Under Ford’s global initiative to provide powertrains that deliver fuel efficiency while meeting the power and performance needs customers demand, the first wave of new EcoBoost™ engines have started to arrive at Capital Ford in the 2010 Lincoln MKS, MKT and 2010 Ford Flex. The engine, engineers and technology behind the new EcoBoost is staggering. The technical highlights of the new EcoBoost are below and if you’re considering a new Ford and want to get in depth with your research into the EcoBoost we will be happy help clear up any questions you have. In the mean time if you’d like to download a PDF about the new engine and how it works click here -> EcoBoost – How It Works.

Keeping with our Capital Tailgate goal of supplying great information we’ve also included this short video explaining how EcoBoost works. It’s an animation of how it all comes together.

Here are some key highlights on Ford’s new EcoBoost technology:

Power and fuel economy –

The twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter Duratec V-6 EcoBoost engine produces 355 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 350 ft.-lb. of torque at 3,500 rpm. A 10-15 percent fuel-economy benefit is expected versus normally aspirated 4.6-liter V-8 engines in the same competitive class.

Engine –

The proven Duratec 3.5-liter V-6 comprises the base engine architecture. To handle the increased torque that EcoBoost delivers, some upgrades were made to some of the components, such as the cylinder block, crankshaft, connecting rods pistons and exhaust valves to ensure the EcoBoost V-6 engine is as robust as possible.

Turbochargers –

Two Honeywell GT15 turbochargers with water-cooled bearings and operate in parallel, spinning at approximately 170,000 rpm up to 12 PSI. They are rated for a 150,000-mile, 10-year life.

Direct fuel injection –

A cam-driven high-pressure fuel pump feeds the fuel injectors at pressures ranging from 200 to 2,175 PSI (pounds per square inch) depending on customer driving. A typical port fuel injection system operates at pressures of around 60 PSI. Six sprayers in each injector target fuel into the cylinder, resulting in a cleaner and more-efficient fuel burn and better cold-start emissions.

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