What does the term FE mean?
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What does the term FE mean?
Now you've done it!! ;-) The myths abound on the meaning of FE and the guy who came up with it is unknown and ain't talking. Do a search on the topic and see how much it's been discussed here. There are several ideas that work well.
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What does the term FE mean?
According to the book "how to rebuild your ford big block", fe indeed refers to the intended useage of this engine: in Fords and Edsels (FE). Also, don't forget it's brother, the FT (Ford Trucks).
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What does the term FE mean?
Okay, but "Ford-Edsel" doesn't account for the use of FE motors in Mercs. So, if that explanation were true, it should be "FEM", or perhaps "MEF", or maybe even "EMF" (although that last one is pretty weak) 
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What does the term FE mean?
One must not forget that the Edsel brand held as much hope for Ford as did the Ford name itself. Literally, Henry had his blood in the Edsel line. I'd offer that Mercury was not as much of a priority then. What about Lincoln? I believe that was before Lincoln was a biggie in the Ford Marketing group's eyes.
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What does the term FE mean?
For those who like to read threads that may skirt reality on this issue try:
http://www.clubcobra.com/t40372-15-1.html
http://www.clubcobra.com/t40372-15-1.html
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What does the term FE mean?
Originally posted by fasttexan
Okay, but "Ford-Edsel" doesn't account for the use of FE motors in Mercs. So, if that explanation were true, it should be "FEM", or perhaps "MEF", or maybe even "EMF" (although that last one is pretty weak) .
Okay, but "Ford-Edsel" doesn't account for the use of FE motors in Mercs. So, if that explanation were true, it should be "FEM", or perhaps "MEF", or maybe even "EMF" (although that last one is pretty weak)
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