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Used 3.5 EcoBoost Engines for Sale
Used 3.5 EcoBoost engines for the Ford F-150, Expedition, Explorer Sport and Platinum, Taurus SHO and Lincoln Navigator, matched to your VIN. Tell us the year and model and one independent supplier quotes availability, price and shipping to Texas or anywhere in the lower 48.
- Ships to all 48 contiguous states
- Fitment checked by VIN
- Free to ask
- $1,950used, typical low end
- $4,649remanufactured, from
- 7vehicle lines listed
- 2010earliest model year listed
3.5 EcoBoost Engine Price: Used vs Remanufactured
- 2012 Ford F1503.5L (Turbo), (VIN T, 8th digit)$3,171–$5,995median $3,500 · 97 listings
- 2016 Ford F1503.5L, Turbo, (VIN G, 8th digit)$3,084–$3,806median $3,375 · 100 listings
- 2016 Ford Expedition(3.5L, VIN T, 8th digit, Turbo), From 09 03 15$2,251–$3,000median $2,573 · 50 listings
- 2018 Ford F1503.5L (VIN G, 8th digit, Turbo), Thru 02 25 18$3,500–$7,852median $7,772 · 93 listings
- 2021 Ford F150Gasoline, 3.5L (Turbo), VIN 8 (8th digit)$2,725–$4,425median $3,110 · 100 listings
- 2014 Ford Explorer3.5L, Turbo, (VIN T, 8th digit), w/o Oil Cooler$1,950–$2,800median $2,325 · 93 listings
- Remanufactured6 remanufactured units listed by Powertrain Products$4,649–$6,899median $6,899 · 6 offers
Each used bar runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile of that version's asking prices, so half its listings fall inside it, and the dot marks the median. The supplier quotes your exact part, shipping and warranty.
These are part prices only. For labor and the total bill, see our engine replacement cost guide.
3.5 EcoBoost at a glance
| Engine | Twin-turbocharged, direct-injected DOHC V6 from Ford's Cyclone family, built on the Duratec 35 blockSource: Wikipedia: Ford EcoBoost engine, Wikipedia: EcoBoost 3.5 (first generation) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,496 cc (213.3 cu in); listed as 3,497 cc for the second generation, 92.51 mm bore × 86.7 mm strokeSource: Wikipedia: Ford EcoBoost engine, Wikipedia: EcoBoost 3.5 (second generation) |
| Introduced | Production began May 19, 2009 at Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 in Brook Park, OhioSource: Wikipedia: EcoBoost 3.5 (first generation), Wikipedia: EcoBoost global production |
| Turbochargers | Two BorgWarner K03 turbos (up to 15 psi) in the F-150; two Garrett GT1549L (up to 11 psi) in transverse-engine cars and SUVsSource: Wikipedia: EcoBoost 3.5 (first generation) |
| Output | 365 hp / 420 lb-ft in the 2011–2016 F-150; 375 hp / 470 lb-ft in the 2017–2020 F-150; 400 hp / 500 lb-ft in the 2021-on F-150Source: Wikipedia: EcoBoost 3.5 applications (gen 1), Wikipedia: EcoBoost 3.5 applications (gen 2) |
Which 3.5 EcoBoost do you have?
First generation, F-150 (2011–2016)
Direct injection only, a single primary timing chain, and BorgWarner K03 turbos. Mounted lengthwise for rear- and four-wheel drive.
Source: Wikipedia: EcoBoost 3.5 (first generation)First generation, transverse (Taurus SHO, Explorer, Flex)
Mounted sideways with Garrett turbos. The water pump sits behind the timing cover and is driven by the timing chain, so it is not a bolt-on swap with the truck engine.
Source: Wikipedia: EcoBoost 3.5 (first generation), Hollander: 2014 Ford Explorer engine optionsSecond generation, D35 (2017 F-150 on)
Adds port injection alongside direct injection, two primary timing chains in place of one, electronic wastegates and a redesigned cam phaser. Used from the 2017 F-150 and the 2018 Expedition and Navigator.
Source: Wikipedia: EcoBoost 3.5 (second generation)High Output (Raptor, Navigator)
A 450 hp version with lower compression powers the 2017–2020 F-150 Raptor and High Output, and the Navigator from 2018. Its turbos and tune differ from the standard engine.
