Ford Bets Big On Four Cylinder Mills

Having gone from 40 percent to 53 market share in just 5 years, Ford is forecasting even more growth for 4-cylinder engines in the coming years. The Blue Oval is betting that by 2020, 66 percent of cars will come with a 4-banger. If Ford's numbers sound on the high side, that's because they are.  Four-cylinders have become more prevalent in recent years, making their way from compact cars to vehicles as large as the BMW 528i and the Ford Taurus. But for the forseeable future, they won't be making their way into full-size trucks, which still account for 13 percent of all auto sales, will be sticking with V6 and V8 engines. Larger crossovers and body-on frame SUVs have also retained their V6 and V8 engines, as well as minivans. Having invested so heavily in 4-cylinder engines, it's natural that Ford would be so bullish on their future. But the engine downsizing trend also looks here to stay, and with so many boosted 4-cylinder engines replacing V6s in various products, their numbers may not be so unreasonable. from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com

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