20 WORST Ford Engines Ever Made!

20 WORST Ford Engines Ever Made!
In this video, we reveal the 20 worst Ford engines ever made and released to the public. From poor reliability to underwhelming performance, these engines left drivers frustrated and mechanics busy. Watch to learn which Ford engines earned a spot on this list of Ford’s biggest engine failures!

[@dmandman9]

302 and 351W are considered to be among the worst engines Ford made? That's news to many people 😅

[@RedneckSpaceman]

I once had a 72 Gran Torino. 351-C 2bbl. It was surprisingly quick. Never had any significant engine problems.

[@charliejones7574]

Yah...I only got 200K miles out of my last 302😊

[@mylanmiller9656]

@@charliejones7574 i have one in a an 88 Mustang that has 440000 and still going. Someone forgot to tell it, it is supposed to fail. I guess it didn't get the Memo.

[@charliejones7574]

@@mylanmiller9656 mine was a D0TE very forgiving engine. It went through 2 cabs in the 6-7 years I drove it. 2 t/c sets, a starter and distributor

[@Chevyman02]

Any Ford in general 😂😂

[@kentkrueger6035]

I worked for company that supplied their technicians with Ford Rangers powers by the 3.0 Liter Vulcan V6's. My previous employer like the Ford Taurus with the same engine. I don't recall a single engine failure.

[@dmandman9]

The ONLY weakness I’ve seen was that some of the ranger 3.0’s had premature valve guide wear. But it wasn’t that frequent. And only was a problem for a couple of year models. Also, head replacement was fairly simple if it did occur. But most of the time the engines outlasted the body

[@builttobeat2741]

There were 2 different 3.0l v6s. The ranger had the better one ohv. The other one was a dohc v6, more power but much less reliable. I worked for a Ford dealership around that time.

[@dmandman9]

@@builttobeat2741 Yes. The ohv 3.0 began its life in the 1986 Taurus and was later used in the ranger . Whereas the DOHC 3.0 began its life in the 1996 Taurus.. it was a good engine too. But the ohv was simpler, and even tougher.

[@RollingRigTraction]

@@builttobeat2741 don't forget the 3.0l SHO V6 also, that's a great running engine.

[@victordjinn632]

I don't see mention of the 1.6L inline 4 used in the Ford Escort. They became notorious for coolant consumption. There was never anything on the ground. Coolant was going out the tailpipe. Required cylinder head replacement. Head casting was cracked between intake and exhaust valves. Always cylinder #3. I repaired many of them. Otherwise a good runner.

[@dmandman9]

They were too busy criticizing several of the most reliable engines such as the 2V 4.6, the Vulcan 3.0 , and the 2.3 used in the pinto and Ranger.

[@quickrodsinc.4244]

Only 20???

[@johnhobson8886]

Damn that's funny!

[@eddysmith9318]

My wife drove a 2002 Ford crown Victoria LX for over 10 years. Didn't have any problems. We must have gotten lucky and bought a good one❓ after seeing this video, I guess we won't be buying any more Fords.

[@georgepruitt637]

My 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis LS is the opposite of yours. JUNK

[@davidmcroberts7505]

I had a 99 crown vic. Gave it to my son at about 297,000 mi. He still drives it, currently has over 311,000 mi. on it

[@Marlin-56]

This video happens to be about Ford. Every manufacturer has their own problem engines.

[@hunterculver1123]

4:23 whoever is in charge of this list is a damn liar the 3.8 Essex is one of the most reliable motors I’ve every owned

[@stephaneckes7438]

V 6 2.8, a German engine!

[@charliejones7574]

Yah...it was that 2.9 we had oil problems with

[@dmandman9]

Many of these engines are far from the worst engines. Some are the worst. But. Some of these engines had excellent reputation . The problems were infrequent and relatively minor with some lasting well in exess of 200,000 miles.

[@kevincoleman1226]

I owned a 1990 Lincoln Continental with a 3.8L and a 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis with the 4.6L. both these cars went over 200000 miles. Always serviced on time. Never had a problem with the engines. Gteat cars.

[@jurti19]

The 4.6 ltr V8 was one of their best engines who is making these lists. I'm with you on the 6.0 power choke but 4.6 ltr no.

[@timetravelerdmc9809]

2V tritions are bulletproof aside from the sparkplug issue that can be easily solved with a helicoil

[@dmandman9]

The 2.8 was never used in the Granada.

[@kevincoleman1226]

It was used in the European Granada.

[@dmandman9]

@@kevincoleman1226 oh. Ok.

[@charliejones7574]

My Grenada had an inline 6

[@derekheuring2984]

You neglected to mention the 1968 to 1975 360 cu. in. V8. Oil leaks and low power output made it a dog of an egine. Ford's 302 put out more horspower.

[@fredmaxwell9619]

It might have been easier to tell us which engines were good? Regular maintence, wow go figure if you maintain an engine it lasts and runs a long time.

[@robertheinkel6225]

Looks like most of these concerns were on engines built 20 and 30 years ago.

[@stephaneckes7438]

Would be very interessant what's with Mercedes-engines. Trucky.

[@mrseaweed5587]

Audi, Mercedes, VW and porsche. Chevy and dodge have crappy engines too.

[@edmawhinney3564]

Veeve8 ?

[@MrSavage170]

I've had 2 5.4 L that made it over 300,000 with no problems. I have a old Crown Vic with the 4.6 with close to 500,000 on it now other than routine maintenace it hasn't missed a beat

[@skiptowne5724]

I am sure this list wasn't that hard to make.

[@bbodinefan11]

4.2 liter in v8 in 1997?

[@MrGreen-hx8lp]

Yes!! 1.9l cvh for the win!

[@steveimhoff5646]

I’ve owned two 5.4 Tritons in two F-150s. Never had a single problem with either. Best and most reliable vehicles I’ve ever owned. Religious oil changes and they are super reliable.

[@Chevyman02]

Until the timing system goes & grenades the engine. The timing chain tensioner has a tendency to go, which causes low oil pressure which grenades the engine.

[@cliffordjancelvalmoria4575]

If thats the case,lets switch to British-mini copper..or a German car-Opel motor

[@BrianAdriance]

FORD fix or replace daily 😅

[@jayha7071]

First On Race Day

[@Chris-v4z]

Found On Road Dead

[@georgepruitt637]

@@Chris-v4z Amen !!!

[@Marlin-56]

First On Race Day!

[@garywoods4227]

Diagnosis: stay away from fords!

[@terrypikaart4394]

Just dont buy a ford, save yourself the $$$ and frustrations.

[@Chevyman02]

Exactly!

[@robertheinkel6225]

My fords have never left me stranded. I can’t say the same thing for my one and only Honda.

[@generatormike]

Only 20?