Ford EcoSport

Ford EcoSport

Overview

Manufacturer Ford

Production 2003–present

Body and chassis

Class Subcompact crossover SUV

Body style 5-door SUV

Layout FF layout
AWD layout

The Ford EcoSport (pronounced eek-oh sport)  is a subcompact crossover SUV,

[1]

originally built in Brazil by Ford Brazil since 2003, at the Camaçari plant. A second

generation concept model was launched in 2012, and is also assembled in new
factories in India,  Thailand, Russia and Romania.  The vehicle entered the North
[2] [3]

American market for the first time in 2018.

Contents
  1First generation (2003–2012)
o 1.1Versions and engines
o 1.2Restyling
o 1.3Mexico
 2Second generation (2012–present)
o 2.1Initial release
 2.1.1Powertrains
 2.1.2Safety
 2.1.3Marketing
 2.1.3.1India
 2.1.3.2Japan
 2.1.3.3Europe
o 2.22017
 3Sales
 4References
 5External links

First generation (2003–2012)[edit]

First generation

Overview

Production 2003–2012

Model years 2004–2012

Assembly Brazil: Camaçari (Ford Brazil)

Body and chassis

Platform Ford B3 platform

 Related Ford Fiesta Mk V
Ford Fusion (Europe)
Mazda 2

Powertrain

Engine 1.0 L Supercharged I4 (gasoline)

1.6 L I4 (gasoline)
2.0 L I4 (gasoline)
1.4 L I4 (diesel)

Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2,490 mm (98.0 in)

Length 4,228 mm (166.5 in)

Width 1,980 mm (78.0 in) (with mirrors)

Height 1,679 mm (66.1 in)

Rear view (1st generation)

The first generation EcoSport was designed by Ford Brazil Development Center
(program code BV226 - AMAZON PROJECT) and was based on the Cologne-built
European Fiesta and European Ford Fusion (not to be confused with the North
American Fusion midsize sedan). Because of this, the project used the Ford B3
platform.
The EcoSport became one of Ford's best-seller models in Brazil (consistently
appearing on the twenty best selling vehicles), Argentina, Venezuela, and Mexico.
Its main competitors were the Fiat Palio Weekend Adventure and Volkswagen
CrossFox. The EcoSport sold well, and in 2011, sales reached 700,000. [4]

Versions and engines[edit]

The EcoSport was available with five inline-four engines:

 Zetec-Rocam 1.0 L gasoline 8v supercharged, 70 kW

(95 PS) (discontinued in 2006)
 Zetec-Rocam 1.6 8v gasoline/ethanol, 82 kW (111 PS)
 Duratec 2.0 L gasoline 16v 107 kW (145 PS)
 Duratorq 1.4 L TDCi Diesel, 50 kW (68 PS) (export only)
All models have front-wheel drive with manual transmission as standard. The 2.0 L
model can also receive a four speed automatic transmission (FWD only) or four-
wheel drive (manual six speed only). In the latter case, an electronically controlled
system automatically engages the rear axle when front wheel spin is detected, and
also lets the driver manually engage the rear axle from the dashboard. Ford India
introduces EcoSport with BS6 Engine in India. The new EcoSport’s BS6 1.5 liter
diesel engine with fuel emission standards gives 100 PS power and comes with a 5-
speed manual transmission. [5]

Restyling[edit]
In the end of 2007, a mid-cycle restyling was introduced, which renewed completely
the front to bring it closer to then current Ford pickups, as well as the contemporary
Brazilian restyling of the Ford Fiesta, also updated the rear lights, both bumpers,
and in the interior showed a new dashboard using better quality materials.
Mexico[edit]
The Ford EcoSport arrived in the end of 2003 to Mexico as a model for 2004. The
reception by the public was impressive and continued until 2006. For the model year
of 2007, sales of the small SUV began slipping and it stopped being a hot seller.
Compared to 15,000 units sold in 2004, only 10,000 units of the model year of 2007
were sold. This trend continued to worsen for the refreshed model year of 2008 due
in part to a price increase.
Only 6,345 units of the model year 2008 were sold, and the model year 2009 sales
through July 2009 were a mere 2,135 units. Due to decreasing sales, and
heightened competition from the Ford Escape, Ford announced that a shortened
2010 model year would be the last sold in Mexico. However, a year later, Ford had
announced the new EcoSport to launch in 2012 bringing back the EcoSport to
Mexico after a two year absence.

