Ford Launches Unprecedented Nine New Engines, Six New Transmissions in North America in 2010

[jasonj80]

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Ford-Launche...ml?x=0&.v=1

 

DETROIT, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

 

•Ford will introduce nine new or upgraded engines and six new transmissions in North America this year as part of a five-year effort to overhaul its entire global powertrain portfolio, which totals 60 new powertrains

•Ford's all-new normally aspirated 2.0-liter direct injection engine will power the 2012 Focus in North America

•Ford will bring state-of-the-art fuel-saving technology, including twin independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT), direct injection, six-speed and dual clutch transmissions to its smallest and most affordable cars

•Ford improved fleet-wide fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions more than any other automaker in the last five years

 

 

Ford Motor Company will introduce nine new or upgraded engines and six new transmissions in North America in 2010 as part of a five-year effort to overhaul its entire global powertrain portfolio.

 

The push began in 2008 and continues through 2013 and includes 60 new or significantly upgraded engines, transmissions and transaxles globally over the five year period.

 

One of the advanced and fuel-efficient North American powertrains is the 2012 Ford Focus' all-new normally aspirated 2.0-liter direct fuel injection engine, the first of its kind in a Ford vehicle in North America.

 

"Ford is delivering on our commitment to lower emissions, improve fuel economy and deliver the highest quality powertrains in the industry," said Barb Samardzich, Ford vice president, Powertrain Engineering. "We are making this happen with one of the most ambitious powertrain upgrades ever undertaken by Ford. By the end of 2010, nearly all of Ford's North American engines will have been upgraded or replaced since 2008."

 

North American launches

 

In 2010, Ford will launch new engines and transmissions in Fiesta, Mustang, Super Duty and F-150. These new powertrains are expected to propel each vehicle to best-in-segment in fuel economy.

 

Fiesta's Ti-VCT 1.6-liter engine and PowerShift dual clutch transmission will deliver an estimated 40 mpg on the highway, topping both Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris.

 

Mustang's new Ti-VCT 305-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 delivers the class-leading performance and fuel economy Mustang buyers expect. The 2011 Mustang V-6 with six-speed automatic will deliver at least 30 mpg on the highway. No other V-6 powered sports coupe in the world delivers this level of performance and fuel economy, regardless of price.

 

Mustang GT gets a new 5.0-liter V-8 that cranks out a 412 total horsepower and 390 ft.-lb. of torque yet delivers at least 25 mpg on the highway – better than any competitor.

 

Both versions of the Mustang get all new fuel-saving manual and automatic six-speed transmissions.

 

Spring also marks the arrival of an all-new Ford-designed-and-built Super Duty diesel truck engine. The 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel powerhouse is expected to lead the class in fuel economy towing, hauling, horsepower and torque.

 

With its advanced emissions systems, the new 6.7-liter diesel engine also will run cleaner than the outgoing model. The 2011 Super Duty also gets a new 6.2-liter gasoline engine.

 

Even as they concentrate on improving powertrain performance, Ford engineers continue to reduce engine and transmission weight. For example, the new Super Duty diesel and transmission together are 185 pounds lighter than the outgoing powertrain.

 

With its novel features such as a "live drive" Power Take Off (PTO) and rugged TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission, Super Duty will remain the most capable workhorse in the segment.

 

Ford: Driving powertrain innovations into the market

 

Other new Ford powertrains coming in 2010 include an EcoBoost 3.5-liter V-6 for the F-150. The EcoBoost 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged engine delivers the thrust and performance feel of a V-8, with the fuel efficiency of a V-6. Current EcoBoost-equipped models are delivering up to a 20 percent improvement in fuel economy and a 15 percent reduction in CO2 emissions versus larger-displacement engines.

 

By 2013, Ford plans to offer EcoBoost engines on 90 percent of its product lineup with annual volume of vehicles with EcoBoost at 1.3 million globally.

 

Toward the end of the year, a new 2.0-liter Ti-VCT four-cylinder for the next-generation Focus will mark the first introduction of a normally aspirated direct injection engine to the powertrain lineup. The all new engine will launch on the 2012 Focus in North America.

 

Ford: America's fuel economy leader

 

No automaker has posted a larger fleet-wide gain in fuel economy in the past five years. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Ford's combined car and truck fuel economy has improved nearly 20 percent since 2004 – almost double the next closest competitor.

 

Additionally, Ford's tailpipe CO2 emissions are declining. Ford's 2009 fleet-wide average is down approximately 9 percent from 2008.

 

"We are focused on sustainable technology solutions that can be used not for hundreds or thousands of cars, but for millions of cars, because that's how Ford will truly make a difference," said Samardzich.

