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Old Mar 30, 2018 | 12:32 PM
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'06 3.0 XLT?

Is there any known problems specifically with the '06 3.0 engine? (I have an '03 3.0 FLEX now) I feel the FLEX is somewhat underpowered, mind you I don't need any vehicle that I drive to stand up on the rear wheels.

I'm kind of looking at an ultra low mile '06 XLT Supercab with the 3.0 engine, I assume, and have heard that the FLEX was only 1-2 years-('02 & '03)??

I'm thinking that the '06 will be a touch better than the '03.......
 
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Old Apr 1, 2018 | 06:11 PM
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Not sure, but it's likely that same basic 3.0 Vulcan V6 as your older one. There may have been a few changes between models, but I doubt it's much different from yours. I could be wrong. Look it up, see if it's the same. The Vulcan is not known for great power or fuel economy, but it is known for reliability.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2018 | 07:40 PM
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i own a 99 extended cab 3.0 fuel flex,,,so more years than 02 & 03 had the flex option,,, the 3.0 or 3. slow was not and is not a high torque or high horsepower engine,,,but they are very reliable
 
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there was something with the heads of 2002-2003 rangers. Cant remember, but a premature failure of some kind.
 
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