MyFord Touch with Eco-Route

• New MyFord Touch™ driver connect technology provides an array of real-time feedback on fuel efficiency performance that helps coach drivers to optimize their miles per gallon
• MyFord Touch map-based navigation offers an Eco-Route option, which instantly calculates the most fuel-efficient route for the driver. Ford testing shows Eco-Route can help achieve fuel economy gains of up to 15 percent
• MyFord Touch launches this summer on the 2011 Ford Edge and will be available globally on the 2012 Ford Focus. MyLincoln Touch will be standard equipment on new Lincoln vehicles beginning with the 2011 Lincoln MKX

via NEW MYFORD TOUCH ‘COACHES’ DRIVERS TO IMPROVE FUEL EFFICIENCY; NAVIGATION ADDS ECO-ROUTE FEATURE | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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• Teenagers across the country are using original music to address the number one killer of their generation:  vehicle crashes.
• Ford Driving Skills for Life – an award winning driver’s education program – is offering thousands of dollars in scholarships to teens whose original music effectively communicates about this issue.
• Members of the public can help pick the winners by voting for their favorite songs among the ten finalists posted on www.drivingskillsforlife.com through April 30.

Dearborn, Mich., April 7, 2010 – Teens across the country are using their creative talents to write and record music with an important message:  what can we do about the leading cause of death in our generation? More than 6,000 young lives are lost on American roads each year.  Ford Driving Skills for Life, an award winning driver’s education program developed by Ford Motor Company Fund and the Governors Highway Safety Association, created a  ”Belt it Out: Sing for Safety” safe driving campaign to encourage teens to compose songs with safe driving messages.  Winners will receive up to $5,000 each.

via TEENS “BELT IT OUT” WITH FORD DRIVING SKILLS FOR LIFE TO SING FOR SAFETY | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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The New 2011 Ford Mustang V-6

• New 2011 Ford Mustang V-6 final fuel economy certified by EPA this week at 31 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city
• On sale this spring, Mustang with new 3.7-liter V-6 achieves 305 hp with available six-speed automatic transmission; first car ever to achieve 300-plus horsepower and 30-plus mpg
• New Mustang already has more than 11,000 orders, half for the new V-6

DEARBORN, Mich., March 4, 2010 – The 2011 Ford Mustang today breaks new ground, cracking the record books as not only the most fuel-efficient Mustang ever, but also the first production car in history to produce more than 300 horsepower and more than 30 mpg highway.

The Mustang’s official EPA ratings – completed this week – certify that models equipped with the 305-hp 3.7-liter V-6 and available six-speed automatic transmission achieve 31 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city. The standard six-speed manual transmission is rated at 30 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city.

via NEW MUSTANG V-6 WITH 305 HP CERTIFIED AT 31 MPG HIGHWAY; MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST CAR WITH 300+ HP AND 30+ MPG | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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• Fiesta Movement Chapter 2 kicks off with 20 teams of two agents each bringing the new 2011 Fiesta to life through missions inspired by Ford’s new small car
• Missions will be centered around where the teams live, with agents tapping into their local communities to help execute and promote missions
• The 2011 Ford Fiesta goes on sale this summer offering projected best-in-class highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, 15 class-exclusive technologies and personalization, all in a small car package

INTRODUCING FIESTA MOVEMENT CHAPTER 2 AGENTS

Dearborn, Mich., March 1, 2010 – Ford’s Fiesta Movement, a social media initiative designed to create excitement about the new Fiesta, put the new small car on the minds of thousands of people nationwide. It is now moving to its second chapter, this time enlisting 40 people to tell the story of Ford’s newest car in 16 cities across the country.

