Ford Truck Facts
Ford trucks have been the most consistent best selling vehicle for the Ford Motor Company. Since the F-150 Series pickup debuted in 1976 it has outperformed every American-made truck. Ford offers an extensive range of trucks from the compact Ford Ranger to the F-150, 250 and 350 series, which are all considered light-duty trucks.
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History
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The Ford Model T runabout pickup truck.
The Ford truck was formally introduced in 1925 after more than 20 years of Henry Ford watching owners cut up their Model Ts for work duty.
Significance
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A 1935 Ford pickup.
Ford has sold reliable light-duty trucks more than three-quarters of a century.
Identification
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Advertisement for the redesigned 1948 F1-Series pickup.
The Ford truck is identified with its "Ford" nameplate against a blue oval backdrop.
Types
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The F-100 Series truck is a dramatic departure from the F1.
Trucks are offered in half-, three-quarter- and one-ton models.
Features
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The 2009 F-250 Series Super Cab Ford pickup.
Today's models are offered as the regular cab, extended cab and the four-door Super Cab.
Size
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The first F1 Series half-ton truck in 1948 was equipped with a 226-cubic-inch straight six-cylinder or 239-ci flathead V-8 engine and sat on a 114-inch wheelbase.
Fun Fact
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The F-100 model debuted in 1953 with an all-new design featuring a wraparound windshield, a more roomy cab and a more rounded hood and fenders.
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