ManualDrivetrainsandAxlesFourthEdition-Pearson.pptVIP

OBJECTIVESAfter studying Chapter 13, the reader should be able to:1. Explain the operation of a Ford/Mercury hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).2. Describe the features of a Ford/Mercury HEV.3. Discuss the safety precautions to be followed whenever working on a Ford/Mercury HEV.4. Explain how the electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT) allows the Ford/Mercury HEV to achieve maximum efficiency.5. Describe the service procedures for Ford/Mercury HEVs. The Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner share most of the same components and, except for trim and other non-hybrid related features, are basically the same. Interior differences include:Center console gearshiftUnique interior trimOffers seating for up to five and includes the same 60/40 split folding rear seatEfficient packaging of the hybrid technology, such as locating the battery pack at the rear cargo floorA unique gauge package features an economy indicator with green zone that shows when the vehicle is operating on battery power. The Escape/Mariner hybrid power train system includes the following components: A 2.3-liter four-cylinder gasoline ICE featuring Atkinson-cycle combustion and producing 133 horsepower at 6,000 RPMA 70-kilowatt (equivalent to 93 horsepower) electric traction motorA generator-motor that recharges the batteries, starts the engine, and controls the CVT function of the transaxleA special electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT) used to drive the front wheels in a front-wheel-drive Escape/Mariner or all four wheels with the optional Intelligent 4WD System?A 330-volt nickel-metal-hydride battery pack located in the rear cargo floor An electronic vehicle system controller manages charging, drive assist, and engine starting functions such as the idle stop function. The Ford/Mercury Hybrid uses a lightweight 2.3-liter four-cylinder ICE.The engine also features:Double-overhead-cam design with four valves per cylinder Pen