Manufacturer record

Ford

3 catalogued configurations and 6 published records matched to the manufacturer name.

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Vehicle coverage

Catalogued configurations

2015-11 to 2021-12

Aspire

first_generation_2015_2021

Evidence unresolved

2013-01 to 2022-06

EcoSport

second_generation_2013_2022

Evidence unresolved

2015-06 to 2021-12

Figo

second_generation_2015_2021

Evidence unresolved

Published material

Matched source records

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Primary government source93 vehicles

ARAI Reaffirms Rigorous Validation Standards for E20 Ethanol-Blended Fuel and Vehicle Performance

Ministry of Heavy Industries / Press Information Bureau (reporting ARAI)

General ARAI guidance for validated E20-compatible vehicles: a 2% to 6% laboratory fuel-efficiency effect and validation over approximately 40,000 to 60,000 km; not an exact-model prediction.

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Primary government source3 vehicles

MoPNG Clarification: E20 Vehicles Compatible from 2009 — Material, Warranty, and Parts Replacement

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (Government of India)

PIB PRID 2155558: Government clarification on E20 fleet compatibility. States: 'For some manufacturers, vehicles have been E 20 compatible from as far back as 2009.' Addresses rubber parts and gaskets: 'Only in case of certain older vehicles, some rubber parts and gaskets may require replacement earlier than in case of non blended fuel used. This replacement is inexpensive and can be easily managed during routine servicing. It may need to be done once in the life time of vehicle and is a simple process.' No drivability, startability, metal or plastic compatibility issues under BIS specifications.

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Secondary reference1 vehicle

Ford Aspire: Official Review and Technical Discussion

Team-BHP

Enthusiast publication context source. Provides market context (production timeline 2015-2021, discontinuation due to Ford India exit December 2021).

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Ford EcoSport: Official Review and Technical Discussion

Team-BHP

Enthusiast publication review and technical discussion. Confirms Ford EcoSport 1.5L Ti-VCT Dragon engine specifications, compact SUV segment positioning, transmission options (manual and automatic), production window 2012–2022, mid-cycle facelift 2017, discontinuation due to Ford India exit mid-2022.

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Secondary reference1 vehicle

Ford Figo: Official Review and Technical Discussion

Team-BHP

Enthusiast publication context source. Provides market context (production timeline 2015-2021, discontinuation due to Ford India exit December 2021).

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Secondary reference1 vehicle

Ford EcoSport: India Market Production and Specifications

Wikipedia

Encyclopedic reference covering Ford EcoSport globally with India-specific section. Confirms second-generation (B515) India production September 2012 to mid-2022 (production restarted September 2021 for final production period). States primary petrol engine: 1.5L Ti-VCT Dragon Series producing 108 bhp (81 kW) and 140 Nm torque. Notes 1.0L EcoBoost (120 PS, 170 Nm) was dropped after BS6 emission compliance upgrades. Confirms 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission availability alongside manual options. Notes 2017 mid-cycle facelift with revised front end and rear bumper design.

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