitional on the 2.3. Thanks for the peace of mind!

My Toyota Aristo with a twin turbo inline 6 cylinder 2jz-gte (3 liter) from 1993 has oil squirters at the bottom of the block. Happy to also have a 2021 Ranger Tremor with the inline 4 2.3l twin-scroll. Great truck and a fantastically torque-y engine.

Good thing I'm doing my research on these engines. I am building my bronco and hopefully next year I'll have it.

I have a 21 Ranger with the 2.3l, thanks for the good info 👍

Love your videos. I say the 2.7L discussion last week...which is what I am getting in my Bronco build. I am definitely following you. I enjoy hearing any expert speak on their expertise and this is an area I am very interested in.

Great video; thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Thank you I’m now confident in my 2.3 choice for my 2d Bronco.

Fantastic description of 2.3 4 cyl motor in the Bronco! Very informative and helpful. Thank you!

Excellent info. I just brought my wife a 21 Explorer Timberline with a 2.3. I am extremely impressed with the low to mid range power, this Timberline really takes off and goes! I am assuming it's the same engine as the bronco??. In the explorer it's 300/310 torque with 91 octane I believe. Dealer, at my request,, put in Amsoil 5w30ss , amsoil transfer case , amsoil front/rear differential. We are also using Archoil ar6200 fuel additive .

Great video and very informative! I just purchased a 2022 Explorer Timberline with the 2.3. Plenty of power and very smooth.

Thank you so much. That really helps you have a great channel. And I'll support you however I can.!!

My first order was a 2Dr Wildtrack with 2.7. I did not get a 2021 build date and was converted to a 2022. After seeing the videos on the various trims and what you really get for $55K Vice $38K I decided to save a few bucks. When I went to re-confirm my order I changed to a Black Diamond 2 Dr with the 2.3L. I’m not a big off-roader but I need 4WD for snow and beach. I’ll remove the crash bars, add 17x9” wheels and 33x12.50 Nitto Ridge Grapplers and see how things go. Hopefully the little 4 does me a solid.

This is a really great video. I'm an engineer and a gearhead. I have already picked out the Bronco I want to buy and this put my mind to ease with several of my questions. Thank you.

Great video! I know this isn't a bronco engine but you should do a video talking about the 3.5 ecoboost. Very interesting engines.

Just picked up my Bronco on Friday. 2dr 2.3l black diamond. It’s awesome. Very happy w the engine thus far, plenty of pep and feels great to me. Really happy w my choice

Impressive overview. Learned a lot. Thanks for making it. Looking forward to my 2dr Badlands luxe Squatch 6spd. I was a bit nervous on the 2.3, not now.

Great info, thank you! Some visual aides to show parts you are discussing would be even better!

Absolutely outstanding explanation!

I have been anxiously awaiting this video. Your video on the 2.7l was great, this one is too. I have a 4-door 2.3l/7MT Badlands Sasquatch on order and I am driving myself crazy. I really want the 7MT but I want to be sure that the 2.3l will be okay for me considering that I anticipate putting it through the ringer. I have 2 kids and live near the mountains so this Bronco will be loaded up and traversing steep grades often. I like the control of the MT but I want enough power. Ford why won’t you let us have the 7MT with the 2.7l?!?!

Excellent video thank you!

Thank you. I can sleep ok now with my 2.3 order

Wow. Impressive knowledge, subscribed

Great detail! Thx! Just got my Black Diamond Sasquatch 2.3, 4 dr., and very impressed with the 2.3 power. My '21 F150 Ltd Powerboost has 430/570 hp/tq so used to lots of power. May even add a power pack upgrade for another 40 hp or so. Thanks.

Great video. Super informative.

Lima can be found all the way to 2000, in rangers. In 01, the duratec had all but replaced it. The duratec had plenty of problems in the ranger due to poor maintenance, leading to timing chain failure and subsequently requiring replacement of the whole engine.

Awesome content

I absolutely love our 2.3. No oil pump BELT, and a canisters oil filter. Rather than a cartridge 2.7. Style

Love ours !! 2.3 10 speed 2 dr

Killing the info game man!

Great info about my engine. I traded my F150 Coyote ( more garage room) for a Ranger 2.3 and just by the seat of the pants, the Ranger feels just as quick as the F150. I anticipate ordering a Bronco soon and have been thinking about which engine to choose and your information has convinced me to stay with the 2.3. BTW I am getting 24MPG with the Ranger so maybe the Bronco will be similar in MPG.

