Are Land Rover engines made by Ford?
Ford does not currently build Land Rover engines. Engine design and production are now handled by Jaguar Land Rover, a Tata Motors subsidiary; Ford previously supplied some engines during the brands’ PAG era, but that arrangement ended after Tata acquired JLR in 2008.
A brief history of ownership and engine development
Land Rover engines have a long corporate history tied to the broader Jaguar Land Rover family. Ford owned Jaguar and Land Rover for a period as part of the Premier Automotive Group, then Tata Motors bought Jaguar Land Rover, after which the company moved toward in-house engine development.
Key milestones in ownership and engine development:
- 1990s–2000s: Ford acquires Jaguar (1989) and Land Rover (2000), forming Ford's Premier Automotive Group (PAG). The PAG era included shared platforms and some joint engineering across brands.
- Mid-2000s: Ford supplies engines such as the 2.2-litre Duratorq diesel to Land Rover models as part of PAG collaboration.
- 2008: Tata Motors completes the purchase of Jaguar Land Rover from Ford; JLR begins a shift toward more independent engine development.
- 2010s–present: Jaguar Land Rover accelerates in-house engine development, culminating in the Ingenium family and a gradual move away from Ford-based powertrains.
The shift away from Ford engines set the stage for JLR to pursue its own engine technology, while Ford’s direct role in Land Rover’s powertrains ended with the Tata acquisition.
Ingenium era and the current engine strategy
Today’s Land Rover powertrains are designed and manufactured by Jaguar Land Rover. The Ingenium family forms the core of the modern lineup, complemented by larger displacement V6/V8 options and plug-in hybrid variants.
Current engine families include:
- Ingenium 2.0-liter inline-4 petrol and diesel engines — a modular family used across most Land Rover models.
- 3.0-liter V6 petrol and diesel engines — high-end options in Range Rover, Discovery, and related models.
- 5.0-liter V8 petrol engines — performance-focused powerplants used in Range Rover and Range Rover Sport.
- Plug-in hybrid variants — such as the Range Rover P400e, combining Ingenium power with electric motor drive.
These engines reflect JLR’s strategy to consolidate engineering and production in-house, while ensuring modern performance, efficiency, and emissions compliance.
Summary
No, Ford does not make Land Rover engines today. The engine lineup is now developed and manufactured by Jaguar Land Rover for Tata Motors, with the Ingenium family at the core and a range of V6/V8 and plug-in hybrid options. Ford’s involvement in Land Rover engines ended with the Tata acquisition in 2008.
Does Land Rover still use Ford parts?
Yes, Land Rover previously used Ford parts and platforms while it was owned by Ford, and some shared components and engines are still in use today. Although Ford sold Land Rover to Tata Motors in 2008, the legacy of that shared engineering period continues in some models.
Shared platforms and engines
- Platforms: Land Rover's Freelander 2 used the Ford EUCD platform, and other later models have been derived from it, such as the D8 platform used for the Evoque and Discovery Sport.
- Engines:
- The 2.2-liter diesel engine in the Freelander 2 was made by Ford under their Duratorq line.
- The Freelander 2 also used a Ford-sourced inline-6 petrol engine.
- The 4.4L V8 engine found in some Land Rover models, like the LR3, was largely developed under Ford's ownership.
- Component sharing: Ford and Land Rover also shared parts like the 4.0L V6 engine in some Explorer models.
The current situation
- No longer a current relationship: Land Rover is no longer owned by Ford and is now part of Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) company.
- Ongoing legacy: Despite the sale, some Land Rover models continue to use platforms and components developed during the time it was under Ford ownership, although newer models have their own distinct engineering.
Does Ford Motor Company own Land Rover?
No, Ford does not own Land Rover; it sold the brand to Tata Motors in 2008. Ford had previously acquired Land Rover and Jaguar in 1989, but sold them both to the Indian company Tata Motors, which merged them into the single company Jaguar Land Rover.
- Acquisition: Ford purchased Land Rover in 1989, along with Jaguar.
- Sale: In 2008, Ford sold both Jaguar and Land Rover to Tata Motors for $1.7 billion as part of a turnaround plan.
- Current ownership: Tata Motors has owned the brands since the sale and now operates them as a single entity, Jaguar Land Rover.
Do Land Rovers have Ford engines?
Following Ford's 2000 acquisition of Land Rover, several V‑8 engines in Land Rover models were produced at Ford facilities. The AJ‑V8 family, designed by Jaguar, is a perfect example. Despite its British design, production occurred within a dedicated “plant‑within‑a‑plant” at Ford's Bridgend Engine Plant in Wales.
Who makes engines for Land Rover?
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) designs and manufactures many of its own engines at its Engine Manufacturing Centre in the UK, primarily the "Ingenium" family of engines. However, some Land Rover models also use engines from other manufacturers. For example, some current Range Rover models use engines supplied by BMW, while older models featured engines from Ford and Jaguar.
- Jaguar Land Rover: Designs and manufactures its Ingenium engine family, which includes various petrol and diesel engines. This manufacturing primarily takes place at the Jaguar Land Rover Engine Manufacturing Centre in the UK.
- BMW: Supplies engines for some newer Land Rover models, such as certain Range Rover models, and works closely with JLR on their development.
- Ford: Ford owned Land Rover in the past and supplied engines. For example, the AJ-V8 engine family was produced in Ford facilities before JLR's acquisition of the brands.
- Other manufacturers: Depending on the model and market, Land Rover vehicles have also used engines from other companies over the years, such as the Rover V8 engine, which was produced under license by other companies after JLR was sold to Tata.
