Designed by Nissan in California and built at the Nissan Dechard, TN engine plant.

Think about it. If Ford had designed it, they would have kept it for their 2004 F150 revamp, and sold Nissan the power challenged Triton.

Nissan has a great history of engine designs, and would have no need to buy from Ford.

 

Design by Nissan in California and built at the Nissan Dechard, TN engine plant.

Think about it. If Ford had designed it, they would have kept it for their 2004 F150 revamp, and sold Nissan the power challenged Triton.

Nissan has a great history of engine designs, and would have no need to buy from Ford.

Exactly why would they have given away a better engine to the competition. LOL someone is pulling your chain. Make sure you tug back.
M4ck

 

They don't call 'em Found On Road Dead for nothing :twisted:

 

They don't call 'em Found On Road Dead for nothing :twisted:

I was always fond of:

F ix
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If Ford designed it, they'd all be recalled now for engine fires/faulty cruise controls, etc.

 

They don't call 'em Found On Road Dead for nothing :twisted:

I was always fond of:

F ix
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R epair
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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I also like:

F@#$ed
Over
Rebuilt
Dodge

It's shame that FORD isn't spelled POS! :twisted:

 

wow

why don't you all tell us how you really feel about ford.....

i agree, they have some issues, but they make a good truck. number one selling truck for years. if there were no titan, i'd be driving a ford f150.

 

I HAD THOSE EXACT ANSWERS BUT I CAN NOT FIND ANY PROOF ANYWERE, JUST SO I CAN SHOW THOSE GUYS :wink:

 

i'd ask those people to show you the proof if they are claiming it's made by someone other than nissan.

and what's endurance? is that just the name they assigned to this particular engine?

 

Fourth
On
Race
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I don't know how some of these urban rumors get started, but c'mon...Ford designing engines for Nissan.... one of the most prolific motor makers ever? Now, if Shelby would've had a hand in the design....

 

ford backwards is

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I was able to find this.

One can only wonder how much torque this Japanese-designed small block V8 would pump out with a reliable supercharger/intercooler bolted on, and it compares favourably with Chevrolet's tuned-up SS Silverado, which packs a fettled 6.0-litre V8.

http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/nissas-titan.htm

Here is an article from Business Week.

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/03_42/b3854061.htm

 

I NEED SOLID EVIDIENCE TO SHOW THESE GUYS THAT THE TITAN MOTOR WAS MADE BY NISSAN ENGINEERS AND NOT FORDS.
WHY WOULD PEOPLE SAY SUCH MEAN THINGS IS BEYOND ME.

 

ford backwards is

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Now that's a good one!! I never heard that one before.

 

I NEED SOLID EVIDIENCE TO SHOW THESE NUTSACKS THAT THE TITAN MOTOR WAS MADE BY NISSAN ENGINEERS AND NOT FORDS.
WHY WOULD PEOPLE SAY SUCH MEAN THINGS IS BEYOND ME.

Jers, you have 2 PM's from me, please read them and take action....

 

F **ing
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D isaster

 

Nissan Motor made by Ford??? ROFL LMAO . . . Perhaps you didn't notice the power and reliability? Without any further evidence, that alone should tell you nobody at Ford had anything to do with the mighty 5.6L. <still laughing> . . . Where do people come up with this stuff? Oh, by the way, I have some ocean front property in . . . ah never mind. LOL

 

I NEED SOLID EVIDENCE TO SHOW THESE NUTSACKS THAT THE TITAN MOTOR WAS MADE BY NISSAN ENGINEERS AND NOT FORDS.
WHY WOULD PEOPLE SAY SUCH MEAN THINGS IS BEYOND ME.

Here is more evidence for your "friends". They probably believe you anyway but just enjoy your reaction.

Look at the sentence just above "Model Lineup"
http://www.newcartestdrive.com/review-intro.cfm?Vehicle=2005_Nissan_Titan&ReviewID=1679

http://www.nissanusa.com/form/0,,ac...,,action-career_sctid-51009,00.html#Nissan North America, Inc. - Smyrna/Decherd

Nissan North America, Inc. - Smyrna/Decherd

“At Nissan's engine plant in Decherd, Tennessee, employees assemble engines and transaxles. In July 2000, Nissan announced plans to expand the Decherd plant to add engine machining and assembly for the production of V6 and V8 engines. The expansion will add more than 500,000 square feet to the 230,000-square-foot plant.”

 

F **ing
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Now that is priceless.

 

I NEED SOLID EVIDENCE TO SHOW THESE NUTSACKS THAT THE TITAN MOTOR WAS MADE BY NISSAN ENGINEERS AND NOT FORDS.
WHY WOULD PEOPLE SAY SUCH MEAN THINGS IS BEYOND ME.

Here is more evidence for your "friends". They probably believe you anyway but just enjoy your reaction.

Look at the sentence just above "Model Lineup"
http://www.newcartestdrive.com/review-intro.cfm?Vehicle=2005_Nissan_Titan&ReviewID=1679

http://www.nissanusa.com/form/0,,ac...,,action-career_sctid-51009,00.html#Nissan North America, Inc. - Smyrna/Decherd

Nissan North America, Inc. - Smyrna/Decherd

“At Nissan's engine plant in Decherd, Tennessee, employees assemble engines and transaxles. In July 2000, Nissan announced plans to expand the Decherd plant to add engine machining and assembly for the production of V6 and V8 engines. The expansion will add more than 500,000 square feet to the 230,000-square-foot plant.”

Below is a more technical article that covers our engine, from Automotive Industries - Issue: July 2003 "David vs. Goliath - Part I" Nissan Titan by Don Sherman

http://www.ai-online.com/issues/article_detail.asp?id=235

 

Re: wow

why don't you all tell us how you really feel about ford.....

i agree, they have some issues, but they make a good truck. number one selling truck for years. if there were no titan, i'd be driving a ford f150.

It's the number one selling truck with who? Certainly not me -- I've never owned one. I guess if "Corporate Ford" wants the consumer to believe they're #1 and people buy into that assertion -- more power to 'em! I make my own decisions. Still own a Dodge pick-up, had a Durango as well. They both performed great -- one still does!

 

The friends might be refering to the old Quest van. It shared a platform with the Villager mini van. The only difference in the motor was the plastic intake cover, one said mercury and the other nissan.

 

Yes but Nissan built the van not ford. The Titan engine was designed from the 3.5 liter Z motor. It is a very precise well fitted engine. Dosnt really equate with what Ford produces. I have heard Fords next big recall is the 4.6 and 5.4 engine. The 3 valve head has some compression loss in some engines as much as 10% lower hp output than the better running ones. With Ford its kinda luck of the draw. Do I get a good one or a pos. So far My Nissan has been very good. Expecially for a first year design its a gem.

 

Yes but Nissan built the van not ford. The Titan engine was designed from the 3.5 liter Z motor. It is a very precise well fitted engine. Dosnt really equate with what Ford produces. I have heard Fords next big recall is the 4.6 and 5.4 engine. The 3 valve head has some compression loss in some engines as much as 10% lower hp output than the better running ones. With Ford its kinda luck of the draw. Do I get a good one or a pos. So far My Nissan has been very good. Expecially for a first year design its a gem.

Actually Ford built the van for Nissan using Nissan engine and trans. In the drivers door opening the sticker says built by the Ford Motor Company for Nissan Motors LTD. I've owned a 1997, a 1999 and still own a 2002. All three never gave me any problems. No sqeaks , rattles or other annoyances.

Clint

 

Thanks for the back up Clint. I wonder how many die hard Ford guys noticed that along with the kick in the gut some guys get when its time for a mini van, their Villager is 8O a nissan.