One of the biggest advantages the 3.0L Hurricane has over the EcoBoost engines is its closed-deck block design. This is a much stronger, more rigid setup compared to the open-deck layout used in the EcoBoost V6s. Closed-deck blocks handle cylinder pressure better, resist distortion, and offer improved durability under boost and high load. It’s the kind of design you typically see in high-performance or heavy-duty applications — and it shows that Ford built the Hurricane with serious strength in