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Ford EcoBoost 1.6 specs: 97.6 ci (1.6L) 4-cylinder, 3.11 x 3.205 in (79 x 81.4 mm) bore and stroke. Rated 178 hp, 2013–2016. Used in the Ford Escape. DOHC.
The Ford EcoBoost 1.6 is close to square: 3.1102" bore against 3.2047" stroke, within 2.9%, which splits the difference between a high-revving layout and a torque layout. The 3.2047" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,500 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 4 cylinders displaces 24.4 ci (400 cc).
It is one of 32 engines in the EcoBoost family, sitting between the 61 ci and 213.4 ci members. 4 factory variants share these dimensions, rated at 178 hp across 2013–2016.
| Displacement | 97.6 ci / 1.6 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.1102" |
| Stroke | 3.2047" |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | I4 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.971 |
| Block material | aluminum |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 178 hp |
| Years | 2013–2016 |
| Year | Version | HP @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | net | 178 @ 5700 | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 | — |
| 2014 | net | 178 @ 5700 | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 | — |
| 2015 | net | 178 @ 5700 | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 | — |
| 2016 | net | 178 @ 5700 | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 | — |
Factory specification sheet.
| Bore/stroke character | 0.971 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,205 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 24.4 ci |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 178 hp | EcoBoost 1.6 |
| 2014 | 178 hp | EcoBoost 1.6 |
| 2015 | 178 hp | EcoBoost 1.6 |
| 2016 | 178 hp | EcoBoost 1.6 |
1 factory vehicle, 2013–2016. Each year opens that model's engine table.