Ford Fox Engine Reference Guide

September 30, 2011, 12:38:23 AM

I compiled this data several years ago for reference while I was recovering from gall bladder surgery. :hick:

Ford Fox Chassis Engine Data Matt Roberts(5.0 bird)

Contents

1978-83 Fairmont and Zephyr
1979-93 Mustang
1979-86 Capri
1980-88 Thunderbird and Cougar
1981-82 Granada
1983-86 LTD and Marquis
1982-87 Lincoln Continental
1984-92 Lincoln Mark VII
1994-04 Fox 4 Mustang

Intro
This is a work in progress, so if you see any omissions or errors, just let me know.
Sources: Standard Catalog of Ford 1903-2003, Standard Catalog of Thunderbird 1955-2004, Latemodel Restoration Supply Master Decoder Guide, and Fox-Body Mustang Recognition Guide 1979-93

The engine code is the 5th digit of the VIN on pre-81 models

The engine code is the 8th digit of the VIN on 81-up models

[SIZE="4"]1978-83 Fairmont and Zephyr[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) 2bbl V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 140hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 250 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1978-79

255 CI (4.2L) 2bbl V8
Vin code: D
compression: 8.8:1
horsepower: 119hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 194 lbs-ft @ 2200rpm
Availability: 1980-81 (1982 in Taxis and Police)

200 CI (3.3L) 1bbl I6
Vin code: T,B (X in 1983)
compression: 8.5:1
horsepower: 85hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 154 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1978-83

140 CI (2.3L) 2bbl I4
Vin code: Y, (A from 1980 on)
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 119 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm
Availability: 1978-83

[SIZE="4"]1979-93 Mustang[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) 2bbl V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 140hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 250 lbs-ft @ 1800rpm
Availability: 1979

302 CI (5.0L) 2bbl HO V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 157hp @ 4200rpm
torque: 240 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1982

302 CI (5.0L) 4bbl HO V8
Vin code: F (M in 1984)
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 175hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 245 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1983-84

302 CI (5.0L) CFI HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 165hp @ 3800rpm (180hp @ 4200rpm 1985)
torque: 245 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm (260 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm 1985)
Availability: 1984-85 Automatics

302 CI (5.0L) 4bbl HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 210hp @ 4400rpm
torque: 270 lbs-ft @ 3200rpm
Availability: 1985

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 9.2:1
horsepower: 200hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 285 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
Availability: 1986

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI HO V8
Vin code: E
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 225hp @ 4400rpm
torque: 300 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
Availability: 1987-93

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI Cobra V8
Vin code: D
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 235hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 280 lbs-ft @ 4000rpm
Availability: 1993 Cobra

255 CI (4.2L) 2bbl V8
Vin code: D
compression: 8.8:1
horsepower: 119hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 194 lbs-ft @ 2200rpm
Availability: 1980-82

232 CI (3.8L) 2bbl V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 112hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 175 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm
Availability: 1983

232 CI (3.8L) CFI V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 120hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 205 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1984-86

200 CI (3.3L) 1bbl I6
Vin code: T, (B from 1980 on)
compression: 8.5:1
horsepower: 85hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 154 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1979-82

171 CI (2.8L) 2bbl V6
Vin code: Z
compression: 8.7:1
horsepower: 109hp @ 4800rpm
torque: 142lbs-ft @ 2800rpm
Availability: 1979 (limited availability)

140 CI (2.3L) 2bbl Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 131hp @ 4800rpm
torque: 142 lbs-ft @ 3500rpm
Availability: 1979-80

140 CI (2.3L) SEFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 145hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 180 lbs-ft @ 3600rpm
Availability: 1983-84

140 CI (2.3L) SEFI Turbo SVO I4
Vin code: T
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 175hp @ 4400rpm (205hp @ 5000rpm 1985.5)
(200hp @ 5000rpm 1986)
torque: 210 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm (248 lbs-ft @ 3200rpm 1985.5)
(240 lbs-ft @ 3200rpm 1986)
Availability: 1984-86

140 CI (2.3L) 2bbl I4
Vin code: Y, (A from 1980 on)
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 119 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm
Availability: 1979-86

140 CI (2.3L) SEFI I4
Vin code: A
compression: 9.5:1
horsepower: 90hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 122 lbs-ft @ 2800rpm
Availability: 1987-90

