EcoBoost
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Since Ford launched its line of downsized EcoBoost engines in 2009, the "eco" part of that name has often required an asterisk. That's because some owners have found that real-world fuel economy results don't always live up to the vehicles' official EPA ratings. The phrase "you can have Eco, or you can have Boost, but you can't have both at the same time," frequently crops up in reviews and on owner forums. DON'T MISS: Ford F-150 pickup to get V-6 diesel engine in summer 2018 But when it comes to the new Ford GT supercar, it seems you can't have "Eco" at all. Making its public debut two years...
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2018 Ford Fiesta minicar unveiled in Europe; U.S. plans unclear
The next-generation Ford Fiesta was unveiled in Europe earlier this week.
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2017 Ford F-150 pickup gas mileage rises to 21 mpg combined
The 2017 Ford F-150 pickup truck gets a new 10-speed automatic transmission and upgraded 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V-6.
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2017 Ford F-150 with 10-speed automatic to arrive at dealers next month
The 2017 Ford F-150 gets a new 10-speed automatic transmission and upgraded 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6.
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2017 Ford Escape quick drive review
The Ford Escape has been a hugely popular small crossover SUV since its 2001 debut, and after a quick drive in the updated 2017 model, we're reminded why. While it's not the most capacious entry in the segment, the driving experience is more rewarded and the interior quality remains top-notch even...
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2017 Ford F-150: new 10-speed automatic transmission, 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6
The 2017 Ford F-150 gets a second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 and new 10-speed automatic transmission.
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Ford expects to sell 1 million EcoBoost-equipped cars and trucks this year.
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Ford Applies Cylinder Deactivation Even To 3-Cylinder Engines For Fuel Efficiency
Ford tests a new cylinder-deactivation system on its 1.0-liter engine.
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Fuel-Efficient Four-Cylinder Engine Key To 2016 Ford Mustang Sales Success
EcoBoost sales may be fueling the Ford Mustang's current success.
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Small Cars Now Deliver Fuel Efficiency of Big Motorcycles: How'd That Happen?
How are fuel-efficient are some of today's smaller cars? It turns out that they now actually equal the fuel economy of larger motorcycles--which is pretty amazing for a four-seat vehicle weighing more than a ton. Especially since the motorcycles returning comparable gas-mileage figures weigh about...
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2015 Ford Focus EcoBoost: Brief Drive Of 1.0-Liter Three-Cylinder Sedan
The 2015 Ford Focus EcoBoost may be the most European car Ford sells in the U.S. It's fun, but not fast. It handles well, and has a small engine that requires energetic use of the manual gearbox to keep up with traffic. That all means that very few U.S. buyers will ever consider it, since fewer...
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Ford Marks 5-Millionth EcoBoost Engine Since 2009
The 5-millionth EcoBoost-equipped vehicle to roll off assembly lines marks a significant milestone for Ford.
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Many carmakers are using smaller engines with turbochargers to try to boost fuel efficiency in new cars, but Ford has been among the most public in promoting the technology. Its EcoBoost line of engines all use gasoline direct injection and turbochargers to produce the same power as larger engines, along with better EPA gas-mileage ratings. DON'T MISS: 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Gas Mileage: 26 MPG Combined: UPDATE The new 2015 Ford Mustang coupe too offers an EcoBoost engine, in this case a 2.3-liter four-cylinder rated at 310 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque, as a four-figure option. Now...
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Ford 'EcoBeast' Trademark: The Performance Side Of Green?
Ford applies for a trademark on the "EcoBeast" name, and obvious offshoot of its efficient EcoBoost line.
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2015 Ford Mustang With EcoBoost Four Recalled For Fuel-System Fix
The 2015 Ford Mustang not only includes V-6 and V-8 models, per longstanding tradition, but also a new turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost version. Now, the first four-cylinder Mustang in more than 20 years is being recalled to inspect and fix a possible issue with its fuel system. DON'T MISS: 2015...
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2015 Pickup Truck Fuel Economy: Ford Vs Ram Vs Chevy, Who's Best?
We compare rated fuel economy of the top-selling full-size pickup trucks.
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2015 Ford F-150 Gas Mileage: Best Among Gasoline Trucks, But Ram Diesel Still Highest
Perhaps no gas-mileage ratings have been as eagerly awaited this fall as those for the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 pickup. The redesigned full-size truck with an aluminum body and pickup bed was expected to get better gas-mileage numbers than earlier F-150s. And it has, with a top rating of 22 mpg...
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2015 Ford Mustang Gas Mileage: EPA Ratings For All Models Released
At its most fuel efficient, the 2015 Ford Mustang is rated at 26 mpg combined.
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If you've spent any time looking at Fords recently, one word won't have escaped your attention: EcoBoost. EcoBoost is Ford-speak for a downsized, turbocharged gasoline engine that aims to either supplement or replace a larger, naturally-aspirated engine in a given vehicle lineup. The name is pure marketing jargon but the concept itself has been incredibly successful--Ford sells EcoBoost models in huge numbers around the world. But what are your options, and should you buy an EcoBoost-equipped Ford? We've put together a guide to help you decide which engine is best for you--and which cars...
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2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Gas Mileage: 26 MPG Combined: UPDATE
Leaked window stickers reveal 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost fuel economy.
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2015 Ford Fusion: Smaller EcoBoost Engine, Manual Gearbox Gone
Time was when mid-size sedans routinely came with V-6 engines of 3.0 to 3.6 liters. But these days, those are rare and expensive high-end options--if they're even offered at all. The 2015 Ford Fusion sedan now has a simplified lineup of engines, and all of them continue to have just four...
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Ford Details Small Fuel-Saving Engine For Big F-150 Lineup
It's been a while since full-size trucks have used engines as small as 2.7 liters, but that's exactly what the 2015 Ford F-150 will use when you tick the Ecoboost box in the dealership. It's not just 2.7 liters, of course--you also get six cylinders and two turbochargers, and it's those that Ford...
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Ford Fiesta 3-Cyl Boosted To 140 HP: Forbidden Fruit Quick Drive
At 123 horsepower, Ford's 1.0-liter Ecoboost Fiesta already develops an impressive output for its diminutive size. That it does so while delivering entertaining handling and perhaps most importantly, a 36 mpg combined rating (31 mpg city, 43 mpg highway) is even better. But Ford's powertrain...
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2014 Ford Fiesta EcoBoost: Gas Mileage Test Returns 40 MPG
As a general rule, we like small cars, and small cars with small engines. Eighteen months ago, when we first drove prototype versions of the 2014 Ford Fiesta EcoBoost, we knew we'd be eager to get our hands on the little subcompact with the turbocharged three-cylinder engine for a longer drive...
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