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Ford's little engine that could challenge hybrids

Michigan Radio -- Ford Motor Co. intends to prove that good things come in small packages — really small packages. The company has taken engine downsizing to a new level with its new three-cylinder EcoBoost engine, which has been introduced in Europe and is set to hit the U.S. market next year.

The EcoBoost offers more power than many conventional four-cylinder engines, with fuel economy numbers a hybrid could envy. Early fans are calling it a modern "little engine that could," and Ford is betting that American customers are ready to embrace a three-cylinder engine.

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Submitted Jul 28, 2012 By: leemun

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kelly1016 Champion Author Victoria Posts:1,953 Points:353,065 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:34:16 PM Ignore kelly1016 Report Abuse Might be a nice car. Cannot wait to see it in operation. Probably a good city car but not for the highway.
rodzilla123 Champion Author San Diego Posts:4,535 Points:1,061,070 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:33:16 PM Ignore rodzilla123 Report Abuse Good for Ford, I always salute GOOD Progress. Hope it dose all they say.
Lukus Champion Author Halifax Posts:8,419 Points:1,701,255 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:32:22 PM Ignore Lukus Report Abuse It will be interesting to see how it does in North America.
SUPPER Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:2,568 Points:1,314,215 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:31:59 PM Ignore SUPPER Report Abuse Forget it
4064BORI Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:1,393 Points:431,995 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:28:15 PM Ignore 4064BORI Report Abuse ok
pliskin Champion Author Syracuse Posts:6,202 Points:1,758,285 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:26:40 PM Ignore pliskin Report Abuse You don't even hear GM mention it Drove a Focus in Germany this past May, small ride but quite unbelievable. Come on Ford Chevy and Fiat need to be taught sonm ,more lessons they can't decipher.
gobux10 Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,304 Points:705,710 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:25:27 PM Ignore gobux10 Report Abuse NICE
stevencr Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,792 Points:1,461,490 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:24:43 PM Ignore stevencr Report Abuse I am will to give it a try.
jpgilmor Champion Author Houston Posts:2,296 Points:630,450 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:23:57 PM Ignore jpgilmor Report Abuse I'm waiting for two and half cylinder engines.
dave364 Champion Author Lansing Posts:5,055 Points:1,463,565 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:22:56 PM Ignore dave364 Report Abuse good buy American
tco9436 Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,807 Points:743,650 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:19:53 PM Ignore tco9436 Report Abuse cool
aggietim Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:1,831 Points:716,450 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:11:38 PM Ignore aggietim Report Abuse when will it be here?
Aliphatic All-Star Author Virginia Posts:775 Points:1,277,255 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:11:17 PM Ignore Aliphatic Report Abuse Get back with me when it's "the little engine that does."
dong1971 All-Star Author Vancouver Posts:660 Points:234,115 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:08:31 PM Ignore dong1971 Report Abuse really?
kosciak Champion Author Hartford Posts:1,106 Points:555,275 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:07:49 PM Ignore kosciak Report Abuse ok
cateyes8264 Champion Author Tennessee Posts:2,997 Points:665,715 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:02:43 PM Ignore cateyes8264 Report Abuse Probably no get up n go, and feels like being inside a tin can. I am all for the better gas mileage but want something comfortable for travel and one that makes me feel safe!
Tegger Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,259 Points:1,673,085 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:01:25 PM Ignore Tegger Report Abuse Good for Ford
TXryder Champion Author Texas Posts:2,854 Points:460,510 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 5:00:08 PM Ignore TXryder Report Abuse If it is durable, reliable, lasts 200k, I much rather own it than some goofy hybrid. Got the right idea about keep the weight down. It probably make a good airplane motor as well. Would like to know the bore & stroke.
TBRR Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:3,716 Points:605,975 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:59:26 PM Ignore TBRR Report Abuse have rented Fords with small engines and diesels in europe. 70 MPG is a nice benefit, also the have plenty of get up and go. why has it taken so long to bring them to the USA??? in god we trust
skybiker Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,403 Points:1,585,640 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:58:56 PM Ignore skybiker Report Abuse 7 Geo Metros? What a Dweeb....
diabloMN Veteran Author Twin Cities Posts:349 Points:210,310 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:54:27 PM Ignore diabloMN Report Abuse Just do your driving in the right lane and stay out of the big boys lane.
DarthDadJr Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,427 Points:1,545,670 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:53:38 PM Ignore DarthDadJr Report Abuse Good for Ford...
dollarwatcher Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:8,080 Points:1,561,945 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:37:22 PM Ignore dollarwatcher Report Abuse Make it into a diesel and double your milage,almost.
jward069 Sophomore Author Mississippi Posts:167 Points:641,140 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:36:54 PM Ignore jward069 Report Abuse Less cylinders, costs #1000 more.. Hummmmm!
