20 WORST Ford Engines Ever Made!

[@James-tz5zy]

302 an 351 some of best engine

[@workingshlub8861]

300 strait 6...bulletproof

[@eminence_front6043]

​@@workingshlub8861Had one of those in a pickup. Good engine.

[@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 😂😂

[@stealthbomber2127]

The 302 is one of the worst? I had one that went 300,000 miles in a Mercury Marquis. The best car I ever owned. It was driven by my wife and me for 16 years and had to put it in the shop only twice.

[@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

[@gregorygolden1296]

Damn happy to hear that on your Crown Vic.

[@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.

[@williamhelms9942]

Plastic intake manifold cracking leading to blown head gaskets.

[@eminence_front6043]

​@@williamhelms9942 I still drive a 92 model with that engine. Still runs great.

[@michaelhillard4158]

Yes, the 4.6 are basically bulletproof.

[@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.

[@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.

[@aldonelson5757]

Also the 4.0L? That too is a fine motor

[@eminence_front6043]

Been driving Fords since the 70's and owned several cars and trucks with these engines. Never had any of the problems mentioned in this video. I usually ran my vehicles well over 200k.

[@sombra6153]

302, 351W, 4.6 2V, 5.4 2V, 3.8 Essex- have owned or operated at work vehicles with these engines. Never saw any of these alleged problems. Got used hard. They were never sources of frustration.

[@timetravelerdmc9809]

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

[@josephmclennan1229]

I blew 3 plugs in my 98 Econoline , besides that it has 264,000 and still runs good . Thank God it is a 2 valve .

[@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

[@scottscheuerman8714]

Some of the best ford engines was built in the 1960 and continued in the 90’s was the 300 inline 6 cylinder and the 390 FE was another the 7.3 power stroke engine is a good engine and the 302 and 289 was a decent engine for the most part the old 351 Cleveland was pretty good as well as the older 352 FE

[@Corvacar]

The Fe Engine was available in more sizes than a 390. 332, 352, 390, 406, and the 427. Fergieman

[@scottscheuerman8714]

@@Corvacar you forgot 410 cubic inch fe also

[@donw3912]

The 7.3 was built by International...the non IDI version of course🙂

[@donaldfuller5041]

Never had problems with head gaskets on the 2.3 owned several Turbocoupes

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@dennisglodoski6365]

Love this content! Thank you for the video

[@andrewmenard9579]

The 3.8 v6 head gaskets were degraded by coolant causing the issue. I did hundreds of them

[@JoeyToth-ti9tp]

I was in the ford area when they towed a 6.0 in which shutoff in the middle of the 91 frwy in California and the customer cussed out the service manager and said he’d never own another ford

[@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.

[@smurra3]

Ford Never made a 360

[@Coronet_shop]

​@smurra3 dumbass they did and it's a truck engine Fe 360

[@Coronet_shop]

The 360 isn't a race engine it's a workhorse engine jackass for trucks whatcha expected

[@Coronet_shop]

360 is a workhorse never ment to be racing engine dummy

[@MARRANCA2]

Yes, they sure did make a 360, Cupcake

[@bogiewheelman71]

Had a 2003 FX4/ 5.4 in a f150. Was a dam good truck and engine. Just traded it in before 200,000 miles came.

[@bennypacheco9064]

The 2.0l coolant leak was a 2017-2019 issue due to the change in design on the coolant passeges. The 2.0l before 2.0l were somewhat solid but they still had carbon buildup on the valves due to direct injection which is common with any direct injected engine. The most reliable was the 2.5l na i4 and the least reliable were the Ecoboost 1.5l and 1.6l i4's

[@rickn8or]

Get a HUMAN to narrate this!

[@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.

[@stephaneckes7438]

V 6 2.8, a German engine!

[@charliejones7574]

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

[@randy-ke8vn]

I'm so glad I dodged the bullet of the 4cyl ecoboost engine offered in the 2015 Mustang in spite of the salesman aggressively pushing it.

[@4EverEndeavour]

This video wasnt put together very well

[@mbean7322]

@4:31 SHO v6 Yamaha engine in my TAURUS never a problem an excellent sleeper.

[@blackholeentry3489]

I'm now 84 and have only owned one Ford product in my entire life.....a 54 Ford pick up. Shortly after buying it, I tossed the anemic Ford V8 and installed a Pontiac 400....then, it became fun to drive!

