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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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3.0 L Flex

What is the difference in 3.0 FI and the 3.0 Flex and how do I tell what is in 99 Ranger?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 08:44 PM
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The FF has a more corrosion resistant fuel system, larger fuel injectors so you can run E-85 fuel.

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.

l C — 2.5L, SOHC, four cylinder, gas.

l U — 3.0L, V6, gas.

l V — 3.0L, V6, flex-fuel.

l X — 4.0L, V6, gas.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2005 | 08:34 AM
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if it's a flex fuel you will have a black and green leaf sticker next to the ford logo on the tailgate.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2005 | 03:57 PM
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The eight position on the VIN is a V, so I guess that means a 3.0 L Flex Fuel. There is no emblem on tail gate. This could have been removed.


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