The 2.3-liter Ford N38H or 2.3 EcoBoost engine was produced in Ohio from 2014 to 2017 and was installed only in the American version of the popular sixth-generation Mustang coupe. There is an export modification of this turbo engine with 317 hp under its symbol N48H.
2.3 EcoBoost Family: N38H, YVDA.
Specifications
| Production years | 2014-2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 2264 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 314 |
| Torque output, Nm | 434 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 87.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 94 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Ti-VCT |
| Turbocharging | Garrett MGT2260SZ |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost 2015) — city — highway — combined |
11.2 7.8 9.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 150 |
The engine was installed on:
- Ford Mustang 6 (S550) in 2014 – 2017.
Disadvantages of the N38H engine
- For trouble-free operation of this engine, you need to replace a number of parts: fuel sensor, turbine sensor, oil separator and canister purge valve;
- It is also recommended to replace the expansion tank cap with a non-original one;
- During active driving, the cylinder head gasket may regularly break through, but there is a solution;
- Like all direct injection units, it is prone to carbon deposits on the valves;
- Leaky pipes and leaks along the front timing cover cause a lot of trouble.
