ENGINE FEATURES

BUE010002000N04

Mechanical


Reduced weight	• Aluminum alloy cylinder head and cylinder block adopted (L3, AJ (3.0L Duratec)) • Aluminum alloy engine mount bracket adopted (L3) • Plastic cylinder head cover adopted (L3)
Reduced engine noise and vibration	• Silent timing chain adopted (L3, AJ (3.0L Duratec)) • Timing belt adopted (YF (2.0L Zetec)) • Crankshaft pulley with torsional damper adopted • Deep, skirt-type cylinder block adopted, composed of an integrated main bearing cap together with a ladder frame structure (L3)
Improved serviceability	• Drive belt auto tensioner adopted • Timing chain adopted (L3, AJ (3.0L Duratec)) • Engine front cover with service holes adopted • Stretch-type A/C drive belt adopted (L3)

Lubrication


Reduced noise	• Aluminum alloy oil pan adopted (L3, AJ (3.0L Duratec))
Reduced weight	• Plastic oil strainer adopted (L3)
Improved lubricity	• Trochoid gear type oil pump adopted (L3, AJ (3.0L Duratec)) • Oil jet valves adopted (L3) • Water-cooled type oil cooler adopted

Cooling System


Reduced weight	• Cross flow type radiator with aluminum core and plastic tank adopted • Stainless steel thermostat with plastic thermostat cover adopted (L3)
Miniaturization	• Built-in type water pump adopted
Reduced engine noise and vibration	• Cooling fan motor component consists of the cooling fan motor and fan control module adopted (L3)

Intake-air System


Improved engine torque and output	• Variable intake-air system adopted (YF (2.0L Zetec), L3)
Improved emission performance	• Variable tumble system adopted (L3)

Fuel System


Improved serviceability	• Nylon tubes adopted for fuel hoses in the engine compartment and around the fuel tank, and quick release connectors adopted for joints
Reduction of evaporative gas	• Returnless fuel system adopted

Emission System


Reduction of evaporative gas	• Evaporative purge control adopted
Improved emission performance	• Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system adopted

Charging System


Miniaturization	• Regulatorless generator with built-in power transistor adopted (L3 R.H.D.)
Improved reliability	• Battery duct adopted (L3)
Improved serviceability	• Maintenance-free battery adopted

Ignition System


Improved reliability	• Independent ignition control system with distributorless ignition coil adopted
Improved durability	• Spark plug with an iridium alloy center electrode and platinum tip ground electrode adopted (L3, AJ (3.0L Duratec))

Starting System


Improved startability	• Reduction type starter adopted

Control System


Wiring harness simplification	• Controller area network (CAN) adopted (YF (2.0L Zetec), L3)
Improved theft deterrence	• Starter cut-off control adopted (L3)