2015 Mustang V6. As you can see, the performance numbers between the two are relatively close in comparison. With the 13.9 vs 14.1 second quarter miles between the EcoBoost and V6, respectively, it’s a pretty tight match. But the turbocharged four-cylinder motor inches ahead of the V6 to take the win. What is necessary is full time operation of the A/C as the daytime temp. seldom drops below 90 F. There are only 2 models of the Explorer sold here, The 2.3 Ecoboost Limited 4X2 and the 4x4 3.5 Twin Turbo Ecoboost Sport. Both fully loaded except the Limited does not have the video screens in the headrests and just normal cruise control. Ford lists the 2.3's length as 25.9", the commonly accepted length of a 302 to the tip of the water pump pulley is 27.5", Explorer accessories would probably cancel that out. If you can't scoot the V8 back because it's hitting something, you probably can't scoot the 2.3 back either. TX. Mar 7, 2020. #4. My wife has had an Edge with the 2.0 and currently drives an Edge with the 3.5. The 2.0 is not underpowered. It was faster and gets better fuel mileage. The 3.5 is smoother and feels more refined. It will move just fine, just takes a bit longer. S. 2016 Ford Explorer model details Shop 2016 Ford Explorer. Base (2 styles) Style. 4WD 4dr Base. FWD 4dr Base. Inventory price. Starting at $33,050. Starting at $31,050. MPG. Compatible Engine Swap List. The 2.0 gen 1 (single scroll) engine came in the following vehicles 2010– Ford Mondeo 2011–2015 Ford Explorer 2011–2014 Ford Edge 2011– 2017 Range Rover Evoque 2011– Ford S-MAX 2012–2016 Ford Falcon 2013–2015 Ford Escape / Kuga 2013–2015 Land Rover Freelander 2 2013–2016 Ford Fusion 2013–2017 The EcoBoost first arrived on the scene in 2009 as a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6, and would later be available in a variety of displacements. More importantly, Ford boasted that the engine More entertaining is this twin-turbo EcoBoost 3.5-liter V6 with 365-horsepower and 350 lb-ft. of torque. The newest option, is the Mustang’s 280-horsepower 2.3-liter I4 EcoBoost that replaces the 2.0-liter. If your budget is not restricted, by all means opt for the 3.5 EcoBoost. It makes the Explorer feel like a true performance-style SUV. .

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