FORD 3.8L Engine

Part Type:  Remanufactured Engine Assembly (Factory Spec)

This remanufactured FORD 3.8L engine includes the following enhancements from Fraser Engines:

• Bore and hone all cylinders to OEM clearances (We check all clearances within .0001 of inch),
• Decking cylinder head(s) and block for straightness,
• Cutting valve seats and valves to proper degree,
• Line boring/honing crankshaft/camshaft tunnels,
• Ground & polish crankshaft, new or remanufactured camshaft(s),
• New main bearings, rod bearings, pistons, piston rings, lifters, pushrods (if equipped), timing components, oil pump, head bolts,
• All new internal gaskets and seals.
• All finishing gaskets are included (MAY VARY PER APPLICATION).

FORD 3.8L Engines

The Ford 3.8L 1996-1998 engine is a V6 engine designed for vehicles from the Ford Motor Company.

The base engine consists of:

An all-cast iron engine block and cylinder head
Single Overhead Camshaft (SOHC)
Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Electronic throttle control

The engine specifications include:

• A displacement of 232 cubic inches (3,797 cubic centimeters)
• 3.81 in x 3.39 in (96.8 mm x 86.1 mm) cylinder bore and piston stroke
• 8.4:1 compression ratio
• 145 to 200 horsepower (108 to 149 kW) at 4,000 to 5,000 rpm
• 215 to 240 lb-ft (292 to 325 Nm) of torque at 2,800 to 3,750 rpm

The Ford 3.8L 1996-1998 engine was used in various Ford applications, including the Ford Windstar, Ford Mustang, Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Sable. The engine features a cast iron block and cylinder head, a single overhead camshaft, and sequential multi-port fuel injection, which delivers a fuel-efficient and reliable performance. The engine has a displacement of 232 cubic inches (3,797 cubic centimeters), with a cylinder bore and piston stroke of 3.81 in x 3.39 in (96.8 mm x 86.1 mm), an 8.4:1 compression ratio, and delivers 145 to 200 horsepower (108 to 149 kW) at 4,000 to 5,000 rpm, and 215 to 240 lb-ft (292 to 325 Nm) of torque at 2,800 to 3,750 rpm. Despite its reliability, the engine was eventually phased out in 2004 in favor of newer, more fuel-efficient engines.