I bought a Base 4Dr Non Sas with a 2.3 Power Plant, this engine can definitely handles the 33s tires with steelies like a champ, I wonder if using 94 oct fuel will increase my mpg, but yeah I don’t regret it at all, great video! Learned great information on these engines 🙌

I love my 2.3L 7 speed.. i have the JB4, knn cold air , knn charge pipes and blow off with E50 blend. that thing smokes v6 branco all day

I have the 2020 2.3 in a Ranger. I had heart burn going from a 5.3 V8 to a 2.3 pulling my boat but this 2.3 pulls the boat great and maybe better since it not as heavy of a truck. I still have a 2000 Ranger and couldn't resist the new one. I installed a catch can and change oil every 3K with Mobile1. Its just what I do. What is everyone doing to clean the GDI system? The catch can has some in it but very little. I hear Ford did something to help with a built in separator. GREAT VIDEO!!

I have the 2.7 ecoboost in an F150 it drives great. I get 26 mpg lifetime average after 35k miles 500 boat towing. I was surprised the bronco gets less with the smaller 2.3.

Very interesting video, got a Focus ST with the 2.3 Ecoboost. Been holding off for a while thinking it's a problematic engine due to the head gasket issues that plagued the Focus RS, but from what I understand that was an issue exclusive to early models of that specific car only. Been hearing a lot of good things about it other than that, people get crazy performance out of them with software and very little hardware upgrades to the exhaust system and cooling.

Great video. I have a 2.3 Bronco. I’m looking for the video you mentioned about properly maintaining a turbo engine.

Great video. Seems like both engines are great options. I drove a 2.3 bronco in a sasquatch and non sasquatch. If we were getting the sasquatch package I would go with the 2.7 but the non sasquatch was surprisingly quick with the 2.3. The 2.3 was adequate for the sasquatch bronco but I think it needs that extra torque. It got up to speed fine, but it just didn't feel like the non sasquatch. We're going black diamond 2.3 auto non sasquatch.

I have a full built on '18 Eco Mustang that I make over 400 wheel and 500 ft/lbs for over 60k miles just taking care of it doing standard maintenance, never had an issue.

I had the twin plug 2.3 in a Ranger. Absolutely bullet proof engine. Something to be said for simplicity.

I have a 2.3 and you talked about a video on turbos. Just trying to find that video. Thanks

I'm thinking of a 4dr badlandS with sasquatch paired with a 2.3 and AT. I don't plan on towing. Would the 2.7 be better in this configuration ?

Actually a lot of motorcycle engines starting in the '80s have piston oil jets that spray a mist of oil underneath there to keep them cool. Because when you're at 10k to 12k RPMs that build up a lot of heat

Well done sir! I was thoroughly informed by your video and I am now armed with loads of unique info that I truly did not know before. For round (2) two, I personally would not be offended if you added a chart or diagram or two; though I was able to follow "by ear", and I'm sure others will agree o (on behalf of thereselves), my eyes like to participate too (hint).

Thank you

Really cool informative video of my bronco engine, exactly what I was looking for!

I just put a deposit down on a 2.3 for a Big Bend due in in May-Jun. I'm not 100% committed yet and the engine is/was one of the things along with it being a manual and not sure I really want to deal with a manual transmission. This video makes me feel a lot better though. I currently have and have had 4 Runners for years and oddly, the V6 has 270HP and 300 Torque yet a 5k towing capability. This is 300/330 and 3500. I don't think the towing is so much a factor but.....a thought. Appreciate any advice. My key reservation is going from my known reliable 4 runner to a 4 cylinder and a stick.

cummins diesel engines use piston cooling nozzles in the block under the pistons to cool…have for a long long time

21 2 door with the 2.3 L in manual is dangerously fun

Great vid, what are your thoughts on vent to atmosphere BOV vs the stock recirculating BOV on this 2.3 engine? I tried a turbosmart dual port 50% VTA 50% recirculating BOV and it felt sluggish so I removed it.

That was a very informative video and much appreciated. I just purchased the 2021 Ranger Tremor and wanted to acquaint myself with it's EB 2.3L Turbo engine. From my pre-purchase research I read that it was a proven and reliable power plant but I would like to know what you recommend for maintaining it at peak performance. I'm getting close to 2400 miles and I've been using the 87 octane fuel (Shell) specified in the manual. I was wondering if I should be using any type of fuel additive, type of oil (synthetic vs blend) and interval (3k vs 5k). The truck is stock with no performance tune. I only ask because clearly you know what you are talking about. Thanks in advance and subbed.

