When Ford engineers were tasked with finding a way to meet tough new CAFE ratings they knew that sacrificing power for fuel economy wasn't an option. To meet the challenge they decided a combination of existing technologies was the answer. They already knew from past experience that turbocharging improved the efficiency of Diesel engines.
The Ford F150 entered its eleventh generation in 2004 with a complete redesign. Its long successful run has included earning North American Truck of the Year Honours from several major magazines and fleet management organizations.
The F150 was completely redesigned again in 2009 with over 2000 changes. With this, Ford reached an engineering milestone. Changes included new materials used for production, improved capabilities, news aerodynamic, a new 6 speed transmission, better handling, function and quietness.
This course will detail the new features of the Ford F150. Engine changes along with Transmission, Drivetrain, TSB’s, Tech Tips, and Common Problems will be covered in this class.
The Ford F150 is still the most popular truck sold and the technician can benefit in servicing and repairing these trucks by attending this class.
Following the first Fusion Class we will continue to look at new Ford systems and technology. After a quick review of class one, we will cover changes in the new Fusion BCM System Diagnostics. The course also includes looking at the SNYC and its diagnostic capabilities for subsystems on the Fusion. This course will apply to other popular Ford brands.