Short answer
Not directly — the plug won't fit, and you must never defeat the ground or neutral to force it. The safe options are converting the outlet (and circuit, if needed) to four-wire, or confirming with an electrician whether a compatible cord is permitted for your situation.
It's the question everyone asks at the moment of install. The short answer is no, not as-is — but here are the legitimate paths forward.
Why it won't just plug in
A new range ships with a 4-prong cord to match today's four-wire standard. An old 3-prong outlet has a different configuration, so the plug physically won't seat. That mismatch is a feature, not a flaw — it stops an unsafe connection.
The safe option: conversion
The usual fix is a 3-to-4-prong conversion — installing a four-wire receptacle and making sure the circuit provides a separate ground and neutral. Whether your existing cable supports that directly, or needs new conductors, is what an electrician checks.
The limited alternative
In some situations, fitting the new range with a compatible 3-prong cord is permitted — but only when the existing circuit and conditions allow, and never by bypassing grounding. This is a judgment call for a licensed electrician, not a default.
What never to do
Don't use a cheater adapter, don't tie neutral and ground together, and don't remove the ground prong. Those shortcuts remove the protection that keeps your range's body safe to touch in a fault. If you're unsure, a quick call settles it safely. See also why your range has a 4-prong cord.
When to call a licensed electrician
Deciding between a conversion and a compatible cord — safely and to code — is a licensed electrician's call. Don't improvise with adapters.
Need this handled in Fort Pierce? Learn about 3-to-4-prong conversion, or call (772) 555-0188 and we'll connect you with a licensed local electrician.