[@SpiderMan-rt4cd]

how much did gm pay for this video

[@eminence_front6043]

GM built some real stinkers themselves.

[@gregorygolden1296]

I have a '05 Crown Vic Interceptor with the 4.6. for me it has been very good to me. Other than a K&N drop in air cleaner it's bone stock. Keep good oil and a good filter (Motorcraft FL 820 S) it runs great. 80mph on the interstate is the sweet spot. Love that car.

[@robertheinkel6225]

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

[@jackwadel4482]

I would Rather Push a Ford than Drive a Toyota..

[@dontwanta]

16:33 Around the 100 zero zero zero mile mark.🤣🤣

[@68pishta68]

My 08 2.3 wasn't on there? It didnt even come with a crankshaft keyway for the timing wheel+Damper!

[@haywoodjablowme4624]

Must be a engineers option. He's a engineer he knows what's up on paper in his head but real world application. Well

[@johnmcdowell2070]

I have an 06 f150 4.6 over 300,000k and still running great, did have to do the manifold gasket, 2 batteries and the alternator that's it period. Come on that's great in my book.

[@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.

[@13BGunBunny]

My older sister used to have a 2001 Ford Escort but it had an inline 4cyl engine and 5 speed manual transmission. It was still running good when it was sold in 2011. IIRC she was getting 40 mpg on the highway.

[@davidhuez7027]

4.6L spark plug ejection usually happened after replacement. I found the plugs want to cross thread during replacement.

[@jimmystrait8414]

This video is absolutely junk. While discussing the 4.2L v6 was continually showing the 4.6L v8 and also when discussing the 3.8L v6 kept showing the Yamaha designed 32v which was a totally different engine design.

[@LindseyThaemert]

I had a 2.3 l carbureted 4-speed Mercury Capri 35 to 40 Mi per gallon on the highway

[@claytonblanchard4451]

As you speak of coolant leaks, you show a person wiping clear condensate from an A/C return line. You lost me at 1:18.

[@workingshlub8861]

had a 5.4 3V... fuel pump driver module died in burger king drive thru....never really had any major engine problems but got rid of it at 130k before my luck ran out..

[@stephaneckes7438]

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

[@mrseaweed5587]

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

[@rjdavis7503]

The 2.3 EB is one of the best four bangers ever mass produced.

[@donaldfuller5041]

I thought the SHO was a good engine built by Yamaha.

[@horaciovaldovinos8597]

In 10:04 is a straight 4 banger ❤😢

[@mattnull7090]

I had Vulcan 24 valve V6 and it was a great engine

[@gregorygolden1296]

Yes the narrator is out of his Vulcan mind.....

[@johnstrohsnitter2094]

@@gregorygolden1296 The Vulcan was a 12 valve engine (I own 2). The 24Val e 3.0 was entirely different. However, both are very reliable, easily getting over 200K Miles before needing rebuild.

[@honkie247]

Where did they find the narrator, Mars?

[@ggallant-z6x]

had a 3v 5.4 it was a great o\motor so.... and it was a 05

[@MrGreen-hx8lp]

Yes!! 1.9l cvh for the win!

[@PeterShipley1]

this video could have been done 1/3 the length

[@Jman955i]

6.0 powerstroke isnt a ford engine. It is a navistar international engine.

[@edmawhinney3564]

Veeve8 ?

[@CajunShrek]

4.9L was the boss

[@cliffordjancelvalmoria4575]

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

[@alex.k3166]

ford is back at it again

[@quickrodsinc.4244]

Only 20???

[@johnhobson8886]

Damn that's funny!

[@horaciovaldovinos8597]

In the minute 9:44

[@bbodinefan11]

4.2 liter in v8 in 1997?

[@skiptowne5724]

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

[@generatormike]

Only 20?

[@toxicity6629]

The Essex v6 is the biggest piece of dog 💩 ever I swear. Replaced nearly everything and cleaned everything up just for it to stop running I was mad asl

[@michaelflores2318]

I used Chrysler engines in most of Fords and they were the best

[@billstralo7907]

If your talking diesel engines, but Cummins is owned by ford.

[@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!

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

F***ing Old Regurgitated DeSoto !

[@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.

[@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.

[@bunzeebear2973]

Fix Or Repair Daily.....or Found On Road Dead...I never bought Ford Chevy man.

[@davejohnson3271]

For Old Retired Dudes,

[@garywoods4227]

Diagnosis: stay away from fords!

[@johnstrohsnitter2094]

No, stay away from crappy videos