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1965f100factory4x4

04-25-2010 06:38 PM

1996 3.0L

does anybody know about a 1996 3.0 DOHC? are they good motors? more powerul than the standard 3.0? any issues? PITA's? about them? please let me know!

1965f100factory4x4

04-25-2010 06:39 PM

.... its in a 1996 taurus with 94k miles

tomw	06-23-2010 08:34 AM

They are good engines. Few problem areas that I have heard of. Oil around the spark plugs due to failed cam cover gaskets is not uncommon. Other than that, 300k miles are achievable with decent maintenance.
tom

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