- Already a proven global workhorse, Ford adds 3.2-liter five-cylinder turbo diesel to fuel-efficient North American lineup in all-new Transit commercial van range
- This innovative engine features state-of-the-art fuel, turbo and emissions systems that meet stringent U.S. clean diesel standards
- The 3.2-liter Power Stroke® Diesel will deliver outstanding performance, exceptional fuel economy and low operating costs
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 10, 2012 – Ford’s all-new Transit full-size van, which goes on sale
late next year, will be offered with a new clean-running 3.2-liter Power Stroke®
five-cylinder diesel, further bolstering Ford’s lineup of fuel-efficient cars,
trucks and SUVs.
The new diesel, Ford’s second in
North America, already has established a proven record for reliability,
durability and refinement in the global Ford Ranger truck sold in world
markets. The new Power Stroke Diesel will be the only five-cylinder diesel
engine available in a commercial van in North America.
“Commercial van drivers spend most
of their working hours behind the wheel. We know they want a fuel-efficient
diesel engine with smooth, responsive performance and low operating costs,”
said Joe Bakaj, Ford vice president of Powertrain Engineering. “The 3.2-liter
Power Stroke engine has been developed and proven globally to deliver a
world-class combination of power, fuel economy and refinement.”
The 3.2-liter will join the most
fuel-efficient lineup
in Ford Motor Company’s history. Next year, Ford
will
offer eight vehicles rated at 40 mpg or
higher – double today’s total, and more
than any
other automaker. Ford tops Toyota in fuel economy
in every segment in
which both companies compete.
While power has not been certified
for North America, the new diesel engine is rated in Europe at 197 horsepower
and 347 lb.-ft. of torque.
Like the larger 6.7-liter Power
Stroke V8 offered in Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks, the fuel system has been
carefully tailored and calibrated for combustion efficiency. It enables the
newest Power Stroke to achieve exceptional fuel economy ratings without
affecting power levels.
The 3.2-liter turbo diesel features
state-of-the-art piezoelectric fuel injectors fed through a high-pressure
common rail fuel system, and advanced emissions technologies.
Precise injection timing and
calibration also ensures a smooth combustion process to reduce hard diesel
combustion clatter, resulting in lower noise levels that are more like a
gasoline engine.Each injector nozzle has eight spray holes and can deliver up
to five injections per combustion cycle. A pilot injection controls noise
levels and a main injection is used for power generation.
Technical features of the new Power
Stroke 3.2-liter include:
- Quick-start glow plugs that enable smooth and fast startups at temperatures down to 25 degrees F
- Durable, rigid sand-cast gray iron cylinder block
- Aluminum cylinder heads with double overhead cams and four valves per cylinder
- Advanced common rail piezoelectric fuel injectors that deliver multiple injections per stroke to improve performance and reduce NVH; maximum fuel pressure is 26,100 psi
- Variable nozzle turbocharger with electronic actuation; maximum impellor speed of 197,800 rpm
- First application of selective catalytic reduction for reduced nitrogen oxide emissions in a Ford van
- Integrated diesel oxidation catalyst and diesel particulate filter to save space
- Expected to be B20 biodiesel compatible
Additionally, the engine features
cast-aluminum, low-friction coated pistons with piston-cooling jets, which
squirt oil on the underside of the pistons to keep the piston crowns cool under
extreme operating conditions. Also included is a water-cooled high-performance
electric-controlled exhaust gas recirculation valve that is better able to
withstand coolant pressure drops.
The 3.2-liter Power Stroke is one of
several engines that will be available for Transit in North America, including
the proven 3.5-liter EcoBoost® gasoline engine. All engines are
mated to a Ford 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission.
With a flat torque plateau – 90
percent of its peak torque is available from 1,700 to 3,500 rpm, providing
better engine flexibility – Transit will be able to effortlessly haul full
loads in town and on the highway, while offering flexible performance across
each gear in the six-speed automatic transmission.
“The Power Stroke name is synonymous
with power, work and long-term durability,” said Bakaj. “We’re confident our
commercial van customers will be extremely pleased with the 3.2-liter’s fuel
economy, performance and running costs.”
The Power Stroke 3.2-liter is
manufactured in Ford’s Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
It will be exported to Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Mo.,
which received a $1.1 billion investment for the Transit.
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