Originally posted by fastcougar:
Yes I know, but I didn't want a Taurus engine ... more work. I wanted an escape engine and for some reason, they are hard to find in that price range SHIPPED being the operative word here.
I checked all my local yards and could have gotten a Taurus/Sable engine from an 01 Taurus for only $375, but passed. I want the revised parts in the oiling system (pan, pickup & windage tray).


You are just crazy.

There is no more work swapping a Taurus/Sable engine then a Escape/Tribute engine.

Any 01+ 3L engine will have the revised pickup, windage tray, and dipstick.

Only an 04+ Escape engine will have the revised pan. It's probably cheaper to just pay the $125 for the oil pan kit then buy an 04+ Escape engine over an 01-03 Taurus engine. You need the new oil pan gasket anyway. (~$25 IIRC)

2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.