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Sharing their cab structure with F-Series pickup trucks, medium-duty trucks (F-600 through F-800) underwent their first redesign since 1967. While distinguished by straighter body lines, the aerodynamics of the exterior were optimized to improve fuel economy. Alongside an all-new chassis, the pickup trucks received a completely new body. The seventh-generation F-Series was introduced for 1980, marking the first ground-up redesign of the model line since 1965. Main article: Ford F-Series (seventh generation) 1982–1986 F-150 XL Additionally, the Ranger name made its first appearance in 1965 on a Ford pickup previously, the Ranger denoted a base model of the Edsel, but starting in 1965, it was used to denote a high-level styling package for F-Series pickups. A completely new platform, including the ' Twin I-Beam' front suspension, was introduced, and continued to be used until 1996 on the F-150, and still is currently on the F-250 and F-350 4x2. In 1965, the F-Series was given a significant midcycle redesign.

The unibody proved unpopular, and Ford discontinued the option after the 1963 model year. The traditional separate cab/bed was offered concurrently. Additionally, the 1961–1963 models offered an optional unibody design with the cab and bed integrated. Longer and lower than its predecessors, these trucks had increased dimensions and new engine and gearbox choices. Main article: Ford F-Series (fourth generation) 1964 F-100įord introduced a dramatically new style of pickup in 1961 with the fourth-generation F-Series. In line with Ford cars, the 1956 F-Series offered seat belts as an option. Centered around a wraparound windshield, the cab was given new doors, a redesigned dashboard, and an (optional) panoramic rear window. While the cabs, doors, radiator support, inner fenders, and hoods are the same from 1953 to 1956 F-100 and F-250s (the fenders varied on F-250, F-350, and F-500, and long boxes were only available on the F-250), in 1956, the cab underwent a major revision. Conventional F-Series trucks were F-500 to F-900 COE chassis were renamed C-Series trucks. The half-ton F-1 became the F-100 (partially named after by the North American F-100 Super Sabre) the F-2 and F-3 were combined into the 3⁄ 4-ton F-250, while the F-4 became the one-ton F-350. In another change, the model nomenclature of the F-Series was expanded to three numbers this remains in use in the present day. Increased dimensions, improved engines, and an updated chassis were features of the second generation.

(Left): 1953 F100 build diagram (right): 1956 F-100įor the 1953 model year, Ford introduced a second generation of the F-Series trucks. Currently, Ford manufactures the F-Series in four facilities in the United States. By January 2022, the F-Series models have sold over 40 million units. As of the 2018 model year, the F-Series generated $41 billion (~$44 billion in 2021) in annual revenue for Ford. The F-Series has been the best-selling truck in Canada for over fifty years. Since 1977, the F-Series has remained the best-selling pickup truck line in the United States it has been the best-selling vehicle overall since 1981. The F-Series has been marketed by its three North American brands: by Mercury as the M-Series (in Canada from 1948 to 1968), and by Lincoln in the 2000s, as the Blackwood and the later Mark LT (2010s in Mexico only). The F-Series has served as the platform for various full-sized Ford SUVs, including the Ford Bronco, Ford Expedition/ Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Excursion. Alongside medium-duty trucks and 'Big Job' conventional trucks (the forerunners of the Ford L-series), the model line has been marketed as a chassis-cab truck and a panel van (a predecessor of the Ford E-Series). The F-Series trucks have been developed into a wide range of design configurations. The F-150 has a long-running high-performance off-road trim level introduced for 2010, the (SVT) Raptor currently consisting of three generations. From 1953 to 1983, the entry-level F-Series pickup was the 1⁄ 2 ton F-100. The most popular version of the model line is the F-150 pickup truck, currently in its 14th generation.

#WHITE LIGHTNING OFFROAD SERIES#

Alongside the F-150 (introduced in 1975), the F-Series also includes the Super Duty series (introduced in 1999), which includes the heavier-duty F-250 through F-450 pickups, F-450/F-550 chassis cabs, and F-600/F-650/F-750 Class 6–8 commercial trucks. The F-Series is marketed as a range of full-sized pickup trucks positioned above the Ford Ranger in the Ford truck lineup. The Ford F-Series is a series of light-duty trucks marketed and manufactured by Ford since the 1948 model year. 2018 Ford F-150 XLT w/Sport Appearance Packageįord Lobo (Mexican model, 1992–present except base model XL)

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