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  name Ford FE V8
  aka Ford FT V8
  manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  production 1958&ndash1976
  predecessor Ford Y-block V8
  successor Ford 335 Cleveland V8 <br> Ford 351 Windsor V8
  class Mid-sized OHV V8
  similar Oldsmobile V8 <br> Buick V8 <br> Pontiac V8 <br> Chrysler FirePower V8 <br> AMC Short/Tall V8


The Ford FE engine was a Ford V8 engine used in vehicles sold in the North American market between 1958 and 1976. It was intended to fill the need for a medium-range displacement engine in Ford's lineup of available V8's created at the demise of the Lincoln Y-block V8 Engine (317, 341, 368 cubic inches and truck sizes 279, 302, 332 cubic inches). It supplemented Ford's line-up of V8's which at the time included a small block ( Y-block ), a medium block (the new FE) and the prestige big block (the MEL engines). In the ongoing development of Ford V8's, the Y-block was soon supplanted by the new Windsor engines (221, 260, 289, 302, 351 cubic inches) in the early 1960's and the MEL was replaced by the 385-series engines in the late 1960's (429, 460 cubic inch versions). Some claim "FE" is an acronym for 'Ford-Edsel', while others insist the name meant simply 'Ford Engine'. A careful search of the FoMoCo Engineering archives by currently employed engineers shows that the earliest references to the engine group made reference to 'Ford/Edsel and very soon that was shortened to F/E. Ultimately the designation was simplified to FE. Another engine family, the MEL , stood for "Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln".

A related engine, the Ford FT engine, was used in medium and heavy trucks from 1964 through 1978.

In all discussions of Ford V8 engines, it is extremely important to understand that Ford, unlike its competitors at the time, did not have just small block and big block engines. Ford engines generally came in three size ranges, sized to best suit the application.


USAGE

FE series engines powered most Full-size Fords, some Mid-size and performance models, and many Mercurys from 1958 until 1971, and pickup trucks from 1965 through 1976.

Specific models that used FE engines include the later, AC Cobra MKIII, AC Frua , high-performance Ford Mustang s between 1967 and 1970, many
Ford Galaxie s including racing cars, some Ford Fairlane s, Ford Thunderbird s until halfway through 1968, and many others.

Both engine families saw use in industrial as well as automotive applications.


DESCRIPTION

The FE and FT engines are Y-block designs—so-called because the cylinder block casting extends below the crankshaft center line, giving great strength at the cost of weight. In these engines, the casting extends 35⁄8 in (92 mm) below the crankshaft center, which is more than an inch below the bottom of the crank journals.

All FE and FT engines have a ''bore spacing'' (distance between cylinder centers) of 4.63 in (118 mm), and a ''deck height'' (distance from crank center to top of block) of 10.17 in (258 mm). The main journal (crankshaft bearing) diameter is 2.749 in (69.8 mm).


GENERATION 1


332


The smallest big-block Ford was the 332 (of 331.8 in³ (5.44 L) true Engine Displacement ) with a 4.0 in (101.6 mm) bore and 3.3 in (83.8 mm) stroke. It was only used in Ford-brand cars in 1958 and 1959. A two-barrel version produced 240 hp (179 kW), while a Holley four-barrel output 265 hp (198 kW).

Applications:
  • 4V, 9.5:1 — 265 hp gross (198 kW) at 4600 rpm and 360 ft·lbf gross (488 N·m) at 2800 rpm

  • --- 1958 Ford

  • 2V, 8.9:1 — 225 hp gross (168 kW) at 4600 rpm and 325 ft·lbf gross (441 N·m) at 2200 rpm

  • --- 1959 Ford

  • --- 1959 Edsel Corsair (called "Express V8")



352

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Introduced in 1958, the Ford 352 (of 351.9 in³ or 5.77 L displacement) was the replacement for the Lincoln Y-block series. It was simply a stroked (to 3.5 in or 88.9 mm) version of the 332. Rated from 208 hp (155 kW) (2-barrel Carb ) to over 300 hp (224 kW) (4-barrel police interceptor models). This series of engines were all known for excellent torque and durability. These engines usually weighed over 750 lb (340 kg). Bore of this version was 4 in (102 mm), with a 3.5 in (89 mm) stroke.

