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On a 1997 Ford Taurus :

The 3.0 " Vulcan " V6 engine is an Over Head Valve / pushrod design engine

The 3.0 " Duratec " V6 engine is a Dual Over Head Cam design engine

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Q: Engine type on 1997 Ford Taurus dual overhead cam or overhead cam?
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