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In 2019, Ford launched an mHEV version of the 1.0 EcoBoost engine first fitted to the Puma SUV, which uses a belt-driven integrated starter/generator-motor (BiSG); which is in essence a starter motor, alternator, and propulsion motor in one. Fundamentally, the engine is identical to the 2018–present 1.0 EcoBoost, but features the electric ...
The 3.5L EcoBoost made its return, joined by the 5.0L flex-fuel V8; as the Raptor had gone on hiatus, the 6.2L V8 became exclusive to Super Duty trucks. [14] Slotted between the two 3.5L V6 engines, a 2.7L EcoBoost V6 was introduced; unrelated to the larger EcoBoost engine, it is shared with the Ford Edge, Ford Fusion, and Lincoln Continental.
In 2012, Ford recalled about 90,000 2013 Ford Escape and Fusion in the U.S. and Canada with 1.6-liter engines that may overheat and cause fires after 13 reports of fire were reported to Ford. [ 68 ] In 2017, Ford recalled 2013–2014 Ford Fusion with 1.6 ecoboost engines because of a risk of engine fires caused by a "lack of coolant circulation".
Dubbed PowerBoost, this powertrain is the first to be offered in a Ford pickup truck, pairing an electric motor with the 3.5 L V6 EcoBoost engine. [9] The fourteenth generation F-150 is considered the first full-size true hybrid truck since GM 's CVT -only Silverado/Sierra 1500 Hybrid was last offered in 2013.
Ford Edge was recognized as one of the "Best Cars for Families" in 2007 by AAA and Parents Magazine. Edge earned the IIHS "Top Safety Pick" rating for models built after January 2007; The 3.5-L Duratec 35 V6 was named one of the world's "10 Best Engines" by Ward. Ford Edge was named "2007 Urban Truck of the Year" by On Wheels, Inc.
Powertrain options include a 2.0-litre EcoBoost gasoline engine and a 2.5-litre plug-in hybrid. Trim levels offered are standard, ST-Line, and Vignale. [111] Ford discontinued the Escape in Australia in 2023 due to poor sales, and is being indirectly replaced by the electric Mustang Mach-E. [112]
The engine's power rating also increased to 320 hp (239 kW), while the torque rating stayed the same at 365 lb⋅ft (495 N⋅m) (both ratings on gasoline). A properly-equipped 2009 Expedition could now tow up to 9,200 lb (4,200 kg) for the 4×2 version, and up to 9,000 lb (4,100 kg) for the 4×4 version.
Ford unveiled the Shelby Mustang GT500, the successor to the GT350, at the North American International Auto Show in January 2019 [143] for the 2020 model year. [144] The car is powered by a 5,163 cc (5.2 L; 315.1 cu in) Predator cross-plane crank V8 with a 2.65-liter Roots-type supercharger by Eaton. [148]