Ford Invests and Creates Jobs In Cleveland Engine Plant

Ford invests $145 million and creates 150 jobs at its Cleveland engine factory to grow in the industry and satisfy UAW.

Ford stated on February 26, 2015 at its engine factory in Cleveland that it is providing 150 jobs and investing $145 million for its 3.5-liter second-generation EcoBoost engine. The Dearborn carmaker uses 3.5 liter engine (ltr) in its Taurus, Flex, Transit, Expedition and Explorer.

The future generation engine will be at least powering the 2017 Raptor and F-150; the US automaker refused to reply whether it will be utilized again for the automobiles  that aren’t a part of the F-150 team.

Ford promised United Auto Workers (UAW) for an investment of $150 million at its plant located in Cleveland during the course of its 4-year agreement with the UAW. The 2.3 and 2 liter GTDI engines and 3.7 liter TiVCT will also be updated by the company.

Cleveland Engine employs around 1500 workers who manufactured around 1 million EcoBoost engines since 2009. The Raptor-unique three-and-a-half engine will attain over 434 pound-feet of torque and 411 horsepower achieved by the current 6.2-liter V-8 engine, the company claimed. A 10-speed transmission will be provided with the Raptor which will be offered for sale this fall.

Ford launched its well-promoted turbocharged engine as a 3.5 liter V-6 on the 2009 Taurus SHO. Since then, its EcoBoost series has expanded to include nine different engine sizes that can be discovered by one on any light-duty passenger automobile apart from the C-Max Hybrid.

Ford delivered over 1 million EcoBoost engines in one year for the only time in the last year. The automaker’s series of these engines, first launched in 2009, is its cornerstone of international engine strategy to cut down the levels of emissions and fuel consumption. The size of these engines is smaller, but together with gasoline direct injection, variable valve timing and turbocharging, they provide the same ability as bigger-displacement engines, with considerably less fuel consumption. 

Ford first equipped the F-150 with 3.5 liter EcoBoost engine in 2011. Since then, the company has delivered around 875,000 trucks equipped with these engines. Over 60% of F-150 consumers either opt for the newer 2.7-liter EcoBoost or the 3.5 liter EcoBoost, stated an official of Ford, Joe Hinrichs.

The existing F-150 equipped with the 3.5 liter Eco Boost engine attains 20 miles-per-gallon in combined highway/city driving. The company pumps investment in Cleveland to upgrade manufacturing plant, which elevates mutual benefits for the city and organization itself. In return, it provides jobs and higher efficient engines.