The 2.3 L (2,261 cc (138.0 cu in)version uses the same 87.5 mm (3.44 in) bore as the 2.0 L but with a long 94.0 mm (3.70 in) stroke.It produces around 122 kW (164 hp) at 6000 rpm and 195 N·m (144 lb·ft) between 4000–4500 rpm
The 23EW was built in Chihuahua, Mexico for transverse installation in several front-drive Ford/Mercury/Mazda vehicles through the 2009 model year. "EW" in the Ford designation code denotes East-West configuration, or transverse mounting. 3 versions of the 23EW have been produced. A standard DOHC 16V version was used in the North American Focus producing 151 hp (113 kW) at 5750 rpm with 154 lb·ft (209 N·m) of torque at 4250 rpm. An iVCT (intake variable cam timing)-equipped DOHC 16V version was used in the 2006–2009 Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan, and several generations of CD2-based crossovers.
The 23NS was built in Dearborn, Michigan for the Ford Ranger and North American market Mazda B-Series from the 2001 model year to the 2011 model year. "NS" denotes North-South configuration, or longitudinal mounting. These engines are tuned for torque-bias making them suitable for light-truck use and are not equipped with iVCT or VICS. Output is 143 hp (107 kW)) at 5250 rpm with 154 lb·ft (209 N·m) of torque at 3750 rpm.
The Duratec 23E is a version of the Duratec 23 with California PZEV emissions.
A high-efficiency Atkinson cycle version was used in the Ford Escape Hybrid, Mercury Mariner Hybrid, and Mazda Tribute Hybrid.
A Cosworth tuned version of this engine is found in the BAC Mono producing 285 bhp (213 kW; 289 PS)and 206 lb·ft (279 N·m)of torque making it the most powerful version of this engine.
Applications:
2003–2007 Ford Focus
2004–2007 Mazda Axela/Mazda3
2003–2008 Mazda Atenza/Mazda6
2005–2008 Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute/Mercury Mariner
2002–2005 Mazda MPV
2006–2009 Mazda Premacy/Mazda5
2006–2009 Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan
2010–BAC Mono (developed by Cosworth)
2010–Thoroughbred Motorsports "Stallion" Trike
2001–2010 Mazda B2300
2001–2011 Ford Ranger