2006 Fords Will Get All-New 3.5-L V6

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New Engine Will Be as Sophisticated as Imported Competition

A new V6, to be used in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles, will be built in Ford Motor's Lima, Ohio facility. The plant will receive a $470 million (USD$335 million) upgrade to incorporate the engine program.

A new sophisticated 3.5-L Duratec V6 engine, that will rival anything from Europe or Asia, will find its way into Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. (Photo: Ford Motor Company)

As sophisticated as anything from Europe or Asia, the 3.5-L Duratec V6 will boast an aluminum block, dual-overhead cams and 24-valves.

Annual production is expected to reach 325,000 units.