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Ford Power Products unveils electronic engine control module

Ford Engine Performance Module raises the standard

DEARBORN, Mich., May 29, 2002 – Ford Power Products (FPP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, introduces an the advanced electronic Ford Engine Performance Module (Ford EPM) for industrial engines.

The Ford Engine Performance Module is now available on FPP’s fuel-injected 2.5-liter and 4.2-liter engines and also will be available on future products. Developed expressly for industrial engine applications, the Ford EPM enhances engine performance and durability.

"The Ford Engine Performance Module represents a leap giant step forward in engine control," said Paul Moore, vice president and general manager of Ford Power Products. "This It sets a new standard for industrial engine industrial-control modules and gives our industrial engine customers vastly improved performance."

The Ford Engine Performance Module is backed by a 5-year/3,500-hour warranty. It is housed in a thin, watertight case that allows mounting in virtually any configuration.

The Ford EPM offers the following features and benefits:

Isochronous speed control allows with precise timing of the electronic throttle for optimum response. This is especially critical in applications, such as generator sets, which require the engine to run at a constant speed under variable loads.

Excellent cold start capabilities for reliable starts in temperatures down to 20 degrees below zero F (-29 degrees C).
Improved fuel control and ignition timing greatly reduce the risk of backfires on gaseous fuels.
Tamper-proof settings, especially important in airport maintenance vehicles and other areas where security maximum speed control is paramount.
Power limiting for excessive engine temperatures minimizes potential damage from overheating.
Calibration options enable a wider equipment application range.
Controller Area Network (CAN) bus interface lets the module communicate with other electronic devices in the application.
Improved durability with a virtually zero failure rate.
Configurable inputs and outputs available based on customer requirements.
Enhanced diagnostic capabilities include:

Ignition coil and fuel injector kills.
Software that allows viewing of historical faults with on-demand diagnostics to assist technicians and reduce equipment downtime.
"Snapshot" recorder provides instantaneous data for 18 engine parameters at time of the fault.
"Flight recorder" that provides data of for what occurred eight seconds before and two seconds after a fault.
Ability to plot running real time engine data.
Ability to record running engine data to a file.

Power Ratings

LRG-425 EFI (2.5L)
Continuous Power		Continuous Torque
Gas	99 77 HP (74 57 kW) @ 4000 3600 RPM	Gas	133 116 Ft-Lb (180 157 Nm) @ 2600 RPM
NG	83 65 HP (62 48 kW) @ 4000 3600 RPM	NG	117 101 Ft-Lb (158 137 Nm) @ 2400 1800 RPM
LPG	95 75 HP (71 56 kW) @ 4000 3600 RPM	LPG	134 114 Ft-Lb (181 155 Nm) @ 2200 RPM


ESG-642 (4.2L)
Continuous Power			Continuous Torque
Gas	151 125 HP (113 93 kW) @ 4000 3600 RPM		Gas	242 206 Ft-Lb (328 279 Nm) @ 2600 RPM
NG		124 104 HP (92 78 kW) @ 4000 3600 RPM	NG	215 184 Ft-Lb (291 249 Nm) @ 2400 2200 RPM
LPG		136 114 HP (101 85 kW) @ 4000 3600 RPM	LPG	236 201 Ft-Lb (320 273 Nm) @ 2200 RPM

The Ford EPM also allows a technician to communicate diagnose the engine via personal computer modem from a remote location. An interface with "Palm-type" hand-held devices will be released for the Ford EPM in the near future.

Industrial applications for Ford EPM-equipped engines include airport tractors, street sweepers, man-lifts and power generation sets. "Engine applications that require precise speed control will benefit from the Ford EPM’s advanced capabilities," Moore said. "We are working closely with OEMs to make sure it meets and exceeds the needs of those applications."

Customer needs were a key factor in the development process and led to numerous enhancements over FPP’s previous engine control module, Moore added.

Since 1947, Ford Power Products has sold Ford engines, transmissions and related components to original equipment manufacturers in the industrial, marine and on-road markets. With headquarters in Dearborn, Mich., the company also has offices in Cologne, Germany; and Aveley, England. FPP is ISO 9001 certified and holds the Ford Q1 quality award. For additional information about FPP, visit www.fordpowerproducts.com.

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May/29/02

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Ford Power Products (FPP) introduces an the advanced electronic Ford Engine Performance Module for industrial engines. The Ford EPM is now available on FPP’s fuel-injected 2.5-liter and 4.2-liter engines and also will be available on future products. The Ford EPM provides industrial engine customers with enhanced engine performance and durability.

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