2.7 identical between Ranger and F-150?

[Ron Quixote]

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[AlloyPony]

I have the 2.7l in my Ranger and love it.

Couple of things to keep in mind.
Ford wet-belt engines are extremely oil-spec sensitive, not just viscosity sensitive.
The 2.7L EcoBoost typically requires:
- Ford's WSS-M2C961-A1 spec for LSPI & belt protection
- The oil spec include belt durability testing with the exact elastomer Ford uses.

Wet belts rely on controlled oil chemistry.
Excess solvency or non-validated oils with high ester content can accelerate elastomer swelling or softening over long intervals. This is why Ford is unusually strict with specs on wet-belt engines.

Also, best to keep OCI's at ~5k miles.

With that being said which specific oil are you putting in yours?

 

[1996-to-2025]

With that being said which specific oil are you putting in yours?

I'm using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum.

 

[josephp732]

With that being said which specific oil are you putting in yours?

I initially used Red Line Performance, which is a high-ester-content oil. I’ve had excellent results with it in my 4Runner—the 1GR-FE V6 runs great on it. However, that got me thinking about the wet oil-pump belt design and how a high-ester oil might interact with the belt over a long period of time.

That led me down the research path. It’s fairly well documented that ester-based oils can interact with seals, and in some cases even affect RTV sealants, depending on formulation and exposure time.

I then started looking at AMSOIL Signature, which is primarily PAO-based. PAO oils are much more neutral toward seals and elastomers and don’t have the same interaction characteristics as high-ester formulations.

In the end, I decided to run Ford Motorcraft Full Synthetic while the vehicle is under warranty, and then plan to switch to AMSOIL Signature afterward.

 

[jimmyz]

Not looking to tune one, I just want reliability. And from everything I've seen over the last 15 years, the 2.7L is the best "EcoBoost" engine Ford has released. It is almost universally praised, whereas ALL the other engines in the family have rampant complaints.

Looks like I can build an XLT with the 2.7 and the options I want for $45k. That's not bad at all.

I got the 2025 Ford Ranger XLT with the 2.7. Sweet truck. Very smooth with a 2.7 l engine. I had the 2021 Ford Ranger with a 2.3 4 cylinder which is also a very nice truck. As of 2025 the new 2.3 l have dual injection game changer. In my opinion. Both engines are worth it.

 

[Ron Quixote]

I got the 2025 Ford Ranger XLT with the 2.7. Sweet truck. Very smooth with a 2.7 l engine. I had the 2021 Ford Ranger with a 2.3 4 cylinder which is also a very nice truck. As of 2025 the new 2.3 l have dual injection game changer. In my opinion. Both engines are worth it.

If I could have bought the 2.7 for a simple $2,300 upcharge, I would have. But buying an XL meant that wasn’t available. I would have needed to upgrade to an XLT, meaning a lot more than just the engine cost.

All that said I have been VERY happy with the 2025 2.3 turbo. It’s a terrific engine.

 

[Gary Geampa]

Is the engine in the Ranger literally identical to the one they drop in the F-150? No changes at all? It's got an excellent track record in F-150 so I'm thinking if I pick up a Ranger that's an upcharge that would be worth it.

 

[Lion77]

According to internet sleuths the 2.7L (and 3.0L and 5.0) are all going to explode because of the wet belt driven oil pumps (despite my listing like 10x 150s with the 2.7L just in my local area for sale with anywhere from 205k to 280k miles on them)....but seriously, I doubt its any different because volume drives down prices and thats where Ford has been winning with their trucks and to a lesser degree, SUVs.

I believe the same applies to the 3.0L thats used in the Police Explorer, Explorer ST, Lincoln Aviator, Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor and a few other legacy models (came out in 2016 like the 2.7L).

Think about the economics of it, they would be changing that engine for every model, aside from packaging considerations like exhaust, intake etc.

 

[daytoncarter]

It's Comiefornia The most regulated and unregulated state

I remember on a trip to Cali a few years back - the residents and farmers were on a severe drought restriction. Now, at the same time the State had approved a massive thermal power plant using more water than the surrounding 100k residents. Something absurd.

Needless to say - the people vote for their own demise.

 

[ShadowDragon24]

The 2.3 has been pretty good. There were some oil pump issues, and blocks cracking between #2 and #3 cylinder, but overall that engine has been pretty good. I would not hesitate to buy a 2025+ version.

Cracking on the brand new 2.3 that came out in the mustang in 2024 and the full size bronco and ranger in 2025? or the old 2.3 before the update? I know the new 2.3 is gone back to timing chain, and not wet belt

 

[daytoncarter]

Cracking on the brand new 2.3 that came out in the mustang in 2024 and the full size bronco and ranger in 2025? or the old 2.3 before the update? I know the new 2.3 is gone back to timing chain, and not wet belt

Waaayyyy earlier. He's referring to the 2.3L in the 2015 Focus RS.

 

[danmoochie]

With that being said which specific oil are you putting in yours?

Use Ford OEM branded full synthetic.

 

[waffleso_0]

I remember on a trip to Cali a few years back - the residents and farmers were on a severe drought restriction. Now, at the same time the State had approved a massive thermal power plant using more water than the surrounding 100k residents. Something absurd.

Needless to say - the people vote for their own demise.

You’re probably thinking of the drama around those massive Mojave projects like Ivanpah or Genesis. It really was as ridiculous as it sounds as the state was cracking down on residents and farmers with 25% water cuts while fast tracking "green" plants that were sucking up insane amounts of groundwater all to meet carbon reduction goals.

people voting against their own interests definitely isn't just a California thing; it's a global habit where short-term wins like jobs or cheap power almost always beat out long-term resource management.

Look, everyone loves to talk down on California, but we’re a total powerhouse. Between the insane amount of fresh food we grow/the massive economy, this state has basically shaped everything. You can surf in the morning and be in the snow by the afternoon with just a few hours of driving.

 

[Ranger UTE]

It’s a great question, and while they share the same 'Nano' architecture, they aren’t 100% identical 'drop-ins.'
The core strengths remain: the CGI (Compacted Graphite Iron) block—the same tough stuff Ford uses in the 6.7L PowerStroke—and the dual injection system. However, for the Ranger, Ford had to tweak the packaging. The accessory drive, cooling routing, and turbo plumbing are redesigned to fit the tighter engine bay of the mid-size platform. The oil pan is also specific to the Ranger to clear its unique front suspension and 4x4 geometry.

 

[Ron Quixote]

It’s a great question, and while they share the same 'Nano' architecture, they aren’t 100% identical 'drop-ins.'
The core strengths remain: the CGI (Compacted Graphite Iron) block—the same tough stuff Ford uses in the 6.7L PowerStroke—and the dual injection system. However, for the Ranger, Ford had to tweak the packaging. The accessory drive, cooling routing, and turbo plumbing are redesigned to fit the tighter engine bay of the mid-size platform. The oil pan is also specific to the Ranger to clear its unique front suspension and 4x4 geometry.

Bro, you write like an AI.

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