140 CI (2.3L) SEFI Twin Plug I4
Vin code: M
compression: 9.5:1
horsepower: 105hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 140 lbs-ft @ 2800rpm
Availability: 1991-93

[SIZE="4"]1979-86 Capri [/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) 2bbl V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 140hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 250 lbs-ft @ 1800rpm
Availability: 1979

302 CI (5.0L) 2bbl HO V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 157hp @ 4200rpm
torque: 240 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1982

302 CI (5.0L) 4bbl HO V8
Vin code: F (M in 1984)
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 175hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 245 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1983-84

302 CI (5.0L) CFI HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 165hp @ 3800rpm (180hp @ 4200rpm 1985)
torque: 245 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm (260 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm 1985)
Availability: 1984-85 Automatics

302 CI (5.0L) 4bbl HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 210hp @ 4400rpm
torque: 270 lbs-ft @ 3200rpm
Availability: 1985

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 9.2:1
horsepower: 200hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 285 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
Availability: 1986

255 CI (4.2L) 2bbl V8
Vin code: D
compression: 8.8:1
horsepower: 119hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 194 lbs-ft @ 2200rpm
Availability: 1980-82

232 CI (3.8L) 2bbl V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 112hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 175 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm
Availability: 1983

232 CI (3.8L) CFI V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 120hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 205 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1984-86

200 CI (3.3L) 1bbl I6
Vin code: T, (B from 1980 on)
compression: 8.5:1
horsepower: 85hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 154 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1979-82

171 CI (2.8L) 2bbl V6
Vin code: Z
compression: 8.7:1
horsepower: 109hp @ 4800rpm
torque: 142lbs-ft @ 2800rpm
Availability: 1979 (limited availability)

140 CI (2.3L) 2bbl Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 131hp @ 4800rpm
torque: 142 lbs-ft @ 3500rpm
Availability: 1979-80

140 CI (2.3L) SEFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 145hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 180 lbs-ft @ 3600rpm
Availability: 1983-84

140 CI (2.3L) 2bbl I4
Vin code: Y, (A from 1980 on)
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 119 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm
Availability: 1979-86

[SIZE="4"]1980-88 Thunderbird[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) 2 bbl V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 131hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 231 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1980-81

302 CI (5.0L) CFI V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 130hp @ 3200rpm (140hp @ 3200rpm 1984-85)
torque: 240 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm (250 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm 1984-85)
Availability: 1983-85

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.9:1
horsepower: 150hp @ 3200rpm (155hp @ 3400rpm 1988)
torque: 270 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm (265lbs-ft @ 2200rpm 1988)
Availability: 1986-88

255 CI (4.2L) 2 bbl V8
Vin code: D
compression: 8.8:1
horsepower: 115hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 194 lbs-ft @ 2200rpm
Availability: 1980-82

232 CI (3.8L) 2 bbl V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 112hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 175 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1982-83

232 CI (3.8L) CFI V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 120hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 205 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1984-87

232 CI (3.8L) SEFI V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 140hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 215 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1988

200 CI (3.3L) 1bbl I6
Vin code: B, T
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 91hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 160 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1980-82

140 CI (2.3L) MPFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 142hp @ 5000rpm (145hp @ 4600 1984)
(155hp @ 4600 1985-86)
torque: 172 lbs-ft @ 3800rpm (180 lbs-ft @ 3600 1984)
(190 lbs-ft @2800rpm 1985-86)
Availability: 1983-86

140 CI (2.3L) MPFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 145hp @ 4400rpm
torque: 180 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
Availability: 1986 Automatic

140 CI (2.3L) MPFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W, (T 1988)
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 150hp @ 4400rpm
torque: 200 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
Availability: 1987-88 Automatic

140 CI (2.3L) MPFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W, (T 1988)
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 190hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 240 lbs-ft @ 3400rpm
Availability: 1987-88

[SIZE="4"]1980-88 Cougar[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) 2 bbl V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 131hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 231 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1980-81

302 CI (5.0L) CFI V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 130hp @ 3200rpm (140hp @ 3200rpm 1984-85)
torque: 240 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm (250 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm 1984-85)
Availability: 1983-85

