Ford Motor Designations

Either "Ford Edsel" or "Ford Engine," depending upon who you ask.

Gerard

'FE' indicates an iron block.

mike hunt

Herb Ste>

There has been much debate as to the definition of the letters "FE". Most of the people I have spoken to associated with the Ford Motor Company and the documentation I have read indicate that the letters "FE" denote Ford Edsel. Apparently, the initial "FE" engine was designed for the Edsel and the letters remained for other cars. The FE's production started in 1958 with the 332 and the 352. FE engines include the 332, 352, 360, 361 Edsel, 390, 406, 410, 427 and 428.

Yet another $.02 worth from a proud owner of a 1970 Mustang Mach 1

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IIRC, in that era, there was also the "MEL" series used in the Mercury, Edsel, & Lincoln lines. I believe they were larger displacement engines than the FE's of the era.

Aren't the 361 and 391 FE-based truck motors? Supposedly they displace 360 and

390; the extra cube advertised >> Does anyone remember what "FE" means after a Ford motor size? I always

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I seem to recall seeing the 410 in Mercurys in the late 50's or early 60's. Of course, my memory isn't what it used to be :-)

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The 410 was used in 66-67 full size Mercurys only. It consists of a 390 block and 428 crank.

Gerard