Ford introduced the 302 cubic inch Windsor V8 in 1968, although it was not introduced to the F Series lineup until late 1969 as option for the F150. Ford had a variety of 302 engines (with some making over 300 horsepower), but the F150 302s started at a lower 205 horsepower. This power output was […] More »

AL BRUCK: DO-IT-YOURSELF FARM BACKGROUND INFLUENCES ALL-NEW SUPER DUTY TRANSMISSION Al Bruck, engineering manager, 2011 Ford Super Duty’s all-new six-speed automatic transmission Click here to download related images. Al Bruck is the engineering manager for the all-new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift® six-speed automatic transmission, which will debut in the all-new 2011 Ford Super Duty next year […] More »

NEW TORQSHIFT SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION HARNESSES, CHANNELS INCREASED POWER FROM NEW FORD ENGINES New 6R140 Heavy-Duty TorqShift(R) 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Click here to download related images. The new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift® six-speed automatic transmission is specifically designed to handle the increased torque produced by the all-new Ford-designed, Ford-engineered and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel […] More »

The 6.8L V10 was introduced by Ford Motor Company in 1997 when FMC introduced the 4.6 and 5.4 liter modular motors. All of the Ford V10 engines were produced at Ford’s Windsor Ontario engine plant. The V10 was not available in the F150, as only Super Duty models were available with the biggest of the […] More »

The 2007 Ford Super Duty F250 includes a series of additions to make Lariat trims more distinct with the Highline Edition for Lariat SuperCab trims. The Harley-Davidson Edition has a few new colors to choose from, including black with blue flames, blue with black flames, and dark stone with black flames. They added tilt steering […] More »

Ford’s Hirvonen named International Rally Driver of the Year FIA World Rally Championship runner-up, Ford’s Mikko Hirvonen, was honoured with one of motorsport’s most prestigious awards in London last night (Sunday).  The BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team driver was named International Rally Driver of the Year at the Autosport Awards in front of […] More »

The Ford 385-series V-8 engine line was named after the crankshaft stroke of the 460 cubic inch V-8, which was 3.85 inches. Replacing the Ford MEL (Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln) engine, this series of engines also later replaced the Ford FE engine. To reduce weight, the 385 utilized a skirtless block and thinwall casting techniques. The 385 engines […] More »