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Engine Identification

ENGINE VIN CODE [1]: F

ENGINE DESIGNATION CODE [2]: AEW

ENGINE CONFIGURATION [3]: V-8

DISPLACEMENT: 3.7L (3696cc/226ci)

COMPUTER SYSTEM [4]: MPI Bosch Motronic 5.4.2

FUEL SYSTEM [5]: Sequential Multi-Point Fuel Injection

IGNITION SYSTEM [6]: Mapped Electronic Ignition

[1] 5th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). VIN plate mounted atop driver's side instrument panel, visible through windshield lower left corner.




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[2] Engine code and serial numbers are stamped on the left side of the cylinder block (arrow) directly above the power steering pump.
[3] DOHC 32-valve (4 valves per cyl.), 230 HP @ 5800 RPM.
[4] MPI Bosch Motronic with OBD II. System uses single control module for both fuel and ignition control. Motronic is fully adaptive.
[5] Fuel System uses 4-hole single-spray solenoid-type injectors, dual oxygen sensor feedback, start and idle speed control, after start and acceleration enrichment, deceleration fuel shut-off.
[6] Transistorized Distributorless Ignition System, Coils controlled by Power Stages, Hall sender and cylinder selective Knock Control.