Second generation (2012–present)[edit]

Second generation

Overview

Production 2012–present
2014–2018 (Thailand)
2018-present (Canada and USA)

Model years 2013–present

Romania: Craiova (Ford Romania)

Assembly
China: Chongqing (Changan Ford)
Brazil: Camaçari (Ford Brazil)
India: Chennai (Ford India)
Thailand: Rayong (AutoAlliance
Thailand, 2014–2018)[6]
Russia: Naberezhnye Chelny (Ford
Sollers)[7]
Vietnam: Hai Duong (Ford Vietnam)

Body and chassis

Platform Ford global B-car platform

 Related Ford B-Max
Ford Fiesta Mk VI
Mazda 2 (DE)

Powertrain

Engine 1.0 L I3 EcoBoost turbocharged (gasoline)

1.5 L I3 Ti-VCT (gasoline)
1.5 L I4 Ti-VCT (gasoline)
1.6 L I4 Ti-VCT (gasoline)
2.0 L I4 Ti-VCT (gasoline)
1.5 L I4 TDCi (diesel)

Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
6-speed DCT

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2,519 mm (99.2 in)

Length 4,017 mm (158.1 in)

3,998 mm (157.4 in) (India)

Width 1,765 mm (69.5 in)

1,696 mm (66.8 in) (Japan)

Height 1,650 mm (65 in)

Curb weight 1,220–1,314 kg (2,690–2,897 lb)

Initial release[edit]

Pre-facelift Ford EcoSport Trend (Australia)

The second generation of the EcoSport was developed under Ford's global product
development process in Ford Brazil Development Center . It was based on the
2011 Ford Fiesta B2E platform and it was launched globally. The second generation
EcoSport was first showcased as a concept at the 2012 New Delhi Auto Expo, in
India on 4 January 2012.  The car was launched in Brazil on 14 July 2012 at a
[8]

starting price of 53,490 Brazilian real. [9]

Ford showed the production variant of the Ford EcoSport in China, planning to begin
sales in March 2013. In addition to China, the SUV is also made at Ford
India's Chennai plant, for domestic sale and export initially to the European, and by
2018, the North American, markets. Ford's Rayong plant in Thailand makes the
EcoSport for Southeast Asian markets.  The EcoSport competes with the Renault
[6]

Duster and Nissan Terrano. [10]

As of August 2015, Ford's Indian plant had already sold 200,000 EcoSports;
112,000 of which were sold in India while the rest were exported to South Africa,
Taiwan, Japan, Australia, and Europe.  In November 2016, Ford announced plans
[11]

to supply the Ford India EcoSport to the market in the United States. [12]

In some countries, The EcoSport has a 1.0 litre three cylinder

turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine which has a power output of 120 PS (88 kW;
118 bhp) and 170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) of torque.  The engine has Twin Independent
[citation needed]

Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) which contributes to the turbocharged engine's

peak torque starting at 1,300 rpm.  The EcoSport can tow up to 700 kg (1,500 lb).
[13] [14]

There are the specification differences of wipers:

2012-16 LHD version:Brazilian-built non-standard flat wipers
2016–present LHD version:Standard flat wipers
2012-17 South American LHD version:Brazilian-built non-standard flat wipers
2013–present Indian-built RHD version:Conventional wipers
2016–present RHD version:Standard flat wipers
2018–present South American LHD version:Hybrid wipers with conventional wiper
arms
2018–present North American LHD version (Indian-built):Standard flat wipers
(butterfly setup)
Powertrains[edit]
Engines available include the 1.0 litre EcoBoost developed at Ford's Dunton
Technical Center in the UK. It is a turbocharged, cast aluminium block three cylinder
made in a 74 kW (99 hp) and 88 to 92 kW (118 to 123 hp) version, with the latter
delivering a peak torque of 170 N⋅m (130 lbf⋅ft) from 1,300–4,500 rpm and 200 N⋅m
(150 lbf⋅ft) on overboost. The use of aluminium for the engine block instead of cast-
iron improved engine warm-up time by 50 per cent.
The three cylinder engine design causes inherent vibrations, which are countered by
a deliberately unbalanced flywheel, which has less friction than balance shafts.
The exhaust manifold is cast into the cylinder head, reducing engine warm up time.
The engine block's height and width dimensions are comparable to an A4 size sheet
of paper. This EcoSport version is available in China, Europe, India, the United
States, but not Brazil. The Brazilian EcoSport has a 1.6 litre petrol engine, which
produces 113 bhp (84 kW) and 115 lb⋅ft (156 N⋅m) torque.
The Russian EcoSport comes with two different engines: a 1.6L, which produces
122 bhp (90 kW) and 148 Nm, and a 2.0L, which produces 140 bhp (90 kW) and
186 Nm. The 2.0L version of EcoSport comes as AWD with manual transmission,
while the 1.6 litre is 2WD only but available with six speed manual or PowerShift
automotive transmissions.
Along with the 1.0 litre EcoBoost engine, the Chinese and the Indian market also get
a 1.5 litre Ti-VCT petrol engine, which produces 108 bhp (109.5 PS, 80.5 kW) and
140 Nm (103 lb.ft). The EcoSport also has a 1.5L TDCi BS6 diesel engine that
outputs 98.6  bhp (73.8 kW, 100 PS) power at 3750 rpm and 215 Nm (158.57 lb.ft)
of torque at 1750-2500 rpm. [15]

