Ford Auto Start-Stop technology will be standard across entire 2017 EcoBoost-equipped F-150 lineup

Jan. 25, 2016
The following Ford vehicles are available with Auto Start-Stop...

Ford recently expanded its Auto Start-Stop technology across the entire lineup of EcoBoost-equipped 2017 F-150 pickups.

The 2016 F-150 with 2.7L EcoBoost engine comes standard with Auto Start-Stop. That offering continues for 2017, with the addition of the technology as standard equipment for all 3.5L EcoBoost engines including the all-new high-output version for F-150 Raptor.

At the rate EcoBoost is growing, fuel-saving Auto Start-Stop could represent more than 60 percent of the truck lineup – giving F-150 the highest number of Ford nameplates offering standard Auto Start-Stop technology.

“EcoBoost already powers F-150’s best-in-class towing,” said Doug Scott, Ford truck group marketing manager. “Now, with every EcoBoost-equipped F-150 mildly electrified with standard Auto Start-Stop technology, customers’ fuel efficiency is expected to improve as well.”  

Specially tuned for truck customers, Auto Start-Stop shuts off the engine when the vehicle is at a stop – except when towing or in four-wheel-drive mode – to give drivers power on demand when they need it most. When the brake is released, the engine restarts quickly.

Auto Start-Stop for F-150 benefits from Ford’s hybrid electric vehicle expertise, helping ensure smooth and refined engine restarts.

Actual fuel savings vary depending on driving patterns. The technology also contributes to a reduction in CO2 emissions due to decreased idle times.

The following Ford vehicles are available with Auto Start-Stop:

  • Focus 1.0L EcoBoost
  • Fusion 1.5L EcoBoost
  • Edge 2.0L twin-scroll EcoBoost
  • 2017 Escape 1.5L EcoBoost, 2.0L twin-scroll EcoBoost
  • F-150 2.7L EcoBoost; 2017 F-150 2.7L EcoBoost, 3.5L EcoBoost, high-output 3.5L EcoBoost

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