Timeline
Henry Ford built his third vehicle in 1908. It was a Ford truck.
In 1917 Ford introduced the Model T One-Ton truck chassis. This was the first chassis built specifically for a truck.
The first factory assembled truck debuts in 1925. The price tag was $281 and the features included a cargo box, four stake pockets, heavy duty rear springs and an adjustable tailgate.
1928 Brings us the Model A Open Cab Pickup and the AA Chassis is created.
1932 Gives us an all new Model B Ford truck, a new Model BB truck chassis, and the Ford flathead V8.
The Ford F-Series debuts with trucks ranging from the F-1 Series half-ton pickups to the F-8 Series 3 ton trucks in 1948.
In 1953 the F-1 turned into the F100.
Ford introduces the first F250 in four wheel drive.
1965 Is a big year for Ford with Twin I-beam front suspension, greatly improving the ride, “Ranger” becomes a styling package, and the F-250 is available in a four-door version.
Ford introduced the SuperCab in 1974.
The F100 becomes the F150 in 1975.
1980 Gives us the first redesign of the F150.
The F Series 6.9 liter diesel V-8 arrives in 1983.
Petersen’s 4-Wheel and Off-Road magazine names the new Ford Ranger “4x4 of the Year” in 1986.
In 1988 the F150 debuts as a 4x4 SuperCab model.
A driver’s side air bag becomes standard equipment in 1994.
The F Series becomes the world’s best selling nameplate in 1995, above the Volkswagen Beetle.
Ford builds a few NASCAR edition F150 trucks in 1998.
The 6.0 liter Power Stroke diesel engine becomes available in 2003.
In 2009 the first engine capable of using E85 ethanol is offered as an engine option.
More History
| The following
historical data of the Ford F-Series Truck, manufactured
by Ford Motor Company, was retrieved from many
sources. This is
only a brief overview of certain important events in the
history of the Ford F-Series Truck. The Ford Truck was
named the Ford F-Series starting
in 1976. A Luxury Lariat trim was added in 1978.
A major overhaul of the Ford Truck was accomplished in
1980 with a more square look with trims being XL, XLT, XLT
Lariat. In 1983, the Ford F-150 replaced
the Ford F-100 and became a mighty success for many,
many years.
 In
1985 fuel injection was added
to the Ford F-Series and rear anti-lock
brakes became standard in 1987. 1988 saw all carburetors
dropped and fuel injection was standard.
Making four-wheeling enthusiasts happy, Ford introduced
automatic-locking hubs in 1989.
The Ford F-Series saw new technology available in 1994 with
the CD player, driver-side airbags, and a third brake light
for enhanced safety.
The Ford F-250 was offered in 1998 along with the Lightning,
Harley-Davidson, and King Ranch versions. And, in 2004,
the P2-Platform was utilized by Ford for it's trucks.
2006 has a Harley-Davidson trim line offered. For more
facts about Ford Trucks, visit our
Ford Truck Info section as well.
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