2008 Ford Fusion SEL V6 here, i LOVE THIS ENGINE! About to hit 178K miles, and it has been excellent. I'm leaking oil from the valve cover and oil pan but idgaf, i just top it off every couple months. This engine has an awesome exhaust note with a muffler delete, and it has been completely reliable for me.
Had a 2012 Fusion and STILL have a 2008 Taurus X. Fusion was the 3.0 and the 3.5 in the X. Both were absolutely bulletproof. One of the best non-performance Ford engines ever made IMHO.
@@BrightLandsCarFan My other favorite Ford engine is the 300CI (4.9L) straight 6. I'm saving up for my dream truck, which is a single cab long bed 1992-1996 F150 with the 300 straight 6 and a 5 speed manual transmission. To me, that's the perfect pickup truck engine.
I needed a beater a few years ago and saw a 1998 Taurus on a lot. I was disappointed it had the 24v DOHC Duratec engine, I would have preferred the Vulcan OHV 3.0 V6. The engine was a deal breaker for me but the dealer said he had several of them and they were all very good engines. Since the car was very cheap I took his word for the engine. Now several years later I see he was right, it's performed very well for me in all conditions.
My family had two Duratec 3.0 DOHC engines ('99 Sable and 2000 Taurus). They were very reliable and had no issues for many, many miles of ownership. I did regular maintenance (usually followed the Severe Duty Schedule) with full synthetic oil. As long as you had the cam cap bearings replaced if they started to make noise (both of ours never had this issue), then these engines really didnt have a major issue.
@speedkar99 we got lucky. Both cars had the AX4N transmission which was an upgraded trans for the DOHC engines. We changed the fluid/filter every 30k. Routine maintenance was the key.
I loved the 3.0 V6 in my Mazda6 wagon, but the five speed manual was garbage. If it wasn't the shift linkage breaking off (Mazda mounted it to the transaxle with plastic...) it was the fifth gear pop-out. I very much had a love-hate with the car, but hey, it was cheap and useful.
@@speedkar99 that sucks to hear. Like I said in another comment, I had a five speed manual wagon, and the fifth gear pop-out that plagues them made it a pain. I've driven the five- and six-speed automatics at my old job, and the spacing for the six speed auto made it feel so much more alive, not to mention the manuals gearing was awful for freeway cruising. Fifth gear (when it worked) in my wagon was around 3,400rpm at 80mph. The six speed auto would be running 2k. I've also heard the five speed auto was actually more of a headache than the six speed on forums?
I've been watching your videos for a while now and your yt channel became basically my favorite pastime. I was wondering... what kind of Milwaukee tools do you use? I'm planning to buy some for the same use... keep up the good work!!
By some definition of "better" 4:45 😛 A lot of care and thought went in to this engine. The valve train reminds me of the Modular V8s, but almost all engines do the same thing now.
I use to have a 98 Ford Contour SE with a 2.5 Duratec with a 5 speed. even though it was a 2.5 it was a pretty big engine. the first engine went bad due to a rear main seal leak that was poorly installed by the mechanic that replaced the clutch on it. due to the subframe design I didn't attempt it myself like I've done on all my other cars. the replacement engine lasted a lil over year than I sold the car. even though the car was mint with just a a little over 100,000 miles all I could get was $500 for it. everyone that wanted it knew getting a used engine was pretty expensive. they pretty much got a good price on a set of headers that came with a free car lol.. the transmission actually had a bolt break inside at around 30,000 miles making it get stuck in 1st gear. the warranty covered the repair which required the transmission being pulled.
Better camera angles and focus than previous videos. Great balance between video length and amount of information. Audio is good, airplanes and civics are a feature of your videos at this point. Jokes are on point, nothing that could get you cancelled but always grazing the line, love it. Perhaps you could start a rating system (subjective to your experience) so we can compare the engines you disassemble between brand and models. For example, have categories such as Power, Ease of Maintenance, Reliability/Longevity and whatever else, grade it from 0-100. Very nice, thumbs up
@@speedkar99 I actually forgot Doug had such scoring system. We need to think of something more original or just abandon this idea cuz the engines are so different from each other that there is no point. If you ever need something from east ontario (near ottawa) just hmu. I'd delivery it for free if you can teach me a thing or too
I put 300k on two of these in mercury milans. A pretty reliable engine, never let me down but was always on top of maintenance. Original coils, chains, guides , tensioners, and phasers. That one sure looks like the oil changes were neglected.
