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New 3.5-liter V-6 engine to power one in five Ford vehicles by the end of the decade â including the new Ford Edge and Lincoln Aviator crossover utility vehicles next year
Ford leads the way with a new 6-speed automatic transaxle that saves fuel â up to 7 percent in highway driving and nearly two tanks of gas a year compared with typical 4-speed automatics
Work begins on Fordâs third-generation hybrid technology for future I-4 and V-6 engines
Fordâs hybrid leadership continues with the debut of Escape Hybrid taxis in New York City
DEARBORN, Mich. Nov. 9, 2005 â Building on its promise to make innovation the compass that sets the companyâs future direction, Ford today unveiled a new engine, new 6-speed automatic transaxle and more hybrid plans that bring fuel economy and performance to the next generation of vehicles.
âAs Bill Ford has promised, Ford plans to be first in delivering innovative products to our customers â products that are stylish in design, safer for families, first in technology with new fuels and better efficiency, and first in offering new services to consumers,â says Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Product Development. âThat commitment includes innovation in the powertrain lineup that weâll be offering beginning next year.â
New 3.5-Liter V-6
Ford next year will introduce two new breakthrough crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) â the Ford Edge and Lincoln Aviator â equipped with an all-new 3.5-liter V-6 engine and new 6-speed transaxle. The new V-6 engine will be a powertrain cornerstone for Ford Motor Company, eventually powering one in every five Ford Motor Company vehicles on the road by the end of the decade.
The new 3.5-liter V-6 was designed to deliver the best combination of fuel economy, refinement and performance for the customer and be compact enough to fit into a variety of vehicles. The height and width of the engine is the same as the smaller displacement Duratec 30 V-6.
The engine produces 250 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque in its CUV applications. It uses a dual-overhead cam valvetrain for peak power capability and smooth operation at high RPM. It incorporates intake variable cam timing to optimize fuel economy by adjusting valve timing for a smooth idle, optimal part-load driving and an impressively broad torque curve with good power.
In anticipation of future needs, the new V-6 has been designed to accommodate advanced technologies, including gasoline direct injection and turbo charging.
The engine will be built in the fall of 2006 at Fordâs Lima (Ohio) Engine Plant.
6F 6-Speed Transaxle
Ford also underscored its leadership in fuel-saving transmissions with the reveal of a new 6-speed for the new Ford Edge and Lincoln Aviator. Ford is an industry leader in 6-speed transmissions with 24 nameplates already offered with the highly efficient technology.
Six-speed automatic transaxles improve performance and fuel economy. It is estimated that, for every 500,000 6-speeds â rather than traditional 4-speeds â fitted to vehicles, 12 million gallons of fuel can be saved annually (based on 25 mpg combined fuel economy for 15,000 miles).
The enhanced performance and fuel economy of the new 6F comes from a wide span of 6.04 between the transaxleâs lowest and highest gear ratio. The high ratio span helps deliver improved fuel economy of up to 7 percent and improved sustained acceleration compared with a typical 4-speed automatic.
The new 6F will be fitted to the 3.5-liter V-6 in the Ford Edge and Lincoln Aviator. The combination delivers optimal fuel economy and powerful performance combined with smooth, refined and quiet shifts.
The new Ford 6F will be built at Fordâs Van Dyke (Mich.) Transmission Plant.
< SPECIFICATIONS >
ENGINE
Type 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V-6
Manufacturing Location: Lima Engine Plant, Ohio
Configuration: 60-degree V-6, aluminum block and heads
Intake Manifold: Composite, slit plenum
Exhaust Manifold: Cast iron
Crankshaft: Forged steel
Redline: 6700 rpm
Throttle Body: 65mm, electronic
Valvetrain: DAMB, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable camshaft timing
Valve Diameter: Intake: 37mm Exhaust: 31 mm
Pistons: High temperature cast aluminum alloy with low-friction coated skirts, low-tension rings
Connecting Rods: Cracked-powder metal
Ignition: Pencil coil
Bore x Stroke: 3.6 x 3.4 in/92.5 x 86.7 mm
Displacement: 213 cu in/3.496 cc
Compression Ratio: 10:03:01
Horsepower: 250 @ 6250 rpm (estimated)
Horsepower per Liter: 71.5 (estimated)
Torque: 240 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm (estimated)
Recommended Fuel 87 Octane
Fuel Capacity: 20 gallons
Fuel Injection: Sequential multiport fuel injection
Oil Capacity: 5.5 quarts, with filter
Recommended Oil: GF4, 5W-20
TRANSMISSION
Type 6-Speed Automatic
Gear Ratios
1st 4.484:1
2nd 2.872:1
3rd 1.842:1
4th 1.414:1
5th 1.000:1
6th 0.742:1
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New 3.5-liter V-6 engine to power one in five Ford vehicles by the end of the decade â including the new Ford Edge and Lincoln Aviator crossover utility vehicles next year
Ford leads the way with a new 6-speed automatic transaxle that saves fuel â up to 7 percent in highway driving and nearly two tanks of gas a year compared with typical 4-speed automatics
Work begins on Fordâs third-generation hybrid technology for future I-4 and V-6 engines
Fordâs hybrid leadership continues with the debut of Escape Hybrid taxis in New York City
DEARBORN, Mich. Nov. 9, 2005 â Building on its promise to make innovation the compass that sets the companyâs future direction, Ford today unveiled a new engine, new 6-speed automatic transaxle and more hybrid plans that bring fuel economy and performance to the next generation of vehicles.
