Ford introduced the EcoBoost engine for the 2010 model year, and while the idea of a turbocharged engine and direct injection fuel delivery was not new, it brought a breath of fresh air to the scene.

Once laughed at for its unreliability, this Ford EcoBoost engine has come a long way.

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In the old days, the saying was always the same: "There is no replacement for displacement." If you wanted real power, you bought a V8. End of story. But Ford decided to change the rules of the game.