Change all the plastic hose fittings I have a 2005 Mazda 6 S Wagon 144k miles with the 3.0l Duratech and a small coolant hose T-fitting failed (it was also warped) spilling coolant all over the place. It took weeks to find the correct part. I also recommend changing the water pump and the water pump belt (also a challenge to find)
@speedkar99 Yep it was. The 3.5 duratec V6. The Mazda CX-9 had the slightly larger 3.7 duratec. Ford used those motors in just about everything! Fusions, Taurus, Mustang, F-Series. The Ecoboost V6 engines are a derivation of this engines architecture.
There is a duratec engine in my Ford Galaxy but it's 2.0 litre inline four by Mazda. Also an aluminium head and an aluminium block and plastic intake manifold but quite a good engine. Never heard of the V6 version.
Hey bro, are you able to reupload the wiring diagrams for the 5th Gen Toyota Camry to 5.5 Gen cluster gauge swap? The link has been dead for a few months and praying you still have them saved somewhere. Thanks so much in advance! ❤️
That short water hose between coolant manifold and engine block has me concerned. Do they normally fail? At what age? Overall the v6 2012 Escape/2011 Mariner is the last small Ford suv I can buy due to simplicity and repairability of engine. The I4 has unkeyed balancer and timing sprocket that is a big no.
@@speedkar99 Thanks for your video. Just bought one from rockauto for $6. Better be prepared. I recently replaced "all" hoses, valve cover/timing/pan gaskets (they all harden and leak), thought my Mercury Mariner would be trouble free from now on. I missed this one
06:43 Is the Royal Comic Air Farce conducting maneuvers over your house? Note: I knew an RCAF vet and he authorized me using the phrase. He flew to Berlin x3 so I take his word for it. Blue skies, Sammy.
Its easy to pick on ford, they certainly have their fair share of turds, but i dont think its any more than most other manufacturers. That said, my one real gripe working on ford stuff is the long running design goal of "lets make sure to use the absolute smallest possible head for a given bolt size possible, for reasons"
not bad for an old engine, not perfect but i prefer it over direct injection of today's. automotive engineers should watch your videos, it's a good mine.
Surprisingly reliable? That’s no surprise really. 2.3 Lima, pushrod 5.0, 7.5 BBF, 2v and 4v 3.0, 1.6 Kent, 4.9 I6, 2.3 EB, 5.0 Coyote. Had em all, and reliable and yea I turn wrenches too. Such latent derogatory commentary.
4:13 You're going to do WHAT to those cam phasers?
😂 I laughed my ass off when I heard that
You know what you heard 😂
Crack them loosy
2008 Ford Fusion SEL V6 here, i LOVE THIS ENGINE! About to hit 178K miles, and it has been excellent. I'm leaking oil from the valve cover and oil pan but idgaf, i just top it off every couple months. This engine has an awesome exhaust note with a muffler delete, and it has been completely reliable for me.
Had a 2012 Fusion and STILL have a 2008 Taurus X. Fusion was the 3.0 and the 3.5 in the X. Both were absolutely bulletproof. One of the best non-performance Ford engines ever made IMHO.
@@BrightLandsCarFan i agree!
@@BrightLandsCarFan My other favorite Ford engine is the 300CI (4.9L) straight 6. I'm saving up for my dream truck, which is a single cab long bed 1992-1996 F150 with the 300 straight 6 and a 5 speed manual transmission. To me, that's the perfect pickup truck engine.
Just replace the two gaskets. Cheap, easy, and worth it!
No way you're a 2008 Ford Fusion SEL V6
“-But it’s a press fit, so it’s gonna be tight just like your-“ *[ugga-dugga noises]*
Perfection
Haha you caught that one 🤣
Ginetta uses these motors in their track/race cars (with a dry sump etc) - solid beast! Had no idea it was Porsche designed until now. Thanks!
