Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC

Danny Zdravkovski

Jeffrey Allen Doering

John Eric Rollinger

Alex O'Connor Gibson

David Oshinsky

Karen Willard

Richard John Hippley

Craig Cabadas

Systems and methods for improving operation of a stop/start vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine throttle position is adjusted in response to whether or not a starter engages a flywheel during engine stopping. The throttle may be adjusted to a more open position if the starter engages the flywheel or to a more closed position if the starter does not engage the flywheel.

Methods and systems for stopping an engine

Methods are provided for improved control of valve activation/deactivation mechanisms. One example method comprises, adjusting an electromechanical actuator to actuate cylinder valve deactivation/activation mechanisms. The actuator is operated at multiple levels based on engine operating conditions.

Variable displacement solenoid control

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Macomb, MI, United States of America

Danny Zdravkovski