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Hello I am interested in learning more about the 5.0 302 v8 that was used in f150's in the 1985-1986 model years. I am thinking about getting an 80-86 ford and would like an engine with fuel injection. Am I correct that this is the only engine and year you could get fuel injection in this body style ford? Also is their anything I should know about the reliability of this motor? What years was this same style motor used? I currently have a Chevrolet truck with the 350 and I know with it the same engine design and tbi injection was used from 1987-1995 with very few changes. Just curious if the 302 was the same way.

I had a 79 F250 with the 300 straight six and it was a great truck but im trying to stay away from the constant adjustments with carbs.

Thanks for any info

Forge-World-FORD

Option for 302 in 85, standard in 86. Style as in 302 or fuel injected? Once it went fuel injected I don't think it went back to carb ever. Ford used the 302 for a really long time too. Its as reliable as the owner, just like most motors. Take care of it with normal maintenance and it'll go for a well over 200k miles, barring unforseen circumstances and/or sudden failures.