- Continuously improving for customers,
2017 Ford F-150 doubles down on efficiency, capability and
performance with debut of the second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost®
engine and all-new Ford-built 10-speed automatic transmission
- New 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine
provides 30 lb.-ft. more peak torque compared with the
first-generation EcoBoost engine, up to a best-in-class 450 lb.-ft.
for a V6, beating gasoline- and diesel-powered competitors
- The first volume-production 10-speed
automatic transmission available to consumers from any automaker
will deliver improved acceleration and performance
Ford, America’s truck leader, continues its relentless pace of
innovation, delivering more torque and better acceleration to 2017
F-150 customers with the all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost® engine and
10-speed transmission.
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The 2017 Ford F-150 doubles down on
efficiency, capability and performance with debut of the
second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost® engine and all-new Ford-built
10-speed automatic transmission. (Photo: Business Wire)
The new second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine will provide
30 lb.-ft. more peak torque compared with the first-generation
3.5-liter EcoBoost engine, up to a best-in-class 450 lb.-ft. for a
V6. F-150 remains the only truck in its segment to offer a
twin-turbo V6 gasoline engine.
The all-new Ford-built transmission – the first
volume-production 10-speed automatic transmission available to
consumers from any automaker – will deliver improved acceleration
and performance compared with previous six-speed automatic
transmissions.
“The Ford truck team lives to serve our hardworking truck
customers,” said Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, Product
Development, and chief technical officer. “The powertrain is the
heart of every F-150, and together our all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost
and 10-speed transmission will give our customers better power,
efficiency and confidence.”
More than 20 patents are approved or pending for the innovative
powertrain combination.
Second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine
The new 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine builds on the success of the
2.7-liter EcoBoost engine and first-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost
engine available for the 2016 F-150. Nearly 1 million F-150
EcoBoost engines have been sold to date, with the 2.7-liter and
first-generation 3.5-liter accounting for approximately 60 percent
of F-150 sales.
Ford engineers designed the new 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine to
provide best-in-class torque for a V6 engine, beating gasoline- and
diesel-powered competitors. The new engine provides better low-end
and peak engine performance, ideal for hauling heavy payloads and
towing heavy trailers.
The engine features an all-new, Ford-first dual-direct and port
fuel-injection system. Two injectors per cylinder – one mounted in
the intake port where air enters the cylinder and one positioned
inside the cylinder – work together to improve power output,
efficiency, and emissions.
All-new turbochargers deliver more boost thanks to improved twin
turbos and a lighter turbine wheel. The new turbos work seamlessly
with Ford-first electrically activated wastegates, enhancing
operating efficiency. Light-weighting the turbine wheel – by making
it out of high-temperature super alloy Mar-M-247 developed by the
aerospace industry – improves responsiveness.
Ford’s commitment to continuous light-weighting to improve
performance also is evident in the hollow camshafts in the all-new
roller-finger follower valvetrain that help save up to 4 pounds of
weight. The valvetrain also features more durable intake and
exhaust valves, and hydraulic valve-lash adjusters that optimize
engine durability over the life of the truck.
The new 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine provides Auto Start-Stop as a
standard feature, helping customers save fuel, though actual fuel
savings vary depending on driving patterns. The technology also
contributes to a reduction in CO2 emissions due to decreased idle
times. Auto Start-Stop is specially tuned for truck customers,
shutting off the engine when the vehicle is at a stop – except when
towing or in four-wheel-drive mode.
All-new 10-speed transmission
The new 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine will be paired with an all-new
10-speed transmission for the 2017 F-150.
The transmission delivers improved acceleration and performance
compared with previous six-speed automatic transmissions, thanks to
optimized wide-span gear spacing, coupled with drag-reduction
actions. Three overdrive gears and a wider ratio span enable
lower-numerical rear-axle ratios to help improve fuel efficiency at
highway speeds, while maintaining best-in-class towing.
Weight savings play a key role in improved shifting performance.
The 10-speed transmission uses advanced materials and alloys to
save weight, and it is the first Ford gearbox that does not use
cast-iron components.
An integrated torque converter/turbine clutch also helps shave
more than 2 pounds of weight, while also reducing the packaging
footprint.
Smarter shift logic helps 2017 F-150 customers tow with improved
confidence using tow/haul mode. All-new real-time-adaptive
shift-scheduling algorithms monitor more than a dozen powertrain-
and driver-control signals to ensure the right gear at the right
time for an engaging driving experience, including in sport
mode.
An integrated electric pump works with the standard Auto
Start-Stop system for seamless restarts and improved driving
efficiency.
Manufacturing investment
Ford announced earlier this year that it will invest $145
million to upgrade its Cleveland Engine Plant – creating or
retaining 150 jobs to support production of the all-new
second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine for the 2017 Ford F-150
lineup.
An additional $1.4 billion is being invested at Ford’s Livonia
Transmission Plant to create or retain 500 hourly jobs to build the
10-speed transmission.
Both investments are part of the company’s commitment to invest
$9 billion and create or retain 8,500 hourly jobs in its U.S.
facilities during the next four years. In the past five years, Ford
has invested $12 billion in its U.S. plants and created nearly
28,000 total U.S. jobs.
The 2017 Ford F-150 goes on sale this fall.
About Ford Motor Company
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based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 201,000 employees and 67
plants worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing,
manufacturing, marketing, financing and servicing a full line of
Ford cars, trucks, SUVs and electrified vehicles, as well as
Lincoln luxury vehicles. At the same time, Ford is aggressively
pursuing emerging opportunities through Ford Smart Mobility, the
company’s plan to be a leader in connectivity, mobility, autonomous
vehicles, the customer experience, and data and analytics. For more
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