Ford Vulcan engine

The Ford Vulcan V6 is a 3.0 L; 182.2 cu in (2,986 cc), 60° V6 engine with a cast-iron block and iron heads, used in some of Ford Motor Company's vehicles from model years 1986 through 2008. It was originally designed to be the optional engine in the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable. In 1992, it became the standard engine for the Taurus, and was the only engine available in the 2006–2007 Taurus. It was also used in the Ford Probe, the Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz from 1992 to 1994 (optional, but standard in the 1992 GLS, XR5, and LTS models, respectively),[1] the Ford Aerostar and Ford Windstar minivans, and the Ford Ranger and Mazda B3000 pickup trucks. It replaced the Cologne 2.9 engine (to which it is not related) as the base V6 in the Ranger.

Ford Vulcan V6
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Production	1986-2008
Layout
Configuration	Naturally aspirated 60° V6
Displacement	3.0 L; 182.2 cu in (2,986 cc)
Cylinder bore	89 mm (3.5 in)
Piston stroke	80 mm (3.15 in)
Block material	Cast iron
Head material	Cast iron
Valvetrain	OHV 2 valves x cyl.
Compression ratio	9.7:1
Combustion
Fuel system	Electronic fuel injection
Fuel type	Gasoline Ethanol
Oil system	Wet sump
Cooling system	Water-cooled
Output
Power output	140–155 hp (104–116 kW)
Torque output	160–186 lb⋅ft (217–252 N⋅m)
Chronology
Predecessor	Cologne 2.9
Successor	Duratec 30

Ford 3.0 V6 Vulcan engine.

The Vulcan was a clean-sheet design using the metric system. The engine block was cast by Cleveland Casting Plant from tooling built by Sherwood Metal Products, the intake came from Ford's Essex Casting, and the engine was assembled at Ford's Lima engine plant in Lima, Ohio.

A 3.0 in a 1994 Ranger Sport

The Vulcan is a straightforward pushrod design, with 2 valves per cylinder. Its bore and stroke is 89 mm × 80 mm (3.50 in × 3.15 in). The engine was designed to use electronic fuel injection from the start (there was never a carburetor-equipped version), and was also sold in a "flexible fuel" configuration that could burn normal gasoline, E85 (a blend of 15% gasoline and 85% ethanol) or any mixture of these two fuels.

In 1991, the Vulcan was updated with reduced friction pistons, a strengthened block, roller camshaft and other changes that resulted in a power rating of 140 hp (104 kW) and a torque rating of 160 lb⋅ft (217 N⋅m). In 1995, further improvements were made; all Vulcans were now equipped with a Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) utilizing a coil pack in its place, with a new intake manifold, changes in engine management and cam timing; output was further increased to 145 hp (108 kW) and 170 lb⋅ft (230 N⋅m). In 2000, power output increased again, up 10 hp (7 kW) and 16 lb⋅ft (22 N⋅m). A plastic upper intake was added in 2001.

The last production vehicle available with the Vulcan was the 2008 Ford Ranger.

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  The 3.0 has valve reliefs cast directly into the block
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  3.0 Lifter Gallery and Pushrods (Notice the slightly canted valves)

Applications:

• 1986–1997 Ford Aerostar
• 1986–2007 Ford Taurus
• 1986–2005 Mercury Sable
• 1990–1992 Ford Probe
• 1991–2008 Ford Ranger
• 1992–1994 Ford Tempo
• 1992–1994 Mercury Topaz
• 1994–2007 Mazda B3000
• 1995–2000 Ford Windstar

References

1. "3.0L Vulcan History & Specifications". Tempo - Topaz Car Club of North America. Retrieved 2009-11-29.

See also

• List of Ford engines