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<h2 id="33l">3.3 L</h2> <p>The <i>Duratec 33</i> 3.3 L; 203.8 cu in (3,339 cc) is a downsized version of Duratec 35 with both port and direct injection starting in 2018 model year for <a href="/facts/Ford_F-150/E3JUcB9B">Ford F-150</a>, serving as the new base engine. </p> <table><tbody><tr><th>Vehicle</th><th>Horsepower</th><th>Torque</th><th>Notes</th></tr><tr><td>2018–2023 <a href="/facts/Ford_F-150/E3JUcB9B">Ford F-150</a></td><td>290 hp (216 kW) at 6,500 rpm</td><td>265 lb⋅ft (359 N⋅m) at 4,000 rpm</td><td>Naturally Aspirated</td></tr><tr><td>2020–present Ford Police Interceptor Utility</td><td>285 hp (213 kW) at 6,500 rpm</td><td>260 lb⋅ft (353 N⋅m) at 4,000 rpm</td><td>Naturally Aspirated</td></tr><tr><td>2020–present <a href="/facts/Ford_Explorer/ULMlxmVn">Ford Explorer</a> <a href="/facts/Hybrid_Electric_Vehicle/Ia53ts30">Hybrid</a></td><td>285 hp (213 kW) 318 hp (237 kW) combined at 6,500 rpm</td><td>260 lb⋅ft (353 N⋅m) 322 lb⋅ft (437 N⋅m) combined at 4,000 rpm</td><td>318 hp (237 kW) and 322 lb⋅ft (437 N⋅m) combined</td></tr></tbody></table> <h2 id="35l">3.5 L</h2> <p>The <i>Duratec 35</i> displaces 3.5 L; 213.3 cu in (3,496 cc) with a 92.5 mm × 86.7 mm (3.64 in × 3.41 in) bore and stroke. Due to packaging differences in transverse (FWD) applications, the water pump is relocated to the valley behind the timing cover and is driven by the timing chain. The 3.5 L engine will fit into any engine bay the smaller Duratec 3.0 L will, and replaced it in some applications (notably the <a href="/facts/Ford_Taurus/AD8SoVKo">Ford Taurus</a>) in the 2008 model year. Production began in 2006 for the <a href="/facts/Ford_Edge/sfNY49Dr">Ford Edge</a>, <a href="/facts/Lincoln_MKX/Hr8aLXhF">Lincoln MKX</a>, and <a href="/facts/Lincoln_MKZ/sCsdLIB3">Lincoln MKZ</a>. </p><p>Official <a href="/facts/Horsepower/jRMwmIxA">SAE certified</a> engine output is 265 hp (198 kW) and 250 lb⋅ft (339 N⋅m) on 87 octane gas. This is a substantial upgrade in power from the Duratec 30 and bested all comparable 87 octane rated V6 engines at the time of its launch.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:4" href="#fn:4"><sup>4</sup></a> For 2011, the 3.5 L received Ti-VCT, helping to boost output to 285 hp (213 kW) and 253 lb⋅ft (343 N⋅m).<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:5" href="#fn:5"><sup>5</sup></a> The 3.5 L's highest output to date is 290 bhp (216 kW; 294 PS). This version was used in the redesigned 2011 Ford Explorer. </p><p>The engine is assembled at <a href="/facts/Lima_Engine/DayffLEW">Lima Engine</a> in <a href="/facts/Lima%2c_Ohio/QSh0DebM">Lima, Ohio</a>, with expansion planned in <a href="/facts/Cleveland_Engine/uuGPzAtV">Cleveland Engine Plant #1</a>. </p><p>The 3.5 L was on the <a href="/facts/Ward%2527s_10_Best_Engines/4KV5heVE">Ward's 10 Best Engines</a> list for 2007. </p> <h3>Applications</h3> <table><tbody><tr><th>Vehicle</th><th>Horsepower</th><th>Torque</th><th>Cam Phasing</th></tr><tr><td>2007–2010 <a href="/facts/Ford_Edge/sfNY49Dr">Ford Edge</a><p>2007–2010 <a href="/facts/Lincoln_MKX/Hr8aLXhF">Lincoln MKX</a></p></td><td>265 hp (198 kW) at 6,250</td><td>250 lb⋅ft (339 N⋅m) at 4,500</td><td>iVCT</td></tr><tr><td>2007–2012 <a href="/facts/Lincoln_MKZ/sCsdLIB3">Lincoln MKZ</a><p>2007 <a href="/facts/Mazda_CX-9/IbcwoKlG">Mazda CX-9</a> (MZI)</p><p>2008–2012 <a href="/facts/Ford_Taurus/AD8SoVKo">Ford Taurus</a></p><p>2008–2009 <a href="/facts/Ford_Taurus_X/ksR8080U">Ford Taurus X</a></p><p>2008–2009 <a href="/facts/Mercury_Sable/rkm6HwQY">Mercury Sable</a></p><p>2010–2012 <a href="/facts/Ford_Fusion_(Americas)/WMyhrI63">Ford Fusion</a> Sport</p></td><td>263 