What engine is in a 1978 Ford F150?
What engine is in a 1978 Ford F150? Four engines were offered in the 1978 Ford F-150: the base 114-horsepower, 300-cubic-inch, in-line 6-cylinder, and 460-, 351- and 385-ci V-8s. The big optional 460 generated 200 horsepower when it debuted in 1973, but by the 1978 model year it was wielding 220 horsepower. What kind of engine was in a 1978 Ford F-150? There is a list of engines that were put in the 1978 model. The engine will help you determine the exact model of your truck. 4 people found this helpful. According to my handy dandy 1978 Ford owners...