06:46 19-03-2026

Ford to keep making V8 engines for key models

Ford chairman confirms V8 engines remain vital to brand identity, balancing regulations with customer demand. Learn about current models and hybrid options.

Ford will continue developing V8 engines despite the global shift toward electrification. Company chairman Bill Ford emphasized that these powerplants remain a crucial part of the brand's identity.

Currently, Ford offers several V8 options, including the 5.0-liter Coyote engine for the Mustang and F-150, plus 6.8- and 7.3-liter units for the Super Duty lineup. The company has a long history with V8 production, dating back to its first models in 1932.

Bill Ford acknowledged that tightening environmental regulations could create a gap between regulatory demands and actual customer preferences. He stressed the importance of balancing innovation with market expectations.

Against this backdrop of slowing EV growth and revised environmental policies in the U.S., automakers now have more room to maintain traditional engines. Some manufacturers are already pairing V8s with hybrid systems.