Applications:
  • 2V

  • --- 8.9:1 — 220 hp gross (164 kW) at 4400 rpm and 376 ft·lbf gross (510 N·m) at 2400 rpm


  • -- 1961-1963 Ford

  • 4V

  • --- 10.2:1 — 300 hp gross (224 kW) at 4600 rpm and 395 ft·lbf gross (536 N·m) at 2800 rpm


  • -- 1958 Ford Police Interceptor (civilian)


  • -- 1958-1959 Ford


  • -- 1958-1959 Ford Thunderbird

  • --- 9.6:1 — 300 hp gross (224 kW) at 4600 rpm and 380 ft·lbf gross (515 N·m) at 2800 rpm


  • -- 1960 Ford


  • -- 1960 Edsel


  • -- 1960 Ford Thunderbird

  • --- 10.6:1 — 360 hp gross (269 kW) at 6000 rpm and 380 ft·lbf gross (515 N·m) at 3400 rpm


  • -- 1960 Ford

  • --- 8.9:1 — 235 hp gross (175 kW) at 4400 rpm and 350 ft·lbf gross (475 N·m) at 2400 rpm


  • -- 1960 Ford

  • --- 9.3:1 — 250 hp gross (187 kW) at 4400 rpm and 352 ft·lbf gross (477 N·m) at 2800 rpm


  • -- 1964-1966 Ford

  • --- 8.4:1 — 208 hp gross (155 kW) at 4000 rpm and 310 ft·lbf gross (420 N·m) at 2800 rpm


  • -- 1965-1967 Ford F-Series




361 Edsel

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Edsel 361 engines were assembled in Cleveland, OH.
Standard for 1958 Ranger, Pacer, Villager, Bermuda, Roundup, and optional for 1959 Ranger, Corsair, Villager.
  • 361 cid (5.911 litre)

  • 303 hp @4600 rpm

  • 400 ft·lbf Torque @2900 rpm

  • 10.5:1 Compression Ratio

  • 4.0469 x 3.500 Bore/Stroke

  • 4-bbl Holley carburetor

  • Pushrod overhead valve

  • Features an angle-wedge combustion chamber

  • Firing order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

  • Cylinder numbering (front-to-rear): Right 1-2-3-4 Left 5-6-7-8

  • 18 mm Champion spark plugs, 0.34 gap

  • Cam Angle (degrees): 26 - 28.5

  • Idle speed in Neutral (rpm): 475- 500

  • Minimum compression pressure at cranking speed (lbs): 180

  • Oil Pressure (lbs): 45 - 50

  • Average miles per gallon: 15.2.

  • Edsel 361 engines were also issued to law enforcement agencies and other emergency municipal services as the 1958 Ford Police Interceptor. Police Interceptor Fords sold to consumers were 352-4V with an extra-large air cleaner (AFP-14 or equivalent).



360 Truck


The 360 (of 360.7 in³ or 5.91 L displacement) was used in the Ford F Series trucks and pickups. It is basically a destroked 390 with a bore of 4.05 in (103 mm) and the 352's 3.5 in (89 mm) stroke. The 360s were sparse on horsepower, but had fairly good torque ratings. 360s were also constructed with heavy duty internal components for truck use. Use of a standard 352/390 cam for use in passenger cars along with carburetor and distributor adjustment gave it the same kind of performance as the 352/390 car engines. First introduced in 1968 and phased out at the end of the 1976 year run. Rated at 215 hp (160 kW) at 3600 rpm (2-barrel carb, 1968).

Applications:
  • 2V, 8.4:1

  • --- 215 hp gross (160 kW) at 4400 rpm and 327 ft·lbf gross (443 N·m) at 2400 rpm


  • -- 1968-1971 Trucks :-)

  • --- 196 hp net (146 kW) at 4000 rpm and 327 ft·lbf net (443 N·m) at 2400 rpm


  • -- 1972-1975 Trucks



390

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The 390 in³ (of 389.6 in³ or 6.4 L true displacement) engine, with a bore of 4.05 in (103 mm) and stroke of 3.78 in (96 mm), was the most common FE engine in later application. It was used in many Ford cars as the standard engine, as well as many trucks. It was a popular high-performance engine too; although not as powerful as the 427 and 428 models, it provided good performance, particularly in the lighter weight vehicles, and was in much greater supply.the 390cid 2v is rated at 265 bhp @ 4,100 rpm.

