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If you are swapping the Vulcan OHV engine, it will work without issue. If you are attempting to swap the Duratec DOHC engine, it will bolt in, but the computer will not be capable of running the engine.
I was looking at the 1999 Ford Taurus Owner Guide and it doesn't show a flex fuel version of the " Vulcan " 3.0 , V6 engine for the 1999 model Ford Taurus
It's at front centre of engine, just above the starter.
Only the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO has a timing belt. The engine is built by Yamaha and NO it is not an interference engine. Replace the belt at 100,000 miles. All other Ford Taurus's have timing chains.
It is an interference engine.It is an interference engine.
In a 1999 Ford Taurus : The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine which is an overhead valve / pushrod design would have cast iron heads The 3.0 liter " Duratec " V6 engine would have aluminum heads
In a 1999 Ford Taurus : The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN ) The 3.0 " Duratec " has ( 1 timing chain to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS )
It's an interference engine.
non interference.
On a 1999 Ford Taurus , the " Vulcan " and " Duratec " 3.0 liter V6 engines are both fuel injected so there is no carburetor for the engines
The 2.7L is an interference engine.
According to the 1999 Ford Taurus owner Guide : For the 3.0 " Vulcan " V6 engine ( Motorcraft FL-400-S engine oil filter ) For the 3.0 " Duratec " V6 engine ( Motorcraft FL-820-S engine oil filter )