Source: Wikipedia: EcoBoost 3.5 applications (gen 2)Check before you buy a used 3.5 EcoBoost
- First or second generation? A 2017-or-later engine adds port injection and a twin-chain cam drive. Give the supplier your VIN so they match the generation.
- Truck or transverse engine? The F-150 and Expedition engine sits lengthwise; the Taurus SHO and Explorer engine sits sideways with different turbos and a chain-driven water pump. They are listed under different interchange numbers.
- Not every 3.5 is an EcoBoost. Ford also sold a 3.5 V6 without turbos in the same trucks and SUVs. Make sure the quote is for the twin-turbo engine.
- Ask what's included. Long block only, or complete with both turbos, intake, injectors and harness.
- Get mileage, testing and warranty in writing. Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage, how the engine was tested, whether the cam phasers have been replaced, the warranty term and the freight cost to your ZIP before you pay.
Known 3.5 EcoBoost wear points
- Timing chain wear: Wikipedia says Ford moved to two primary chains on the second generation partly to minimize the chain stretch seen on first-generation engines, and Jasper lists timing chain failure first among the problems its 3.5 EcoBoost rebuilds address. (Wikipedia: EcoBoost 3.5 (second generation), Jasper Engines: Ford V6 EcoBoost / Duratec)
- Cam phasers: Wikipedia reports variable cam timing units failing on 2020-and-earlier engines, covered by Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03, and a redesigned replacement part. (Wikipedia: EcoBoost VCT phaser issues)
- Jasper, an engine and transmission remanufacturer, also lists water pump failure on transverse engines, cam bore wear, head gasket failure, rod bearing failure, low oil pressure and knocking, and valve guide wear among the problems its rebuilds address. (Jasper Engines: Ford V6 EcoBoost / Duratec)
Vehicles that used the 3.5 EcoBoost
- Ford F-1502011 onward
- Ford Expedition2015–2024
- Lincoln Navigator2015 onward
- Ford Explorer Sport2013–2019
- Ford Explorer Platinum2016–2019
- Ford Police Interceptor Utility2014–2019
- Ford Taurus SHO2010–2019
See the sourced table (7 rows)
| Vehicle | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2011 onward |
| Ford Expedition | 2015–2024 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2015 onward |
| Ford Explorer Sport | 2013–2019 |
| Ford Explorer Platinum | 2016–2019 |
| Ford Police Interceptor UtilityYards list police-package engines (with oil cooler) separately | 2014–2019 |
| Ford Taurus SHO | 2010–2019 |
Each row has two sources: Wikipedia's EcoBoost application lists plus the Ford Expedition article or a used-yard interchange listing for that vehicle. Wikipedia also lists the Flex, Transit, Lincoln MKS and MKT and the Ford GT, which no second source here confirms, so they are left off. Always confirm by VIN.
3.5 EcoBoost questions
How much does a used 3.5 EcoBoost engine cost?
Used-yard asking prices for a 3.5 EcoBoost typically ran $1,950 to $7,852 on October 22, 2026. That range runs from the lowest version's 25th percentile to the highest version's 75th percentile, across 6 versions (533 priced listings). Remanufactured units were listed from $4,649 to $6,899 (6 offers). Prices vary by version, mileage and shipping, so the supplier quotes your exact part.
What changed on the 3.5 EcoBoost in 2017?
The second-generation engine, which Ford calls D35, added port injection alongside direct injection, two primary timing chains instead of one, electronic wastegates and a redesigned cam phaser. It arrived in the 2017 F-150 and the 2018 Expedition and Navigator.
Will a Taurus SHO or Explorer 3.5 EcoBoost fit my F-150?
No. The car and SUV engine is mounted sideways, with different turbochargers and a water pump driven by the timing chain. Yards list it under a different interchange number from the F-150 engine.
Which vehicles use the 3.5 EcoBoost?
The Ford F-150 from 2011, the Expedition and Lincoln Navigator from 2015, the Explorer Sport from 2013 to 2019, the Explorer Platinum from 2016 to 2019, the Taurus SHO from 2010 to 2019 and the Police Interceptor Utility from 2014 to 2019. The supplier confirms fitment by VIN.
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