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My brother in law recently purchased a 1995 F-1000 (which is, for all intents and purposes, a stripped down version of our good ole F-150). I was trying to help find out more information on the truck and parts sourcing, but with little to no past service records available or original documentation, we're just not sure how much has been altered in the 25 years it's been around. I know it has a straight six gas engine, but it doesn't really seem to me like it's the 4.9 I've seen multiple times. Anyone have any idea what this engine would be (type, code?). I'm guessing some variant of the older 200 straight six, but I'm not too familiar with those. Any insight is appreciated! Haven't had much luck with VIN decoders either, other than finding out the truck was built by Ford Argentina (if anyone has access to a more sophisticated VIN decoder, I'll happily share the number).
it is not a "small six" because it has a separate intake. that is a large 6, either a 240 or 300.
the "small six" ie: 144, 170, 200, and 250 have the intake manifold cast as part of the head and is not removable.
That's a 250 with an Australian head.. 99% sure of it. The OZ heads had a bolt on intake and are highly sought after in America for those wanting to keep the 200/250's.. They later modified the block and built crossflows
Thank you all for the answers! No doubt a lot of knowledge in these forums. The posts gave me a starting point, and after much digging and calling out for old registration records I now know the truck left the factory with a 221ci (3.6L) straight six (Falcon engine?). I admittedly know absolutely nothing about these engines, but the one there now does look similar to images I could find of said engine. Power on an older reg is listed as 108hp, which doesn't match any outputs for a similar engine that I could find, but then again that could be a tuning/clerical issue. Doesn't help that the registration also mentions it as "mechanically modified/altered vehicle."
See also: Ford Barra engineStarting in 1960, Ford of Australia used the same I-6 engines as North America, featuring the 144 and 170 c.i. pursuit models. The 144 was discontinued in late 1966. Also as in North America, a 200 c.i. 'Super Pursuit' motor was added in February 1964. In 1968, Ford of Australia increased the deck height of the design to make room for increased crankshaft stroke, resulting in displacements of 188 and 221 c.i. (badged 3.1 and 3.6 litres). They superseded the 170 and 200 motors in the lineup. The 188 and 221 c.i. also equipped Ford Falcon Argentine's variant from 1970 to 1991"
What I don't get is the old " Falcon Six " in Australia had already had a crossflow cylinder head added by 1976 and the well known Barra engine replacement came out in the 80's... Could this truck really have come factory with basically a 20 year old obsolete design? Or are trucks down there built with like whatever might be available as a knock down kit of sorts?
argentia built trucks and cars are "different".
you could still buy a falcon in the late 70's early 80's but it was basically a 63 falcon with minor modifications. they they changed it again and built the falcon through 91.
I knew it was different as I worked with several Argentines ~10 years ago and that they were behind the times in automotive technology. I would have expected a cross flow head, or a 300 I6. I know they were derived from the Australian cars and OZ did have the 300 I6.. I mean it's also obvious that it's a 1995 yet has a brick nose on it
Pretty sure the Barra version of the Aussie I6 didn’t come about until the early 2000s when the BA falcon was released with the twin cam head and turbo option.
That's interesting that the engine is that small, what other differences are there? If I remember a guy from Brazil was on here and his f1000 had a dana rearend. Does yours?
That's interesting that the engine is that small, what other differences are there? If I remember a guy from Brazil was on here and his f1000 had a dana rearend. Does yours?
I believe it's a Dana 46 rear end. No clue if I ended up with the 4.56 or 4.78 ratio though.
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Sorry can't be more help. Somebody will be along to clarify further.
