Mazda 3 Engine by Ford ? Hell no ! Read this !
PLEASE READ AND TAKE NOTE OF THE PART THAT SPECIFICALLY SAYS THE MAZDA ENGINE!!
Product Review: 2004 Ford Focus 2.3 Sweet P...ZEV: 2.3-liter Focus brings more driving fun to an already enjoyable lineup By AUTOWEEK April 5, 2004 NOT OFTEN DO YOU GET something for nothing or even almost nothing. Not so the 2004 Ford Focus. We lauded the car when Ford launched it in the United States for the 2000 model year, and we_ve continued to do so since. The Focus_ combination of cost, steering and handling makes it one of our favorite compact cars this side of factory pocket rockets from Honda, Volkswagen and Ford_s own SVT division. But since day one, we often wished for a more powerful, smoother engine option. Neither the 110-hp SPI base engine nor the 130-hp Zetec managed to keep pace (at least not the pace we wanted) with the car_s fun, rewarding chassis. Four years after launch, Ford stepped up to the plate. For a measly $115 (like we said, almost nothing) more than the cost of a 2.0-liter Zetec-equipped Focus, you can specify your car with Ford_s Duratec version of the 2.3-liter I4 also available in Mazda's 6 and 3, as well as the revised 2005 Ford Escape. The Mazda engine(((TAKE NOTE))) produces more power and torque through variable cam timing, though. If you reside in one of the so-called green states (California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont), the Duratec is the only available engine. Besides producing 15 extra horsepower and an additional 14 lb-ft of torque (peaking 250 rpm sooner) over the Zetec_s 130-hp, 135-lb-ft engine, the Focus_ 2.3 qualifies the car as a Partial Zero Emission Vehicle. (The Mazdas and Escape use non-PZEV-rated engines.) This means the car_s emissions are equal to or less than the total powerplant emissions produced in order to recharge an electric car. Based on our track test results and owner input, the Duratec recharges our already strong enthusiasm for the entire Focus lineup. _This is an incredibly smooth and powerful four-cylinder that emits a satisfy-ing growl from the engine bay when you punch it,_ says one owner. Others agree. Several describe the engine as _a real jewel,_ and one driver was flat-out surprised by its per-formance. _I expected dull response, but found anything but,_ he said. _It really jumps out when you boot it, especially over 3000 rpm._ |
thank you for posting this....
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Figured I would dispel any myths or rumors. This one has been pissing me off more than the "ZX3 and Protege ES having the same engine" rumor
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now.....how many shooters on the grassy knoll?
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The 3 may not have a Ford engine but the 6 does. The 3.0L in the 6s is Ford's Duratec V6. As C/D called it, "its Yankee cubes massaged by Mazda". Despite the improvements by Mazda to the engine, I probably wouldn't buy it. If I were to buy a 6, which I might in the future, it will be the 6i with 2.3L 4.
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the 6 has a Ford block..and if you think ford can't even make an engine block, talk to Rod, i think he'll disagree...along with every Mustang enthusiast in the world....The head,intake manifold, etc is all Mazda.
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man oh man....that duratec motor is awesome....my 1990 3.0L yamaha duratec made 220hp 240lb/ft...stock..
then my stock block 1976 Turbo pinto runs a t3/t4 turbo at 2.1bar (26psi) constantly. Try doing that on a mazda 2.3L! Don't discount Ford because they have some ugly cars. Just appreciate the fact they are working WITH mazda to help improve each other. It's a partnership of engineering. |
Originally posted by Roddimus Prime Don't discount Ford because they have some ugly cars. Just appreciate the fact they are working WITH mazda to help improve each other. It's a partnership of engineering. Kevin |
The ford bottom end used in the mazda is a great engine. There are many Taurases, rangers, etc...running this engine with very high mileage and no problems at all. its a great engine, and Ford can make great engines. GM and Dodge are definately much worse.
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My two cents. Some of the best Fords have been the ones that were joint ventures with Mazda. The MX-6/Probe GT, the 1st Gen Protege/2nd Gen Escort, etc. I think Ford buying/owning Mazda is/was a smart move, and only helps Ford in the long run. BTW, isn't Ford gonna do a Mazda 6 platformed family car here soon too? The back-from-the-dead Futura?
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Im pretty sure Ford only owns 33% of mazda.
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that is correct...that is what it takes to have controlling interest in Mazda....if it took more that is what ford would do..In effect Ford does in fact OWN Mazda, much the same if any stockholder held majority of the shares of a company
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