Ford Discontinues the 2.7 Ecoboost Engine

[2002 Maxima SE]

The 3.0TT was originally developed for the now defunct Lincoln Continental (2017–2020). It was an exclusive engine until the Lincoln Continental tanked. Since then the engine is used across Ford and Lincoln performance models.

 

[2.7ecoboostFordBronco]

Guess I’m glad I have my two 2.7’s. Zero problems but I’ve only got 5 years and 85k between the two of them. Has anyone addressed the most important question of all time in the history of engine design choices (if to which the answer is yes then engine is trash) in regard to the 3.0 yet? Does it have a wet belt oil pump?

 

[ctechbob]

Guess I’m glad I have my two 2.7’s. Zero problems but I’ve only got 5 years and 85k between the two of them. Has anyone addressed the most important question of all time in the history of engine design choices (if to which the answer is yes then engine is trash) in regard to the 3.0 yet? Does it have a wet belt oil pump?

I haven't confirmed it, but supposedly it is chain driven again.

--Edit--

Then again, the 3.0 in the Bronco Raptor, Ranger Raptor, Explorer ST are all showing a belt.

Thanks google AI.

 

[svtrit]

It is Ford though, so I'm sure they dork up the chain drive in some way

Spoken as a Ford owner.....

I replaced my 2017 NA3.5L 6speed F150 with a 2024 Ecoboost 3,5. I want my 2017 back. It was a simple truck overall, having less tech, and it idled smooth. The tech in the 2024 is flighty, choosing to lock up at times, and the 3.5 idles rough.

I’ve had the 2.7 before as well. It was hard to distinguish it from a 3.5 Ecoboost, even when towing. It’s an all around great engine.

If there was a good alternative to Ford, I’d be switching. The new models aren’t good.

Maybe RAM, but the rust issue alone keeps me away from them.

 

[PWMDMD]

My guess is it just comes down to dollars and cents and between the different block materials and GDI/PI etc, the 3.0 is cheaper to make while getting them close enough in terms of specs.