Ford built the original 302 at their Windsor plant from 1968 to 1979, and further production of the 5.0 from 1982 to 2001 means that, like the 305, there are tons of engines out there. Pros And ...
In 1996, another engine was fitted: the 'Modular' V8. Ford's modular 4.6 isn't just different from the old Windsor engine, it is also part of a larger family and greater legacy that continues today.
The Ford small block 302 is one of the most reliable V8 engines ever built. It powered some of the Blue Oval's most famous vehicles, including the Ford Mustang, Ford Bronco, and Mercury Cougar.