2.3L and 2.0L EcoBoost engines now being built in USA (Cleveland Engine Plant)

RobBaker · Mar 8, 2015

UPDATED WITH OFFICIAL FORD PRESS RELEASE:

Ford Cleveland Engine Plant Begins Production of the New Twin-Scroll 2.0-liter EcoBoost and 2.3-liter EcoBoost Engines

Production officially begins on the all-new twin-scroll 2.0-liter EcoBoost and 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines for North America at Cleveland Engine Plant in Ohio, marking the first time Ford has built these engines in the U.S.

Twin-scroll 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine is available in all-new Ford Edge; 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine is available for Ford Explorer, Ford Mustang and Lincoln MKC

New Edge and Explorer launching this year when utility sales are growing at three times the rate of the global vehicle industry

CLEVELAND, March 6, 2015 – Ford today announced the official production start of the all-new twin-scroll 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines for North America at its Cleveland Engine Plant in Ohio. The announcement marks the first time these engines are being produced in the U.S.

The twin-scroll 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine is available in the all-new Ford Edge, launching in first quarter of 2015. The 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine is available in the all-new Ford Mustang, Explorer and Lincoln MKC.

“With more than 4 million Eco Boost-powered vehicles on the road today, Cleveland Engine has been at the forefront of our plan to provide our customers with fuel-efficient, affordable engines,” said Bruce Hettle, Ford vice president of North America Manufacturing. “The hardworking team at Cleveland Engine is proud to build two of the most technologically advanced engines on the market today.”

In 2013, Ford invested nearly $200 million and added 450 new jobs to support production and rising consumer demand for the EcoBoost engine. The company made the move to assemble engines regionally to help optimize production capabilities around the world.

Production of the twin-scroll 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines for North America were previously based in Valencia, Spain. The investment in Cleveland shifted North American production to Ohio, leaving Ford’s Valencia Engine Plant as the exclusive production location of 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine for Ford of Europe-built vehicles. Valencia will continue to machine and ship components for both engines to North America,

Cleveland Engine Plant also builds the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine and 3.7-liter V6 rear-wheel drive application. The Ohio facility employs more than 1,300 people and has produced more than 1 million Eco Boost engines since 2009 that have been used to support Ford operations in North America, Mexico, Europe and Asia Pacific.

EcoBoost leadership
As the cornerstone of Ford’s global engine strategy to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, EcoBoost, introduced in 2009, can deliver significantly better fuel economy than larger-displacement engines. EcoBoost uses smaller overall engine size combined with turbocharging, gasoline direct injection and variable valve timing for the power customers want and the fuel economy they need.
EcoBoost is now available on 100 percent of the 2015 light-duty Ford lineup in North America, and Ford produced more than 1.6 million EcoBoost engines globally in 2014, up more than 30 percent from 2013. More than 190,000 EcoBoost engines now are produced every month, up 90 percent from 2013. In 2014, annual global EcoBoost engine capacity reached approximately 2.3 million units.

Global Utilities Sales Growth; Edge and Explorer Launching in 2015
Utility vehicles are the fastest-growing segment globally – up 135 percent since 2009. Utilities account for roughly 20 percent of overall market globally. By 2020, utility vehicle sales are expected to reach 23 percent of the global industry.

“With the new 2.0 and 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines featured in the all-new Edge and Explorer, Ford is well-positioned to benefit from the rapidly growing utility vehicle segment,” said Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president of U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Utility sales are growing at three times the rate of the global vehicle industry.”

Ford has been the No. 1 brand of utility vehicles in the U.S. for four straight years. In 2014, the company sold more than 1.4 million utility vehicles around the world, up 11 percent compared with the previous year.

Edge is a technology showcase featuring including adaptive steering, enhanced active park assist, side parking sensors and a front 180-degree camera. It is offered with the 2.0-liter or a 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine.

The new Explorer is a significant update to the SUV icon that defined the segment when it launched in 1990. Along with a new look and the new engine 2.3-liter I-4 EcoBoost, Explorer new features include: front and rear 180-degree wide angle cameras with washers; enhanced active park assist with perpendicular park, parking side sensors; smart-charging front-and-rear USB ports; and a hands-free kick-activated lift gate.

https://media.ford.com/content/ford...ant-begins-production-of-the-new-twin-sc.html

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/03/07/ford-engines-cleveland/24561115/

Not sure if this is new information.

Ford moved production of some of its most sophisticated small engine from Europe to Cleveland -- and now it's going to see the pay off.

Ford has started building its new twin-scroll 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engines for North America at its Cleveland Engine Plant the first. For the time, these engines are being produced in the U.S.

The 2-liter will go into the new 2015 Ford Edge which will soon go on sale. The larger 2.3-liter engine is available in the Ford Mustang and Explorer as well as the Lincoln MKC.

"With more than 4 million Eco Boost-powered vehicles on the road today, Cleveland Engine has been at the forefront of our plan to provide our customers with fuel-efficient, affordable engines," said Bruce Hettle, Ford vice president of North America Manufacturing, in a release. "The hardworking team at Cleveland Engine is proud to build two of the most technologically advanced engines on the market today."

Ford invested almost $200 million in the Cleveland Engine Plant in 2013 and added 450 jobs so the engine could be built in North America. Previously Ford shipped engines here from its plant in Valencia, Spain. Valencia continues to make the 2-liter engine for vehicles assembled in Europe and will supply engine components for both plants.

