Ford 3.8 V6 Performance
The Ford 3.8-liter V6 engine was introduced in 1982 in the Ford Thunderbird and used through 2003 in the Ford Windstar minivan before being discontinued. This engine performance was compromised at times as a result of head gasket problems identified on vehicles built from 1988 to 1995.
Other People Are Reading
-
Performance
-
In the 2003 Ford Windstar, the Ford 3.8-liter, V6 engine is rated at 200 horsepower at 4,900 rpm and 240 pound-feet of torque at 3,600 rpm. This front-wheel-drive vehicle has a payload of 1,831 pounds and a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds, according to AOL Autos.
Fuel Economy
-
The 2003 Ford Windstar is rated at 17 miles per gallon in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. This vehicle runs on regular gasoline.
-
Problems
-
The Center for Auto Safety (CAS), a consumer advocacy group, noted that millions of 3.8-liter, V6-equipped Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models are prone to head gasket failure. These vehicles include select Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable sedans, Lincoln Continentals and the 1995 Ford Windstar. Ford admitted that head gasket failure could lead to engine failure, costing owners thousands of dollars in repairs. The CAS successfully campaigned Ford to expand its warranty coverage to affected rear-wheel-drive models, but CAS claims warranty coverage still does not go far enough to protect consumers.
-
