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Ford Straps EcoBoost Power to Skateboard, Blender in New Ads
Ford’s strategy of adding its lineup of turbocharged EcoBoost engines to everything is getting a little out of hand.
Ford Builds Five Millionth EcoBoost Engine
Ford has reached a new milestone with its EcoBoost engines.
Ford Trademarks ‘EcoBeast’
Ford has protected a new name that might wind up on one of its trucks.
Ford ProCal Won’t Void Your EcoBoost Warranty
One of the benefits of having a turbocharged powertrain is all its untapped performance, and Ford is looking to put that into the hands of the owners.
Hot Wheels Rip Rod Unleashes Ford EcoBoost Power
The Hot Wheels Rip Rod is finally alive!
Ford Earns First Overall Win at Sebring Since 1969
It’s hard to imagine an automaker like Ford hasn’t been in the winner’s circle at the 12 Hours of Sebring in 45 years.
Ford Police Interceptor Fastest in Certification Testing
The EcoBoost-powered Ford Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicle achieved the fastest 0-100 mph acceleration and average lap times during certification testing at Fontana Raceway in California this year.
2014 Ten Best Engines List Released by Ward’s Auto
With an increased focus on efficiency, engines are constantly being updated. New technology is being added, such as direct injection, while older techniques are being refined, including turbocharging.
Ford EcoBoost Engine Family to Expand Further
Ford currently has five turbocharged engines that wear the EcoBoost nameplate, and a brand executive has confirmed that more turbocharged units are on the way.
Vuhl 05 is a Mexican Made EcoBoost-Powered Sports Car
The Vuhl 05 has been officially unveiled packing a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine with 285 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, making it good for a 3.7-second 0-60 mph
Four Cylinders to be 66 Percent of Market by 2020: Ford
Stringent new fuel economy standards and the rising price of gasoline are forcing automakers to rethink their engine lineups, and Ford says about 66 percent of all new vehicles will use four-cylinder mills by 2020.
Ford Fusion Not Getting 3-Cylinder EcoBoost
Ford’s mid-size Fusion sedan will not be offered with a three-cylinder engine.
Shelby Hints at EcoBoost-Powered Vehicle: 2013 Detroit Auto Show Preview
Famed Ford tuner Shelby American has revealed that it’ll be heading to the 2013 Detroit Auto Show with several new products for its consumers, including one surprise.
Ford EcoBoost Engines Hit 500,000 Unit Milestone
Since Ford launched its EcoBoost engine lineup in 2009, the American automaker has sold over 500,000 EcoBoost-powered vehicles worldwide.
In Memoriam: The V8 Engine 1900-201?
With the oil crisis of the ‘70s many predicted the death of the V8 engine, but it has continued to solider on. With Chrysler and Infiniti execs recently commenting that there’s no place for eight-cylinder cars in the future of their respective brands, this time, are the V8 engine’s days finally numbered?
Formula Ford Race Car Production Under Consideration
Earlier this month, Ford unleashed its EcoBoost-powered race car on the Nürburgring, setting the 11th fastest lap time ever recorded at the famous race track.
Ford 1.0L EcoBoost Race Car Sets Nürburgring Record
Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine has already been recognized as the 2012 International Engine of the Year, and now, adding to its list of accolades, a street legal Ford race car powered by the three-cylinder EcoBoost has just set the 11th fastest lap time on the Nürburgring.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Lincoln MKT
This week’s subject for AutoGuide’s Five-Point Inspection is the Lincoln MKT. It comes standard with a 3.7-liter V6, but our tester came equipped with Ford’s EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, which is EPA rated at 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. The base price is $45,285, while a fully loaded version can reach up to $50,780. Read on to…
Ford Escape Fire Risk Traced to Supplier
Ford is blaming one of its suppliers for flawed fuel lines that meant 11,500 of its 2013 Escape crossovers needed to be recalled.
2013 Ford Escape Recalled for Potential Engine Fires
Days after the announcement of a recall for incorrect carpet padding that could stick the brake pedal in place, Ford is issuing a voluntary recall for approximately 11,500 2013 Escapes to fix a leaking fuel line.
Will a New Era of Turbocharging Bring Back Old Problems?
In an effort to squeeze as much power from every car, while making them more fuel-friendly, automakers are increasingly switching their engines to use a technology that’s not exactly new and which isn’t typically associated with fuel economy – turbocharging.
Ford Takes Top Honor at ‘International Engine of the Year’ Awards
Ford‘s 999cc three-cylinder turbo engine (pictured above) has taken the top spot at this years International Engine of the Year Awards.
Ford Australia Sells EcoBoost With Frogs in Quirky New Ad – Video
It’s been a long time since Budweiser first debuted its infamous commercial starring our favorite amphibians. But this time around, Ford of Australia has turned to the assistance of toads to show off its EcoBoost engines. If this is already sounding strange, it gets stranger. In fact, the majority of the ad is just a…
2013 Ford Escape Gets Best in Class Towing in Obscure Segment
Ford has just announced the 2013 Escape will get an official tow rating of 3,500 lbs., which makes it best-in-class out of all small turbocharged SUVs – an rather obscure statistic. The Escape used to be powered by a 3.0L V6, and carried a 3,500 lbs. tow rating, same as the new Escape. Now with…
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