hp (196 kW) at 6,250</td><td>249 lb⋅ft (338 N⋅m) at 4,500</td><td>iVCT</td></tr><tr><td>2009–2012 <a href="/facts/Ford_Flex/vm1t67kA">Ford Flex</a></td><td>262 hp (195 kW) at 6,250</td><td>248 lb⋅ft (336 N⋅m) at 4,500</td><td>iVCT</td></tr><tr><td>2015–2017 <a href="/facts/Ford_F-150/E3JUcB9B">Ford F-150</a></td><td>282 hp (210 kW) at 6,500</td><td>253 lb⋅ft (343 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2011–2014 <a href="/facts/Ford_Edge/sfNY49Dr">Ford Edge</a></td><td>285 hp (213 kW) at 6,500</td><td>253 lb⋅ft (343 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2015–2018 <a href="/facts/Ford_Edge/sfNY49Dr">Ford Edge</a></td><td>280 hp (209 kW) at 6,500</td><td>250 lb⋅ft (339 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2013–2019 <a href="/facts/Ford_Flex/vm1t67kA">Ford Flex</a></td><td>287 hp (214 kW) at 6,500</td><td>254 lb⋅ft (344 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2013–2019 <a href="/facts/Ford_Taurus_(sixth_generation)/5tdJDBqK">Ford Taurus</a></td><td>288 hp (215 kW) at 6,500</td><td>254 lb⋅ft (344 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2013–2019 <a href="/facts/Ford_Police_Interceptor_Sedan/5tdJDBqK">Ford Police Interceptor Sedan</a></td><td>288 hp (215 kW) at 6,500</td><td>254 lb⋅ft (344 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2011–2019 <a href="/facts/Ford_Explorer/ULMlxmVn">Ford Explorer</a></td><td>290 hp (216 kW) at 6,500</td><td>255 lb⋅ft (346 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr></tbody></table> <h2 id="ecoboost">EcoBoost</h2> <p class="note">Main article: <a href="/facts/Ford_EcoBoost_engine/mtEmWHhe">Ford EcoBoost engine</a></p> <p>It is a <a href="/facts/Twin-turbo/ssxSUh9H">twin-turbocharged</a>, <a href="/facts/Gasoline_direct_injection/sYFbNNJm">gasoline direct injected (GTDI)</a> version of the 3.5 L. This engine is used in the 2013-2019 Ford Explorer Sport, 2010-2019 Ford Taurus SHO, 2014-2019 Ford Flex Limited EcoBoost, 2010-2019 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost, and 2010-2016 Lincoln MKS, and is optional for both the 2014-2019 Ford Police Interceptor sedan and Ford Police Interceptor Utility, both of which are based on the Taurus and Explorer. </p> <h2 id="37l">3.7 L</h2> <p>The <i>Duratec 37</i> is a 3.7 L; 227.4 cu in (3,726 cc) version of the Cyclone V6 intended to power heavier or premium vehicles. The 3.7 L's additional displacement comes from an increase in bore diameter to 95.5 mm (3.76 in), stroke remains identical to the 3.5 L at 86.7 mm (3.41 in). Ford Power Products sells this engine as the CSG-637 for industrial uses starting in mid-2015, which replaced the 4.2L Essex and is manufactured under license by Engine Distributors Inc.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:6" href="#fn:6"><sup>6</sup></a> </p><p>A <a href="/facts/Hiroshima/WuFDhz14">Hiroshima</a>, <a href="/facts/Japan/U5mz0SRT">Japan</a> assembled Mazda MZI 3.7 was installed in the 2008 <a href="/facts/Mazda_CX-9/IbcwoKlG">Mazda CX-9</a> and was the first 3.7 L Cyclone V6 to see production. The first Ford application of the 3.7 L was the 2009 <a href="/facts/Lincoln_MKS/yvr8QJHr">Lincoln MKS</a>. </p><p>A few days before the 2009 <a href="/facts/LA_Auto_Show/QgpbLKRx">Los Angeles International Auto Show</a>, Ford unveiled a new version of the 3.7 L for the 2011 Mustang, making it the first Duratec-badged V6 since the <a href="/facts/Lincoln_LS/CDMmToyM">Lincoln LS</a> to be used in a production rear-wheel drive car. Due to packaging differences in transverse applications, the water pump was relocated to the valley behind the timing cover and is driven by the timing chain. This version of the 3.7 L (3,726 cc) features Twin Independent <a href="/facts/Variable_Cam_Timing/Kwu16rCr">Variable Cam Timing</a> (Ti-VCT); delivers 31 mpg‑US (7.6 L/100 km; 37 mpg‑imp) highway mileage in the Mustang, and was the first production engine to deliver in excess of 300 hp (224 kW) <i>and</i> 30 mpg‑US (7.8 L/100 km; 36 mpg‑imp).