I’ve got a 2.3 in my 2022 Bronco 2 door black Diamond manual. Love the combination. Liked and subscribed 👌looking forward to your tips on longevity with the turbo . My question would be with the Air filter I do a lot of driving in this vehicle both on and off road . Would you recommend a K&N Air filter system if it’s offered ? My fuel mileage is around 18.9 -21 mpg depending on tire pressure . Much better at 47 psi . What can you tell me about the high pressure cooling system and how often should it be flushed ?Thank you in advance for your great information 💪

Just purchased a 2021 big bend with the 2.3 L and this video is amazing, thank you for taking the time to break down this engine! Could you recommend what oil and fuel type you would use for the 2.3 L engine that would be awesome, thank you!!

The new 2.3 is a great motor. Not super complicated. Pretty good power and the valves dont appear to be crumbling like the 2.7.

Ok,this a redesign of the rs 2.3. Staring off with forged Internals. Was the side wall cast redesigned for more strength? To lessen the cracking? The RS has a weak spot and no internal Support for the sleeves, so they float except when the head bolts down. Was this corrected with this block of the 2.3?

I like it! Is this the same engine in the Ranger now -the 2.3, is there any significant difference? Is the Bronco rated at 270/310 same as the Ranger? Also does it have the top oil reservoir above the turbo bearing, like on the Raptor? Passive oiling post shutdown as it spools down?

You mention better fuel efficiency with the 2.7 on a Sasquatch machine. How about a 4 door a Black Diamond with plans on adding 33” tires? I currently have a 2.3 on order with no build date.

Although that engine is done nicely for sure, the bronco is a pretty girthy vehicle to be powered by an all aluminum foundation in my opinion. Unless of course you play with the gearing. Also having a 1.58 rod ratio creates a little more concern ( piston oiling upgrade is understandable ). Once again for lighter vehicles I think nothing but good but I don't like the idea of using the little engine that could in a big girl like the bronco

Wow, great video. Awesome technical information. Any issues with engine? Or mods you would do for regular use such as a catch can?

I like youre videos alot of information that interests me i was wondering if you know how compatible parts are between 2020 ford ranger 2.3 eco boost and 2020 ford explorer xlt 2.3 eco boost i been looking online for performance parts and only been finding them for the ranger

Is this the same engine in ranger and/or explorer? Do you think it would have enough power to drive at highway speeds in the mountains with max payload. Really considering badlands, 4 door, hard top, 2.3, manual transmission. Thanks again.

Hello my nameis Kevin and I have a 96 ford ranger it has a 2.3 I believe it is a short block I have been looking into the 2.3 eco boost motor as an upgrade .from some of the forms I have read thus far say that the 2.3 eco boost motor is a long block my question That I have is can the short block 2.3 top end be mounted on the 2.3 long block so I wouldn't have to mess with the electrical from the stock motor or would it be better to find a complete 2.3 eco boost and gut all yhe stock electrical out and hook up the 2.3 eco boost in full or what is your opinion on this project

I had a 89 2.3 Mustang and it was a great low 88 hp engine. It should have made 110 hp.

I have some question is this engine 2.3L ecoboost same as the Ford Explorer 2021 currently selling in the Philippines that is redesign to make to make to durable and reliable engine?

I’m planning to get the ‘23 Everest which comes here with a 2.3 Eco-Boost Petrol engine. Can you advise if this would be an under powered engine for the Everest considering the weight about 2-2.5 tons. My drives are on steep hilly roads and I’m not sure how the Everest would perform. Apart from that I love the new Everest

Anyone know if there are differences between this 2.3 and the 2.3 in the explorer?

A lot of people run oil catch cans because it’s direct injection. And they do collect quite a bit of oil

I Help build them at Cleveland engine. Its a great set up powerful and efficient.

I'm interesed in what you think about the 2.7 v6 in the Ranger XLT? what would be the avg. fuel milage going w/18" wheels? and what about the wet belt on the oil pump, any reports of it being a problem?

2022 bronco outerbanks Sasquatch with 36,000 miles so far. Motor is doing great so far. What kind of mileage can we expect till the motor needs to be replaced?

Do you build engine's? Thanks for the info! I almost changed our order for a 2.3 because of constraints, but before I could I got a build date with the 2.7 and can't wait!

Do you think a catch can is necessary on this engine due to the direct injection?

How should this engine perform with a piggy back tuner adding about 50 ish HP? Longevity?

I had an older ranger with two spark plugs per cylinder with a five speed toughest little truck there is . I'm getting ready to buy a 2019 - 2022 ranger . I keep hearing in the comments about a catch can .what is it , what does it do and why would i need it ? Thanks in advance.

