Performance: The EcoBoost 2.7: comes with 325 horsepower and 375lb. ft in torque giving a fuel economy of about 23 MPG whereas The EcoBoost 3.5: comes with 365 horsepower and 400lb. ft torque with a fuel efficiency of around 20 MPG The 3.5 has the advantage in almost all respects but falls short when it comes to fuel economy. The 2.7 engine has
The Base, XLT, Limited, Timberline, and ST-Line Explorer are powered by Ford’s 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-four engine that puts out 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque.
When similarly equipped the 3.5 EcoBoost offers about 4,000 lbs more towing capacity vs the 2.7 EcoBoost. The 3.5L engine actually offers the highest towing capacity available on the F-150. That holds true for payload capacity, too.
When it comes to headroom, the new Explorer is actually a bit inferior to the old model. First-row headroom, for instance, decreased from 41.4 to 40.7 inches, while second-row headroom fell from
Ford EcoBoost engines need a higher-octane fuel to produce the maximum power output; turbocharged engines create higher compression levels and higher heat. Higher heat has the potential for lower octane fuels to ignite and cause the engine to knock prematurely. The EcoBoost engine management system uses a knock sensor to detect the premature
Six generations of Ford Explorer are compatible with 87 octane gasoline. Mid-grade or premium gasoline is suggested when towing or for V8 engines. Ethanol blend E85 can be used in Flex Fuel Vehicles only. From 2013-present, maximum 15% ethanol can be used in regular gasoline tanks. 91 octane (or higher) is recommended for heavy work.
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explorer 3.5 vs 2.3 ecoboost