 

Scheduled for 2010 are:

 

Engines:

1.6-liter Fiesta I-4

2.0-liter Focus DI I-4

2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4

3.5-liter F-150 EcoBoost V-6

3.7-liter Mustang V-6

5.0-liter Mustang V-8

5.4-liter Shelby GT 500 V-8

6.2-liter Super Duty (gas)

6.7-liter Super Duty Power Stroke

 

Transmissions

6-speed automatic FWD

6-speed PowerShift Fiesta

6-speed PowerShift Focus

6-speed manual Mustang

6-speed automatic Mustang

6-speed automatic TorqShift Super Duty

 

 

No Mention of 5.0L in the F-150

Edited January 8, 2010 by jasonj80

[NickF1011]

I think that 30 mpg V6 Mustang is going to double the current sales by itself.

[weiweishen]

Scheduled for 2010 are:

 

Engines:

1.6-liter Fiesta I-4

2.0-liter Focus DI I-4

2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4

3.5-liter F-150 EcoBoost V-6

3.7-liter Mustang V-6

5.0-liter Mustang V-8

5.4-liter Shelby GT 500 V-8

6.2-liter Super Duty (gas)

6.7-liter Super Duty Power Stroke

 

Transmissions

6-speed automatic FWD

6-speed PowerShift Fiesta

6-speed PowerShift Focus

6-speed manual Mustang

6-speed automatic Mustang

6-speed automatic TorqShift Super Duty

 

 

No Mention of 5.0L in the F-150

 

 

Ford Engineers did incredible jobs

[BORG]

It is strange to hear all this talk about the new Focus when we haven't even seen evidence of a prototype running around. Usually we have some evidence this close to its release date (within 1 year).

[jasonj80]

It is strange to hear all this talk about the new Focus when we haven't even seen evidence of a prototype running around. Usually we have some evidence this close to its release date (within 1 year).

 

They've been out, I've actually seen a few. Only at night though.

[old_fairmont_wagon]

I think that the biggest news here is the Focus 2.0L GDI with the 6 speed powershift. That is going to produce some VERY good mpg numbers. I'd be surprised if the highway numbers are less than 38 mpg and the city ones aren't near 30. My 2006 Toyota corolla with its 4AT and 1.8L iVCT engine was rated (under the old system) at 30/39. I would regularly achieve 34 mpg in mixed driving in my daily commute. I would expect that the Focus would at least beat that while offering all of the other improvements and advances you'd expect for a vehicle that is 6 model years newer.

[NickF1011]

They've been out, I've actually seen a few. Only at night though.

 

Ford has certainly done a pretty amazing job keeping it hidden from the public eye.

[aneekr]

Scheduled for 2010 are:

 

Engines:

1.6-liter Fiesta I-4

...

Isn't the 1.6 liter Ti-VCT engine for the NA Fiesta the same Sigma unit that's been offered on the European Fiesta, Mk2 Focus, and Mk4 Mondeo? I wasn't sure if it incorporates new technologies not present in the European version.

Edited January 8, 2010 by aneekr

[jasonj80]

Ford has certainly done a pretty amazing job keeping it hidden from the public eye.

 

I really think that when Ford wants something to be photographed they take it out during the day -- to create buzz. You really don't see anything at night with the mules, and I’d say 99% of people wouldn't even notice them. They have the black camo all over them and all you see are head lights and tail lights, and with the camo it actually makes the car look like a beat up old car.

[RichardJensen]

Not surprised the 5.0L F150 isn't on the list. It should be out next year---as Ford should be winding down 4.6L production throughout the year----

[weiweishen]

It is strange to hear all this talk about the new Focus when we haven't even seen evidence of a prototype running around. Usually we have some evidence this close to its release date (within 1 year).

Because it is a global car, the new focus can be tested anywhere in this planet.

[RichardJensen]

Because it is a global car, the new focus can be tested anywhere in this planet.

They are typically tested near the place where they are engineered.

 

For instance, the 2012 Focus would have been tested in Europe, as it is being engineered in Cologne, Germany.

[fordmantpw]

What happened to the "no NA DI engines by Ford" that has been touted by some?

[rkisler]

What happened to the "no NA DI engines by Ford" that has been touted by some?

 

I don't know but I will guess:

1. I am assuming that the head configuration that supports EcoBoost will also support NA DI without modification.

2. When Ford looks at achieving CAFE, there are a number of actions you can take including powertrain, weight, rolling resistance, etc. These actions are ranked by fuel economy leverage (bang for the buck). Maybe at one point, NA DI wasn't considered a good "buy", but perhaps conditions have changed, either on the cost side or fuel economy achievement side, or perhaps underachievement of other actions.