via NEW SET OF AGENTS TEAM UP TO BRING FORD FIESTA LOCAL WITH FIESTA MOVEMENT CHAPTER 2 | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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• 2011 F-Series Super Duty boasts all-new powertrains, led by the Ford-designed, Ford-engineered and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel engine, which delivers best-in-class torque of 735 ft.-lb. (at 1,600 rpm) and best-in-class 390 horsepower (at 2,800 rpm) – 85 ft.-lb. and 40 horsepower more than the outgoing product. ALL-NEW POWERTRAINS, CLASS-LEADING CAPABILITY REINFORCE 2011 FORD SUPER DUTY’S TOUGH TRUCK STATUS
• All-new 6.2-liter V-8 gasoline engine also best-in-class with 385 horsepower and 405 ft.-lb. of torque – 85 more horsepower and 40 ft.-lb. more torque than the current 5.4-liter V-8 gas engine – combined with class-leading fuel economy and E85 compatibility
• Each new engine is mated to the all-new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift® six-speed automatic transmission, which has been optimized for the increased torque of the new diesel engine and the higher speeds of the new gas engine. The new transmission features SelectShift Automatic™ capability, with segment-exclusive Live Drive Power Take Off (PTO) available for diesels
• The all-new powertrains are the backbone of the new 2011 F-Series Super Duty, which has class-leading towing capability of 24,400 pounds and best-in-class payload capability of 6,520 pounds; the new Super Duty averages an 18 percent improvement for pickup models and up to 25 percent improvement for chassis cabs over outgoing model

2011 FORD F-SERIES SUPER DUTY MEDIA SITE TORQUE AND TOWING FACT SHEET

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2010 – Ford Super Duty customers expect and demand capability from the best-selling heavy-duty truck in America. For most Super Duty owners, it’s the core asset of their business. Day after day, year after year, it’s expected to deliver results in the most demanding situations. No nonsense. And never any excuses.

via ALL-NEW POWERTRAINS, CLASS-LEADING CAPABILITY REINFORCE 2011 FORD SUPER DUTY’S TOUGH TRUCK STATUS | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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• The new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift® six-speed automatic transmission is specifically designed to handle the increased torque produced by the all-new Ford-designed, Ford-engineered and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel and also will be mated to the all-new 6.2-liter V-8 gasoline engine
• The new TorqShift transmission’s wider gear span, advanced controls that optimize the shift schedule, reduced parasitic friction losses and lower-rpm torque converter lockup all contribute to class-leading fuel economy in the 2011 Ford Super Duty
• The new 6R140 transmission provides full SelectShift™ capability and is available with segment-exclusive Live Drive Power Take Off (PTO) with the new diesel engine

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2010 – All-new diesel and gasoline engines are key reasons why the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty maintains best-in-class towing and payload and adds enhanced off-road capability. Managing the best-in-class horsepower and torque is the all-new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift six-speed transmission, which delivers power quickly and seamlessly while maximizing fuel economy.

via NEW TORQSHIFT SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION HARNESSES, CHANNELS INCREASED POWER FROM NEW FORD ENGINES | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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• The all-new Ford-engineered, Ford-designed, Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel engine has best-in-class torque of  735 ft.-lb. (at 1,600 rpm) and best-in-class 390 horsepower (at 2,800 rpm) – 85 ft.-lb. and 40 horsepower more than the outgoing product – with best-in-class fuel economy; new engine is B20 biodiesel compatible as well
• Extensive durability testing put the new Power Stroke diesel engine through the equivalent of 250,000 miles
• Turbocharger with industry-first dual-sided compressor wheel delivers fast throttle response along with the volume of air boost needed for maximum power; new engine helps enable best-in-class towing capability of 24,400 pounds

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2010 – A new era in Ford diesel technology arrives with the Ford-engineered, Ford-tested and Ford-manufactured 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel engine.

Debuting in the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty truck, the new diesel engine delivers best-in-class 735 ft.-lb. of torque (at 1,600 rpm), 390 horsepower (at 2,800 rpm) and class-leading fuel economy while adding more fueling flexibility and easily meeting stringent new emissions requirements.

The new 6.7-liter diesel engine also shares the Super Duty’s legendary reliability and durability while enabling best-in-class towing capability of 24,400 pounds.

via ALL-NEW FORD-ENGINEERED, FORD-TESTED, FORD-BUILT DIESEL MAXIMIZES 2011 SUPER DUTY’S PRODUCTIVITY | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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• Next-generation F-Series Super Duty features new Ford-designed, Ford-engineered and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel and 6.2-liter V-8 gasoline engines that deliver best-in-class torque and horsepower as well as class-leading fuel economy, enabling best-in-class towing and payload
• Diesel and gas engines have flexible fueling options – diesel engine can accommodate up to B20 and gas engine can run on E85
• The new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift® six-speed automatic transmission specifically is designed to handle the increased torque produced by the new diesel engine and the higher rpm of the new gasoline engine with full SelectShift™ capability; new transmission also is available with segment-exclusive Live Drive Power Take Off (PTO) for diesels
• An EcoBoost™ engine specially engineered and optimized for truck applications joins the lineup for the award-winning Ford F-150 in late 2010

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2010 – Leadership demands continuous improvement. When it comes to Ford F-Series power trains, continuous improvement has been a constant across several dimensions. Fuel economy. Torque. Horsepower. Durability. Reliability. Flexible fueling options.

