What engines were available in the 1980 Ford F-350?
The 1980 Ford F-350 offered five gasoline engine options: a 4.9-liter inline-six, a 5.0-liter V8, a 5.8-liter V8, a 6.6-liter V8, and a 7.5-liter V8. There was no factory diesel option in that model year.
In context, the 1980 model year sits at a point where Ford still paired rugged, traditional engine options with the heavy-duty capabilities that defined the F-350. Buyers could choose from a range that spanned from a practical inline-six to large-displacement V8s designed for substantial towing and payload performance.
Engine lineup
Gasoline engines
The following gasoline engines were available for the 1980 F-350, listed by displacement and family to reflect Ford's long-running lineup for heavy-duty pickups.
- 4.9 L inline-six (300 cu in)
- 5.0 L V8 (302 cu in)
- 5.8 L V8 (351W)
- 6.6 L V8 (400M)
- 7.5 L V8 (460)
These options show Ford's spectrum from a basic six-cylinder foundation to the big-displacement V8s that delivered the grunt for towing and heavy hauling.
Diesel option status
There was no factory diesel option for the 1980 F-350. Diesel offerings for this body style would arrive later in the 1980s, with the 6.9 L IDI appearing mid-decade and the 7.3 L IDI following afterward, expanding Ford's diesel lineup beyond the gasoline-only configuration of 1980.
Summary
For the 1980 Ford F-350, customers could choose among five gasoline engines—ranging from the 4.9 L inline-six to the 7.5 L big-block V8—with no factory diesel option that year. The lineup reflected Ford's emphasis on robust, gasoline-powered capability for heavy-duty work, a baseline that would later broaden with the introduction of IDI diesels in subsequent model years.
