Cost to replace blown Ecoboom engine?

kart3l · Mar 16, 2018

Sorry about your engine situation man. Hope everything works out at the end.

+1 for going the warranty route + FP tune + Intercooler, especially when you don't have a lot of extra funds lying around for play money.

Datalux · Mar 16, 2018

Brian V said:
Apparently you have the PP engine. If you could do the research that is necessary to answer your question which would take your time and effort to establish a difference between the engine designation that would be helpful with your topic of the discussion.

I actually have the question in to the dealer parts counter and i'm waiting to hear back. Reason I'm curious is the written estimate given to me for MY car is the non-PP engine number. Makes me nervous...

Woodshop77 · Mar 16, 2018

Datalux - Call Brian at Esslinger,(ask for him) they are probably within 20 miles of you (Chino). They can build a new block setup for you at probably the same price as you are seeing elsewhere. The difference is they specialize in 4 cylinder Ford engines. (That's what they build, racing engines - That's their thing - I was referred to them by Ford Performance) You can probably salvage some parts from your blown engine(like your head) and you will have a much beefier and happier engine. Look at it as a positive investment for your car if you are going to keep it. (If you go the full build route get it sleeved, they solve all the cracking issues with block reinforcement.)

Datalux · Mar 16, 2018

Woodshop77 said:
Datalux - Call Brian at Esslinger,(ask for him) they are probably within 20 miles of you (Chino). They can build a new block setup for you at probably the same price as you are seeing elsewhere. The difference is they specialize in 4 cylinder Ford engines. (That's what they build, racing engines - That's their thing - I was referred to them by Ford Performance) You can probably salvage some parts from your blown engine(like your head) and you will have a much beefier and happier engine. Look at it as a positive investment for your car if you are going to keep it. (If you go the full build route get it sleeved, they solve all the cracking issues with block reinforcement.)

Thanks - discussed Esslinger here I would have loved to have gone that route but just couldn't afford it.

Mattrix · Mar 17, 2018

Sorry to hear about another one.. When mine blew over 2 years ago my dealer charged me $6200 for a complete new motor and installation. The original price was $8200 but the GM felt bad that his Service Manager didn't do right by me on a couple occasions. They ended up giving me the parts at cost and ate some labor.

The prices have come way down and this new motor is almost paid off and I'm thinking about chancing it again by doing a tune. The new motor has 8k miles and 11 track days on it and has been strong /knockonwood

Best of luck moving forward!

jrock · Mar 17, 2018

Mattrix said:
Sorry to hear about another one.. When mine blew over 2 years ago my dealer charged me $6200 for a complete new motor and installation. The original price was $8200 but the GM felt bad that his Service Manager didn't do right by me on a couple occasions. They ended up giving me the parts at cost and ate some labor.

The prices have come way down and this new motor is almost paid off and I'm thinking about chancing it again by doing a tune. The new motor has 8k miles and 11 track days on it and has been strong /knockonwood

Best of luck moving forward!

Yes, waiting on the video with some tune info.... :thumbsup:

Datalux · Mar 17, 2018

Mattrix said:
Sorry to hear about another one.. When mine blew over 2 years ago my dealer charged me $6200 for a complete new motor and installation. The original price was $8200 but the GM felt bad that his Service Manager didn't do right by me on a couple occasions. They ended up giving me the parts at cost and ate some labor.

The prices have come way down and this new motor is almost paid off and I'm thinking about chancing it again by doing a tune. The new motor has 8k miles and 11 track days on it and has been strong /knockonwood

Best of luck moving forward!

Did the new install include a new turbo?

Mattrix · Mar 18, 2018

Datalux said:
Did the new install include a new turbo?

Yes, everything including the intercooler was replaced due to worry of metal shards.. It had to be done that way to get my warranty back as well.

Mattrix · Mar 18, 2018

jrock said:
Yes, waiting on the video with some tune info....

I'm very close to deciding!

Datalux · Apr 3, 2018

Well, bad news on the Ford Performance tune from Ford Warranty: "We can register this VIN for the Ford Performance warranty, but I did want to remind you that our warranty is for 3 years, 36,000 miles from the original in-service (sale) date of the vehicle which would give you approximately 5,000 miles of warranty based on your odometer."

So warranty starts from the original in-service (sale) date of the vehicle and not based on mileage of the engine itself even if it's dealer installed and brand new. Guess I missed that part... <sigh>

TorqueMan · Apr 3, 2018

Datalux said:
Well, bad news on the Ford Performance tune from Ford Warranty: "We can register this VIN for the Ford Performance warranty, but I did want to remind you that our warranty is for 3 years, 36,000 miles from the original in-service (sale) date of the vehicle which would give you approximately 5,000 miles of warranty based on your odometer."

So warranty starts from the original in-service (sale) date of the vehicle and not based on mileage of the engine itself even if it's dealer installed and brand new. Guess I missed that part... <sigh>

There is also the question of whether your factory 5 yr/ 60k powertrain warranty will cover any damage caused by the FP tune after the 3 yr / 36k warranty expires. I asked my local dealer that question and got a verbal affermative, but when I asked for confirmation via email (so I would have something in writing) I got crickets...

ewitz · Apr 3, 2018

ElAviator72 said:
AFAIK, the blocks should be identical. The only difference I'm aware of (and it's not a casting difference) is that the PP uses the plug for the block heater for the oil pressure sending unit...and that's also the reason you can't order a PP car with the cold weather package ;) Maybe Ford sells you the long block with the sending unit already in place? :shrug:

I have the PP with a block heater.

firstv8 · Apr 6, 2018

Hey Bud sent you a pm, I may be able to help you out. I run a shop about 30 mins from riverside.

Datalux · Apr 6, 2018

firstv8 said:
Hey Bud sent you a pm, I may be able to help you out. I run a shop about 30 mins from riverside.

Thanks man! Fortunately my baby is back in one piece and on the road again. Made it out of the dealer with a new engine, turbo, misc. parts, labor and Ford Performance Pro Cal/Intake installed (labor only) for $6,500.00.

So... now we know what it costs to replace a blown Ecoboost engine. Hope this thread helps someone out in the event of the unthinkable.

firstv8 · Apr 6, 2018

Good to hear! Keep it on the road

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