<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:7" href="#fn:7"><sup>7</sup></a> </p> <h3>Applications</h3> <table><tbody><tr><th>Vehicle</th><th>Horsepower</th><th>Torque</th><th>Cam Phasing</th></tr><tr><td>2008–2015 <a href="/facts/Mazda_CX-9/IbcwoKlG">Mazda CX-9</a> (MZI)</td><td>273 hp (204 kW) at 6,250</td><td>270 lb⋅ft (366 N⋅m) at 4,250</td><td>iVCT</td></tr><tr><td>2009–2013 <a href="/facts/Mazda_6/aJRrUGKH">Mazda 6</a> (MZI)</td><td>272 hp (203 kW) at 6,250</td><td>269 lb⋅ft (365 N⋅m) at 4,250</td><td>iVCT</td></tr><tr><td>2009–2012 <a href="/facts/Lincoln_MKS/yvr8QJHr">Lincoln MKS</a></td><td>275 hp (205 kW) at 6,250</td><td>276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) at 4,250</td><td>iVCT</td></tr><tr><td>2010–2012 <a href="/facts/Lincoln_MKT/rDQ2I7vd">Lincoln MKT</a></td><td>268 hp (200 kW) at 6,250</td><td>267 lb⋅ft (362 N⋅m) at 4,250</td><td>iVCT</td></tr><tr><td>2011–2014 <a href="/facts/Ford_F-150/E3JUcB9B">Ford F-150</a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:8" href="#fn:8"><sup>8</sup></a></td><td>302 hp (225 kW) at 6,500</td><td>278 lb⋅ft (377 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2011–2014 <a href="/facts/Ford_Mustang/Jmt5Xflt">Ford Mustang</a><p>2011–2015 <a href="/facts/Lincoln_MKX/Hr8aLXhF">Lincoln MKX</a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:9" href="#fn:9"><sup>9</sup></a></p><p>2011–2014 <a href="/facts/Ford_Edge/sfNY49Dr">Ford Edge</a> Sport</p></td><td>305 hp (227 kW) at 6,500</td><td>280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) at 4,250</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2012-2019 <a href="/facts/Morgan_Roadster/teQKpovl">Morgan Roadster</a> 3.7</td><td>280 hp (209 kW) at 6,000</td><td>280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) at 4,500</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2013–2016 <a href="/facts/Lincoln_MKZ/sCsdLIB3">Lincoln MKZ</a></td><td>300 hp (224 kW) at 6,500</td><td>277 lb⋅ft (376 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2013–2016 <a href="/facts/Lincoln_MKS/yvr8QJHr">Lincoln MKS</a></td><td>304 hp (227 kW) at 6,500</td><td>279 lb⋅ft (378 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2013–2018 <a href="/facts/Lincoln_MKT/rDQ2I7vd">Lincoln MKT</a></td><td>300 hp (224 kW) at 6,500</td><td>275 lb⋅ft (373 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2013–present <a href="/facts/Radical_RXC/zxuc4eYv">Radical RXC V6</a></td><td>350 hp (261 kW) at 6,750</td><td>320 lb⋅ft (434 N⋅m) at 4,250</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2012–2015 <a href="/facts/Ginetta_G60/l7jgxIYY">Ginetta G60</a></td><td>310 hp (231 kW) at 6,500</td><td>288 lb⋅ft (390 N⋅m) at 4,500</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2015–2019 <a href="/facts/Ford_Transit/tJvGrcrz">Ford Transit</a></td><td>275 hp (205 kW) at 6000</td><td>260 lb⋅ft (353 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2015–2017 <a href="/facts/Ford_Mustang/Jmt5Xflt">Ford Mustang</a></td><td>300 hp (224 kW) at 6,500</td><td>280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2016 <a href="/facts/Vehicle_Production_Group/UFPvICEk">AM General MV-1</a></td><td>275 hp (205 kW) at 6,250</td><td>260 lb⋅ft (353 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2016–2018 <a href="/facts/Lincoln_MKX/Hr8aLXhF">Lincoln MKX</a></td><td>303 hp (226 