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Ford celebrates 500,000th EcoBoost powered vehicle

GasBuddy Blog -- While many of us are focused on preparing for Thanksgiving Day, Ford has something else to be thankful for: its 500,000th EcoBoost engine. The EcoBoost engine hit a big milestone recently with its 500,000th engine being produced just three years after its launch in 2009. The 500,000th engine was fitted into a 2013 Ford Escape that rolled off the line at Ford's Louisville Assembly Plant.

By the end of next month, Ford customers will be able to choose eight Ford-built vehicles that deliver 40 or more miles per gallon — double the number available last year and more than any other automaker. Ford also recently introduced the world's most fuel efficient mid-size sedan with the Fusion hybrid, rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and ...

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Submitted Nov 20, 2012 By: PD

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carolfitz4438 Sophomore Author New York Posts:248 Points:184,410 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 8:31:33 PM Ignore carolfitz4438 Report Abuse Made in USA
Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,121 Points:292,685 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 24, 2012 9:59:58 AM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse 99 dakota, would you rather just let our auto industries go under, losing jobs and breaking our economy. the bailout money is being paid back, so why do you scoff at saving these jobs.
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,107 Points:2,172,025 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 24, 2012 2:58:13 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse And no government bailout.
WanderDan All-Star Author Dayton Posts:591 Points:143,710 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 7:02:23 PM Ignore WanderDan Report Abuse keep it going
Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,121 Points:292,685 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 11, 2012 7:50:49 AM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse good innovation, we need more of that.
X1962X Sophomore Author Indianapolis Posts:149 Points:231,605 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 12:28:39 PM Ignore X1962X Report Abuse Way to go Ford. Keep up the great work
mfgendron All-Star Author New York Posts:679 Points:307,910 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 10:45:26 AM Ignore mfgendron Report Abuse good for ford
BlueJaysMVP33 Rookie Author Ontario Posts:23 Points:16,635 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 12:13:14 PM Ignore BlueJaysMVP33 Report Abuse Great Job FORD!!!
rocket_ron Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,281 Points:1,985,520 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 10:01:44 PM Ignore rocket_ron Report Abuse Good for them.
heydano67 Champion Author California Posts:1,666 Points:358,410 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 2:00:52 PM Ignore heydano67 Report Abuse Way to go Ford
dockersbin Veteran Author Virginia Beach Posts:407 Points:259,635 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 11:29:58 AM Ignore dockersbin Report Abuse ?!?! yipppee???!?!
kuma2000 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,218 Points:673,175 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Nov 28, 2012 12:26:39 AM Ignore kuma2000 Report Abuse what about the horsepower?
Gas4Gore Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,416 Points:422,900 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 12:25:17 PM Ignore Gas4Gore Report Abuse Way to go, Ford.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,610 Points:1,608,545 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 5:24:25 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse still won't buy a Fix or Repair Daily.
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Soglaos Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:2,770 Points:737,235 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 1:25:39 PM Ignore Soglaos Report Abuse Good for them
kbierley Champion Author Dayton Posts:10,730 Points:1,415,690 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 11:27:13 AM Ignore kbierley Report Abuse This is from yesterday. But, Good for Ford. And they didn't take a Bailout.
LuckyD43 Champion Author Long Island Posts:31,990 Points:2,167,095 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 10:55:44 AM Ignore LuckyD43 Report Abuse Ford knows what America wants and needs and builds it. Also, in my humble opinion, I think the 2013 Ford Fusion is the best looking American car on the road. I want you to know that this is coming from a long time GM fanatic. [Edited by: LuckyD43 at 11/21/2012 1:56:49 PM EST]
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bra0712 Champion Author Arizona Posts:3,660 Points:767,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 10:07:08 AM Ignore bra0712 Report Abuse Good for them, still to much $$ for me
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greenfog Champion Author Illinois Posts:6,485 Points:1,638,045 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 10:03:39 AM Ignore greenfog Report Abuse that new ford c-max is an interesting vehicle.
mickealo Champion Author Spokane Posts:6,157 Points:2,143,460 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 10:02:11 AM Ignore mickealo Report Abuse well good for them but they are too small for me
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gsayeg1 All-Star Author Milwaukee Posts:785 Points:140,340 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 9:55:24 AM Ignore gsayeg1 Report Abuse Chevy guy here
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SilliesRock Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,188 Points:1,162,865 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 9:52:18 AM Ignore SilliesRock Report Abuse When can we expect their EcoBOOZE powered vehicles?
mikesr100 Champion Author Sacramento Posts:3,888 Points:1,079,760 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 9:48:15 AM Ignore mikesr100 Report Abuse Go Ford
crusader1975 Champion Author Louisiana Posts:1,134 Points:308,475 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 9:45:21 AM Ignore crusader1975 Report Abuse I ain't buyin one!!
vjs3 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,536 Points:648,940 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 9:45:18 AM Ignore vjs3 Report Abuse Good news for Ford!
dad2two Champion Author Dallas Posts:3,538 Points:749,420 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 9:44:57 AM Ignore dad2two Report Abuse Ford has done well with the ecoboost.
Vitobug Champion Author El Paso Posts:1,955 Points:639,935 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 9:44:26 AM Ignore Vitobug Report Abuse Good news but they still have some ugly vehicles
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nehemiah Champion Author Portland Posts:4,756 Points:929,640 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 9:44:02 AM Ignore nehemiah Report Abuse we need more like this
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Alfied Champion Author Riverside Posts:7,935 Points:1,755,285 Joined:Jun 2001	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 9:41:38 AM Ignore Alfied Report Abuse Good news.
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GasCzarCO Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:1,406 Points:800,010 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 9:39:32 AM Ignore GasCzarCO Report Abuse Although I've never had good luck with Ford products I'm glad to see this milestone achieved. It forces all auto makers to move in the same direction.
SpankyMI Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,708 Points:759,280 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 9:38:54 AM Ignore SpankyMI Report Abuse Sounds good. A ford Fusion will be on my shopping list.
Edpap Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:4,324 Points:505,950 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 9:36:35 AM Ignore Edpap Report Abuse so
civicdutie Champion Author Rochester Posts:4,506 Points:953,485 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 9:35:46 AM Ignore civicdutie Report Abuse Good for Ford. Perhaps I'll comment on this article tomorrow too.
OnEmptyMO Champion Author St. Louis Posts:4,986 Points:1,487,640 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 9:35:38 AM Ignore OnEmptyMO Report Abuse GO Ford!!!
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AC-302 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:26,577 Points:2,901,120 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 9:23:09 AM Ignore AC-302 Report Abuse It seems a pretty popular engine.
webncrb Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,449 Points:800,450 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 9:22:38 AM Ignore webncrb Report Abuse Sounds great for Ford. Obama will see to ending their progress. We can't have anyone in the private industry being successful without government help.
jpj23 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:5,705 Points:1,098,725 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2012 9:21:23 AM Ignore jpj23 Report Abuse Ford continues to lead in innovation. Good for them!