FORD EMISSIONS INVESTIGATION OPENED AFTER EMPLOYEES SPEAK UP
Ford emissions investigation will determine if emissions and fuel economy estimates are wrong. Z
FEBRUARY 21, 2019 — A Ford emissions investigation has been opened to test the 2019 Ford Ranger and other vehicles after a group of Ford employees reported possible problems in September 2018.
The outside firm will investigate the vehicle road load specifications Ford uses during emissions and gas mileage tests to certify vehicles for sale in the U.S.
Ford describes road load as the resistance levels used during tests on a dynamometer for fuel economy ratings and to certify the levels of emissions.
In addition to the outside company, Ford says the investigation will include independent experts to conduct specific tests and to evaluate potential changes to the modeling process Ford uses.
The investigation will also include technical and government components of the testing process, but Ford says any potential concerns don't include the use of emissions "defeat devices.
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