15 Years Later: Why Truck Owners Still Debate Ford's Famous EcoBoost Durability Test

from Pickup Truck +SUV Talk · host Tim Esterdahl

Send us Fan MailFifteen years after Ford tore down a production 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine in front of a live audience to prove its durability, truck owners are still arguing about what the test actually proved. Tim looks back at the famous Detroit Auto Show teardown, the results Ford revealed, and why debates over carbon buildup, 10,000-mile oil changes, and turbocharger reliability continue today. Plus, a quick roundup of the week's biggest truck news, including EPA DEF rule changes, Ram TRX updates, Tacoma sales, recalls, and more.Sponsored by: Get 15% off Screen ProTech screen protectors at screenprotech.com/tim.Support the show

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