Skip advert
Advertisement

Ford EcoBlue diesel engine to roll out across range

Ford adds more efficient diesel to Transit range, could debut on 2017 Ford Kuga facelift

Ford ecoblue engine

Following the reveal of the updated Transit with a new EcoBlue diesel engine, the Ford has officially confirmed the engine will roll out on future passenger models. 

The engine has been designed to reduce both CO2 and NOx emissions, improve refinement and offer greater performance at low revs. It's the first in a new range of advanced Ford diesels made necessary by increasingly stringent emissions regulations.

Advertisement - Article continues below

What car the Euro 6 emissions standards?

In an unusual move, the new engine has made its debut on Ford's commercial vehicle, but the company also confirmed that the EcoBlue engines "will power the company's future passenger cars". The most likely candidate to receive it first is the updated Ford Kuga, while the next Focus is also in line. 

Debuting as a 2.0-litre engine in the Transit, the EcoBlue unit uses Adblue urea exhaust treatment tech to reduce particulate and NOx emissions, a sore subject post emissions scandal. Fuel efficiency is also improved by up to 13 per cent in that form. 

Ford claims it is a 'clean-sheet design', with redesigned internals reducing friction and creating a clean-burning combustion system. New fuel injectors apply fuel more accurately, while a less intrusive start/stop system has been added. 

Refinement has been upgraded to a passenger car standard, with a four-decibel noise reduction at idle over the old Transit engine.  Ford of Europe's base engine technical leader, Paul Turner, states the oil-burner was created "using feedback from customers around the world". 

"The versatile design even allows the same block to be used for front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive applications, and the sophisticated design and technologies deliver future-proofed fuel efficiency and emissions". 

Check out our round-up of the most economical cars on sale...

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

New electric Ford pick-up to cost an astonishing £22k
Ford Ranger - front cornering

New electric Ford pick-up to cost an astonishing £22k

Looking for its new Model T moment, Ford USA announces new affordable EV platform, starting with new pick-up truck
News
11 Aug 2025
Best electric car deals: today's top discounts and incentives on new EVs
Best electric car deals - header image

Best electric car deals: today's top discounts and incentives on new EVs

Making the switch to an EV? These car brands have an offer (or two) for you
Best cars & vans
5 Aug 2025
Electric Ford Bronco New Energy unveiled with China-only sales plan
Electric Ford Bronco - front tracking

Electric Ford Bronco New Energy unveiled with China-only sales plan

Ford has revealed a new China-only Bronco SUV with an electric powertrain, and we’re a bit miffed it’s not coming here…
News
17 Jul 2025
Ford Escort Mexico gets new lease of life with MST Sports
MST Ford Escort - front 3/4

Ford Escort Mexico gets new lease of life with MST Sports

While not officially Fords, the MST Mk1 and Mk2 Sports should drive as sharply as they look
News
7 Jul 2025

Most Popular

Skoda Elroq and Enyaq get Electric Car Grant approval
Skoda Elroq - front cornering

Skoda Elroq and Enyaq get Electric Car Grant approval

Despite some models costing over the £37,000 threshold, Skoda has secured the government grant on its mid-size electric SUVs
News
2 Sep 2025
New Fiat Grande Panda goes on sale with tiny price and big ambition
Fiat Grande Panda La Prima - front cornering

New Fiat Grande Panda goes on sale with tiny price and big ambition

The newly crowned Auto Express Supermini of the Year is available in hybrid or pure-electric form, with the EV offering 199 miles of range
News
1 Sep 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Enjoy Scandinavian style with the Volvo XC40 for just £296 a month
Volvo XC40 - front full width

Car Deal of the Day: Enjoy Scandinavian style with the Volvo XC40 for just £296 a month

Swedish company’s popular compact SUV is still effortlessly cool, and great value with our Deal of the Day for 31 August
News
31 Aug 2025