Applications:
  • 2V

  • --- 8.9:1 — 250 hp gross (187 kW) at 4400 rpm and 378 ft·lbf gross (513 N·m) at 2400 rpm


  • -- 1963-1965 Mercury

  • --- 9.4:1 — 266 hp gross (198 kW) at 4600 rpm and 378 ft·lbf gross (513 N·m) at 2400 rpm


  • -- 1964-1965 Mercury

  • --- 9.5:1 — 275 hp gross (205 kW) at 4400 rpm and 401 ft·lbf gross (544 N·m) at 2600 rpm


  • -- 1966 Ford


  • -- 1966 Ford Fairlane


  • -- 1966 Mercury


  • -- 1966 Mercury Comet

  • --- 9.5:1 — 270 hp gross (201 kW) at 4400 rpm and 401 ft·lbf gross (544 N·m) at 2600 rpm


  • -- 1967 Ford


  • -- 1967-1968 Ford Fairlane


  • -- 1967 Mercury


  • -- 1967 Mercury Comet


  • -- 1968 Ford Mustang


  • -- 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT


  • -- 1968 Mercury Cougar GT

  • --- 10.5:1 — 280 hp gross (209 kW) at 4600 rpm and 427 ft·lbf gross (579 N·m) at 2800 rpm


  • -- 1968 Ford


  • -- 1969 Mercury

  • --- 9.5:1 — 265 hp gross (198 kW) at 4400 rpm and 401 ft·lbf gross (544 N·m) at 2600 rpm


  • -- 1968 Ford Fairlane


  • -- 1968 Ford Torino


  • -- 1968-1970 Ford


  • -- 1968-1970 Mercury

  • --- 8.6:1 — 255 hp gross (190 kW) at 4400 rpm and 376 ft·lbf gross (510 N·m) at 2600 rpm


  • -- 1968-1971 Trucks

  • --- 9:1 — 255 hp gross (190 kW) at 4400 rpm and 376 ft·lbf gross (510 N·m) at 2600 rpm


  • -- 1971 Ford, Mercury

  • --- 8.6:1 — 201 hp net (150 kW) at 4000 rpm and 376 ft·lbf net (510 N·m) at 2600 rpm


  • -- 1972-1975 Trucks

  • 4V

  • --- 10.6:1 — 375 hp gross (280 kW) at 6000 rpm and 427 ft·lbf gross (579 N·m) at 3400 rpm


  • -- 1961-1962 Ford

  • --- 9.6:1 — 300 hp gross (224 kW) at 4600 rpm and 427 ft·lbf gross (579 N·m) at 2800 rpm


  • -- 1961-1963 Ford


  • -- 1961-1963 Ford Thunderbird


  • -- 1963 Mercury

  • --- 9.6:1 — 330 hp gross (246 kW) at 5000 rpm and 427 ft·lbf gross (579 N·m) at 3200 rpm


  • -- 1961-1963 Ford Police Interceptor


  • -- 1963 Mercury Police Interceptor

  • --- 10.1:1 — 330 hp gross (246 kW) at 5000 rpm and 427 ft·lbf gross (579 N·m) at 3200 rpm


  • -- 1964 Ford Police Interceptor


  • -- 1964 Mercury Police Interceptor

  • --- 11:1 — 300 hp gross (224 kW) at 4600 rpm and 427 ft·lbf gross (579 N·m) at 2800 rpm


  • -- 1964-1965 Ford


  • -- 1964-1965 Mercury


  • -- 1964-1965 Ford Thunderbird

  • --- 10.5:1 — 315 hp gross (235 kW) at 4600 rpm and 427 ft·lbf gross (579 N·m) at 2800 rpm


  • -- 1966-1967 Ford


  • -- 1966-1968 Ford Thunderbird


  • -- 1968 Mercury

  • --- 10.5:1 — 335 hp gross (251 kW) at 4600 rpm and 427 ft·lbf gross (579 N·m) at 3200 rpm


  • -- 1967, 1969 Ford Mustang


  • -- 1967, 1969 Ford Fairlane


  • -- 1967, 1969 Mercury Cyclone GT


  • -- 1967, 1969 Mercury Cougar GT


  • -- 1969 Ford Torino


  • -- 1969 Mercury Montego

  • --- 10.5:1 — 325 hp gross (242 kW) at 4800 rpm and 427 ft·lbf gross (579 N·m) at 2800 rpm

  • 3x2V, 10.6:1

  • --- 401 hp gross (299 kW) at 6000 rpm and 430 ft·lbf gross (583 N·m) at 3500 rpm


  • -- 1961-1962 Ford

  • --- 340 hp gross (254 kW) at 6000 rpm and 430 ft·lbf gross (583 N·m) at 3500 rpm


  • -- 1962 Ford


  • -- 1962 Ford Thunderbird



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