Global Product Plan Delivers
Ford’s Global Product Plan Delivering Event More Fuel-Efficient, High-Quality Vehicles to Customers
Ford is rolling out its entire 2010 model year Ford, Lincoln and Mercury lineup for North America, showcasing the freshest lineup in Ford history, greater fuel efficiency, top of industry quality and customer satisfaction, and strong new products.
Ford is announcing plans for 30 new powertrain actions globally – 22 in North America alone – by the end of 2010.
The unprecedented number of new vehicle introductions for the 2010 model year includes:
- 2010 Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO
- 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid
- 2010 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500
- 2010 Ford Flex with EcoBoost
- 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
- 2010 Ford Transit Connect
- 2010 Lincoln MKT and MKT with EcoBoost
- 2010 Lincoln MKZ
- 2010 Lincoln MKS with EcoBoost
- 2010 Mercury Milan and Milan Hybrid
Convenience and safety technologies upgrades including SYNC, Blind Spot Information System, and Automatic Park Assist are winning new customers, improving ratings in automotive market studies, and increasing market share.
Quotes
“We are creating a full lineup of Ford vehicles – small, medium and large cars, utilities and trucks – that are best-in-class in fuel efficiency, quality, technology and safety and available to consumers with exceptional value,” said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development.
“We are absolutely committed to delivering new products with the best fuel economy in every segment in which we compete – driven in large part by substantial advancements in powertrain technology,” said Barb Samardzich, vice president, Ford Global Powertrain Engineering.
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News release
FORD’S GLOBAL PRODUCT PLAN DELIVERING EVEN MORE FUEL-EFFICIENT, HIGH-QUALITY VEHICLES TO CUSTOMERS
Presentation
2010 Model Year Global Product Overview (Derrick Kuzak, Group VP, Global Product Development)
2010 Ford Powertrain Overview
Giant Leaps, Small Steps Further Ford’s Global Strategy
For 2010, Ford is introducing powertrain advancements that range from an entirely new line of powerful, efficient EcoBoost engines to minute transmission tweaks that reduce friction. The challenges of improving fuel economy and reducing emissions are affecting all levels of Ford engineering throughout the 2010 lineup.
2010 Highlights
- EcoBoost™ technology combines turbocharging and direct gasoline injection to improve fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions; the first 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engines are debuting on 2010 Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT, Ford Taurus SHO and Ford Flex this summer
- Conventional powertrains continue to benefit from refinements such as Advanced Deceleration Fuel Shut-Off and Cam Torque Actuated (CTA) Intake Variable Cam Timing (iVCT)
- Ford’s hybrid vehicle lineup expanding to include the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan; all feature smaller, more powerful battery pack, enhanced electronic throttle control and electric air-conditioning compressor to reduce engine load
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