2000 3.0 V-6 dead, will any 3.0 do?

[vender]

Hello, I have a 2000 XLT 4x4 stick. The Bosch spark plug came apart in the cylinder and killed the motor. Anyway I am looking for a 3.0 Flex fuel motor at the yard. Will any 3.0 2000 and newer work (taurus 3.0?). I am being told that 2000 was a one year motor? Any thoughts.
Thanks
Mark

 

[FL_forlife33]

dude

i'd be yelling at bosch over the phone about paying for your motor, seriously. you make enough of a fuss, i think they would want take care of it

 

[kennykenny]

Grab any 3.0 and swap all you're accessories. If you use a taurus 3.0 you'll need to get the RWD intake manifold gaskets.

 

[vender]

i'd be yelling at bosch over the phone about paying for your motor, seriously. you make enough of a fuss, i think they would want take care of it

Oh I did. I sent in my plugs and waited a month. They said they were going to take care of me. After a month I got my plugs and a letter saying that I used the wrong gas and to much carbon buildup. Not sure how the hell they determined that from plugs with 7,000 miles and looking new, other than the trode missing. I could do the motor swap myself but I am having a friend who is a state inspector do it so he can help me when i sue Bosch. I should have known not to use Bosch in a Ford.
Thanks

 

[SixFoFalcon]

Where are you located? I know someone who has a Vulcan pulled from a wrecked 2003 Taurus with only 18k on it. It is located in SE PA.

 

[vender]

18k! wow is that for real? I am in Michigan, Ferndale. That might be worth the shipping. Have you heard the motor running? What can you tell me about it. The only problem I see it that my truck is setup for flex fuel. Not sure what I would have to do to make it work.

 

[kennykenny]

You should be good to go with the FF since it's just the fuel system that is different. just swap everything over from one motor to another.

 

[stmitch]

If you ever run e-85, any flex fuel vulcan will work. As stated, if you go with one from a Taurus, you'll need ranger specific head gaskets and lower intake manifold. If you don't ever use e-85 or never plan on it, you can use any 3.0 you can get your hands on, although I'd stick with 98-newer models.