Safety[edit]
The Ford EcoSport has Ford SYNC driver connect system, a command system
codeveloped with Microsoft. It also has airbags, anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic
stability program (ESP), electric power assisted steering (EPAS), and Hill Launch
Assist, Traction control System (TCS) and rear parking sensors.
Marketing[edit]
India[edit]
The Indian market was among the first few to receive EcoSport. The car is being
manufactured at Ford India's Chennai plant, available in Six trims (Ambiente, Trend,
Titanium, Titanium+, Sports & Thunder edition) with the choice of two engine
options, 1.5L Ti-VCT(dragon series) Petrol and 1.5L TDCi Diesel. The engines are
available with five speed manual and only Petrol engine available with six speed
torque converter transmission.   The 1.0 litre EcoBoost Petrol engine has been
[16]

dropped after the vehicle has been upgraded to meet upcoming BS6 emission
compliance norms wef 01.04.2020.
Japan[edit]
At its introduction internationally, it is available in Japan, as the smallest companion
to the Ford Kuga and the Ford Explorer.  All engines, except the diesel are offered
[17]

in Japan, with a five speed manual or six speed dual clutch transmission, and
optional all wheel drive.
The 1.0 and 1.5 litre engines provide the opportunity for Japanese customers to
save on the annual Japanese road tax obligation. The Japanese version has the
width dimension slightly reduced to 1,696 mm (66.8 in) so as to comply with
Japanese Government dimension regulations to encourage sales.
Europe[edit]
Ford launched the EcoSport in Europe during 2014, with a limited first batch of 500
units arriving in the first quarter of the year.  The announcement was made in
[18]

September 2013, at the IFA exhibition in Berlin, and the first limited edition versions
could be ordered on a dedicated website.  After disappointing sales figures in
[19]

Europe in 2014, during which the EcoSport only sold 11,000 units against over
100,000 for each of its main competitors, the car was revised in 2015, to make it
more suitable to European tastes.  In March 2016, it was announced that the Ford
[20]

EcoSport will be built in Romania, at Craiova plant starting from the autumn of 2017,
moving production for the European market from the current plant in Chennai, India.
This happens on the background of the growing market for the SUV segment in
Europe, and will bring an investment of €200 million to the factory. [21]

2017[edit]

2018 Ford EcoSport Facelift

The EcoSport's 2017 mid-cycle updates were announced at 2016 LA Auto Show,
including a revised front end design, and a slightly redesigned rear end. The
dashboard has an optional 8-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system that
supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. [22]

Sales of the EcoSport in the US market began in 2018. Early models include the 1.0
Ecoboost three cylinder turbo gasoline engine for FWD models and the 2.0 four
cylinder petrol naturally aspirated engine for 4WD models. Both engines have a six
speed automatic transmission. The Australian, Canadian and US-market EcoSports,
made in India, have the rear mounted spare tire as optional on the base model. [23]

Sales[edit]
Calendar Europe[24] South India China[25] Thailand Brazil US Canada[26]
 Year Africa

2013 33,702[27] 59,680

2014 12,890 51,068[28] 84,643 6,289[29]

2015 40,084 11,626[30] 42,403[31] 56,465 3,555[32] 33,861[33]

2016 57,294 11,442[34] 45,710[35] 42,393 2,167[36] 28,105[33]

2017 63,150 9,920[37] 45,146[38] 33,972 2,919[39] 31,195[40]

2018 110,574 5,769[41] 51,973[38] 16,033 696[42] 34,497[40] 54,348[43] 6,315

2019 120,376 9,802[44] 29,989 2,924 34,206[45] 64,708[46] 7,437

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