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The Auto Start-Stop technology from Ford’s current F-150 range powered by the 2.7-liter Ecoboost engine will come standard across the entire 2017 EcoBoost-equipped lineup, as well as on the F-150 Raptor.
Because eco-friendliness is more of a trend these days, fuel-saving Auto Start-Stop tech could represent more than 60 percent of the truck line-up.
According to Doug Scott, Ford truck group marketing manager, “EcoBoost already powers F-150’s best-in-class towing. Now, with every EcoBoost-equipped F-150 mildly electrified with standard Auto Start-Stop technology, customers’ fuel efficiency is expected to improve as well.”
Ford’s Auto Start-Stop is specially tuned for truck customers, and it shuts off the engine when the vehicle is at a stop, except when towing or in four-wheel drive mode, to give drivers power on demand when they need it most. When the brake is released, the engine restarts and you can resume your trip. The fuel-saving system on the F-150 benefits from Ford’s hybrid-electric vehicle expertise, for a smooth and refined engine restart.
The carmaker can’t say the exact amount of fuel saved because it varies depending on your driving style. Apart from this, the technology also contributes to a reduction in CO2 emissions due to decreased idle times. It’s kind of strange to have a Start-Stop function on your big ol’ truck that you barely drive through a congested city, but hey, the polar bears must be saved.
The Auto Start-Stop system is currently available on Ford’s Focus 1.0-liter EcoBoost, Fusion 1.5-liter EcoBoost, Edge 2.0-liter twin-scroll EcoBoost, 2017 Escape 1.5-liter Ecoboost, 2.0-liter twin-scroll EcoBoost, F-150 2.7-liter Ecoboost, 2017 F-150 2.7-liter EcoBoost, 3.5-liter EcoBoost and the high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost.
Earlier this month, Ford became America’s best-selling brand, and the F-Series was named America’s best-selling pick-up for 39 consecutive years and the best-selling vehicle for 34 straight years.
In December 2015, Ford sold no less than 85-221 F-series trucks, breaking through the 85,000 vehicles mark for the first time in a decade. Throughout the year, no less than 780,354 F-Series were sold.
According to Doug Scott, Ford truck group marketing manager, “EcoBoost already powers F-150’s best-in-class towing. Now, with every EcoBoost-equipped F-150 mildly electrified with standard Auto Start-Stop technology, customers’ fuel efficiency is expected to improve as well.”
Ford’s Auto Start-Stop is specially tuned for truck customers, and it shuts off the engine when the vehicle is at a stop, except when towing or in four-wheel drive mode, to give drivers power on demand when they need it most. When the brake is released, the engine restarts and you can resume your trip. The fuel-saving system on the F-150 benefits from Ford’s hybrid-electric vehicle expertise, for a smooth and refined engine restart.
The carmaker can’t say the exact amount of fuel saved because it varies depending on your driving style. Apart from this, the technology also contributes to a reduction in CO2 emissions due to decreased idle times. It’s kind of strange to have a Start-Stop function on your big ol’ truck that you barely drive through a congested city, but hey, the polar bears must be saved.
The Auto Start-Stop system is currently available on Ford’s Focus 1.0-liter EcoBoost, Fusion 1.5-liter EcoBoost, Edge 2.0-liter twin-scroll EcoBoost, 2017 Escape 1.5-liter Ecoboost, 2.0-liter twin-scroll EcoBoost, F-150 2.7-liter Ecoboost, 2017 F-150 2.7-liter EcoBoost, 3.5-liter EcoBoost and the high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost.
Earlier this month, Ford became America’s best-selling brand, and the F-Series was named America’s best-selling pick-up for 39 consecutive years and the best-selling vehicle for 34 straight years.
In December 2015, Ford sold no less than 85-221 F-series trucks, breaking through the 85,000 vehicles mark for the first time in a decade. Throughout the year, no less than 780,354 F-Series were sold.
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