3. Or maybe Ford did it to meet Mullaly's objective of being best-in-class in fuel economy.

 

Whatever the reason, I'm surprised and delighted.

[MY93SHO]

Not surprised the 5.0L F150 isn't on the list. It should be out next year---as Ford should be winding down 4.6L production throughout the year----

 

 

+1. Has to launch in the Mustang first. Also, since the 3.5L Ecoboost IS being launched there will be a gap before the "next" new engine.

[fordmantpw]

Whatever the reason, I'm surprised and delighted.

 

+1

[MKII]

With the 2.0L EcoBoost being comparable in performance to a 3.0-liter V-6, and as stated by Ford deliver a 10 to 20% fuel economy improvement—depending upon the application—versus larger-displacement V-6, could one assume we might see the 2.0L EB in the Fusion,MKZ & Milan, maybe Escape/Mainer in the coming months (sooner then expected)?

[timmm55]

I really think that when Ford wants something to be photographed they take it out during the day -- to create buzz. You really don't see anything at night with the mules, and I’d say 99% of people wouldn't even notice them. They have the black camo all over them and all you see are head lights and tail lights, and with the camo it actually makes the car look like a beat up old car.

 

I don't think Ford wants a lot of buzz with Focus....yet. As it would detract from the Fiesta.

 

They didn't intend for the Fiesta to be here at all initially.....so their launch times are a bit closer than usual.

 

They haven't introduced the Fiesta here, yet. But I expect a lot of Focus buzz after the Fiesta launch.

[ausrutherford]

Focus+ 2.0 DI...I bet we can get 40 mpg just out of that!

[soupy]

They are typically tested near the place where they are engineered.

 

For instance, the 2012 Focus would have been tested in Europe, as it is being engineered in Cologne, Germany.

 

Also saw a few of them at Livonia Trans.

[Hugh]

I don't know but I will guess:

1. I am assuming that the head configuration that supports EcoBoost will also support NA DI without modification.

2. When Ford looks at achieving CAFE, there are a number of actions you can take including powertrain, weight, rolling resistance, etc. These actions are ranked by fuel economy leverage (bang for the buck). Maybe at one point, NA DI wasn't considered a good "buy", but perhaps conditions have changed, either on the cost side or fuel economy achievement side, or perhaps underachievement of other actions.

3. Or maybe Ford did it to meet Mullaly's objective of being best-in-class in fuel economy.

 

Whatever the reason, I'm surprised and delighted.

It maybe also possible that there is enough injectors in the system to move beyond just EcoBoost only. For example, I find it unlikely Essex Engine will only have the new 5.0L on only one line. It's a foregone conclusion a version will make it's way in the F-150 after a year or so. Either way, it's good a new/improved engine will go in the Focus rather then carryover. The Duratec/MZR is a very good line however, this launch is very important and it shows the rest of the world Ford is not skimping on anything. I presume the 2.0L DI and the 2.0L EB is based from the Duratec/MZR anyway, so it's a natural progression.

[silvrsvt]

With the 2.0L EcoBoost being comparable in performance to a 3.0-liter V-6, and as stated by Ford deliver a 10 to 20% fuel economy improvement—depending upon the application—versus larger-displacement V-6, could one assume we might see the 2.0L EB in the Fusion,MKZ & Milan, maybe Escape/Mainer in the coming months (sooner then expected)?

 

 

Thats doubtful, The new Fusion is coming 2012 and I think the Escape and Mariner in late 2011. No sense in putting new engines into old platforms...

[Hugh]

Thats doubtful, The new Fusion is coming 2012 and I think the Escape and Mariner in late 2011. No sense in putting new engines into old platforms...

IIRC, the Duratec 30 is only one line and it's Fusion and Escape that use it. I foresee the D30 going just to Escape eventually and Fusion fully move to D35 (Maybe MKZ move to D37?). I hope the Ti-VCT moves to D35 as well. Maybe we'll see that in Edge and MKX moves to D37.

[silvrsvt]

IIRC, the Duratec 30 is only one line and it's Fusion and Escape that use it. I foresee the D30 going just to Escape eventually and Fusion fully move to D35 (Maybe MKZ move to D37?). I hope the Ti-VCT moves to D35 as well. Maybe we'll see that in Edge and MKX moves to D37.

 

Point I was making was that the Ecoboost I4 isn't going to show up in this Gen Fusion or Escape...

[Hugh]

Point I was making was that the Ecoboost I4 isn't going to show up in this Gen Fusion or Escape...

I'd have to agree with you on that one regarding the Escape but personally, I'm hoping a Fusion will have the option. Nonetheless, your most likely correct.