Ford Future Vehicles
 

Ford Grand C-Max

• 2012 Ford Grand C-Max: This midsize passenger van is scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. in late 2011. The C-Max is another European product that will be adapted to the U.S. market. It is essentially a minivan in terms of its configuration and seating capacity, but Ford is trying to stay away from that stigma by calling it a multi-activity vehicle. Expect to see both four- and six-cylinder engines offered, along with a long list of optional features.

Ford Econoline

• 2014 Ford Econoline/Transit: Ford is planning to replace the current Econoline vans with a version of its Transit commercial van sold worldwide. Timing on the switch-over is unclear at this point, but there may be some overlap of the two models during the transition.

Ford Edge

• 2011 Ford Edge: A refreshed version of the 2011 Ford Edge will arrive in the summer of 2010. It features a mildly revised exterior, new engines and one of the first applications of Ford's MyFord Touch user interface.

Ford Escape

• 2012 Ford Escape: Ford is expected to replace the current Escape SUV with a rebadged version of the next-generation Kuga crossover. The Kuga is already on sale in Europe. Regardless of whether it retains the Escape name or introduces the Kuga nameplate, the compact crossover will be built at a Ford plant in the U.S.

Ford Expedition

• 2013 Ford Expedition: Plans for a new or refreshed Expedition are pretty hazy at this point. Expect some kind of update by 2012, but it could be nothing more than a slight refresh while Ford figures out what to do with its full-size SUV lineup.

Ford Explorer

• 2012 Ford Explorer: This full redesign of Ford's midsize SUV is scheduled to go into production toward the end of 2010. It will be more of a crossover than its predecessor and feature either front- or all-wheel drive. The engine lineup will include both four- and six-cylinder engines as well. Look for an official introduction sometime this summer.

Ford F-150

• 2011 Ford F-150: In late 2010, the Ford F-150 is expected to add a turbocharged V6 to its engine lineup.

Ford Fiesta

• 2012 Ford Fiesta: Ford has yet to confirm it, but a performance-oriented version of the Fiesta hatchback is likely to hit the market in 2011. Recent spy photos revealed a modified Fiesta complete with low-profile tires, a front-mounted intercooler and dual exhaust tips. It's possible that it may be for the European market only, but the enthusiasm for the standard Fiesta should be enough to convince Ford of its prospects in the U.S.

Ford Flex

• 2013 Ford Flex: After a few minor upgrades in 2010 and 2011, the next refresh of the Ford Flex will probably come for the 2013 model year.

Ford Focus

• 2012 Ford Focus: After years of getting our own less enjoyable Focus models while Europe got all the good stuff, we'll finally get the real deal early next year. This Focus will come in both hatchback and sedan body styles and offer a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with roughly 155 horsepower.
• 2013 Ford Focus: After the initial launch of the Focus sedan and hatchback, Ford officials have announced that a "global performance version" of the Focus will join the lineup. It will most likely use a turbocharged version of the direct-injection 2.0-liter found in the standard models.

Ford Fusion

• 2013 Ford Fusion: An all-new, fully redesigned version of the Ford Fusion should arrive for the 2013 model year. By then, Ford will have consolidated all of its midsize sedans onto a single platform, so look for the next Fusion to be more of a world car than the current model.

Ford Mustang

• 2014 Ford Mustang: After a heavy refresh in 2011, the Ford Mustang isn't likely to get much work done until the 2014 model year.

Ford Ranger

• 2011 Ford Ranger: This is expected to be the last model year for the ancient Ranger. There are no plans for a new version of the Ranger, although Ford may eventually bring in a world-market truck currently built overseas.

Ford Super Duty

• 2014 Ford Super Duty: After a redesign for 2011, don't expect to see any major changes on the Super Duty pickups until at least the 2014 model year.

Ford Taurus

• 2013 Ford Taurus: After a full redesign in 2010, the first chance for a reskin of the Taurus is most likely in the 2013 model year.

http://www.insideline.com/ford/future-vehicles.html

Certainly is a great time to be a Ford dealer

Ford Mustang

• 2014 Ford Mustang: After a heavy refresh in 2011, the Ford Mustang isn't likely to get much work done until the 2014 model year.

So, does this class the 2011 5.0 as a heavy refresh? I seem to remember there were rumours of subtle sheet metal changes that we'd see before the 2014 all new model. I wonder if this will still happen?

Why? Maybe a concept or something..

So I'm wondering how good could a turbo be in a revised F150 or the new Explorer? :wonder:
As we saw with the 4.6 & 5.4, engineers can tweak cam profiles/timing and tunes for either performance or low end torque pulling.
But I'm not sure slapping a turbo on a smaller under powered engine will help low rpm low end torque needed for carrying weight or towing because the turbo isn't spooled up.
Unless the turbo models will be for people who want these vehicles in the city but won't use them as 'trucks'. :dunno:

New Explorer engines:

There will be no V-8 available, but rather a 3.5 liter, V-6 good for 290 horsepower at 6,500 rpm with 255 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. The base engine will be an Ecoboost 2.0-liter four combining direct injection and turbocharging delivering 237 horsepower at 5,500 rpm with 250 lb-ft of torque from 1,750 to 4,000 rpm.
Both will be coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. Ford claims fuel savings of up to 30% but did not release any estimates since the vehicles have not been rated by the EPA.
Ford claims the V-6 will tow 5,000 pounds compared with a max of 7,115 for the current V-8 equipped model.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/201...ver-2010-07-31

I'm pretty sure EcoBoost F-150 will be a FX2 or a similar sporty model. I don't think anyone would use EcoBoost for towing.

I don't know, have you seen how flat the torque curve on the 3.5 Ecoboost is? It makes its peak torque (350 lb-ft) from 1500 rpm all the way to 5250 rpm.

I agree, I would trade my 2005 Ford F 150 with a 5.4 in on a Eco-Boost in a split second.
I owned a Turbo Mustang, and let me tell ya, when I was traveling on a slight grade on thruway, The car would just sail up the hills without even applying much throttle.

The 2010/11 was a fairly extensive refresh -- body, interior, and new engines and trannies, not to mention uprated brakes and even some suspension tweaks.

I might expect the usual minor year-to-year trim and color changes and perhaps some work on the more readily modified bumper caps -- read: fix the full diaper -- but probably not too much as the Stang team focuses on 2014.

The only possible substantive updates before then might be an Eco-boost 4 to shore up CAFE ratings and a Boss 302 package with a mildly tweaked motor and suspension along with the usual decorations.

As for torquey turbo motors, one must dial your internal calendar to 2010 rather than 1985, today's turbo's are worlds better in terms of low end torque, throttle lag and overall driveability with modern turbos often giving flatter, deeper torque curves than their N/A counterparts of similar HP.

I heard horror stories about turbos my entire life. I am still wary about their longevity. But, I can't deny the performance! The new Ecoboost V6 is pretty hot!