What Kind of V-6 Engine Does a 2006 Ford Taurus Have?

Internal Engine Specifications

• The 2006 Ford Taurus came fitted with the 3.0-liter "Vulcan" V-6. This engine was an overhead-valve configuration and 12 valves. It had a 3.5-inch bore and a 3.14-inch piston stroke.
  
  

Engine Performance

• The 2006 Taurus' "Vulcan" V-6 engine cranked out a subpar 153 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 186 foot-pounds of torque at 3,250 rpm. The Taurus' 3.0-liter V-6 engine moved the mid-sized vehicle at a respectable 27 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg in the city.