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Ford Announces EcoBoost Engine Technology

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“Sustainability is important,” says Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president of Global Product Development, “but there’s not one, single technical solution.” Sustainability was the theme of Alan Mulally’s keynote speech at the LA Auto Show in November and Ford plans to unveil EcoBoost, a new engine technology, at the 2008 North American International Auto Show next week. EcoBoost will deliver up to 20 percent better fuel economy on half a million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles annually in North America during the next five years, and it’s the keystone of Ford’s sustainability program.

EcoBoost is a combination of direct injection and turbocharging, boosting 4 and 6 cylinder engines. With direct injection, fuel is injected into each cylinder of an engine in small, precise amounts. Compared to conventional port injection, direct injection produces a cooler, denser charge, delivering higher fuel economy and performance.

“EcoBoost can be applied across a wide variety of engine types in a range of vehicles, from small cars to large trucks – and it’s affordable,” says Kuzak, stressing Ford’s desire to make an impact across its entire product line, not just “a few thousand vehicles” that make headlines but are not widely available.

Ford will introduce EcoBoost on the new Lincoln MKS flagship in 2009, followed by the Ford Flex and other vehicles. By 2013, Ford will have more than half a million EcoBoost-powered vehicles on the road annually in North America. Longer term, Ford plans to remain aggressive in the development of plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles. To help explain its vehicle sustainability strategy, Ford has created the Explorer America concept for the 2008 North American International Auto Show.

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27 COMMENTS ABOUT Ford Announces EcoBoost Engine Technology Make a Comment

Norm says (July 20, 2008 at 9:31 am):

At first I was delighted about the EcoBoost engine and the potential to get 20% better gas mileage, then I read that it uses turbo-boost. Turbo-boost equals higher compression and higher compression equals premium gasoline and premium gasoline equals higher costs. Turbo boost also equals higher prices for the engine and higher maintenance costs. Sorry Ford, the reason I want to save gasoline is to save $$$. I don't want to spend big $$$ to save a little bit of gasoline. I want a car that is: reasonably priced, economical to operate, large enough to be comfortable for the driver and passengers, large enough to be safe and has sufficient power to merge into freeway traffic. Maybe you can sell a few of the Eco Boost cars to Al Gore and his tree-hugger friends but what are you going to do with the rest of the cars? From the very scant details I can find concerning the Volvo Re Charge, it appears that the concept is sound. If it is as good as it sounds, I hope Ford plans to market a Fusion or Taurus Re Charge. However, I still want to know more before I form an opinion about that car. I would be willing to pay a little more $$$ for a car if I can save BIG $$$ at the gas pump. Ford, have you heard about the Chevy Volt??

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George Myers says (June 25, 2008 at 8:58 pm):

I find your technology interesting but not as interesting as the french firm mdi which is making an engine that runs on compressed air. Great for a second car with which to run errands or commute to work. No pollution and almost no cost to operate. I have an MKX and I own Ford stock and I think this air motor has great possibilities. Lets dump this dependance on oil.

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Michael says (June 9, 2008 at 12:18 pm):

I am a ford loyalist all the way. I dont care how bad some of the ford designs have been in the past I have always talked highly about Fords.One thing that just really kills me about Ford is there lack of advertisement.Its seems like no matter where I go or what I do I see Toyota there.When I watch my favorite tv shows (reality type) what do I see.......I see the people on the shows driving Toyotas freaking Toyotas.I would like to see Ford step up to the plate and start promoting there vehicals ALOT MORE and put a big damper on these damn inports.Build more vehicals that fit into the trends like thses tuner cars.Dodge steped up to the plate with a Neon(SRT4) and gave them import guys some hell how come ford has'nt with the focus and dont tell me that they did with the SVTfocus becuse that was a joke.Step up to the plate Ford and at least offer some vehicals that can compete on the same level as these other vehicals that you compete with. Hp/torq, fuel econmy,versitillty and looks.

