• Ford is one of only two automakers with more than one engine on the list. Both the Duratec 35 V-6 and the 4.6 liter, 3 valve V-8 received the highest praise from Ward's.
• The new Duratec 35 V-6 is standard in the Ford Edge, Lincoln MKZ and Lincoln MKX and will eventually be found un 1 in 5 vehicles built by Ford Motor Company.
• The 4.6 liter, 3 valve V-8 makes the "Ward's 10 Best Engines" list for the third consecutive year.
• The 4.6-liter V-8 is a Ford workhorse, powering the Ford Mustang GT and Mustang Shelby GT, in addition to the Ford Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac and Mercury Mountaineer.

6 Dec 2006, Dearborn, Mich.: Ford Motor Company's all-new 3.5 liter Duratec 35 V-6 engine has been named among "Ward's 10 Best Engines" by Ward's Auto World. The Annual 10-best list was released Tuesday in Detroit and for the third consecutive year also included Ford's 4.6 liter, 3 valve V-8.

"This is an exceptional accomplishment and a testament to our powertrain development process." Said Barb Samardzich, vice president, Ford Motor Company, Powertrain Product Development Operations. "The 3.5 liter engine class is one of the most competitive in the industry, so it is high praise to have our new engine stand out and be among the 10 best in the industry."

Ford Motor Company's new 3.5-liter V-6 engine is officially rated at 265 horsepower on 87 octane regular grade fuel, allowing customers to enjoy the engine's smooth and ample power with less pain at the pump. The engine is the standard and exclusive engine offeres in the new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers hitting dealerships soon, and the MSRP starting at $29,890. Many competitors require more expensive mid-grade or premium fuels to achieve their ratings.

At the same time, the new V-6 was designed to grow and as necessary, be compatible with direct injection and turbocharged direct injection technology, which leaves open the possibility of even higher power and torque output in the future.

The Duratec 35 V-6 is produced at Ford's Lima Engine Plant in Lima, Ohio.

Joining the Duratec 35 on the annual Ward's list is Ford's 4.6-liter 3-valve V-8. This is the third consecutive year the Ford 4.6-liter has made the list. The 3-valve technology in the 4.6-liter V-8 offers improved power coupled with better fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. The 4.6-liter is the powerplant of choice for the Ford Mustang GT and Mustang Shelby GT, in addition to the Ford Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac and Mercury Mountaineer, demonstrating the flexibility of the engine. It is part of Ford's modular V-engine series, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator and the 6.8-liter V10 in the F-series Super Duty.

The 4.6-liter, 3-valve V-8 is built at the Ford's Romeo Engine Plant in Romeo, Michigan.