Cleveland employs about 1,300 and already makes the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine as well as the 3.7-liter V-6 for use in rear-drive vehicles.

Local production of the smaller engines will support anticipated continued growth in sales of crossovers such as the Edge and Explorer.

"Utility sales are growing at three times the rate of the global vehicle industry," said Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president of U.S. marketing, sales and service.

davekro · Mar 8, 2015

A little Sunday morning ribbing...

Thank goodness EB engines are built in Cleveland and not Flat Rock. Body panel alignment issues are normal and within spec. Not so much for bearing tolerances and such! :lol:

Ecoboosted · Mar 8, 2015

Good to know. All the EB Mustangs i have seen on dealer lots have the engine made in Spain. I would like to see my EB Mustang still in "transit" engine made here in the U.S.

tsunami · Mar 8, 2015

What percentage of a car is the engine? When the 2015 first was displayed at auto shows, one of the big shots at Ford stated that more than 90% of the car would be made in North America! Just another obfuscation
from Ford?

Hack · Mar 8, 2015

tsunami said:
What percentage of a car is the engine? When the 2015 first was displayed at auto shows, one of the big shots at Ford stated that more than 90% of the car would be made in North America! Just another obfuscation
from Ford?

So they are moving more content of the build to the US and your reaction is that they lied because didn't do it quickly enough? This isn't the kind of thing that happens in a few days or weeks. Building engines is a big operation that takes a long time to make happen. Where are the V6s and V8s assembled?

Not a Ford guy?

Lord Thunder · Mar 8, 2015

Typical American sentiment. You shouldn't care where stuff is made as long it is actually good. I bet you don't like Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini cars either. Bloody foreign crap.

kz · Mar 8, 2015

Lord Thunder said:
Typical American sentiment. You shouldn't care where stuff is made as long it is actually good. I bet you don't like Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini cars either. Bloody foreign crap.

I think you have little problem understanding how unemployment impacts economy... Italians were routinely whining about Fiat plants elsewhere in Europe everybody those were higher quality and more efficient...

Lots of manufacturing jobs were shipped elsewhere out of this country at some point - and as long as quality is the same, I very much care where it's made - just because it does impact overall economy.

robb · Mar 9, 2015

I like Porsche and have owned them, and would be very upset if that engine was made in Mexico. Heck, it probably was!!

christiano1245 · Mar 9, 2015

kz said:
I think you have little problem understanding how unemployment impacts economy... Italians were routinely whining about Fiat plants elsewhere in Europe everybody those were higher quality and more efficient...

Lots of manufacturing jobs were shipped elsewhere out of this country at some point - and as long as quality is the same, I very much care where it's made - just because it does impact overall economy.

Exactly my fellow Cincinnatian, I live in the UK and they complain about where cars are made all the time and they always brag that their british cars are far better than our American cars. Truth of the matter is I would rather support an American company and American jobs as opposed to say German jobs. Why would i care about their economy.... I wouldn't I do care about the economy of The United States. The Mustang since a young age has been an Icon to me I always grew up saying I will have one someday. It represents more than you will ever understand being from Europe. The car is remarkable, What the 1965 Ford accomplished is unheard of and to Keep going for 50 Years is absolutley amazing. The Mustang is and always will be an American Icon Regardless if you like Ford Chevy etc... You have to respect that the car changed the sports car world as we know it . It was the start of modification and customization and without that who knows were we would be today. The reason we have so much pride about these cars is because this car has been made in America the entire time and now that it has gone global It's good to see the Hard work and 50 years of the Mustang bring jobs to a nation in recovery mode. If you can't respect that it's on you but ford Is staying true to its roots and bringing jobs back for our people and not only is that smart marketing because working at a factory may inspire more mustang owners but it also looks great publlcy that The "American Pony Car" Is being made primarly here as opposed to outsourcing the jobs.:ford:

Rickycardo · Mar 9, 2015

So should we start calling it a 2.3 Cleveland like the old 351C? :cheers:

Spartan · Mar 9, 2015

Wonder when these will start making their way into the cars...

Jamo · Mar 9, 2015

It's going to be a while before Cleveland Built 2.3L EcoBoost engines turn up in your Mustang. It isn't going to happen overnight.

smitty · Mar 9, 2015

Awesome!!! :thumbsup:

Hack · Mar 9, 2015

Lord Thunder said:
Typical American sentiment. You shouldn't care where stuff is made as long it is actually good. I bet you don't like Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini cars either. Bloody foreign crap.

I don't think this was aimed at me but I'd like to throw out some thoughts. I have no problem with European stuff, but the Japanese brands I do not like at all. Mostly this is because the Japanese sold cars for under cost in the 80s to gain a reputation. In my opinion this amounted to economic warfare against the Big 3. I know, let it go already, right? I guess it shows my age.

Also, I don't care as much where something is assembled, but it's important to me where the home base of operations (with the highly paid people) is located. Different philosophies.

I think nationalism is an honorable trait and I respect it. Certainly more honorable than every man for himself.

Papaya · Mar 9, 2015

First, for me as a German living in Canada, I support the idea that FORD is starting to build jobs in the USA again. I think they could have expand the Spanish plant but they expand the US plant. I always try to support local companies if I can. And Ford is for a German as special company, opening 18th of August 1925 the first Ford factory outside the USA in Berlin and after only 4 years, Ford moved to the final place in Cologne/Germany on the 28th October 1929. I could also buy Volkswagen because they are build in the USA too. Maybe we see the new "Made in USA" engines in 2017/18 Mustangs. We will see.

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