Category Archives: Powertrain

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 >>

front view of a blue 2019 Ford Edge ST

What’s Under the Hood of the All-New Performance-Enhanced Ford Edge ST at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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List of Ford Performance Features for the 2019 Edge ST

There’s no doubting that the 2018 Ford Edge is in the middle of an incredibly successful model year, but things are about to be taken to a whole new level for the 2019 model year thanks to the all-new performance-enhanced Edge ST. The 2019 Ford Edge ST is the first Ford SUV to be specially and specifically tuned and modified by the Ford Performance Team, which makes the all-new 2019 Edge ST a dream come true for anyone who loves new Ford SUVs and new Ford Performance models. That’s why we decided to put together this list of Ford Performance features for the all-new performance-enhanced 2019 Edge ST. Read the rest of this entry >>

blue 2018 Ford EcoSport driving along a city street

All-New Ford EcoSport Makes Its American Debut at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

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2018 Ford EcoSport Arrives at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

After a long and hugely popular stint in Europe, the all-new Ford EcoSport has finally landed on American soil, and we’ve got it right here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. That’s right, the 2018 Ford EcoSport has made its debut here in the good old US of A, and it’s brought with it everything that made it so popular in Europe – to go along with a slew of new features that are sure to make it ever more popular here in the US. So, as we celebrate the arrival of the 2018 Ford EcoSport here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, let’s check out some of its most exciting new features. Read the rest of this entry >>

white 2018 Ford Super Duty towing a boat

Get Best-in-Class Horsepower and Torque with These New Ford Super Duty Engine Choices

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2018 Ford Super Duty Best-in-Class Engine & Performance Features

Only one heavy-duty truck lineup can be dubbed “The King of the Workplace,” and that lineup is the 2018 Ford Super Duty lineup, which we have right here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. The new Ford Super Duty lineup has been extensively updated, upgraded, improved and enhanced for the 2018 model year, making it more powerful, more capable, more dependable and more efficient than ever before. And, as we like to say, it all starts under the hood. In fact, the 2018 Ford Super Duty lineup offers numerous best-in-class engine and performance features for you to enjoy, which is what we’re going to go over right here. Read the rest of this entry >>

black 2018 Ford Taurus parked outside a building

What Engines are Available for the New Ford Taurus Lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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2018 Ford Taurus Engine and Performance Features

Compared to the other Ford sedan lineups – and the other sedan lineups throughout the entire automotive industry – the Ford Taurus lineup feels like it’s been around forever. And it feels that way because the Ford Taurus has been the flagship sedan of the Ford model lineup for so long. And, as you can see with the new Ford Taurus lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, the 2018 Taurus continues the model’s longstanding tradition of being the best of the best. To see what we mean, check out these engine and performance features of the 2018 Ford Taurus lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>