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.9:1
horsepower: 150hp @ 3200rpm (155hp @ 3400rpm 1988)
torque: 270 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm (265lbs-ft @ 2200rpm 1988)
Availability: 1986-88

255 CI (4.2L) 2 bbl V8
Vin code: D
compression: 8.8:1
horsepower: 115hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 194 lbs-ft @ 2200rpm
Availability: 1980-82

232 CI (3.8L) 2 bbl V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 112hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 175 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1982-83

232 CI (3.8L) CFI V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 120hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 205 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1984-87

232 CI (3.8L) SEFI V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 140hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 215 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1988

200 CI (3.3L) 1bbl I6
Vin code: B, T
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 91hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 160 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1980-82

140 CI (2.3L) MPFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 145hp @ 4600 (155hp @ 4600 1985-86)
torque: 180 lbs-ft @ 3600 (190 lbs-ft @2800rpm 1985-86)
Availability: 1984-86

140 CI (2.3L) MPFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 145hp @ 4400rpm
torque: 180 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
Availability: 1986 Automatic

[SIZE="4"]1981-82 Granada[/SIZE]

255 CI (4.2L) 2bbl V8
Vin code: D
compression: 8.8:1
horsepower: 115hp @ 3400rpm
torque: 195 lbs-ft @ 2200rpm
Availability: 1981

232 CI (3.8L) 2bbl V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 112hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 175 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1982

200 CI (3.3L) 1bbl I6
Vin code: B, T
compression: 8.5:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 154 lbs-ft @ 1400rpm
Availability: 1981-82

140 CI (2.3L) 2bbl I4
Vin code: A
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 119 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm
Availability: 1981-82

[SIZE="4"]1983-86 LTD[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) CFI HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 165hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 245 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1984-85 LX and police

232 CI (3.8L) 2bbl V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 110hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 175 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1983-early 84

232 CI (3.8L) CFI V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 120hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 205 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1984-86

200 CI (3.3L) 1bbl I6
Vin code: X
compression: 8.5:1
horsepower: 92hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 156 lbs-ft @ 1400rpm
Availability: 1983

140 CI (2.3L) 2bbl I4
Vin code: A
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 122 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1983-86

140 CI (2.3L) Propane I4
Vin code: 6
compression: 10.0:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 122 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1983-85

[SIZE="4"]1983-86 Marquis[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) CFI HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 165hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 245 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1984-85 LTS in Canada only

232 CI (3.8L) 2bbl V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 110hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 175 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1983

232 CI (3.8L) CFI V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 120hp @ 3600rpm
torque: 205 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1984-86

200 CI (3.3L) 1bbl I6
Vin code: X
compression: 8.5:1
horsepower: 92hp @ 3800rpm
torque: 156 lbs-ft @ 1400rpm
Availability: 1983

140 CI (2.3L) 2bbl I4
Vin code: A
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 122 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1983-86

140 CI (2.3L) Propane I4
Vin code: 6
compression: 10.0:1
horsepower: 88hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 122 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1983-85

[SIZE="4"]1982-87 Lincoln Continental[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) 2 bbl V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 131hp @ 3400rpm
torque: 229 lbs-ft @ 1200rpm
Availability: 1982

302 CI (5.0L) CFI V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 130hp @ 3200rpm (140hp @ 3200rpm 1984-85)
torque: 240 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm (250 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm 1984-85)
Availability: 1983-85

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.9:1
horsepower: 150hp @ 3200rpm
torque: 270 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1986-87

232 CI (3.8L) 2bbl V6
Vin code: 3
compression: 8.6:1
horsepower: 112hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 175 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm
Availability: 1982

149 CI (2.4L) BMW Turbo Diesel I6
Vin code: L
compression: 23:1
horsepower: 115hp @ 4800rpm
torque: 155 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1984-85

[SIZE="4"]1984-92 Lincoln Mark VII[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) CFI V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 140hp @ 3200rpm
torque: 250 lbs-ft @ 1600rpm
Availability: 1984-85

302 CI (5.0L) CFI HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 180hp @ 4200rpm
torque: 260 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm
Availability: 1985 LSC only

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI V8
Vin code: F
compression: 8.9:1
horsepower: 150hp @ 3200rpm
torque: 270 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm
Availability: 1986-87

