Ford is ditching its 2.0-liter bi-turbo in both the Ranger and Everest starting in 2026. The move has been confirmed for the Australian market for now, but will no doubt have implications across the wider Ford network, including the Philippines.
The single turbo 2.0-liter, which is currently in service in lower variants of the Ranger and Everest, will be thoroughly enhanced with a new fuel injection system and a timing chain. The engine also drops the long-serving 6-speed automatic in favor of the 10-speed unit used by the bi-turbo diesel.
The improvements to the single turbo 2.0-liter will not only improve the overall durability of the engine, but will also get a power boost from the existing 170 horsepower, 405 Nm figures. Ford will reveal more details surrounding the improved powertrain in the first half of 2026, but it’s unlikely to match the bi-turbo’s 210 horsepower, 500 Nm of torque outputs.
Meanwhile, Ford will use the 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel in “a wider range of models,” while no changes are expected for the Ranger Raptor’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 gasoline, and the 2.3-liter EcoBoost and electric motor combo used in the plug-in hybrid variant.
Great news on the Ecoblue engine finally ditching the awful wet timing belt system driving the camshafts. I hope this change also includes the fragile oil pump belt that is always soaked in oil.
ReplyDeleteThe discontinuation of the bi-turbo 2.0L is not a surprise to me. It was incredibly reliant on boost to get things going and it felt heavy off-boost. Fuel economy isn't great either since it is working so hard. The big displacement 3.0L V6 will be a much better replacement for it and hopefully, Ford irons out the issues of the notorious Lion V6 diesel.
The newer Ecoboost engines use a timing chain but rubber belt for oil pump. I bet this update to the diesel 2.0L will be the same setup.
Deleteinteresting. i take this that the single turbo is more reliable and less complex, the reasons they will use this moving forward...
ReplyDeleteFord not good in making diesel engines
ReplyDeleteFord is likely developing a replacement engine for it
ReplyDeleteA 2.5 liter turbocharged diesel engine
Toyota diesel engines are the best.
ReplyDeletethis is what I noticed with ford. they keep throwing out designs instead of refining and fixing their engines. they'll make another new engine with unproven tech and all sorts of bugs that needs to be ironed out
ReplyDeleteToyota diesel reliable
ReplyDeleteOutdated technology.
Deletemeanwhile the new major facelift hilux just launch in australia with the same 1gd 2.8L engine. which is good as toyota keeps on refining its 2016 engine. it might not be a sexy new engine. but its a proven reliable lump. and powerful enough too in the GRS guise.
ReplyDeleteIsuzu engine is one of the bests
ReplyDeleteToo late ford..
ReplyDeleteFord Everest 3.0 V6 gasoline please☺️!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHope the do away with the Wet Timing Belt system...
ReplyDeleteThe 2016 Ford Ranger 2.2L Diesel engine is the most Durable and long period of maintenance because its using the TIMING CHAIN compared to new version 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel engine because its using the WET BELT...So, therefore, 2016 Model is still reliable in FORD trucks.
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