Category Archives: Powertrain

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 >>

2018 Ford Explorer driving on the road

Figure Out Which of the 5 New Ford Explorer Trim Levels at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA is Right for You

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Comparing and Contrasting the Five 2018 Ford Explorer Trim Levels

America’s favorite SUV is back and better than ever, and we’ve got it right here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. That’s right, the 2018 Ford Explorer is here, which means you’ve got a choice to make. And no, we’re not talking about deciding whether to get a new Ford Explorer or some other SUV, because we already know what you’re going to decide there. Instead, we’re talking about deciding which of the five 2018 Ford Explorer trim levels you’re going to choose. To help make that choice an easy one, we’re going to compare and contrast each of the five new Ford Explorer trim levels. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 Ford Flex Red driving on the road

Are Different Engines Featured on Different New Ford Flex Trim Levels?

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2018 Ford Flex Powertrain Features by Trim Level

When someone mentions the new Ford SUV lineup, people inevitably think about models like the 2018 Ford Expedition, 2018 Ford Explorer, 2018 Ford Edge and 2018 Ford Escape before anything else. But we can’t forget about the 2018 Ford Flex. That’s because the new Ford Flex at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, is just as powerful, capable, efficient, spacious and fun to drive as its 2018 Ford SUV brethren. In fact, thanks to its two engine choices spread out over three trim levels, the new Ford Flex is rapidly becoming very popular. And that means it’s time for you to learn more about the 2018 Ford Flex, including the powertrain features of each of its trim levels.

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Two 2018 Ford Focus parked side-by-side

Which New Ford Focus Sedan or Hatchback Trim Level at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA is Right for You?

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Sedan and Hatchback Trim Levels of the 2018 Ford Focus Lineup

Are you looking for a new sedan? Maybe a new hatchback? How about a new electric vehicle? If you said, “Yes!” to any one of those three questions, then you need look no further than the 2018 Ford Focus lineup. That’s because the new Ford Focus lineup features both of those body styles, along with both gas-powered and electric-powered powertrains. More specifically, the new Ford Focus lineup has something for everyone. Now, we know electric vehicles aren’t for everyone – even if the 2018 Ford Focus Electric is one of the most impressive electric vehicles around – so we’re going to (forgive the pun) focus on the sedan and hatchback trim levels of the 2018 Ford Focus lineup as we figure out which new Focus model is right for you. Read the rest of this entry >>

Rear view of the 2018 Ford Edge Red

Figure Out the New Ford Escape Trim Level that’s Right for You with this Guide from Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

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Comparing the Trim Levels of the 2018 Ford Escape Lineup

Now is a better time than ever to purchase a new Ford Escape from us here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. Why? Because the 2018 Ford Escape lineup now features an all-new 2018 Escape SEL trim level in addition to the three other Escape trim levels you’ve come to know and love. So, all you need to do now is figure out which new Ford Escape model is right for you, which will be incredibly easy once we’re done comparing the trim levels of the 2018 Ford Escape lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 Ford Edge Red driving on the road

How Powerful and Efficient is the New Ford Edge at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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2018 Ford Edge Powertrain Choices and Performance Features

Now that the 2018 Ford Edge has arrived here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, we’ve been able to test drive it to see just how impressive its three capable and efficient engine options are. And we can tell you with absolute honesty that all three powertrain options for the new Ford Edge are incredibly powerful and fun to drive, even as they save you a ton of money at the pump. But us telling you this and us showing you the power and fuel efficiency ratings are two completely different things, which is why we decided to show you everything you could ever want to know about the powertrain choices and performance features of the 2018 Ford Edge. Read the rest of this entry >>