I didn't know either, but at least Ford made the bolts the same and not 3-4 different types for one part like the Germans like to do. IMO
@@MikeDancingBull No no no, that is typically exactly what Ford does.
That closed deck design looks like it was made for boost.
Nice! They must be very robust as a basis
I needed a beater a few years ago and saw a 1998 Taurus on a lot. I was disappointed it had the 24v DOHC Duratec engine, I would have preferred the Vulcan OHV 3.0 V6. The engine was a deal breaker for me but the dealer said he had several of them and they were all very good engines. Since the car was very cheap I took his word for the engine. Now several years later I see he was right, it's performed very well for me in all conditions.
Awesome!
My family had two Duratec 3.0 DOHC engines ('99 Sable and 2000 Taurus). They were very reliable and had no issues for many, many miles of ownership. I did regular maintenance (usually followed the Severe Duty Schedule) with full synthetic oil.
As long as you had the cam cap bearings replaced if they started to make noise (both of ours never had this issue), then these engines really didnt have a major issue.
How did the transmission hold up?
@speedkar99 we got lucky. Both cars had the AX4N transmission which was an upgraded trans for the DOHC engines. We changed the fluid/filter every 30k. Routine maintenance was the key.
You can get a Mazda6 with the 3.0l Duratec V6 with a Aisin 6-speed automatic from a Toyota Camry on later models. Best combo
What years?
The 6 speeds weren't as robust...I was looking at getting a Mazda 6 and that was is weak point
I loved the 3.0 V6 in my Mazda6 wagon, but the five speed manual was garbage. If it wasn't the shift linkage breaking off (Mazda mounted it to the transaxle with plastic...) it was the fifth gear pop-out. I very much had a love-hate with the car, but hey, it was cheap and useful.
@@speedkar99 that sucks to hear. Like I said in another comment, I had a five speed manual wagon, and the fifth gear pop-out that plagues them made it a pain. I've driven the five- and six-speed automatics at my old job, and the spacing for the six speed auto made it feel so much more alive, not to mention the manuals gearing was awful for freeway cruising. Fifth gear (when it worked) in my wagon was around 3,400rpm at 80mph. The six speed auto would be running 2k. I've also heard the five speed auto was actually more of a headache than the six speed on forums?
@hduncan2587 if there is one thing maza never does right it is their transmissions. They should have started outsourcing a LONG time ago
You’re going to do what to the cam phasers?
Truth has to be said. It seems a pretty well built, no nonsense ford engine
Yep it's very robust.
@@speedkar99 I don't know many of ford engines that are no nonsense and good quality parts and durable
Love the expert teardowns, keep them coming!
Thanks
If you had a concert. People would throw toothbrushes.
I’d still throw my underwear
Hahaha
I've been watching your videos for a while now and your yt channel became basically my favorite pastime. I was wondering... what kind of Milwaukee tools do you use? I'm planning to buy some for the same use... keep up the good work!!
Half inch impact, leaf blower, sawzall, impact driver, ratchet, edge trimmer, angle grinder to name a few
@@speedkar99 thank you very much, looking forward for your next video!
By some definition of "better" 4:45 😛
A lot of care and thought went in to this engine. The valve train reminds me of the Modular V8s, but almost all engines do the same thing now.
Now it's all about Ecoboom
My 04 escape has one with 260k miles and no issues amazing engine
Nice. I heard those rot real bad though
I use to have a 98 Ford Contour SE with a 2.5 Duratec with a 5 speed. even though it was a 2.5 it was a pretty big engine. the first engine went bad due to a rear main seal leak that was poorly installed by the mechanic that replaced the clutch on it. due to the subframe design I didn't attempt it myself like I've done on all my other cars. the replacement engine lasted a lil over year than I sold the car. even though the car was mint with just a a little over 100,000 miles all I could get was $500 for it. everyone that wanted it knew getting a used engine was pretty expensive. they pretty much got a good price on a set of headers that came with a free car lol.. the transmission actually had a bolt break inside at around 30,000 miles making it get stuck in 1st gear. the warranty covered the repair which required the transmission being pulled.
