However the 2nd generation ecoboost in particular comes with these active grill shutters designed to keep the engine hot.
Active grille shutters ford.
These are great for cold weather climates like canada but horrible if its not cold outside.
Over the past few years more automakers than ever have started to promote something called active shutter grille vents.
But just like george foreman the engineers at ford are always looking for ways to make things better even the lowly grille.
Essentially a way to boost fuel economy at higher speeds active grill.
When the shutters are closed aerodynamics are improved by up to 6 resulting in improved fuel economy.
Ford active grille shutters are special shutters in the grill that are opened and closed automatically to reduce aerodynamic drag while still allowing for proper cooling.
The active grille shutters are available on several of ford s models including the c max escape focus fusion and taurus.
Dearborn michigan active grille shutters which improve efficiency by opening and closing automatically to control airflow are popping up on a number of new models including the 2015 ford.