How many miles can you put on the 2.3 leader 4 cylinder and can you tow with it will it bother the transmission or the motor

I am thinking about a new truck. The 2.3L ecoboost turns me off. To complicated, the milage is not much better then my 4.0 L SOHC in my 2011 Ranger. I get 22 mpg @ 70 mph with it and average 19 mpg. Truly bullet proof, 272,000 miles on it now and it runs fine. Doesn't use an appreciable amount of oil between 5000 mile changes. Going with a Tacoma this time around, still has a nice normally aspirated V6.

Great video. Great info. Question is this the same engine in the Ford Ranger? I believe italso how to these 10 speed transmissions hold up in the Ford Ranger.? Thank you

i'M PICKING UP A NEW BADLANDS SASQUATCH 2.3. I live in a seasonal location...tough winters, warm summers. Should I swap out to a full synthetic 0W? Also, why hybrid synthetic vs. full synthetic?

I wonder if you ever mentions if the current 2.3 for 24 and 25 is water cooled as well as oil lubricated

I’m looking to get the 2016 Lincoln mkc with the 2.3! Is this reliable or expensive to maintain for a college kid?

I wouldn’t say the 2.0 Twin Scroll EB and 2.3 EB are radically different. You can directly bolt on all of the 2.0 accessories to a 2.3 block in all the same places. In a transverse configuration, the 2.0 and 2.3 look completely identical.

I installed the factory tuner it adds 45 hp and 60 pound-feet torque and does not void warranty if installed by dealer. You will need to run 93 octane but my intown mileage went from 17 mpg to 22.5 except when my foot gets heavy. I live in Florida so most of driving is done on flat land.

Great details. What's your honest take on the reliability of the 2.3? I'm coming from two Toyotas including one with the 22RE - dang slow, but dang bulletproof.

Exactly how does engine know the octane? I figure it advances until it knocks? 10-1 compression in 1975 was high compression ----Last --can I go to auto store and put octane booster in 87 octane to get a cheap way to extra HP? Or---put in ethanol blend--isnt ethanol about 125 octane?

Can you talk about the 10 speed automatic transmission 10R60. I heard they had a lot of issues

Great video! I am seeing a lot of folks putting oil catch cans on the 2.3 and 2.7. Would you recommend this on the 2.3?

How does the 2.3 in the bronco differ from the 2.3 in the Ford ranger at the same year

When you talked about getting more HP from higher octane gas, were you talking about the 2.7L or 2.3L or both? I've got the 2.3L in my 2021 Ford Ranger Lariat FX4. I didn't think higher octane would improve torque/horsepower.

Which engine is the best ? The 2.3 or the 2.7?

I’m thinking of buying a 2022 2.3L ford ranger XL with only 4800 miles on it I was wondering if these engine are reliable I’m the type of person to keep a vehicle for 150k plus miles I hope it would at least last that long

I have a 2020 2.3L EcoBoost Mustang, how similar are these or are they the same engine?

Thanks for the very knowledgeable videos. In your opinion, which engine 2.3 or 2.7, will be more reliable and require the least maintenance for long term ownership? Thanks for your time and effort.

Are any known issues with the 2.3L having an oil leak from the timing chain cover? I have a 2021 Ranger and it seems to have a minor leak from there.

So the 2.3 ecoboost in the bronco and ranger has a chain driven oil pump and the 2.7 liter ecoboost has a wet belt driven oil pump?

Absolutely great video, would like folks to know more about stock boost, intercooler size, who manufactures the turbo. Again, great content, I’m not subscribed

Curious to now how familiar this motor is to the FoMoCo 2.3 liter in the 2007 Mazda Speed 3...

Cavitate......Cavitating... Integrated... Not Intergrated... Thanks for the great videos !!!

I am looking into installing a catch can and tuner. I might even add a accelerator pedal throttle response controller. There are other modifications that I am looking at (one is a skid plate for the control arm to protect the shock bolts, another one is a functional ram air hood, and yet another one is a front receiver to be used in many fashions (carry a tray on the front to hold a cooler, or attach a receiver style Warn winch), most of them are for the aesthetics of the vehicle. I want the receiver as I am not going to need the winch all the time as it is going to be my daily driver, and also my off-road vehicle especially when I go to my property in upstate NY. My truck will look angrier, and may be more capable of driving off-road than my 1999 Dodge Durango 5.9 L was capable of doing. Do you know what amount of boost the turbo’s add to the two engines (2.3 L, & 2.7 L)?

Is it the same engine that 2021 Ecoboost mustang has? Other then a baffled oil pan?

Is this same engine as in the Escape?