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Old 10-31-2012, 05:03 PM
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My original 3.0 is bad , after some searching I've located a 4.0 out of a 96 explorer learned it may be a hassle to match my autotrans currently in my truck . So now I've been advised my best bet is to replace what was in it. But can't locate one from another ranger .
A 3.0 from a Taurus should work then...from your first post I thought the whole point was for more power...my bad man didn't know your 3 is bad
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Old 10-31-2012, 05:06 PM
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My original 3.0 is bad , after some searching I've located a 4.0 out of a 96 explorer learned it may be a hassle to match my autotrans currently in my truck . So now I've been advised my best bet is to replace what was in it. But can't locate one from another ranger .
Does that 4.0 have the transmission that came with it?

The explorer 4.0 SOHC'S have more power than ranger 4.0 SOHC'S.
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Old 10-31-2012, 05:11 PM
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Would you recommend I stay with the same year 2000 ?

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No the 4.0 has no transmission
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Old 10-31-2012, 05:22 PM
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Would you recommend I stay with the same year 2000 ?

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No the 4.0 has no transmission
Nothing pre 97.
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Old 10-31-2012, 05:27 PM
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Would a Duratec engine be compatible ?
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Old 10-31-2012, 05:28 PM
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no it wont
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Old 10-31-2012, 05:31 PM
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Would a Duratec engine be compatible ?
OH i thought you were talking ranger engine. No i dont think they will. The vulcan 3.0 and duratec 3.0 are two different engines.
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Old 10-31-2012, 06:11 PM
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You might have to do some parts swapping from the old engine to the Taurus engine. Car engines are usually set up differently even if they are the same engine. Especially since the Taurus is front wheel drive.

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Old 10-31-2012, 09:13 PM
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Gotcha , well I thank you all for the advice I feel a little smarter. I'll keep you posted !
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Old 11-03-2012, 12:26 AM
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Still searching for a engine as pickings are slim around these parts , recently crossed my mind . "would a 3.0 engine from a Mazda Tribute be compatible ?"
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Old 11-03-2012, 04:10 AM
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nope thats a duratec 3.0 you need a vulcan 3.0....one will work from a mazda B3000 though
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Old 11-03-2012, 04:29 AM
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OH i thought you were talking ranger engine. No i dont think they will. The vulcan 3.0 and duratec 3.0 are two different engines.
Too bad though cuz I had a Taurus with the duratec Dohc and it was BALLSY
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Old 11-03-2012, 04:30 AM
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oh yea my grandpas escape has the duratec 3.0 and its got power holy shit lol
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Old 11-03-2012, 08:47 AM
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Too bad though cuz I had a Taurus with the duratec Dohc and it was BALLSY
Hahah why wouldn't it be? A modern 4valve engine in a car that weighs nothing.
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Old 11-03-2012, 08:32 PM
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I miss my Taurus damn near loaded SEL trim. Too bad everything that could've gone wrong with it did go wrong. last straw was torque converter going out at literally not a mile over or under 100,000 miles...
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