Ford F-150 EcoBoost Hits 1 Million Sales; Technology Can Save Customers More Than 110 Million Gallons of Gas a Year
29 June 2016 - 2:01PM
Business Wire
- Ford has sold 1 million EcoBoost® F-150
trucks in the United States since 2011
- Over the next year, F-150 EcoBoost
customers will save more than 110 million gallons of gasoline
annually – the equivalent of 13 oil supertankers; they could save
as much as $255 million a year in fuel costs
- 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine and 3.5-liter
EcoBoost engine are most popular among F-150 customers,
representing more than 60 percent of F-150 sales mix
Ford, America’s truck leader, has set a new benchmark in truck
capability and efficiency: More than 1 million F-150 pickups with
segment-exclusive EcoBoost® engines have now been sold in the
United States.
This Smart News Release features multimedia.
View the full release here:
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160628006696/en/
Over the next year, F-150 EcoBoost
customers will save more than 110 million gallons of gasoline
annually – the equivalent of 13 oil supertankers. The customers
could save as much as $255 million a year in fuel costs. (Photo:
Business Wire)
“We are proving that with advanced technologies like EcoBoost
and high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy construction,
Ford continues to outperform the competition by virtually every
metric,” says Doug Scott, Ford truck group marketing manager.
“EcoBoost is delivering the value, capability and performance F-150
customers insist upon, while helping improve their No. 1 demand –
better fuel economy.”
F-150 is the only truck in its segment pushing into the future
and offering turbocharged direct injection engines – a move the
competition is expected to copy going forward.
The advanced 2.7-liter EcoBoost with standard Auto Start-Stop
offers EPA-estimated fuel economy of 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway
for F-150, while the powerful 3.5 liter EcoBoost offers large V8
power and best-in-class towing.
This fall, an all-new second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost with
standard Auto Start-Stop and an all-new 10-speed automatic
transmission will continue the story with even more power and
better efficiency, providing at least 30 lb.-ft. more peak torque
compared with the first-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine, more
than a best-in-class 450+ lb.-ft. for a V6.
These fuel-efficient, powerful engines have been leading the
world of work since January 2011, and over the course of 1 million
units sold, have saved customers a staggering amount of fuel. With
more than 1 million EcoBoost trucks on the road, F-150 owners will
save more than 110 million gallons of gas over the course of the
next year, while out-towing and out-hauling the competition.
That’s enough fuel to fill approximately 13 supertankers. With
average nationwide gasoline prices hovering around $2.30 a gallon
according to AAA, F-150 owners will collectively save an estimated
$255 million simply by choosing EcoBoost. The average 2.7-liter
EcoBoost customer will save enough fuel for 2,891 miles of highway
driving – roughly the distance from New York City to San
Francisco.
EcoBoost trending
While it took more than 1,000 days to sell the first 400,000
EcoBoost engines, it has taken only 2,000 days to sell 1 million –
and that trend is accelerating. The 2.7-liter EcoBoost is selling
at a breakneck pace, with more than 13,000 orders placed in the
last two months. Combined with the 3.5-liter version, the two
EcoBoost engines have sold more than 300,000 units in 2016. Expect
2 million EcoBoost-powered F-150s in short order.
Estimated fuel savings are based on EPA-estimated combined
ratings for 2011-16 F-150 EcoBoost models relative to the V8 models
they replaced, and an assumed 15,000 miles driven per truck per
year.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company
based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 201,000 employees and 67
plants worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing,
manufacturing, marketing, financing and servicing a full line of
Ford cars, trucks, SUVs and electrified vehicles, as well as
Lincoln luxury vehicles. At the same time, Ford is aggressively
pursuing emerging opportunities through Ford Smart Mobility, the
company’s plan to be a leader in connectivity, mobility, autonomous
vehicles, the customer experience, and data and analytics. For more
information regarding Ford, its products worldwide or Ford Motor
Credit Company, visit www.corporate.ford.com.
For news releases, related materials and
high-resolution photos and video, visit www.media.ford.com.
View source
version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160628006696/en/
Ford Motor CompanyMike Levine313.806.1741mlevine5@ford.com
Ford Motor (NYSE:F)
Historical Stock Chart
From Apr 2024 to May 2024
Ford Motor (NYSE:F)
Historical Stock Chart
From May 2023 to May 2024