Is Ford adding an EcoBoost four cylinder to the Mustang?

Is Ford adding an EcoBoost four cylinder to the Mustang?

Posted on 02. Jun, 2011 by in News

So, is a new, turbocharged four cylinder on the horizon for the 2015 Mustang? According to an article appearing earlier this week in Motor Authority, Ford could be adding a new, turbocharged 2.3 liter EcoBoost four cylinder to the Mustang, bringing back memories of the mid-1980s SVO Mustangs. This new engine is reported to be roughly the same engine that’s going to appear in the 2013 Ford Taurus with a 2.0 displacement, though the Mustang’s version will have a different cylinder head configuration and will be expanded to 2.3 liters. The Mustang’s EcoBoost four could also be used in some Lincoln cars in 2015 and beyond.

The same article also reported that the Mustang will be receiving a new 2.7 liter turbocharged V6 in 2015, replacing the current 3.7 liter engine. This new V6 will be shared with the Edge crossover, and perhaps the Fusion sedan and/or Ranger replacement (if it’s ever built). Don’t worry, the new 5.0 Coyote V-8 isn’t going anywhere, though it’s expected to receive direct injection technology which will help fuel economy. In fact, if all these engine upgrades come to fruition by 2015, fuel economy could be greatly improved across the Mustang product line.

So what do you think? Would you buy a four cylinder Mustang?

Source: Motor Authority

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26 Responses to “Is Ford adding an EcoBoost four cylinder to the Mustang?”

  1. John

    02. Jun, 2011

    I’m on the fence with this one. Unless this engine gets 40mpg or more and keeps up with at least the current n/a V6 Mustang, it would be odd in a sports car this big (heavy).

    What would be better is direct injection on the n/a V6 for a little more HP/TQ and mpg’s.

    Then add a middle of the pack Eco-Boost twin turbo V6 at maybe 350hp to keep it just under the 5.0L GT.

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  2. Jeff B.

    02. Jun, 2011

    That would be a nice addition.

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  3. Jay S.

    02. Jun, 2011

    I’d rather see teh EcoBoost V6 in there.

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  4. Jeremiah D.

    02. Jun, 2011

    Any mustang without a v8 should only come painted pink factory

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  5. David H.

    02. Jun, 2011

    They should make it. The 4 cylinder of today is the 5.0 conversion of the future.

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  6. Ana R.

    02. Jun, 2011

    Seriously… Was next a 4 doors Pony ?

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  7. Bill R

    02. Jun, 2011

    If done right, a turbo 2.3 would make a nice base engine for the Mustang. What I like about a turbo is that “torque shelf” that starts off at low RPM. What’s also great about it is that it is so easy to get big horsepower gains from a simple tune if the engine is made sufficiently strong.

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  8. Thomas M.

    02. Jun, 2011

    Or a diesel….???

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  9. Armando T Benitez Jr

    02. Jun, 2011

    hell yea i would buy that mustang i have a 1989 mustang inline 4 thats awsome that they are bringing it back saving gas and riding in style

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  10. Joe H.

    02. Jun, 2011

    I want an Eco boost V8 TT, but would settle for a TT V6 Eco boost

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  11. Alicia H.

    03. Jun, 2011

    Whoever would buy a 4 cylinder Mustang is a sissy, I don’t care what anybody says.

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  12. Russell G.

    03. Jun, 2011

    It didn’t work in the 80s, it won’t work now.

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  13. Glenn B.

    03. Jun, 2011

    I like it. A well balanced car with decent power would be a lot of fun in the twisties. Today’s tech would make it happen!

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  14. Andrew B.

    03. Jun, 2011

    Don’t regress! The Mustang is back up to the level that it should be. Leave the four cylinder engine to the Focus/Fusion. I can see an EcoBoost V6 Mustang, but anything smaller than a 6 should be left out. Want a four banger that performs like the new Stang, go waste your money on a European import.

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  15. RIck M.

    03. Jun, 2011

    Just don’t call it an SVO

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  16. Lauren P.

    03. Jun, 2011

    Maybe if they called it a Mustang II?? Lol I think it would go over like a lead balloon.

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  17. David L.

    03. Jun, 2011

    Back in the day the Mustang was promoted as the car that could be built to fit anyones taste. I would bet that the turbo 4 would have more power than the 6 of years past, and have better milage. They weren’t as cool as the 8s, but Ford sold a lot of straight 6 Mustangs back in the 60s, and they were on the road through the gas crunch when the 428s were parked because people couldn’t afford the gas if they could find it. I think more options are good for people who want a car for transportation and not just a weekend toy. Just don’t try to convince me to promote a hybrid Mustang. :/

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  18. Ronnie J.

    03. Jun, 2011

    Noooooooo!!!!!!!!!

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  19. Ross B.

    03. Jun, 2011

    How about a stripped down gt…have an lx v8 model with out all the fancy stuff. Just like the good ole days ;-)

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  20. Eric T.

    03. Jun, 2011

    Dislike

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  21. Hernando H.

    03. Jun, 2011

    Boooooo

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  22. Brian

    10. Jun, 2011

    Hey guys, I think we are forgetting the main purpose of what we love and that is THE MUSTANG!!! If it brings the price down a little so more people can afford it then we will have more MUSTANGS on the road and more people enjoying the car….. not the engine. That is what it should be about. By the way, I drive a v6 with over 170,000 miles on it. It still runs just as good as the day I bought it with 54,000 7 years ago. Hey see ya at the show and think twice before you snub your fellow stangers with less power.

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  23. Badgat

    15. Jun, 2011

    I’m on the fence as well on this matter. I currently enjoy v8 power. But as I get older and wiser, smaller displacement seems to make more sense. Especially with gas prices rising with no end in site. What can I say, I want the best of both worlds, good fuel economy and balls of fire performance. If I can get that, I don’t care if it’s a four cylinder, 2 cylinder , v6 or v8. I just want a badass Mustang.

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  24. Bobby

    24. Jun, 2011

    i am 100% against a 4 banger in the mustang, I’m ok with a turbo 6 cyl but they have to keep a v8, that’s what the mustangs about, especially since they brought the 5.0 back

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