Ford Announces arrival of ‘EcoBoost’ engine in Malaysia
Ford today announced that its EcoBoost engines will arrive in Malaysia by mid-year, with the new Ford Mondeo Titanium sedan/saloon and Ford S-Max MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) being the first vehicles to feature the 2.0L 4-cylinder version of the technologically-advanced engine. The ‘More Power, Less Fuel’ EcoBoost engines deliver best-in-class power and performance in a smaller, more efficient package with lower emissions. EcoBoost can help to improve fuel efficiency by up to 20 percent along with a reduction in emissions of up to 15 percent. These engines, including the 2.0L I-4 EcoBoost that will be featured in the new Mondeo Titanium and S-Max, combine a single turbocharger with a direct injection fuel delivery system, which provides greater power, faster acceleration and higher speeds. This is combined with torque consistent with that of larger displacement, naturally aspirated engines.
“We are delighted about the arrival of the award-winning EcoBoost engine in Malaysia, starting with the new Ford Mondeo Titanium and S-Max,” said David Westerman, Regional Manager – Asia Pacific, Ford Export Operations. “The EcoBoost engines combine direct petrol injection and turbocharging in smaller-displacement engines to give customers outstanding fuel economy and reduced CO2 with the spirited performance they expect from a larger engine.”
The EcoBoost range demonstrates a winning combination of driving fun and compelling performance with greater efficiency and cost saving features. Serving as a key element of Ford Motor Company’s global Blueprint for Sustainability, Ford plans to offer the EcoBoost engine in up to 80 percent of its vehicle nameplates, supporting global sales of 1.5 million EcoBoost-powered vehicles per year.
“Ford is committed to delivering this technology to multiple vehicles so that more and more customers can take advantage of EcoBoost’s unique, no-compromise combination of power, performance and fuel economy,” added Westerman.
Renowned Auto Reviewers on EcoBoost Microsite
To support the introduction of the Ford EcoBoost engine in Malaysia, a microsite has been launched to provide consumers with a better understanding of the unique engine technology through detailed articles and video clips.
The microsite – www.ecoboost.com.my – also features reviews and content from prominent figures and leading automotive journalists such as Howard Walker and Japan-based Peter Lyon, and TV personality Mike Rowe of the Discovery Channel. In addition, the website will give consumers an opportunity to sign up and get invited to exclusive test drive sessions.
Technical information of EcoBoost engine
The 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine employs many of the basic principles of Ford’s original 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engines, starting with turbocharging and direct fuel injection. The turbocharger increases airflow in the engine to boost power and direct injection helps enable more efficient fuel burn for better fuel economy.
Just like the first generation EcoBoost engines, the EcoBoost I-4 will spool up quickly to maximum torque and maintain it across a broad range – estimated from 2,000 rpm to 5,500 rpm, according to preliminary Ford data. The turbocharger recovers energy from the exhaust that otherwise would be wasted and puts it back in the engine to gain efficiency. Simply, the turbocharging system puts more air into the engine, creating more power. A compressor increases or boosts the pressure of the air entering the engine. An air-to-air intercooler reduces the air temperature before it enters the engine.
The 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine also adds Ti-VCT (Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing) technology to the recipe for success. The combustion system has been completely redesigned and re-engineered to take advantage of the EcoBoost system’s increased performance. The high-pressure fuel pump operates up to 2,200 psi – more than 50 times the norm seen in a conventional I-4 engine. The high-pressure pump is a cam-driven mechanical pump with a single piston and an electronic valve that controls how much fuel is routed into the fuel rail to the injectors. The turbocharger operation paired with the direct-injection system helps to virtually eliminate turbo lag. The turbocharger spins at up to 200,000 rpm and is designed for a life cycle of 150,000 miles or 10 years.
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