kW) at 6,500</td><td>278 lb⋅ft (377 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2017–2020 <a href="/facts/Lincoln_Continental/tMjlfW3q">Lincoln Continental</a></td><td>305 hp (227 kW) at 6,500</td><td>280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2015–present CSG-637 by Ford Power Products</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2013-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility</td><td>304 hp (227 kW) at 6,500</td><td>279 lb⋅ft (378 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr><tr><td>2013–2019 <a href="/facts/Ford_Police_Interceptor_Sedan/5tdJDBqK">Ford Police Interceptor Sedan</a></td><td>305 hp (227 kW) at 6,500</td><td>279 lb⋅ft (378 N⋅m) at 4,000</td><td>Ti-VCT</td></tr></tbody></table> <h3>Water pump issues</h3> <p>Water pumps on transversely mounted 3.5L V6, 3.5L EcoBoost V6, and 3.7L V6 engines have a tendency to fail and potentially ruin the engine when they do. The water pumps on these engines are internally mounted and driven by the timing chain. As a result, when they fail, antifreeze is dumped directly into the crankcase; mixing with engine oil and potentially damaging the head gaskets and connecting rod bearings. Many of these water pump failures occur without warning and repairs often cost thousands of dollars as the engine needs to be disassembled or removed from the vehicle to access the water pump. In some cases, the engine will need to be replaced outright. A class action lawsuit was started against Ford as a result of this issue, but it was dismissed and no recall was given. <a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:10" href="#fn:10"><sup>10</sup></a> All longitudinally mounted versions of the 3.3, 3.5, 3.5 EcoBoost, and 3.7 V6 use an external water pump. </p> <h3>Affected vehicles</h3> <ul><li>2008-09 Mercury Sable</li> <li>2008-09 Ford Taurus X</li> <li>2007-18 Ford Edge</li> <li>2009-19 Ford Flex</li> <li>2010-12 Ford Fusion Sport</li> <li>2007-16 Lincoln MKZ</li> <li>2009-13 Mazda 6 3.7L V6</li> <li>2007-15 Mazda CX-9</li> <li>2008-19 Ford Taurus (including SHO)</li> <li>2017-20 Lincoln Continental</li> <li>2007-18 Lincoln MKX</li> <li>2010-19 Lincoln MKT</li> <li>2011-19 Ford Explorer</li> <li>2013-19 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan</li> <li>2013-19 Ford Police Interceptor Utility</li> <li>2009-16 Lincoln MKS</li></ul> <h2 id="see-also">See also</h2> <ul><li><a href="/facts/List_of_Ford_engines/aJxScx2m">List of Ford engines</a></li></ul> <ul><li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20050109171352/http://waw.wardsauto.com/ar/auto_move/">"On the Move"</a>. <i>Ward's Auto World</i>. Archived from <a href="http://waw.wardsauto.com/ar/auto_move">the original</a> on 2005-01-09. Retrieved March 1, 2005.</li></ul> <h2 id="references">References</h2> <ol> <li id="fn:1"><p>Whitfield, Kermit (2003). "Ford's next step in engine manufacturing". Automotive Design & Production. <a href="http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0KJI/is_10_115/ai_n6010896" target="_blank">http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0KJI/is_10_115/ai_n6010896</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:2"><p>Visnic, Bill (December 20, 2006). "Ford Motor Co. Duratec 35 3.5L DOHC V-6". Wards Auto. Retrieved 25 March 2018. <a href="http://wardsauto.com/news-analysis/ford-motor-co-duratec-35-35l-dohc-v-6" target="_blank">http://wardsauto.com/news-analysis/ford-motor-co-duratec-35-35l-dohc-v-6</a> <a href="#fnref:2" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:3"><p>Whitfield, Kermit (2003). "Ford's next step in engine manufacturing". 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