Why Don’t EcoBoost Mustang Owners Get More Social Media Respect?

When Ford Motor Company released the S550 Mustang model in 2015, it added an all-new powertrain in the form of 2.3-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine. With a similar power range to the V-6, the EcoBoost Mustang was rated at just over 300-horsepower. Fast forward to the newest 2018 model, and the V-6 is extinct. EcoBoost sales continue to thrive alongside the Coyote 5.0-liter V8. Also for 2018, Ford has upped the performance ante with a highly capable 10-speed automatic transmission replacing the previous six-speed.

Great gas mileage and performance while being cheaper than its eight-cylinder brethren makes the EcoBoost a perfect fit for some enthusiasts’ driving styles. Many EcoBoost owners are still hardcore Mustang people seeking ways to modify their cars and add more power. Often social media is a place to seek information from like-minded enthusiasts. It can also be a bad place to get it. We all know that the internet is a double-edged sword, as everyone has a voice but positivity isn’t always fostered ... read more