What You may NOT know about FORD'S 289 ENGINE? | MOST FAILED Engines ever?

FORD'S 289 | MOST UNDERRATED V8 ENGINE
The Ford 289 engine, introduced in the 1960s, became one of the most iconic and versatile powerplants in automotive history. Known for its lightweight, high-revving performance, this small-block V8 powered the first-generation Mustang, dominated European racetracks, set land speed records at Bonneville, and even went head-to-head with Ferrari. Its racing pedigree, including powering the Shelby GT350 and Shelby Cobra, secured multiple championships, proving that bigger doesn't always mean better. In this video, we’ll dive into the untold facts about the Ford 289, showcasing why this engine remains a legendary force in both street cars and motorsports.
Introduction
01:38 The Birth of Ford’s 289 Engine
03:51 The 289 in the Mustang: A Game-Changer
06:18 Ford 289 Reliability and Common Problems
07:56 Top 3 Ford 289 Small Block Upgrades
11:21 Racing Legacy
13:11 Engine Specifications and Technical Achievements
Conclution

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[AilaniMadden]

I completely agree! The 289 might not have the monstrous displacement of its siblings, but its achievements on the track are impressive. It’s amazing how a small-block engine could take down some of the big names in racing...

[johnmaddock]

Way back when I was racing at a local dirt track, pure stock class, the majority of cars were Chevys. I was running 66 Fairlane with a 351 W I was competitive but not the fastest that winter i was fumbling around the local wrecking yard and a 68 ford ecomoline van had just been dragged in it had a 289 with fresh blue paint and chrome valve covers so it was obviously a hot rod engine. It cost me 75 dollars it also had a three speed manual transmission with it, too. I got home and pulled the HP valve covers off. It was clean in side, so for S and G, I never went any further into the engine. Set the car up to run the manual trans. The 2bbl carb was very clean, and the distributor was new it ran unbelievably smooth. When my competition saw that I had replaced the 351, the Chevy guys shook their heads and walked away. That night, I took 2nd in the heat and 1st in the main the rest of the seasons I was finishing in the top 3. It ran for 5 seasons. Years later, I pulled that engine down to rebuild to put in a 64 Fairlane project car I had. Everything but the cam was factory stock inside whoever originally rebuilt that engine did an excellent job. Never underestimate the 289 it held strong against Chevy 307 327 and 350 and one 396 big block guy. The track is long gone. Most of the guys I raced with are gone just memories

[dogsense]

I've had my 67 cougar 289 for 48 years, 234, 000 miles, 3 water pumps 4 fuel pumps 3 carburetors 4 starters 3 radiators1 distributor, here in California, rust free, still going strong!

[ursirius]

Carroll Shelby once said the Ford 289ci was the best motor he ever worked with. Powerful, lightweight, high revving, reliable, and easy to work with. I'm with Carroll on this one.

[knowone]

the 289 v8 and the 300 straight 6 are the best engines Ford ever built....bar none....all the shit they build today is Pure Garbage

[larrymitchell]

It is the only engine to run a100, 000 miles at an 110 mph in 1964 with only one out of 10 comets having a broke value spring. It was replaced and then finished the 100, 000 miles test all the rest had no problems . I have had a lot of these engines and have raced them and won against much bigger engines. Still own 3 cars with them .

[billstuart]

Back in 1978, my 72 f100 blew it's I6-240 when the oil pressure light came on after a rod exited the block., 1200 miles from home and my fault. I saw an ad in the want ads for a Ford V8 for 50 dollars. turned out to be a K code 289! The swap commenced, and that short bed F100 was wicked fast. I had to put a Fury police car radiator in i to keep it cool but I put another180000 miles on it before I had to sell it. Best engine I ever owned.

[John-crtn]

Story of my family. My big sister came home from college with a brand new 65 fire engine red 289 hi po 4sp mustang. She put Anson sprints and white letter tires. My brother then got a 65 Fairlane 289 auto. When I got old enough to get a car I found a falcon convertible with 260 4 sp . The top was ripped but I just put on a coat and drove it till the snow flew. None of us ever had a problem with our bullet proof small block Fords.

[joe-hpnk]

Yes I owned a 66 mustang 289hipo GT from 1969 to 1975 when it got totaled by a drunk driver while it was parked. I had a lot of fun with that car. it had a 4 speed top loader and a Detroit locker with 4:11 gears. The engine was up graded with a aluminum single plane and headers. Don't know the hp but it went like a scalded dog. All the best.

[Blizzard]

In the 80s I ran a 67 Cougar with a 289 against 350s in Camaros and such on a 3/8 mile dirt track. I had to pull a head one day because a chevy guy was convinced I was cheating. Sorry sunshine just my 289. The look on their faces was epic.

