Ford, in a process that began back in 2008, is continuing on its plan of launching 60 new or upgraded engine, transmission, and transaxles over the next five years world wide. The new drivetrain components are seen in the Mustang, Fiesta, Super Duty truck line, F-150 and the new Focus.
One of the newest and most anticipated engines is the 2.0-liter directed injected four-cylinder engine that will be found in the new 2012 Focus.
The 2011 Ford Fiesta is packing a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a PowerShift dual clutch transmission that is estimated to get 40 mpg on the highway; more than its competition, the Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris.
The Mustang and Mustang GT also get upgraded power plants. The Mustang receiving a 3.7-liter V6 that is good for 307 horsepower. The Mustang GT resurrects the 5.0-liter engine and produces 412 horsepower.
The Super Duty line of trucks will have two new engines; a 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbodiesel V8 and a 6.2-liter gasoline engine. Also making a debut in Ford's truck engine lineup, the F-150 will get the EcoBoost 3.7-liter V6 engine that achieves V8 power 20 percent less fuel consumption.
Ford is planning to have EcoBoost engines in 90 percent of its lineup by 2013.
-Anthony Alaniz
[Source: Motor Authority]
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