Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC

Michael M S Simon

Alex O'Connor Gibson

Jeffrey Allen Doering

Felix Nedorezov

Peter Douglas Kuechler

Dev Saberwal

Justin Lesniak

Trevor Losch

Kevan Bates

Methods and systems are provided for improving boost response in a turbocharged engine. In one example, a method may include in response to a tip-out following a tip-in, when an exhaust catalyst temperature is within a threshold range, deactivating fuel injectors to the engine and increasing air flow to an exhaust turbine based on a desired increase in a turbine speed to maintain the turbine speed at or above a threshold speed.

Methods and systems for improving boost response

A method and a system for improving operation of an automatically started engine are described. In one example, engine speed is adjusted to a sole run-up speed and, held at the desired engine run-up speed for a desired period, before being ramped to an idle speed.

Method and system for engine starting

A method for improving starting of an engine that may be repeatedly stopped and started is presented. In one example, the method adjusts application of vehicle brakes to reduce the possibility of impact between gear teeth after engine starting.

Method for controlling a vehicle

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Plymouth, MI, United States of America

Michael M S Simon