Featuring an exact 2967cc displacement, this Ford Duratec 3.0L V6 Remanufactured Engine delivers factory power across high-mileage chassis. Machine shop craftsmen align-hone block casting XW4E-6015 to true crankshaft centerlines. This 3.0L 6-Cylinder 24-Valve DOHC engine requires a dedicated break-in oil change to purge assembly lube from the cylinder heads.

Die-cast aluminum block casting XW4E-6015 contains cast iron cylinder liners and a forged steel crankshaft casting XW4E micro-polished to 0.0003in runout. Dual aluminum cylinder head castings F7DE-CA mount four overhead camshafts actuating twenty-four valves. Lightweight hypereutectic aluminum pistons pair with forged steel connecting rods over tri-metal rod bearings. The crated assembly registers a net weight of 250 lbs, crated envelope dimensions of 36in length by 36in width by 36in height, and a 5.5 quarts crankcase capacity.

Key Features of Ford Duratec 30

Repair shops buy Ford Duratec 3.0L remanufactured engine assemblies to restore peak highway acceleration and smooth idle quality. Technicians install this remanufactured 3.0L long block replacement to resolve oil burning issues.

- Aluminum block casting XW4E-6015 receives CNC deck surfacing to achieve a uniform finish for composite head gaskets.
- Micro-polished crankshaft journals maintain 0.0003in total indicator reading to stop vibration wear at high engine speeds.
- Cylinder head castings F7DE-CA feature precision valve seat cutting to maintain 0.001in valve runout across all twenty-four ports.
- Align-honed main bearing bores accept tri-metal bearing shells set to 0.0013in oil clearance for optimal oil pressure.
- Plateau-honed cast iron cylinder liners promote fast moly piston ring seating within the first 500 miles.
- Pre-timed dual overhead camshaft drive chains transfer crankshaft torque without valvetrain slop or camshaft timing drift.
- Threaded oil gallery plugs replace press-fit plugs inside the block to eliminate high-pressure engine oil weeping.

Dyno Load Precision Machining Tolerances

Dynamometer verification produces 200 HP at 6,000 RPM and 200 ft-lbs torque at 4,400 RPM under steady load cycles. Line-honing holds crankshaft main journal alignment within 0.0003in TIR while rod journal clearances gauge at 0.0012in. Diamond cylinder honing maintains piston-to-bore clearance at 0.0013in to ensure quiet piston travel under thermal expansion. Hot oil pressure sustains 60 PSI at 3,000 RPM with coolant stabilized at 195°F. Compression testing demonstrates 185 PSI to 190 PSI across all six cylinders to guarantee balanced combustion chamber performance.

Vehicle Fitment Drivetrain Guide

This remanufactured engine fits 1999 Ford Taurus and 1999 Mercury Sable models equipped with the 3.0L 2967cc Duratec V6 Engine VIN Code S and top bell housing casting marks. It connects to 4-Speed Automatic front-wheel-drive transaxles. This long block does not fit 2.5L Duratec Contour models, pushrod 3.0L Vulcan V6 engines, rear-wheel-drive Lincoln LS variants, or 2000 and newer composite intake manifold configurations.

Installation Protocol Service Requirements

Inspect electronic throttle cables and replace worn torque strut mounts before setting this long block into the engine cradle. Never operate this naturally aspirated modular V6 in supercharged track builds or stripped dune runners without auxiliary oil coolers. Mechanics must backflush oil cooler pipes to clear abrasive metallic debris.

- Pressure-prime the engine oil system before starting the ignition to ensure oil reaches the overhead camshaft journals.
- Perform the primary oil change and oil filter replacement at 500 miles to remove initial break-in particulates.
- Inspect coolant hose clamps and verify water pump drive belt tension at the 3,000 miles service mark.

Warranty Terms Core Return Policy

Our standard 3-Year Unlimited-Mile warranty provides full coverage on internal engine components and remanufactured assemblies. We schedule prepaid freight pickup for your rebuildable engine core inside a 30-day window. The crated package contains the complete long block core with timing chains, oil pan, and valve covers.