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john says (June 7, 2008 at 10:01 am):

E85 will never live up to the hype. Using today's technology, it takes 1.3 gallons of gas to produce 1 gallon of ethanol. That number is not projected to change in the near to moderate future.

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John McConnell says (June 6, 2008 at 11:38 am):

After many years of imports I bought a certified-used Freestyle Ltd('06). I was looking for something a little bigger than my '98 Outback Ltd. and EPA ratings suggested the same mpg with a slightly heavier and larger vehicle. Tough disappointed in the mileage so far, I otherwise love this vehicle. Much of our driving is less than 20mi roundtrip, frequently 3 or less, at stop and go to 50mph. At this point I would consider another Ford, but the mileage needs to improve and there has been no expansion of their hybrid line. Perhaps the next president can get together with congress and come up with some tax credit plan that will make efficient technologies more affordable. Stop lobbying against mpg standards and lobby for ways to help people pay for newer, more efficient vehicles.

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Tim B says (May 12, 2008 at 8:44 pm):

Dear Bill Ford, I want a Ford Falcon Sport Ute for the North American market like I saw in Australia.

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r.p.bailey says (May 11, 2008 at 8:06 pm):

i am very disapointed that ford chose to market their new ecoboost engine first in their high dollar lincolin instead of their small cars and pickups.it is the working people who who need releif at the pumps .ford beware toyota is still on my back burner

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Tim Harper says (April 29, 2008 at 3:41 pm):

I sell ford vehicles for a living to feed my family. I think ford has a ton of great ideas. Like the Hydrualic Hybrid, there was talk about this hitting ground in 2008 and now I here nothing of it. I have spoke with clients when they make the comments about fords stock prices and inform them that they have some good technologie but will not release it. I don't understand this. It's like owning a porshe and running as hard as you can around a race track. It just does not make any sense. Now I hear talk about the ecoboost engine. I would love to see them put this engine in the Ford Focus as a direct competitor to Imports like the Subuaru WRX/STi or the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO. The american people love turbo charged motors and the japanese have proved this. I would also like to see these motors make their way into the Mustang. With their new design they seem to be a hit but they are a little fat in the weight. I am sure shaving some weight and given the public a great tuner vehicle like this would increase sales ten fold. If the idea is just to get better gas mileage they are on the right track but these engines could be used for so much more. Please Ford for the sake of the American Name do something we know you are capable of . They say the defenition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over and expect different results. It's time to make a change the people of america are urging you to step up like we know you can. Sincerely Tim Harper

CARLOS HERNANDEZ says (May 27, 2008 at 8:57 pm):

Excellent points Tim. Americans want to buy American cars. FORD - make cars Americans can be proud of buying (again). Why not build a ranger P/U with an ecoboost engine?

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Gar says (April 15, 2008 at 4:16 pm):

If the ecoboost engine is to be sucessful, it will have to be E85 capable, balancing the dollar against OPEC monopoly prices

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Howard Schrack says (March 22, 2008 at 3:11 pm):

I am a loyal Ford fan but am becoming disillusioned. Why are so many of your concept vehicles absolutely stunning yet your main stream products so plain?

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Tortuga says (March 13, 2008 at 5:27 am):

We obviously need alternatives to low MPG vehicles. Glad to see ford is exploring ideas other than hydrogen fuel. The vast majority of hydrogen reserves in the world are outside the US (Iran and Russia). Not exactly a great way to end our dependency on foreign energy.

