| Ford Vulcan V6 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 1986–2008 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated 60° V6 |
| Displacement | 2,986 cc (182.2 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 89 mm (3.504 in) |
| Piston stroke | 80 mm (3.150 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Cast iron |
| Cylinder head material | Cast iron |
| Valvetrain | 2 overhead valves per cylinder, pushrods, rocker arms. |
| Compression ratio |
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| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection |
| Management | EEC-IV |
| Fuel type | |
| Oil system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 130–153 hp (97–114 kW) |
| Torque output | 160–186 lb⋅ft (217–252 N⋅m) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Cologne V6 engine |
| Successor | Duratec 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.