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Ford Vulcan engine information


Ford Vulcan V6
Overview
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Production1986–2008
Layout
ConfigurationNaturally aspirated 60° V6
Displacement2,986 cc (182.2 cu in)
Cylinder bore89 mm (3.504 in)
Piston stroke80 mm (3.150 in)
Cylinder block materialCast iron
Cylinder head materialCast iron
Valvetrain2 overhead valves per cylinder, pushrods, rocker arms.
Compression ratio
  • 9.3:1 (1986–2003)
  • 9.5:1 (2004–2007)
Combustion
Fuel systemElectronic fuel injection
ManagementEEC-IV
Fuel type
  • Gasoline
  • E85 Ethanol-gasoline blend
Oil systemWet sump
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output130–153 hp (97–114 kW)
Torque output160–186 lb⋅ft (217–252 N⋅m)
Chronology
PredecessorFord Cologne V6 engine
SuccessorDuratec 3.0 L

The Ford Vulcan is a 3.0 L V6 engine designed and built by the Ford Motor Company. It debuted in 1986 in the newly launched Ford Taurus. Ford went on to install the Vulcan V6 in a variety of car, van, and pickup truck models until the 2008 model year, after which production stopped.

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