How did the leak cause the engine to blow? Run out of oil
@@speedkar99 while taking a long trip the leak must have gotten worse and it got low enough and it started knocking and threw a rod.
yeah one of fords that actually had near Japanese reliability. seems like it had a robust oil pump. excellent Duratec documentary
Thanks. Too bad for the transmissions attached to it
Better camera angles and focus than previous videos. Great balance between video length and amount of information. Audio is good, airplanes and civics are a feature of your videos at this point. Jokes are on point, nothing that could get you cancelled but always grazing the line, love it. Perhaps you could start a rating system (subjective to your experience) so we can compare the engines you disassemble between brand and models. For example, have categories such as Power, Ease of Maintenance, Reliability/Longevity and whatever else, grade it from 0-100. Very nice, thumbs up
Thanks for your feedback!
You mean a Doug score for engines?
@@speedkar99 I actually forgot Doug had such scoring system. We need to think of something more original or just abandon this idea cuz the engines are so different from each other that there is no point.
If you ever need something from east ontario (near ottawa) just hmu. I'd delivery it for free if you can teach me a thing or too
When you said you live a kilometer from Canada's busiest airport, Rush's YYZ started playing in my head, for some reason. Hahaha
Yep I'm right near YYZ
Got this in 2010 Fusion. Besides a persistent small oil leak, it’s been pretty reliable.
I see those old boxy escapes on the road very often, rust out but they still runs!
Yeah rust wear a big killer besides that transmission
I put ~100K miles on a 2.5L V6 Duratech in a Mercury Mystique. Damn good engine.
Nice.
Top knowledge as always. All the best from UK.. Cheers
Thanks
The timing chain arrangement and the cam roller stood out as a VW-Audi-like design.
I put 300k on two of these in mercury milans. A pretty reliable engine, never let me down but was always on top of maintenance. Original coils, chains, guides , tensioners, and phasers. That one sure looks like the oil changes were neglected.
Nice. How did the rest of the car hold up?
Change all the plastic hose fittings I have a 2005 Mazda 6 S Wagon 144k miles with the 3.0l Duratech and a small coolant hose T-fitting failed (it was also warped) spilling coolant all over the place. It took weeks to find the correct part. I also recommend changing the water pump and the water pump belt (also a challenge to find)
Had an 08 Ford Edge 2wd 236k miles. Other then some timing chain chatter on could start that SUV ran like a top!
I don't think that was duratec was it?
@speedkar99 Yep it was. The 3.5 duratec V6. The Mazda CX-9 had the slightly larger 3.7 duratec. Ford used those motors in just about everything! Fusions, Taurus, Mustang, F-Series. The Ecoboost V6 engines are a derivation of this engines architecture.
Looks like a good design in deed.
Yep
@@speedkar99 It would be good to have a table with all the good ones, and what model years they were installed in.
You really went over the edge with puns in this one haha
Whoops sorry
Could you do an old vw engine, would intrest me what is inside
Your videos are not just content, they are art. Thank you for your creativity and inspiration!🦅👡🌺
Wow, thank you!
There is a duratec engine in my Ford Galaxy but it's 2.0 litre inline four by Mazda. Also an aluminium head and an aluminium block and plastic intake manifold but quite a good engine. Never heard of the V6 version.
Nice. That 4 cylinder is a good engine, I have a teardown video on that too
Had one of these in a Mazda 6. Only issue was it leaked oil like a siv. Left oil drops wherever I went lol
Lol
4:14
My wig flew off!! 😂👌🏼😜
Haha
Hey bro, are you able to reupload the wiring diagrams for the 5th Gen Toyota Camry to 5.5 Gen cluster gauge swap? The link has been dead for a few months and praying you still have them saved somewhere. Thanks so much in advance! ❤️
You: "This engine is actually very reliable....... for a Ford."
Me: "Noooooooooooo......., Ford why? 😭
You almost gave us hope.
Ford's don't have the best reputation for reliability.
Re: EcoBoost and dual clutch transmissions.
They do eat Ignition coil so true😂 2:00 ❤ amazing
Yep they sure do!
