Ford EcoBlue engine
EcoBlue is the marketing name for a range of diesel engines from Ford Motor Company. The EcoBlue engines were developed under the codename "Panther" by Ford engineering teams in the U.K. and Germany, and are expected to succeed the Duratorq diesel engines, offering optimised fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 and NOx emissions.
| Ford EcoBlue engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Also called | "Panther" |
| Production | 2016–present |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Straight-4 |
| Displacement | 2.0 L; 121.7 cu in (1,995 cc) 1.5 L; 91.4 cu in (1,498 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 84.01 mm (3.31 in) 75 mm (2.95 in) |
| Piston stroke | 90.03 mm (3.54 in) 84.8 mm (3.34 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Iron |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 4 valves x cyl. |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Low-inertia Twin-scroll, Twin-turbo, Variable-geometry with intercooler (on some versions) |
| Fuel system | Common rail direct injection |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 105–238 PS (77–175 kW; 104–235 hp) |
| Torque output | 300–500 N⋅m (221–369 lb⋅ft) |
| Emissions | |
| Emissions target standard | Euro 6 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Duratorq engine |
An initial 2.0-litre (1,995 cc) variant will be offered with 105, 130 and 170 PS (77, 96 and 125 kW; 104, 128 and 168 hp) in commercial vehicle applications. This engine architecture is capable of delivering more than 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp), and will later feature with such power outputs in Ford passenger cars, alongside a 1.5-litre (1,498 cc) variant.
In early 2018 Ford launched its Ranger Raptor with a biturbo 2.0-litre (1,995 cc) EcoBlue producing 213 PS (157 kW; 210 hp) and 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) of torque.[1] Also in 2018 Ford launched an even higher spec biturbo 2.0-litre (1,995 cc) EcoBlue producing 238 PS (175 kW; 235 hp) for the Edge Titanium, ST-Line and Vignale SUV in Europe. [2] A North American-spec version of the biturbo 2.0-litre (1,995 cc) EcoBlue was planned debut in the 2020 Transit, but production of the engine was canceled before launch due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as a lack of market demand to justify federalising the engine.[3]
Claimed improvements
An all-new engine architecture is claimed to deliver reduced friction and a clean-burning combustion system. The engines will meet Euro 6 emissions standards. Ford says that a 13 percent improvement in fuel efficiency is obtained through friction reduction enhancements.
A new strong lightweight engine block features an aluminium ladder below that reduces noise and vibration. The crankshaft from the piston is offset by 10mm to allow piston side load against the cylinder wall to be reduced hence decreasing friction and wear with the diameter also reduced to improve efficiency.
New belt-in-oil system are being used to drive the cams to reduce friction while the head’s intake system is engineered to equally balance the air between each cylinder.
Centralized eight-hole-nozzle piezo injectors are being used to inject diesel at 2,000 bar, much higher than previous engines.[4]
Engine reference
| Displacement | Bore x Stroke | Power | Torque | Year | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L (1,995 cc) | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm (3.31 in × 3.54 in) | 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) | 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) | 2016 - |
|
| 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) | 385 N⋅m (284 lb⋅ft) | 2016 - | Ford Transit (non-USA) | ||
| 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) | 405 N⋅m (299 lb⋅ft) | 2016 - | Ford Transit (non-USA) | ||
| 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) (turbo version) | 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) | 2018 - | Ford Everest (non-USA) Ford Ranger T6 2019 (Thailand) Ford Ranger T6 2019 (South Africa)[5] | ||
| 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) | 2018 - | Ford Endura (Australia) | ||
| 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) | 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) | 2019 - | Ford Mondeo | ||
| 213 PS (157 kW; 210 hp) (biturbo version) | 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) | 2018 - | |||
| 238 PS (175 kW; 235 hp) (biturbo version) | - | - | Ford Edge, Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max | ||
| 1.5 L (1,498 cc) | 75 mm × 84.8 mm (2.95 in × 3.34 in) | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) | 2018 - |
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| 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) |
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See also
- Duratorq diesel engines
- List of Ford engines
References
- "FIRST LOOK: 2018 Ford Ranger Raptor in Thailand". paultan.org. February 12, 2018.
- "Stylish, Sporty New Ford Edge SUV Debuts New 238 PS EcoBlue Bi-Turbo Engine and Innovative Driver Assistance Technology | Ford of Europe | Ford Media Center".
- Foote, Brett (10 November 2020). "Ford Transit Diesel EcoBlue Engine Scrapped For U.S. Market: Exclusive". Ford Authority. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
- "Ford EcoBlue; 2.0L Technical Wonder". 7 May 2018.
- https://www.ford.co.za/commercial/ranger-019/models/new-ranger-2-0-sit-double-cab-xlt-10at-4x4-hr-FAF/
- "2019 Ford Ranger T6 facelift debuts - new 2.0L bi-turbo diesel with 500 Nm, 10-speed auto, AEB, ACC!". paultan.org. May 18, 2018.
- "New Ford EcoSport debuts all-new 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel engine". www.fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-03-08.