Ford EcoBlue engine explained

Ford EcoBlue engine
Manufacturer:Ford
Aka:"Panther"
Production:2016–present
Configuration:Straight-4
Valvetrain:DOHC 4 valves x cyl.
Displacement:1995cc
1498cc
Bore:84.012NaN2
752NaN2
Stroke:90.032NaN2
84.82NaN2
Turbocharger:Low-inertia twin-scroll, twin-turbo, variable-geometry with intercooler (on some versions)
Block:Iron
Head:Aluminum
Emissions Level:Euro 6
Fueltype:Diesel
Fuelsystem:Common rail direct injection
Coolingsystem:Water-cooled
Power:NaN0NaN0
Torque:NaN0NaN0
Predecessor:Ford Duratorq engine/Ford DLD 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.

An initial 1995cc variant will be offered with 105, in commercial vehicle applications. This engine architecture is capable of delivering more than 2000NaN0, and will later feature with such power outputs in Ford passenger cars, alongside a 1498cc variant.

In early 2018 Ford launched its Ranger Raptor with a biturbo 1995cc EcoBlue producing 2130NaN0 and 5000NaN0 of torque.[1] Also in 2018 Ford launched an even higher spec biturbo 1995cc EcoBlue producing 2380NaN0 for the Edge Titanium, ST-Line and Vignale SUV in Europe.[2] A North American-spec version of the biturbo 1995cc 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

DisplacementBore x StrokePowerTorqueYearApplications
1995ccNaN2NaN21050NaN03600NaN02016 -
1300NaN03850NaN02016 -Ford Transit (non-USA)
1700NaN04050NaN02016 -Ford Transit (non-USA)
1800NaN0 (turbo version)4200NaN02018 -Ford Everest (non-USA)
Ford Ranger T6 2019 (Thailand)
Ford Ranger T6 2019 (South Africa)
1900NaN0 4000NaN02018 -
1900NaN0 4200NaN02019 -
2130NaN0 (biturbo version)5000NaN02018 -
1498ccNaN2NaN21200NaN03000NaN02018-

See also

References

  1. Web site: FIRST LOOK: 2018 Ford Ranger Raptor in Thailand. February 12, 2018. paultan.org.
  2. Web site: 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 .
  3. Web site: Foote . Brett . Ford Transit Diesel EcoBlue Engine Scrapped For U.S. Market: Exclusive . Ford Authority . 14 May 2022 . 10 November 2020.
  4. Web site: Ford EcoBlue; 2.0L Technical Wonder. 7 May 2018.

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