âAs Bill Ford has promised, Ford plans to be first in delivering innovative products to our customers â products that are stylish in design, safer for families, first in technology with new fuels and better efficiency, and first in offering new services to consumers,â says Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Product Development. âThat commitment includes innovation in the powertrain lineup that weâll be offering beginning next year.â
New 3.5-Liter V-6
Ford next year will introduce two new breakthrough crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) â the Ford Edge and Lincoln Aviator â equipped with an all-new 3.5-liter V-6 engine and new 6-speed transaxle. The new V-6 engine will be a powertrain cornerstone for Ford Motor Company, eventually powering one in every five Ford Motor Company vehicles on the road by the end of the decade.
The new 3.5-liter V-6 was designed to deliver the best combination of fuel economy, refinement and performance for the customer and be compact enough to fit into a variety of vehicles. The height and width of the engine is the same as the smaller displacement Duratec 30 V-6.
The engine produces 250 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque in its CUV applications. It uses a dual-overhead cam valvetrain for peak power capability and smooth operation at high RPM. It incorporates intake variable cam timing to optimize fuel economy by adjusting valve timing for a smooth idle, optimal part-load driving and an impressively broad torque curve with good power.
In anticipation of future needs, the new V-6 has been designed to accommodate advanced technologies, including gasoline direct injection and turbo charging.
The engine will be built in the fall of 2006 at Fordâs Lima (Ohio) Engine Plant.
6F 6-Speed Transaxle
Ford also underscored its leadership in fuel-saving transmissions with the reveal of a new 6-speed for the new Ford Edge and Lincoln Aviator. Ford is an industry leader in 6-speed transmissions with 24 nameplates already offered with the highly efficient technology.
Six-speed automatic transaxles improve performance and fuel economy. It is estimated that, for every 500,000 6-speeds â rather than traditional 4-speeds â fitted to vehicles, 12 million gallons of fuel can be saved annually (based on 25 mpg combined fuel economy for 15,000 miles).
The enhanced performance and fuel economy of the new 6F comes from a wide span of 6.04 between the transaxleâs lowest and highest gear ratio. The high ratio span helps deliver improved fuel economy of up to 7 percent and improved sustained acceleration compared with a typical 4-speed automatic.
The new 6F will be fitted to the 3.5-liter V-6 in the Ford Edge and Lincoln Aviator. The combination delivers optimal fuel economy and powerful performance combined with smooth, refined and quiet shifts.
The new Ford 6F will be built at Fordâs Van Dyke (Mich.) Transmission Plant.
< SPECIFICATIONS >
ENGINE
Type 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V-6
Manufacturing Location: Lima Engine Plant, Ohio
Configuration: 60-degree V-6, aluminum block and heads
Intake Manifold: Composite, slit plenum
Exhaust Manifold: Cast iron
Crankshaft: Forged steel
Redline: 6700 rpm
Throttle Body: 65mm, electronic
Valvetrain: DAMB, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable camshaft timing
Valve Diameter: Intake: 37mm Exhaust: 31 mm
Pistons: High temperature cast aluminum alloy with low-friction coated skirts, low-tension rings
Connecting Rods: Cracked-powder metal
Ignition: Pencil coil
Bore x Stroke: 3.6 x 3.4 in/92.5 x 86.7 mm
Displacement: 213 cu in/3.496 cc
Compression Ratio: 10:03:01
Horsepower: 250 @ 6250 rpm (estimated)
Horsepower per Liter: 71.5 (estimated)
Torque: 240 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm (estimated)
Recommended Fuel 87 Octane
Fuel Capacity: 20 gallons
Fuel Injection: Sequential multiport fuel injection
Oil Capacity: 5.5 quarts, with filter
Recommended Oil: GF4, 5W-20
TRANSMISSION
Type 6-Speed Automatic
Gear Ratios
1st 4.484:1
2nd 2.872:1
3rd 1.842:1
4th 1.414:1
5th 1.000:1
6th 0.742:1
REV 00034
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