Ford Bluebird Bus (2017)
Built: 2017 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 2017
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Ford – other road engines: the collective page of petrol V8/V10 commercial-vehicle engines, 6.8 and 7.3 litres, outside the named versions, 270 to 350 hp, for Super Duty, E-Series and school buses
Ford builds its petrol V8 and V10 engines for the heavy commercial-vehicle range in the 6.8- and 7.3-litre displacement classes; the EPA engine-family codes confirm with 06.8 the older Triton V10 and with 07.3 the Godzilla V8 built since around 2020. This page gathers the engines the register could not assign to a named version, for chassis from the Super Duty and F450/550 through the E-Series to Bluebird-brand school buses; the "4V" mark on the F-Series version stands for four-valve-per-cylinder technology.
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The register lists here 20 versions with 270 to 350 hp at a rated speed of 2,200 to 3,900 rpm. Sequential injection dominates the injection system (13 of 20) ahead of multi-port injection (6) and one direct-injection version; petrol dominates the fuel field with 19 versions against one diesel version. Maximum torque ranges from 425 to 800 Nm at 1,600 to 3,900 rpm, model years from 2016 to 2026.
These engines drive Ford's heavy commercial-vehicle range, from Super Duty-class pickups through E-Series vans to school-bus and motorhome chassis, competing in the North American market chiefly against comparable large petrol engines from General Motors and Ram.
On a used purchase, operating hours and spark-plug replacement intervals, the condition of ignition coils and injectors, on the turbocharged versions the condition of the turbocharger, and cooling performance under continuous load in fleet use matter; spares and service run through the Ford dealer network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford (weitere Straßenmotoren), Ford Motor Company (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine code | GE918A05correct |
|---|---|
| Engine family | KFMXE06.8BW6; JFMXE06.8BW6; HFMXE06.8BW6correct |
| Engine families | KFMXE06.8BW6; JFMXE06.8BW6; HFMXE06.8BW6correct |
| Fuel | petrolcorrect |
| Rated output | 238.6 kW (= 320 hp)correct |
| Rated speed | 3,900 rpmcorrect |
| Maximum torque | 460 ft·lbfcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 3,000 rpmcorrect |
| Displacement | 6,800 cm³correct |
| Displacement | 6.8 lcorrect |
| Operating cycle | petrol enginecorrect |
| Injection | multi-point injectioncorrect |
| Aspiration | naturally aspiratedcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Version | GE918A05correct |
|---|---|
| Built from | 2017correct |
| Built to | 2019correct |
| Model year from | 2017correct |
| Model year to | 2019correct |
Other data
| Application | Vocationalcorrect |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford Bluebird Bus have?
The Ford Bluebird Bus delivers 239 kW.
What engine does the Ford Bluebird Bus have?
6,800 cm³ displacement, Gasoline.
When was the Ford Bluebird Bus built?
Production years: 2017.
What to check before buying
- Match the data plate against the order: frame size, mounting and rating have to agree.
- For used units, ask about winding condition and bearing play.
- Ask about parts availability for this series — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: US EPA — engine certification data (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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Parts for this engine (21)
Manufacturer part numbers from the official EPA documentation. No prices or availability — those come from the supplier.
| Part number | Description | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 1W7E-6C315-AA | CRANSKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR;Crankshaft Position Sensor | Ford |
| 9L8A-6G004-CC | CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE SENSOR | Ford |
| 1W7E-6B288-AB | CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR;Camshaft Position Sensor | Ford |
| 9C3E-9F991-CB | ELECTRIC THROTTLE BODY;Electronic Throttle Body | Ford |
| 9L34-9C375-AA | FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR | Ford |
| AL34-9350-AB | FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY | Ford |
| FC4E-9F593-AB | Fuel Injector | Ford |
| AL3A-12A699-BA | KNOCK SENSOR | Ford |
| 7M51-12B759-BB | MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR | Ford |
| BC31-12B759-AA | MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (ALT.) | Ford |
| FL3A-9G444-AA | O2 Sensor Switching | Ford |
| FL3A-9Y460-BA | RIGHT BANK SENSOR | Ford |
| FL3A-9Y460-CA | LEFT BANK SENSOR | Ford |
| GC4A-12A650-CKB | POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) | Ford |
| GC4A-12A650-CKC | POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) | Ford |
| GC4A-12A650-CKD | POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) | Ford |
| GC4A-12A650-CLB | POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) | Ford |
| GC4A-12A650-CLC | POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) | Ford |
| GC4A-12A650-CLD | POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) | Ford |
| FC44-5E212-AF | Three-Way Catalyst | Ford |
| AG1E-9E928-BA | THROTTLE BODY POSITION SENSOR;Throttle Body Position Sensor | Ford |
Source: EPA HD Engines 2015–Present
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