[phrddesciple]

A long time ago I bought a 66 Mustang with a 3 speed on the floor and 6 cylinder. The tranny disintegrated. I found a 289 that was rebuilt at a college. The builder wrecked his Mustang. I bought his motor for 225 dollars, bought a top loader for 50 dollars, and a 9# rearend for 50 dollars. I swear it would rev to 8000 RPM, and in an 8th mile beat a lot of cars. In the 70"s, a poor young punk couldn't do any better..289 was fast. I loved driving my buddies 1969 428 cobra Jet mustang though...

[thestevedoughtyshow]

The 302 is a 289, just with a longer stroke, the K block was the monster of the 289 family.

[tonyunderwood]

My favorite 289 story was the '64 Galaxy I encountered on the "main cruise strip" here in town. I'd just finished refueling when it pulled into the station and stopped, with some rather evident valve clicking happening. The pilot got out and noticed me looking and she asked for some advice re- the clicking. Then she asked about the red light that had been on for the "last 15 minutes or so". Oil Pressure... or lack of. She said it had been on almost as soon as she had left the house but wasn't sure what it meant. (She was not very mechanically inclined) I asked where she had come from and she said "Cave Spring" which is about 12 miles from the cruise strip road (Williamson Rd, aka the "3-mile strip" in Roanoke VA). I told her to shut it off and I checked the oil, nothing on the stick. I wondered what had become of the oil, asked her a few questions, she had nuthin. I retrieved my flashlight and got down and looked under the car. There was no oil pan drain plug bolt. Missing. Not there. And there was no oil dripping from the drain, totally empty. She had evidently driven the car across town with no oil in it. She didn't know what an oil pan drain plug bolt was... or how it had come to pass that the engine had no oil in it. I recommended she call somebody to come get her and make arrangements to find another drain plug bolt and a few quarts of oil and hope nothing had been damaged although I was kinda wondering... across town with no oil in the engine?? No, she didn't wanna do that she was just gonna go home. What...?? And she did, started the car and drove away, presumably back to Cave Spring. With no oil in the engine. This was a Friday night.. the next night I was out on the 3-mile strip again and I spotted the black '64 Ford again. I managed to get up beside it in traffic and she was behind the wheel, didn't notice me or didn't care or whatever. But the car was running OK and quiet, no valve clatter. I assume somebody got it straightened out and found a drain plug, refilled the oil pan etc. That would have made the car having been driven ~25-30 miles with no oil in the pan. Tough little engine, the 289. I saw it again on sunday as well as on and off for the rest of the summer cruise nights, so the engine musta survived the experience.

The only issues I ever actually noticed about the 289 (and other vintage Windsor engines) was that if it has some major miles and years on it you may wanna check the timing gears/chain. I've seen a few smallblock Fords (and others) shed nylon teeth off the cam gear and the engine "jumps timing" and quits. Other than that... they just run.

[danieldaly]

That was the best I have seen. Great job. Iam 72 and grew up with that good stuff ! I miss those good old days.

[JohnGordon-xl]

I have a 65 fastback, 289 4v. Runs an sounds great. What's not to love. 😊

[makevelicustoms]

The Ford 289 is the only motor my Sister could not break 😂 she blew about 4 engines in different cars.

[chuckschillingvideos]

I don't understand how the 289 could be considered in any respect a "failed" engine.

[carlholstein]

I absolutely love the 289 I had one in a 1965 Falcon Futura, best car for speed I have ever owned.
Only beat twice on the street, once by a 440 Dodge and again by a de-stroked 327 of course this was light to light racing. It was coupled to a factory 4 speed tranny, it was essentially the same motor and tranny as the Mustang with the 2 barrel carb. I could burn rubber in all 4 gears. My biggest regret was not hanging on to it. I had some rubber burners after it but they were not the same.

[KeithGreene-kv]

The Ford 289 truly deserves its legendary status! Its lightweight design and versatility in various models, from Mustangs to Cobras, prove that this engine was a game-changer. It’s incredible how it balanced power and performance so effectively....

[docsmallblock]

Definitely cool for the era, but in all honesty its just too small as far as cubic inch goes. Its crazy how times have changed, we used to have so much fun with our 350 - 450hp cars out there drag racing with 4spd cars going against automatic car's, big fun!! Now if you don't have 1000hp you dont have sht really as far as street racing goes! Damn near need a chassis car for real! Does anyone remember the days when it was like "Hey Bobby in his 383 4spd Road Runner is going to race Mark in his 396 Z-28 automatic tonight out on Scio Church Rd!" Anyone?