F150CANADA

Gasoline:

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1992 - 1996 F-series vehicles came with a variety of gasoline powered engine options. These choices included the 4.9L 300 cubic inch, the 5.0L 302 cubic inch, the 5.8L 351 cubic inch, and the 7.5L 460 cubic inch.

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Small block engines:

The 4.9L, 5.0L and 5.8L options are considered the small block engines. These three options all have the same "Windsor" transmission bolt pattern and the transmissions are interchangeable between the engines.

• 4.9L - This 300 cubic inch engine was a straight-6 (also known as an inline-6) and is considered by many to be the workhorse of the gas engine options as it could produce so much torque at low rpms, especially for such a small motor. It produced enough torque that it was often installed in F250 and F350 trucks.

• 5.0L - This 302 cubic inch engine was a v8. In 1992 and 1993, this engine option came with a standard 302 firing order. In 1994-1996 models, the firing order was changed to an HO (High Output) firing order. This engine option was typically found in F150s and Broncos. Not many F250 or F350s would have been fitted with a 5.0L in the factory. Note - in 1987 this engine option was made as roller cam compatible but the roller cams weren't factory installed until late 1993.

• 5.8L - This 351 cubic inch engine was very similar to the 302 but it had taller cylinders which basically made it a stroked motor which would produce a lot more torque and horsepower. Note -  In 1995, the 351 was made roller cam compatible, but for this year, roller cams weren't typically seen except in the F250s and F350s. Usually the F150s and Broncos would be fitted with roller cams by 1996, however this engine size was not typically installed on these models.​

* The 302 and 351 engines look almost identical, with the main discernible difference of the 351 being that the walls of the cylinders are taller. The easiest way to identify if you have a 302 or a 351 is to look at the location of the bottom bolt of the thermostat housing. In a 351, you can easily loosen this bolt​ using a ratchet by just adding an extension. With the 302, this bolt is too far down and inaccessible to easily reach with just an extension and you will often have to reach and twist awkwardly with a wrench *

Big block engines:

• 7.5L - This 460 cubic inch big block engine was typically found in an F250 or F350 truck and produces power and torque ratings comparable to the Diesel engines.

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Diesel:

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In the early 1980s, Ford introduced the 6.9L IDI (Indirect Injection) to their line of vehicles and basically revolutionized the industry in terms of putting diesel engines into pickup trucks. It proved to be very reliable, economical and dependable over the long term.

• 7.3L IDI - In the late 1980s, the 6.9L IDI was bored out to a 7.3L IDI which became the mainstay for diesels up until the second half of 1994

• 7.3L IDI Turbo - Some dealers and aftermarket places were installing turbos on the 7.3L IDI, but in 1993 Ford made the turbo a factory option. The factory turbo 7.3L IDI is not just a standard 7.3L IDI with a turbo stuck on it. It is in fact a redesigned motor with bigger oil passages, larger wrist pins, and different pistons and connecting rods.

* The 7.3L IDI and the 7.3L IDI Turbo carried on until the second half of 1994 *​

• 7.3L Powerstroke - In the second half of 1994, the 7.3L IDI was eliminated and replaced with the 7.3L Powerstroke. The powerstroke is a direct injection, computer controlled diesel engine. It produced much more horsepower and torque and also had a much better throttle response.

Note - The 7.3L IDI​ and the 7.3L Powerstroke are two completely different engines. Although they share the same cubic inch designation and the motor mounts are in the same place, that is pretty much where the similarities end. The easiest way to differentiate between these two options is to simply pop the hood and locate the oil fill port. In the 7.3L IDI, the fill port will be near the front center area of the engine compartment, between the radiator and engine. In the 7.3L Powerstroke, the fill port will be located further back on the passenger side rocker cover.

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