John Hanna says (May 11, 2008 at 10:16 am):

Hydrogen is now processed from chemical deposits but if small nuclear facilites were located offshore it could be made economically from seawater - processed, compressed and barged all automatically and very economically. The expense is found in government regulations - political jobs for loafers where redundant authority is not needed and void of productive values

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Keith Tomilson says (March 11, 2008 at 11:10 am):

With this kind of high compression and direct technology it would be quite easy to make a 1000 cc engine for a "Series Hybrid" that would produce 100 hp.and blow the doors off the Prius. It must be a "Series" though , please don't make the same mistake Toyota did and make it a "Parallel Hybrid", that was a big mistake. 144 VDC generator and motor and no transmission of any kind either please. Knowledgeable people would line up to buy these in the "Verve"

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Houckster says (March 2, 2008 at 2:58 pm):

Finally, some excitement at Ford besides the Fusion. Do we have some risk takers in the board room? I hope so. Maybe they were at lunch with the Focus but the Verve and the Escape could be very exciting. I've got a Ford Ranger that is paid for and has only 39K miles so if Ford wants me in the showroom, they're going to have to give me a very good reason to do so. Why not combine Ecoboost with hybrid design? And with gas at obscene levels and headed for even worse territory, Ecoboost needs to be available on most 2009 models at least as an option. I'd pay an extra $1500-$2000 if I had to though I hope it will cost less. Ford's got to serve a solid combination of excitement and substance if they're to have any chance of getting some people who won't even think of a domestic car to change their mind.

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Andrew Huelsman says (February 15, 2008 at 10:58 pm):

I am glad to see Ford is finally taking an interest in turbos for mainstream production, unfortunately I feel they are still far behind the curve, with German/European makers using basically this same technology for years, if not decades. I would like to see the "ecoboost" sooner, perhaps I would try out the Flex if is offered with more than just black or gray interiors, i.e. reddish brown, creme, two tone, something-anything, but gray. I am currently a pre-Ford Volvo owner (yes with a turbo) and would like to give a domestic car a try again but, if it is a matter of waiting for you guys to try to copy what Europe is doing I'll just buy an Audi and be done with it. I will say that Ford styling is getting better, the Edge, Mustang, Fusion, and Flex are all good looking cars. I would however stop with the silly names, this isn't fifth grade. Anyway, hooray for turbos, and I hope to be hearing more about Ford's turbos in the (near) future.

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Bob Casey says (February 13, 2008 at 1:30 am):

Ford needs to build the EcoBoost now, give it to us in the F150 and Focus. don't be a day late and a dollar short. Cord, Franklin, Rambler and a bunch others had good ideas but they failed to put them in a car that people wanted.

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RP Bailey says (February 2, 2008 at 12:28 pm):

I'm a lifelong Ford fan. We own two. Also retired semi trucker, so I know a little bit about turbos. How does Ford handle the high-heat problem in relation to bearing surfaces of turbos for good longevity?? Are they encased in a water jacket with coolant from the radiator and do they have a really good oil cooler ?? What is the warranty on the EcoBoost engine including turbos ?? In addition to the boost gauge, will there be a computer warning and engine shut-down in the event of turbo failure ?? I'm asking this before the high-horsepower and good gas mileage crowd gets too carried away and gets a super shock at the price of replacing a turbo.

Paul Anderson says (February 6, 2008 at 10:13 am):

Thank you very much for your commitment to Ford and our products. We are always interested in input from members of the "Ford Family." We also appreciate your interest in the new EcoBoost engine. You asked some very good questions. While we are not yet ready to release the specifications of our engine, we can tell you that we are passionate about three things;
1. Providing innovative solutions for improving the fuel economy of our vehicles
2. Delivering engines that also provide a fantastic driving experience
3. Executing with quality to ensure long term durability and high customer satisfaction
Our engineers are working to ensure that we deliver all three of these important elements.

Again, thank you for your interest and your continued support of Ford Motor Company. Keep checking our web site as there will be more information available in the coming months.

Paul Anderson
Ford Motor Company

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J3W says (January 31, 2008 at 5:06 pm):

I was just thinking I might have to make the move to Toyota. Now you are wooing me back. I really like the American Explorer and Ecoboost engine. Build it at a fair price by 2012 or I'm moving.

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