Ford’s back catalog is full of engines that quietly did the work while flashier V8s and halo cars soaked up the attention. Some of these powerplants were durable workhorses, others were cutting edge ...

The first Ford EcoBoost engine arrived back in 2009, as a 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 powering the performance-oriented Taurus SHO. The automaker's range of EcoBoost engines has exploded in popularity ...

Turbocharger use is more prolific than ever, and understanding how one works explains why it's such a popular choice.