Ford Mazda Mercury 2.3L L4 Remanufactured Engine – 2008

Description

Propel loaded 2.3-liter commercial fleet crossover vehicles up steep highway mountain grades under 185 PSI dynamic cylinder compression force without detonation or spark knock through this Ford 2.3L Duratec Remanufactured Engine. Engineered for 2008 single-year commercial fleet platforms, this refined DOHC engine incorporates electronic throttle controls, intake runner flaps, and an all-aluminum deep-skirt block.

Constructed with an A319 cast aluminum deep-skirt block, this engine features centrifugal cast iron cylinder liners. The cylinder block deck receives precision milling to an Ra 25 micro-inch surface finish. Internals include a forged steel crankshaft, structural ladder frame bedplate, powdered metal connecting rods, and flat-top hypereutectic pistons. Dry weight equals 285 lbs with a 4.5-quart structural oil pan capacity.

Key Features of Ford 2.3L

Fleet operators buy Ford 2.3L long block engine units to minimize maintenance costs on regional transport vehicles. Detailed machine shop inspection procedures verify all bearing clearances before final crating for transport to maintenance hubs.

• Electronic throttle body calibration interfaces with modern vehicle powertrain torque management systems.
• Intake manifold runner control flaps optimize air charge velocity across varied engine load conditions.
• Structural cast aluminum lower bedplate ties all five main bearing caps together to stop crankcase twist.
• Multi-layer steel cylinder head gaskets withstand 190 PSI dynamic combustion strokes without failure.
• Ford 2.3L high-output oil pump maintains 50 PSI cruising lubrication inside critical galleries.
• Mechanical bucket tappets maintain valve lash stability without hydraulic bleed down.
• Cast-in iron cylinder sleeves resist bore scuffing during demanding cold-start delivery cycles.
• Diamond plateau cylinder honing provides rapid moly ring seat without cylinder bore burnishing.

Single Year Duratec Dynamic Ratings

Normal operating oil pressure maintains 20 PSI at hot idle and 45 to 60 PSI at 2,500 RPM cruise. Engine coolant temperature regulates between 192°F and 205°F through standard thermostatic flow. Power output measures 153 continuous horsepower at 5,800 RPM, providing 152 lb-ft torque at 4,250 RPM. A 9.7:1 compression ratio yields 175 to 185 PSI cranking compression. Heat rejection across radiator circuits reaches 3,300 BTU/min under Severe Commercial Fleet duty cycles across heavy regional freight corridors.

Single Year Crossover Driveline Dimensions

The rear crankshaft hub incorporates a 6-bolt flexplate bolt pattern on a standard circular pitch circle. Front snout diameter is ground to 1.102 inches with precision keyways for damper installation. Dial indicators gauge crankshaft thrust endplay between 0.003 and 0.007 inches. Pilot bore fits Ford commercial automatic transaxle torque converters without modification.

Single Year Duratec Priming Protocols

Pre-lubricate oil circuits with an external pressure canister prior to first start to charge timing chain hydraulic tensioners and cam journals. Fill cooling system with approved coolant mixture using vacuum cooling tools to prevent hot spots. Not engineered for supercharged racing applications, continuous marine salt water usage, or vehicles exceeding factory gross axle ratings.

• Inspect external accessory belt drive alignment and fluid levels each shift.
• Check intake runner control vacuum actuators every 50 operating hours.
• Change crankcase motor oil and heavy spin-on filter every 4,000 miles.

Single Year Duratec Warranty Details

Supplied with an industry-grade 3-Year / 100,000-Mile commercial fleet warranty covering parts and block casting integrity. The heavy-duty shipping crate contains the remanufactured long block engine, high-volume oil pump, oil pump driveshaft, complete install gasket package, pre-lubrication instructions, and certified quality audit dyno sheets.