cashpile All-Star Author Columbus Posts:770 Points:615,925 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:32:48 PM Ignore cashpile Report Abuse Go Ford!
Spankster85 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,854 Points:383,340 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:32:46 PM Ignore Spankster85 Report Abuse I've driven a few fords with the EcoBoost engines and they are pretty nice.
brutherruther Veteran Author Fort Worth Posts:435 Points:237,540 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:32:16 PM Ignore brutherruther Report Abuse ok
trytogetby All-Star Author Cincinnati Posts:905 Points:223,870 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:31:07 PM Ignore trytogetby Report Abuse Well we will see what happens, It would be nice if they make it easier to work on for the common people.
balljars Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,113 Points:1,610,595 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:26:36 PM Ignore balljars Report Abuse Can't wait to see this new engine at work.
jl1rp Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,975 Points:384,380 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:26:19 PM Ignore jl1rp Report Abuse sounds like a good set-up
s6sputnik Champion Author Austin Posts:6,332 Points:1,333,645 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:25:15 PM Ignore s6sputnik Report Abuse Turbo!
OGW Champion Author London Posts:5,446 Points:1,558,085 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:20:26 PM Ignore OGW Report Abuse I want to see the eight cylinder engine that could.
no8c Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,934 Points:731,350 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:17:41 PM Ignore no8c Report Abuse Thanks for posting this article!
egd Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,226 Points:2,145,025 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:17:37 PM Ignore egd Report Abuse I want to see the numbers, I would be ready to give it a try
pbug101 Champion Author Georgia Posts:2,581 Points:604,025 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:15:58 PM Ignore pbug101 Report Abuse ok
ajrn Champion Author Toledo Posts:14,300 Points:2,994,040 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:14:03 PM Ignore ajrn Report Abuse ...diesel. diesel. diesel!! BRING ME A DIESEL, FORD, so I can quit driving VW's...
nobodyMO Champion Author Kansas City Posts:2,251 Points:554,305 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:14:02 PM Ignore nobodyMO Report Abuse time will tell if it is good
northerntruckgu Veteran Author Ontario Posts:495 Points:130,910 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:10:24 PM Ignore northerntruckgu Report Abuse very good
ROSYMI Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,028 Points:387,850 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:08:38 PM Ignore ROSYMI Report Abuse good
Beaveronparade Champion Author Hartford Posts:2,164 Points:660,255 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:08:24 PM Ignore Beaveronparade Report Abuse I just have to wonder if these little 3 cylinder cars will have any get up & go?
biggyhy Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:1,601 Points:499,780 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:05:48 PM Ignore biggyhy Report Abuse great hope other car companies can follow suit
BM4225 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:10,236 Points:2,118,620 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:05:21 PM Ignore BM4225 Report Abuse Today's generation in more into gas mileage, and appearence of the car. In my day if you had limited funds it was doing some thing with the looks of the car, if you had more money, then it was the engine, trans, and rear end, to see how fast you could do the 1/4 mile.
DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,922 Points:1,655,160 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:04:41 PM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse Forty years too late.
dancygreen Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,188 Points:511,370 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 4:04:37 PM Ignore dancygreen Report Abuse oh PUH leeze! If they hadn't had higher mileage technology for the past few decades (than they have been selling in the US)they would never have competed in the the "global economy". Would you have bought a ford truck in the last 20 years, if you lived in a region where gas was $5-$10 per LITRE?
wulf2000 Champion Author Miami Posts:3,156 Points:1,411,580 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 3:59:50 PM Ignore wulf2000 Report Abuse The little engine that could and is the car red?
59glide All-Star Author New Haven Posts:872 Points:1,072,705 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 3:52:59 PM Ignore 59glide Report Abuse Lets see if they put it in something big enough for me to fit inside of.
Buddy2264 Champion Author Tampa Posts:11,797 Points:2,387,670 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 3:52:48 PM Ignore Buddy2264 Report Abuse But they still run on an oil product at least for now, and that is what we hope to move away from in the future. Hybrid gives us that break, at least a little.
mikaye Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,959 Points:890,185 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 3:51:30 PM Ignore mikaye Report Abuse proves engines can be more efficient
72_Monte Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,907 Points:2,023,185 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 3:51:18 PM Ignore 72_Monte Report Abuse They must be buying the technology from another company.
ED6 Champion Author Riverside Posts:9,589 Points:1,871,965 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 3:50:55 PM Ignore ED6 Report Abuse We'll see.
kiosk12y Champion Author Tulsa Posts:3,711 Points:703,800 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 3:49:16 PM Ignore kiosk12y Report Abuse the escape is recalled