The EcoBlue 1.5-liter, or also known as Panther, is a turbocharged four-cylinder engine from Ford Motor used to power compact and sub-compact cargo vans, cars and utility vehicles, or commonly known as CUVs. Featuring a dual overhead cam (DOHC) design, in an inline configuration, the Ford 1.5L EcoBlue architecture has been part of the Ford EcoBlue family of turbodiesel engines since 2018.
This engine is heavily derived from the Ford 2.0L EcoBlue and shares several key features such as an engine block equipped with an aluminum ladder that reduces noise and vibration, and a crankshaft that is offset by 10mm from the piston to reduce cylinder wall side load and improve the engine’s overall efficiency. However, unlike its brethren, which also gets a biturbo design, the Ford 1.5L EcoBlue engine is only equipped with one turbocharger. Currently not offered in vehicles sold in North America, this engine powers the following vehicles in other markets:
- Ford EcoSport
- Ford Focus
- Ford Transit Connect
Overview
Metric | Value |
---|---|
Engine family | EcoBlue |
Displacement | 1.5 liters |
Aspiration | turbodiesel |
Configuration & cylinders | Inline configuration, four cylinders |
Vehicle engine orientation | Longitudinal / Transverse |
Valve configuration | Dual-overhead cam (DOHC) |
Assembly sites | Dagenham, England |
Predecessor | Ford Duratorq |
Successor | Currently none |
Specifications
Metric | Value |
---|---|
Bore | 75 mm |
Stroke | 84.8 mm |
Compression ratio | 16.5:1 |
Max power @ RPM | 123 hp @ N/A |
Max torque @ RPM | 221 lb-ft @ TBA |
Cylinder head | Aluminum |
Cylinder block | High-strength cast-iron |
Camshaft drive | Chain |
Vehicle Applications
Vehicle | Transmission | Drive Wheels | Power@ RPM | Torque (lb-ft) @ RPM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ford EcoSport (Europe and Asia - 2018 +) | Five-speed manual | FWD | 95 @ N/A | 220 @ N/A |
Ford Focus (Europe and Asia - 2018 +) | Six-speed manual / Eight-speed automatic | FWD | 94 @ N/A | 220 @ N/A |
Ford Focus (Europe and Asia - 2018 +) | Six-speed manual / Eight-speed automatic | FWD | 120 @ N/A | 220 @ N/A |
Ford Transit Courier (Europe - 2018 +) | Five-speed manual | FWD | 75 @ N/A | 220 @ N/A |
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