Category Archives: Powertrain

rear tailgate of a black 2019 Ford F-150 Limited

Is There an All-New Engine Powering the All-New 2019 Ford F-150 Limited at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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All-New Engine and Power Ratings for the 2019 Ford F-150 Limited

There’s a lot to love about the all-new 2019 Ford F-150 Limited thanks to it featuring a luxurious new interior, a strong and rugged exterior, and a comprehensive suite of advanced new safety, technology, comfort and convenience systems. But at the top of the list of what’s all-new for the new Ford F-150 Limited at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, is its all-new engine – an all-new engine that makes the 2019 F-150 Limited more powerful than ever before. With that in mind, let’s check out the all-new engine and power ratings for the 2019 Ford F-150 Limited. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a black 2019 Ford Flex

How Powerful and Fuel Efficient is the 2019 Ford Flex Lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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2019 Ford Flex Power and Gas Mileage Ratings

When people think about new Ford SUVs, they inevitably think about the Ford Explorer and Ford Escape first, followed by the Ford Expedition, the Ford Edge and the recently debuted Ford EcoSport. Missing from that list is the Ford Flex, but that’s all going to change for the 2019 model year as the 2019 Flex lineup has been fully upgraded, updated, enhanced and improved for the new model year. That includes some impressive powertrain optimization, too, which is what we’re going to cover here as we take a look at the power and gas mileage ratings of the 2019 Ford Flex lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a silver 2019 Ford Mustang GT

Does the 2019 Ford Mustang Lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA Feature a Segment-Exclusive Next Generation Quad-Tip Fully Variable Active Valve Performance Exhaust System?

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New Performance Exhaust Features of the 2019 Ford Mustang Lineup

Now that it has been the best-selling sports coupe in the entire world for three years in a row, people might think Ford will take some time to rest on its laurels when it comes to its new Mustang lineup. But anyone who might think that doesn’t know Ford and how much they love updating, upgrading, enhancing and improving the new Mustang lineup each and every model year. And the 2019 model year is no different. That’s because the all-new 2019 Mustang lineup will feature two all-new models – the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt and the 2019 Ford Mustang California Special – to go along with an all-new segment-exclusive quad-tip fully variable active valve performance exhaust. Featured on all 2019 Mustangs that also feature an EcoBoost engine, this new active valve performance exhaust system is something truly special. To see what we mean, let’s take a close look at the new performance exhaust features of the 2019 Ford Mustang lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a silver 2019 Ford Mustang convertible

What V8 Engine is Under the Hood of the All-New 2019 Ford Mustang at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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Power Ratings for the V8 Engine of the 2019 Ford Mustang

There’s nothing like turning the key of a new Ford Mustang and hearing its V8 engine roar to life. That’s especially true for the all-new 2019 Ford Mustang and its truly impressive next generation V8 engine. Now, the V8 engines of previous Ford Mustang lineups have always been impressively powerful and capable, but none can hold a candle to the V8 engine powering the 2019 Mustang lineup – a point we’re going to prove right here as we check out the power ratings for the V8 engine of the 2019 Ford Mustang lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

front view of a white 2019 Ford Fusion rounding a city curve

How Many Powertrain Options are There for the All-New 2019 Ford Fusion Lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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Gas & Hybrid Powertrain Options for the 2019 Ford Fusion Lineup

One of the many reasons we love the Ford Fusion lineup so much here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, is its versatility. Honestly, the Ford Fusion lineup is more like three or four sedan lineups in one thanks to its varied trim level offerings that include powerfully efficient gas powertrains, fun to drive V6 powertrains, hybrid powertrains and electric powertrains. And that tradition of versatility is continuing during the 2019 model year, which is what we’re going to go over right here. More specifically, we’re going to check out the gas and hybrid powertrain options for the all-new 2019 Ford Fusion lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a red 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel

All-New Ford F-150 Diesel Engine Specially Designed to Easily Handle the Hot Atlanta Heat

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Extreme Temperatures Not a Problem for 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel

The Ford F-150 has been giving those who depend on their truck day in and day out all the power, capability, efficiency and dependability they need for over 40 years. But there’s long been one thing lovers of the F-150 lineup have been asking for, and that’s a diesel engine to put under their hood. Those people need wait no longer, however, as the all-new 2018 Ford F-150 lineup features a diesel engine option for the first time in the F-150’s long and illustrious history. And, as you can probably imagine, this isn’t just any old diesel engine Ford is throwing into the all-new F-150. Instead, this is an all-new diesel engine that has been specifically designed to up the power, capability and fuel efficiency of the 2018 F-150. It’s also been specially designed to easily handled our hot Atlanta heat, as extreme temperatures are not a problem for the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel. In fact, it thrives in them. Read the rest of this entry >>

close up of the Transit Connect logo on a blue 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon

What is the All-New Diesel Engine Option for the All-New Ford Transit Connect Wagon at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Lineup Engine Choices

Amidst all of the news regarding all of the all-new Ford models coming during the 2018 and 2019 model years, one such all-new model has flown somewhat under the radar – the all-new 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon. Primarily known as a commercial passenger wagon in the past, the all-new 2019 Transit Connect Wagon is set to be just as capable a family vehicle as it is a commercial vehicle. One of the ways it is making this transition is by offering a more fuel efficient diesel engine option. With that in mind, lets check out the engine choices of the 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

front view of a red 2019 Ford Edge

What Engines Make Up the Engine Lineup for the All-New 2019 Ford Edge Lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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Horsepower & Torque Ratings for the 2019 Ford Edge Lineup

Our Akins Ford Blog has been full of new posts regarding the all-new 2019 Ford Edge lineup as we eagerly await its arrival sometime during the summer of 2018. But most of those posts have focused on specific all-new Edge trim levels – namely the 2019 Ford Edge ST and the 2019 Ford Edge Titanium Elite. This time around, however, we’re going to be looking at the all-new Edge lineup as a whole. More specifically, we’re going to check out the engines that make up the 2019 Edge’s engine lineup. So, without further ado, let’s check out the horsepower and torque ratings for the 2019 Ford Edge lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

rear view of a gold 2019 Ford Ranger

What’s Powering the All-New Ford Ranger at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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All-New Engine Capabilities of the 2019 Ford Ranger

As impressive as the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup and the 2018 Ford Super Duty lineup are, people needing a midsize pickup truck have been left with nothing to choose from the new Ford pickup truck lineups for quite some time. But that’s all going to change now that the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger is on its way to Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. Coming at some point in the beginning of 2019, the all-new Ford Ranger will easily live up to the expectations of a new Ford pickup truck by offering a slew of all-new engine capabilities and features. And we’re going to find out exactly what those all-new engine features and capabilities are as we take a closer look under the hood of the 2019 Ford Ranger. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a red 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel

What’s Under the Hood of the All-New Ford F-150 Diesel Model?

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Horsepower and Torque Ratings of the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel

As soon as Ford announced an all-new diesel engine choice was coming to the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup for the first time ever, people wanted to know just how powerful and capable this first-ever diesel engine option was going to be. Those people have had to wait a bit to find out exactly how powerful and capable this all-new 2018 Ford F-150 diesel engine is, but now their wait is over. That’s because we finally know the specific horsepower and torque ratings of the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel, which we’re going to go over right here. Read the rest of this entry >>