Giant Leaps, Small Steps Further Ford’s Global Strategy
For 2010, Ford is introducing powertrain advancements that range from an entirely new line of powerful, efficient EcoBoost engines to minute transmission tweaks that reduce friction. The challenges of improving fuel economy and reducing emissions are affecting all levels of Ford engineering throughout the 2010 lineup.
2010 Highlights
- EcoBoost™ technology combines turbocharging and direct gasoline injection to improve fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions; the first 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engines are debuting on 2010 Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT, Ford Taurus SHO and Ford Flex this summer
- Conventional powertrains continue to benefit from refinements such as Advanced Deceleration Fuel Shut-Off and Cam Torque Actuated (CTA) Intake Variable Cam Timing (iVCT)
- Ford's hybrid vehicle lineup expanding to include the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan; all feature smaller, more powerful battery pack, enhanced electronic throttle control and electric air-conditioning compressor to reduce engine load
Links:
2010 Ford Powertrain In-Depth
Presentation - 2010 Model Year Powertrain Overview (Barb Samardzich, VP, Global Powertrain Engineering)
Tags: 2010 model year, EcoBoost, EcoBoost V-6, engine technology, Ford, Ford Motor Company, fuel economy, Lincoln, Mercury, powertrain




