A version of the Essex V6 appeared in the 1997 (through 2008) model year as a replacement for the durable, but aging, Ford 300 straight six in the F-150. Like the 3.8 it had 12 valves and pushrods, but the 4.2 featured a longer, stroke. Bore diameter was the same at . Initial output of the V6 in the F-150 was at 4750 rpm and torque of at 3000 rpm. Ford Power Products sold this engine as the ESG-642 for industrial uses until 2015.