Canadian here and yes, Princess Auto is the best, eh!
It sure is!
That short water hose between coolant manifold and engine block has me concerned. Do they normally fail? At what age? Overall the v6 2012 Escape/2011 Mariner is the last small Ford suv I can buy due to simplicity and repairability of engine. The I4 has unkeyed balancer and timing sprocket that is a big no.
Yeah most rubber in the middle of a V bank is subject to high heat cycling
@@speedkar99 Thanks for your video. Just bought one from rockauto for $6. Better be prepared. I recently replaced "all" hoses, valve cover/timing/pan gaskets (they all harden and leak), thought my Mercury Mariner would be trouble free from now on. I missed this one
Man I feel like I need a cigarette after watching this video.
Go for it
This engine was developed my ford/Mazda
Porsche
Should have done the duratec with the internal water pump that leaks into the oil when it goes bad.
You meant the EcoBoost
@@speedkar99 duratecs in the Taurus, explorer flex etc all had internal water pumps along with the eco boost 3.5s.
If it didn’t had rockers, it would been one of the best engines
Earlier versions had cam on bucket designs
8:26 excuse me huh
😂
06:43 Is the Royal Comic Air Farce conducting maneuvers over your house?
Note: I knew an RCAF vet and he authorized me using the phrase. He flew to Berlin x3 so I take his word for it. Blue skies, Sammy.
Actually yes.
They were doing the Air show for the CNE in Toronto. The fighter jets take off from this airport.
I have a Duratec 3.5 in my 2016 ford f150.
Isn't that the EcoBoost?
Its easy to pick on ford, they certainly have their fair share of turds, but i dont think its any more than most other manufacturers. That said, my one real gripe working on ford stuff is the long running design goal of "lets make sure to use the absolute smallest possible head for a given bolt size possible, for reasons"
I hate that reasoning. It can snap bolts
Huh explained why mine fusion has less oil when I did an oil change. Always a liter less per 5000 km.
It's burning it due to those rings
not bad for an old engine, not perfect but i prefer it over direct injection of today's. automotive engineers should watch your videos, it's a good mine.
Yeah old school is good school
The impact drill, did it come with a new battery? A new battery should easily feel more powerful.
No. Same batteries. They overhauled it and it's as powerful as it's supposed to be.
@@speedkar99 good that you could claim warranty with it. I bought a set of 12V Milwaukee tools and it’s a pleasure to use!
Shame I can't get to brush those bolts with my brother's toothbrush. I haven't got a brother... just can't win.
very nice ❤❤❤
did you jerk off those cam phasers before or after going to Costco?
Did a quick one before going
@@speedkar99 😂😂
My Ford 4.9L is reliable. Only Ford engine I like but it is bulletproof.
How many miles did it have?
150km
I really wanna see R20A2 honda engine :)
Hmm I have an R18 video
A lost 10mm socket - what are the odds?
Zero. It's not like 10mm is the most used right
is this the 3.0 liter duratec ?
Half the engine of an Aston Martin V12
This engine could have been a great one if they would have ditched plastic shit and that rubber hose
Agree. Not every engine can be perfect though
Notification Squad!🔥🔥🔥
black plastic hide leaks better than aluminum (oil pans).
Do a Hayabusa engine.
The duratec V6 is a tank
Sure is
Surprisingly reliable? That’s no surprise really. 2.3 Lima, pushrod 5.0, 7.5 BBF, 2v and 4v 3.0, 1.6 Kent, 4.9 I6, 2.3 EB, 5.0 Coyote. Had em all, and reliable and yea I turn wrenches too. Such latent derogatory commentary.
😞
1:25 - *ping* 😌
Indirect Inj, chain drive more reliable than direct inj, wet belt shit? Can't be 😁
Yep. And it's from ford
Does Ford still exist?
Not the Ford that designed this engine.
not a very bag engine but i dont like v8s.
Not as good as a nissan vq toyota 3.5 or honda j series
Agreed there!
yaaa dooode tHe eNvIrONMeNt ya dooodeee cuz ur 3 cups of coolant def killed the entire earth
.... clown
There are earth huggers around here 🫣