Duratec

Duratec is a brand name used by the Ford Motor Company for a range of automobile engines. The Duratec name has been used for a variety of engines, including inline-four, V6, and V8 configurations. These engines have been used in a wide range of Ford vehicles, as well as in vehicles from other manufacturers.

History

The Duratec name was first introduced in the mid-1990s. The initial Duratec engines were developed in collaboration with Mazda, and many of the early Duratec engines were based on Mazda designs. Over time, Ford expanded the Duratec lineup to include a variety of engine sizes and configurations.

Engine Types

Inline-Four Engines

The inline-four Duratec engines are some of the most common and widely used in the Duratec lineup. These engines range in size from 1.8 liters to 2.5 liters and have been used in a variety of Ford vehicles, including the Ford Focus, Ford Fusion, and Ford Escape.

V6 Engines

The Duratec V6 engines are available in several displacements, including 2.5 liters, 3.0 liters, and 3.5 liters. These engines have been used in vehicles such as the Ford Taurus, Ford Edge, and Ford Explorer.

V8 Engines

The Duratec V8 engines are less common but have been used in some high-performance Ford vehicles. These engines include the 4.6-liter and 5.0-liter V8s, which have been used in vehicles like the Ford Mustang and Ford F-150.

Applications

Duratec engines have been used in a wide range of Ford vehicles, as well as in vehicles from other manufacturers. Some notable applications include:

• Ford Focus
• Ford Fusion
• Ford Escape
• Ford Taurus
• Ford Edge
• Ford Explorer
• Ford Mustang
• Ford F-150

Related Pages

• Ford Motor Company
• Mazda
• Ford Focus
• Ford Fusion
• Ford Escape
• Ford Taurus
• Ford Edge
• Ford Explorer
• Ford Mustang
• Ford F-150