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What was the horsepower of the 1985 Ford 302?

What was the horsepower of the 1985 Ford 302?

In 1985, the 302 was modified to include Ford’s new electronic fuel injection (EFI) system, and the “˜5L’ 302 offered 185 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. This made the 302 one of the more powerful engines in the F-Series lineup, behind only the 351 High Output and the 460 big block.

What was the first year of the Ford F 250?

Also new in the F-100s through F-250s equipped with the 302 V-8 was an optional 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission. The first styling changes were introduced for 1982.

When was the last year the Ford 302 was made?

After 1993, the 302 received a boost in power, then offering 205 horsepower when mated to a manual transmission and 195 with the automatic transmission option. The 302 F-series engine continued to offer the same specs through the 1996 model year, when the 302 was finally retired and replaced by Ford’s new Modular series.

Why is the Ford 302 called a 5.0?

It was during this period where the 302 became more commonly known as the 5.0, thanks to badging on the popular Ford Mustangs, even though the 302 had previously been recognized by Ford Motor Company as measuring 4.9L.

In 1985, the 302 was modified to include Ford’s new electronic fuel injection (EFI) system, and the “˜5L’ 302 offered 185 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. This made the 302 one of the more powerful engines in the F-Series lineup, behind only the 351 High Output and the 460 big block.

Also new in the F-100s through F-250s equipped with the 302 V-8 was an optional 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission. The first styling changes were introduced for 1982.

After 1993, the 302 received a boost in power, then offering 205 horsepower when mated to a manual transmission and 195 with the automatic transmission option. The 302 F-series engine continued to offer the same specs through the 1996 model year, when the 302 was finally retired and replaced by Ford’s new Modular series.

What was the size of a 1985 Ford F 250?

While still a full-sized truck, they were slimmed down to include thinner gauge body steel and glass. This produced a taught, neatly styled truck that as time as progressed has a look that aged well. While most of the previous generation engines continued from 1979 into 1980, the larger V-8s migrated to the heavier capacity F-250 and F-350 models.

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Ruth Doyle