Almost no love for the Ecoboost

[xmustangx]

HUH?????

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[jeffnudi]

I had a 2018 EcoBoost Premium Convertible. I bought it used when it was one year old. I sold it a couple of weeks ago with 99,000 miles on it and never had an issue with the engine or any of the mechanicals. Had to put $1,800 into the electronics - Head End unit died and I think the "technician" at the dealer was a parts swapper, not someone who could actually figure out what part had failed. Took three tries to get the right part replaced. But that was the only expense other than routine maintenance.

I ordered a new EcoBoost Premium Convertible in September. It was built last week. Just waiting for it to get shipped to the dealer. The only option is the 201A Package. 315 HP is plenty for me. I did my racing and track day stuff many years ago when I was a younger man. Now I just want to enjoy the ride. I don't need the noise, even if the noise is a pleasant V8 burble. The Mustang will split daily driver duties with my Ultra Limited. Most of my daily driving these days is from home to the golf course, so not going to be racking up the miles like I used to.

 

[Radiant]

Giving the Ecoboost some love. I've had a 2018 base spec for a couple years as a daily. I've got a 2024 Ecoboost Premium Convertible on order with the Performance Package and MagneRide. Looking forward to being able to drop the top, put the suspension on comfort mode, and cruise around backroads enjoying the breeze.

 

[Skye]

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/27/ford-mustang-has-opportunity-as-competitors-abandon-v8-engines.html

This thread reminded me of a March 2024 article from CNBC.

"Ford has been able to continue to sell Mustang V8 models in part because it has invested in making the vehicles more efficient and it was early to adopt smaller, turbocharged four-cylinder engines that now make up about 48% of Mustang sales in the U.S."

 

[Nosticks]

I've had plenty of mussel cars in my life time so having a V-8 meant nothing to me. I'll leave that to the gearheads. I have wanted a Mustang since they were introduced, but life got in the way.

Now at 76 years old, I finally got one. It was an amusing purchase. I stopped the finance manager about two words into his extended warranty pitch. I told him I'd be very lucky to out live the factory warranty. I bought this car as my last car having just recovered from major cancer surgery. I wanted some top down fun, and the EB most definitely will provide that.

 

[DCS]

I've had plenty of mussel cars in my life time so having a V-8 meant nothing to me. I'll leave that to the gearheads. I have wanted a Mustang since they were introduced, but life got in the way.

Now at 76 years old, I finally got one. It was an amusing purchase. I stopped the finance manager about two words into his extended warranty pitch. I told him I'd be very lucky to out live the factory warranty. I bought this car as my last car having just recovered from major cancer surgery. I wanted some top down fun, and the EB most definitely will provide that.

Interesting and funny story. Funny in that I'm 77 and just got my 2024 GT. I tell everyone that will be my last car, so I wanted it to be fun. I got the whole performance package, but none of the "eye candy". My previous car was a 2018 Subaru WRX.

 

[JollyPedro]

I test drove both cars and had cash for either a base GT or a premium EcoBoost. The GT was fast, no doubt about that but the premium interior on the EcBoost is hard to pass up!! And it's quick, fun to drive, and hugs the road like a mom dropping her kid off at college! Love this car!

 

[YamenGT650]

Interesting and funny story. Funny in that I'm 77 and just got my 2024 GT. I tell everyone that will be my last car, so I wanted it to be fun. I got the whole performance package, but none of the "eye candy". My previous car was a 2018 Subaru WRX.

I wish my grandpa was this cool ! I bet the neighborhood young kids love your V8 sounds around..
Enjoy the ride!! Must be cool driving the good old muscle cars and buying the latest one with peak of technology.

 

[DCS]

I wish my grandpa was this cool ! I bet the neighborhood young kids love your V8 sounds around..
Enjoy the ride!! Must be cool driving the good old muscle cars and buying the latest one with peak of technology.

Not my first Mustang. I ordered one back in 1966! Maroon Coupe, 289, 4-speed. After that, "life happened", as you said.
I live in an HOA, so the active valve exhaust plays an important role. "Quiet" when in the HOA. "Normal" everywhere else. There's not much of a difference between "Normal", "Sport", and "Track". However, I'm still in the break-in period - only 200 miles so far.

UPDATE: 12/22/24 - After about 500 miles I started switching to "Sport" mode as soon as I left the HOA. Nice!

 

[samson]

Not my first Mustang. I ordered one back in 1966! Maroon Coupe, 289, 4-speed. After that, "life happened", as you said.
I live in an HOA, so the active valve exhaust plays an important role. "Quiet" when in the HOA. "Normal" everywhere else. There's not much of a difference between "Normal", "Sport", and "Track". However, I'm still in the break-in period - only 200 miles so far.

I have been noticing a bit of that Mustang "pop" with sport mode. Haven't noticed it in normal mode yet. I programed sport exhaust into my custom profile along with sport steering. Soon as I'm out of my development, into custom mode I go!

 

[YamenGT650]

Not my first Mustang. I ordered one back in 1966! Maroon Coupe, 289, 4-speed. After that, "life happened", as you said.
I live in an HOA, so the active valve exhaust plays an important role. "Quiet" when in the HOA. "Normal" everywhere else. There's not much of a difference between "Normal", "Sport", and "Track". However, I'm still in the break-in period - only 200 miles so far.

I also can’t seem to differentiate in loudness between Normal and track much, i might have lost some hearing sensitivity from loud cars. But I noticed that on Normal Exhaust, it keeps altering the valve while driving depending on throttle.

I don’t like my valves flipping around nonstop, unnecessary wear on a moving part. Which is why i either drive it on Track Exhaust or Quiet once am near home.

 

[DCS]

I have been noticing a bit of that Mustang "pop" with sport mode. Haven't noticed it in normal mode yet. I programed sport exhaust into my custom profile along with sport steering. Soon as I'm out of my development, into custom mode I go!

I also can’t seem to differentiate in loudness between Normal and track much, i might have lost some hearing sensitivity from loud cars. But I noticed that on Normal Exhaust, it keeps altering the valve while driving depending on throttle.

I don’t like my valves flipping around nonstop, unnecessary wear on a moving part. Which is why i either drive it on Track Exhaust or Quiet once am near home.

Are you saying the electronic valves in the AVE system are "flipping around" when in "Normal" mode? If so, I agree with you. I'll try "Track". I'm assuming the valves are wide open there. Perhaps I might get a few tenths of a gallon mileage improvement!

 

[YamenGT650]

Are you saying the electronic valves in the AVE system are "flipping around" when in "Normal" mode? If so, I agree with you. I'll try "Track". I'm assuming the valves are wide open there. Perhaps I might get a few tenths of a gallon mileage improvement!

Yes sir, I noticed that it tends to alter the valve angle depending on throttle, most probably to avoid choking with back pressure.

 

[DCS]

Yes sir, I noticed that it tends to alter the valve angle depending on throttle, most probably to avoid choking with back pressure.

Wow! How'd you get the video?

 

[YamenGT650]

Wow! How'd you get the video?

I saw it online its 2023 GT, but same tech, i noticed it on my car, asked my wife to rev it while i look into it at different modes.

Here’s another one of the 2024, but this is in sport mode, which flaps a bit more aggressively. Even quiet mode reliefs the pressure by opening up a bit at wide open throttle.

Track stays wide open, avoiding unnecessary stress and wear on the valves.

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