The fuel economy on the Eco-Boast isn't always what it is supposed to be. My understanding is that it requires a VERY steady foot in order to get the gas mileage; if you don't have a steady foot it's always spooling up the turbo more, using more fuel, etc.
My parents traded their 2008 Wrangler on a 2013 Escape 2.0 EB. For a heavier vehicle, with an automatic transmission and significantly higher gearing (4.10 on the Wrangler, 3.07 on the Escape), the escape just has LOADS of power.
That's probably what I like the most about the Eco-Boast engine. The amount of low end torque, especially for a 4 Cylinder, is amazing!
I recently took a 250 mile trip with the parents in their Escape. I was able to average 27.5 MPG. Not as good as I had hoped for, but still not terrible for a heavy AWD SUV.
Originally Posted By: LeakySeals
Wasnt the intention. The intention is to know why Ford uses a cast iron block. If thats ok with you.
Warms up quicker and retains heat longer. My aluminum block focus has a hard time warming up and keeping temperature in the winter unless you drive it hard. The thermostat works correctly ... but it just doesn't like to retain heat.