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 9.2:1
horsepower: 200hp @ 4000rpm
torque: 285 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
Availability: 1986-87 LSC only

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI HO V8
Vin code: E
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 225hp @ 4400rpm
torque: 300 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
Availability: 1988-92

149 CI (2.4L) BMW Turbo Diesel I6
Vin code: L
compression: 23:1
horsepower: 115hp @ 4800rpm
torque: 155 lbs-ft @ 2400rpm
Availability: 1984-85

[SIZE="4"]1994-04 Fox 4 Mustang[/SIZE]

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI HO V8
Vin code: T
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 215hp @ 4200rpm
torque: 285 lbs-ft @ 4000rpm
Availability: 1994-95

302 CI (5.0L) SEFI Cobra V8
Vin code: D
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 240hp @ 4800rpm
torque: 280 lbs-ft @ 4000rpm
Availability: 1994-95 Cobra

281 CI (4.6L) SEFI SOHC V8
Vin code: X
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 215hp @ 4400rpm (225hp @ 4750rpm 1998)
torque: 285 lbs-ft @ 4800rpm (290 lbs-ft @ 3500rpm 1998)
Availability: 1996-98

281 CI (4.6L) SEFI DOHC Cobra V8
Vin code: V
compression: 9.8:1
horsepower: 305hp @ 5800rpm
torque: 300 lbs-ft @ 4800rpm
Availability: 1996-98

281 CI (4.6L) SEFI SOHC V8
Vin code: X
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 260hp @ 5250rpm (265hp @ 5000rpm Bullitt)
torque: 302 lbs-ft @ 4000rpm (305 lbs-ft @ 4000rpm Bullitt)
Availability: 1999-04

281 CI (4.6L) SEFI DOHC Cobra V8
Vin code: V
compression: 9.8:1
horsepower: 320hp @ 6000rpm
torque: 317 lbs-ft @ 4750rpm
Availability: 1999 and 2001

281 CI (4.6L) SEFI DOHC Mach 1 V8
Vin code: R
compression: 10.1:1
horsepower: 305hp @ 6000rpm
torque: 320 lbs-ft @ 4250rpm
Availability: 2003-04 Mach 1

281 CI (4.6L) Supercharged DOHC Cobra V8
Vin code: Y
compression: 8.5:1
horsepower: 390hp @ 6000rpm
torque: 390 lbs-ft @ 3500rpm
Availability: 2003-04 Cobra

232 CI (3.8L) SEFI V6
Vin code: 4
compression: 9.0:1
horsepower: 145hp @ 4000rpm (150hp @ 4000rpm 1997-98 )
torque: 215 lbs-ft @ 2500rpm (215 lbs-ft @ 2750rpm 1997-98 )
Availability: 1994-98

232 CI (3.8L) SEFI V6
Vin code: 4
compression: 9.4:1
horsepower: 190hp @ 5250rpm
torque: 220 lbs-ft @ 2750rpm
Availability: 1999-04

Ford Fox Engine Reference Guide

Reply #1 – September 30, 2011, 10:30:36 AM

Good info... I'd recommend highlighting each model to ease locating the carlines...

VIN code switched to "T" for '88 Turbo Coupes

140 CI (2.3L) MPFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 150hp @ 4400rpm
torque: 200 lbs-ft @ 3000rpm
Availability: 1987-88 Automatic

140 CI (2.3L) MPFI Turbo I4
Vin code: W
compression: 8.0:1
horsepower: 190hp @ 4600rpm
torque: 240 lbs-ft @ 3400rpm
Availability: 1987-88

This is also what I know for the '84-'85 CFI Stangs...

302 CI (5.0L) CFI HO V8
Vin code: M
compression: 8.4:1
horsepower: 165hp @ 3800rpm (180hp @ 4200rpm 1985)
torque: 245 lbs-ft @ 2000rpm (260 lbs-ft @ 2600rpm 1985)
Availability: 1984-85 Automatics

In another post it's said there were some std CFI versions, ain't ever seen one...

Ford Fox Engine Reference Guide

Reply #2 – October 11, 2011, 01:58:47 AM

Done and done.

I've never found anything on a SO CFI 5.0 Mustang. If it was a SO CFI it would have a F engine code, and I've never heard of or seen an 1984-5 Mustang like that.