The 3.9L (3934 cc) AJ30/AJ35 variant is a unique displacement used only by Ford and Lincoln and is built in Ford's Lima, OH engine plant. Bore is 86 mm (3.4 in) and stroke is 85 mm (3.3 in). The AJ35 version introduced for the 2003 model year added variable valve timing of the intake camshafts and electronic throttle control. While the block, crankshaft, pistons, and connecting rods are all unique to this displacement, many other parts are shared with the AJ-V8 engines produced in the UK by Jaguar.
Vehicles using this engine:
- 2000-2002 Lincoln LS, 252 hp (188 kW) 267 lb·ft (362 N·m)
- 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 252 hp (188 kW) 267 lb·ft (362 N·m)
- 2003-2006 Lincoln LS, 280 hp (209 kW) 286 lb·ft (388 N·m)
- 2003-2005 Ford Thunderbird, 280 hp (209 kW) 286 lb·ft (388 N·m)
- Ford Forty-Nine concept
The last AJ35 was produced in March 2006 after only 3 years. Total run of AJ30/35 was nearly 250,000 units
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