Ford Escape 1.6 Ecoboost 178hp Remap

Name: Ford Escape 1.6 Ecoboost 178hp ECU Remap
Brand: Ford

Expected gains of +27 BHP and +71 Nm torque

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BHP+27 hp (15%)

Standard

178 hp

Tuned

205 hp

Torque+71 Nm (29%)

Standard

249 Nm

Tuned

320 Nm

Suitability

Good (7.5/10)

Gains Profile

Torque-focused

Headroom

High

Ford Escape 1.6 Ecoboost 178hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Ford Escape 1.6 Ecoboost 178hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2013 - 2016 petrol engine from 178 BHP to 205 BHP and from 249 Nm to 320 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 7.5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Ford Escape can achieve.

How this engine compares

2ndof 8 Ford Escape engines by power gain
35%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
62%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase

Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.

Assessment

The Ford Escape 1.6 Ecoboost 178hp is a 1.6L turbocharged petrol engine producing 178 BHP and 249 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 205 BHP and 320 Nm — a gain of around 27 BHP (15%) and 71 Nm (29%).

This engine scores highly for remap suitability, with gains weighted towards torque — you will notice the difference most strongly in mid-range pulling power and in-gear acceleration. The tuning headroom is classified as high, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.

Considerations: Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.. Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.

All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method. We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional.

Considerations

!Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.

!Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.

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Technical Specifications

Fuel Type: Petrol
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Displacement: 1.6L
Capacity: 1499 CC
Type: Car
Engine Family: Ford 1.6L EcoBoost Turbo Petrol

ECU & Transmission

Likely ECU Low confidence: Bosch MED17 (common, varies)
Gearbox Low confidence: Manual and automatic options vary; some models use Powershift (dual-clutch) automatics.

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MakeFord

ModelEscape

Generation2013 - 2016

Engine1.6 Ecoboost 178hp

All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method.

We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional before proceeding.