All those attributes are available and apparent across all F-Series truck lines, ready for customers to do their jobs with the best combination of capability and fuel economy. The next-generation Super Duty, arriving this spring, features all-new diesel and gasoline engines and a new heavy-duty TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission, enabling best-in-class towing and payload.

via FAR-RANGING FORD F-SERIES POWERTRAIN LEADERSHIP ENABLES POWER, CAPABILITY, FUEL ECONOMY | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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• The new 6.2-liter V-8 gasoline engine standard in the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty delivers best-in-class 405 ft.-lb. of torque and 385 horsepower with class-leading fuel economy on regular gasoline
• The new gas engine runs on regular-grade gasoline, E85 or any blend in between, providing customers a wide range of fueling options
• Base engine performing flawlessly in Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R off-road racing truck, complementing rigorous testing regimen

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2010 – An all-new 6.2-liter V-8 gasoline engine, which has its roots in Ford Racing powerplants, joins the lineup for the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty.

The new 6.2-liter V-8 gasoline engine delivers 405 ft.-lb. of torque (at 4,500 rpm) and 385 horsepower (at 5,500 rpm) on regular gasoline. These numbers represent an increase of 40 ft.-lb. of torque and 85 horsepower over the current 5.4-liter V-8.

“Our all-new 6.2-liter V-8 engine uses race-proven components and technology that have been optimized for the high performance and efficiency that our Super Duty customers demand,” said Mike Harrison, Ford V-8 engine programs manager. “It delivers not only significantly better torque and horsepower than current heavy-duty gas engines, but also improved fuel economy.”

via ROBUST, FORD TOUGH: ALL-NEW 6.2-LITER GASOLINE ENGINE COMPLEMENTS 2011 FORD SUPER DUTY | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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2011 Mustang V6

• Orders for the 2011 Ford Mustang approach 11,000 in first month order banks are open – triple the number of orders that the 2010 Ford Mustang had at the same point in its launch
• 2011 Mustang V-6s are 50 percent of all orders, up 19 percent versus initial orders in 2010
• First-ever Mustang Club of America (MCA) Special Edition and California Special model demand is triple expectations

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2010 – The new 2011 Ford Mustang with all-new powertrains has  three times more orders than the 2010 model in its first month, and half of all nationwide orders are for the car’s class-leading 30 mpg 3.7-liter V6 engine.

via NEW MUSTANG WITH NEW POWERTRAINS IN HIGH DEMAND | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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2011 Ford Shelby GT500

by Sam Abuelsamid (RSS feed) on Feb 8th 2010 at 1:30PM

Ever since Ford introduced the modern Shelby GT500 four years ago, almost no one has complained about the prodigious power levels produced by its supercharged 5.4-liter V8. With as much as 540 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque in the 2010 model, there was no shortage of grunt. No, the issue was an excess of mass.

Before the contemporary GT500 was born, Ford had a blown aluminum block 5.4-liter V8 in the short lived GT supercar. However, when the engineers at Ford’s Special Vehicle Team developed the GT500, they opted to mount the GT’s cylinder heads on the cast iron block used in the big F-Series pickup trucks. After debuting a visual refresh for the Mustang a year ago, Ford has spent the last two months announcing fresh new powertrains for the base and GT models. That process has now come full circle with SVT rolling out a heart transplant for the Shelby GT500. The 2011 model finally has the aluminum powerplant we all wanted when it debuted, and the effect is absolutely en-lightening.

via 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 finally gets aluminum engine, loses 120 pounds — Autoblog.

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Ford Shelby Mustang

By TMN StaffPublished: February 11, 2010

For the 2011 model year, the legendary Ford Mustang once again flexes its muscles with three all-new, state-of-the-art powertrains delivering marked gains in both fuel economy and power.

The 2011 Mustang coupe and convertible arrive with a 305-horsepower 3.7-liter V-6 engine with Ford’s new advanced engine valvetrain technology – Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) – as standard equipment. Performance-minded buyers opting for the Mustang GT are treated to an all-new 5.0-liter, 32-valve V-8 with Ti-VCT, good for 412 horsepower. And the no-compromises Shelby GT500 gets a Ford GT-based aluminum block for its 5.4-liter supercharged V-8, leading to lighter weight and 550 horsepower.

“These three new engines represent a quantum leap in rounding out a world-class Mustang powertrain portfolio,” said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development. “Each represents Ford’s commitment to use technology to deliver the performance and fun-to-drive factor customers demand, while continuously improving fuel economy.”

via Tech: What Drives The 2011 Mustang.

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• The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 2010 Ford Taurus and 2010 Ford Flex are among the “Top 10 Family Cars for 2010,” according to the editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com
• Vehicles are chosen based on factors such as resale value, fuel efficiency, capability and kid-friendliness
• For more information about the “Top 10 Family Cars for 2010,” please visit www.kbb.com/Top10FamilyCars

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 16, 2010 – Three Ford vehicles – the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 2010 Ford Taurus and 2010 Ford Flex – are among the “Top 10 Family Cars for 2010,” according to the editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com.

via THREE FORD VEHICLES SELECTED AS ‘TOP 10 FAMILY CARS FOR 2010’ BY KBB.COM | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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The New 2011 Ford Fiesta

• Fiesta momentum continues with 6,000 reservations and more than 100,000 handraisers, months ahead of its launch this summer
• All 50 states are represented in reservations with interest from both Ford and non-Ford customers; 51 percent of Fiesta reservations are from non-Ford customers
• Customers can place their order for a 2011 Ford Fiesta through their local Ford dealer beginning on Monday, Feb. 15
• The new 2011 Ford Fiesta is projected to deliver best-in-class highway fuel economy of 40 mpg and will offer 15 class-exclusive technologies

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 11, 2010 – Fiesta momentum continues to grow months before the car arrives in dealer showrooms this summer. The 2011 Ford Fiesta now has 6,000 reservations – half of them from non-Ford customers – and more than 100,000 handraisers showing an interest in the new fuel-efficient car.

via FORD FIESTA CONTINUES TO TURN HEADS; MORE THAN 6,000 RESERVATIONS BOOKED BEFORE ORDERING BEGINS MONDAY | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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2011 Ford Edge Sport

• The stylish and intuitive execution of the 2011 Ford Edge interior highlights the midsize crossover’s improved craftsmanship and materials, creating an inviting environment
• New MyFord Touch™ driver connect technology, which provides a smarter, safer, simpler way to connect drivers with in-car technologies and their digital lives, comes alive in the all-new interior of the 2011 Ford Edge
• Chrome accents and details as well as a tiered, waterfall-like design along the dashboard also highlight the all-new interior

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2010 – The all-new MyFord Touch driver connect technology is the focal point – literally and figuratively – of the new 2011 Edge. This available groundbreaking system allows customers seamless and easy access to media or vehicle information by scrolling through menus with simple touch or voice commands.

via NEW FORD EDGE INTERIOR DELIGHTS THE SENSES | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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• 2011 Ford Edge boasts new tires, larger wheels and retuned shocks and springs, all of which deliver a more engaging driving experience for customers
• The new tires also complement an improved braking system, contributing to significantly improved braking confidence and stopping distance
• Changes to the sound pack, windshield and aerodynamic package all contribute to a noticeably quieter experience for the customer

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2010 – Engineers worked from the ground – make that road – up to improve the driving dynamics of the 2011 Ford Edge, creating an experience that is more pleasing to the head, heart and ear.

via MORE POISE, LESS NOISE: NUMEROUS IMPROVEMENTS MAKE 2011 FORD EDGE FEEL MORE CONNECTED, QUIETER | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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MyFord Touch Instrument Panel

• Launching on the 2011 Ford Edge, the new MyFord™ driver connect technology redesigns the driver’s interface with the car, matching modern consumer electronics screens and controls that have become the standard for ease of use and rich graphic displays
• MyFord Touch organizes functions and settings with minimal menu layering for quick access – including personalization of relevant information to minimize driver distraction
• MyFord Touch interface and graphics are powered by the next generation of Ford SYNC®, built on Microsoft’s Windows Embedded Auto platform. Advances include improved voice recognition, more connectivity ports with SD card slot and WiFi capability

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2010 – MyFord Touch driver connect technology, launching on the 2011 Ford Edge, is designed to be powerful yet intuitive for drivers, blending strengths of the most proven interfaces in consumer electronics – including MP3 players and mobile phones – with a new generation of Ford’s award-winning SYNC system.

via MYFORD TOUCH DEFINES INTUITIVE DRIVER EXPERIENCE: ADVANCED CAPABILITIES VOICE-CONTROLLED NOW | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

Ford SYNC is a factory-installed, in-car communications and entertainment system developed by Ford and Microsoft. It is based on the Microsoft Auto platform. The system is currently offered on 12 different Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles in North America, starting with the 2008 model year.

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2011 Ford Edge Sport

• Dramatic freshening of the 2011 Ford Edge and Edge Sport includes extensive exterior redesign, improved materials and craftsmanship on the interior, class-exclusive technology and new powertrains
• With available MyFord Touch™ driver connect technology, the 2011 Ford Edge crossover wraps an engaging package with superior craftsmanship, capability and performance
• Ford’s advanced engine valvetrain technology – Ti-VCT (Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing) – helps Edge achieve best-in-class power and torque for an uncompromised driving experience
• All-new powertrain lineup includes North America’s first application of Ford’s global 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine, delivering class-leading fuel economy, plus the new 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V-6 with unsurpassed fuel economy and 3.7-liter Ti-VCT V-6 for Edge Sport

via 2011 FORD EDGE BLENDS TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN AND CLASS-LEADING POWERTRAINS IN REVAMPED PACKAGE | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by Ford. It uses electronically controlled hydraulic valves that direct engine oil into the camshaft phaser cavity. These oil control solenoids are bolted into the cylinder heads towards the front of the engine near the camshaft phasers. The powertrain control module (PCM) transmits a signal to the solenoids to move a valve spool that regulates the flow of oil to the phaser cavity. The phaser cavity changes the valve timing by either advancing or retarding the camshafts to allow for optimum engine performance, reduced emissions, and increased fuel efficiency.

The VCT system is used in Ford’s Triton 5.4L 3-valve V8 engine; the Australian Barra 182 and 240 Inline-6s; Ford’s 4.6L 3-valve V8 engine used in the 2006-present Ford Explorer and 2005-present Ford Mustang GT; and the 2.0L Zetec Inline-4 used in the 1998-2003 Ford Escort ZX2 and the Ford Contour. It was also used in 99-00 mercury cougar, and in Europe on the 1.7 Ford Puma.

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• An upgrade to the MyFord Touch™ system, MyFord Touch with Sony® Audio System adds a Sony-designed electronic finish panel with a high-gloss black finish and unique treatment of the touch-sensitive controls. The Sony panel is completely flat (except for the center knob), so the touch cells are executed as circular “landing zones” for the finger
• Touch-sensitive technology eliminates traditional buttons and switches for easier, customer-friendly operation; the touch cells create a tiny electrical field that the finger – even a thin-gloved one – breaks, causing the cell to go on or off like a traditional switch
• MyFord Touch with Sony Audio System is standard on the 2011 Ford Edge Limited and 2011 Ford Edge Sport

via PUT YOUR FINGER ON IT: TOUCH-SENSITIVE TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS UNIQUE AVAILABLE SONY CENTER PANEL | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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• 2011 Ford Edge crossover boasts best-in-class horsepower and torque as well as unsurpassed fuel economy
• New Edge also will be the first vehicle in North America to benefit from the new 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 powertrain, which will deliver best-in-class fuel economy and impressive power and torque figures
• Both the 3.5-liter V-6 in the Edge and the 3.7-liter V-6 in the Edge Sport employ several fuel-efficiency strategies that also improve performance, including Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT), aggressive deceleration fuel shutoff and Smart Charging
• Engineers applied lessons learned from Ford hybrid vehicles to the powertrain development of the 2011 Ford Edge

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2010 – The 2011 Ford Edge is a high-tech showcase – inside, outside and under the hood. Both the 3.5-liter V-6 in the Edge and the 3.7-liter V-6 in the Edge Sport employ advanced technology and clever control strategies to increase horsepower and torque while delivering unsurpassed fuel economy.

via 2011 FORD EDGE POWERTRAIN: MORE BITE, LESS HUNGER | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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