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The F-Series is a series of full-size pickup trucks from Ford Motor Company sold for over 5 decades. The most popular variant of the F-Series is the F-150. It has been the best-selling vehicle in the world for 23 years and the best-selling truck in the United States (and possibly the world) for 28 years. Analysts estimate that the F-Series alone makes up half of the Ford Motor Company's profits in recent years.

First generation (1948–1952)

The first F-series truck from Ford was introduced in 1948, replacing the company's previous car-based pickup line. It was a modern-looking truck with a one-piece windshield and integrated headlights. The F-series was available as three models:

F-1 - half-ton
F-2 - three-quarter-ton
F-3 - Heavy Duty

Engines:

1948-1950 - 226 in³ (3.7 L) straight-six, 95 hp (71 kW)
1948-1952 - 239 in³ (3.9 L) Flathead V8, 100 hp (74.6 kW)
1951-1952 - 215 in³ (3.5 L) straight-six, 101 hp (75.3 kW)

Second generation (1953–1956)

The F-series was redesigned for 1953 with a more integrated look. The pickups also acquired their familiar names: F-100, F-250, and the heavy-duty F-350. Interior amenities were new, including a dome light, lighter, arm rests, and sun visors.

Engines:

1953 - 239 in³ (3.9 L) Flathead V8, 100 hp (74.6 kW)
1953 - 215 in³ (3.5 L) straight-six, 101 hp (75.3 kW)
1954-1955 - 223 in³ (3.7 L) "Mileage Maker" straight-6, 115 hp (86 kW)
1954-1955 - 239 in³ (3.9 L) Y-block "Power King" V8, 130 hp (97 kW)
1956 - 223 in³ (3.7 L) "Mileage Maker" straight-6, 137 hp (102 kW)
1956 - 272 in³ (4.5 L) Y-block V8, 173 hp (129 kW)

Third generation (1957–1960)

The truck was restyled again in 1957 with the hood now merging with the fenders. In the back, the traditional separate-fender body was now called flareside, while a new smooth-sided look was styleside. Four wheel drive, now a common feature, was a new addition to the truck in 1959.

Engines:

1958-1960 - 223 in³ (3.7 L) straight-6, 137 hp(102 kW)
1958 - 272 in³ (4.5 L) Y-block V8, 173 hp (129 kW)
1959-1960 - 292 in³ (4.8 L) Y-block V8, 186 hp (139 kW)

Fourth generation (1961–1966)

The truck was completely redesigned for 1961 with a wider look, and styleside trucks got an integrated cab and box. Power was over 200 hp with the 1965 refresh of the powertrain.

Engines:

1961-1964 - 223 in³ (3.7 L) straight-6, 137 hp (102 kW)
1961-1964 - 292 in³ (4.8 L) Y-block V8, 186 hp (139 kW)
1965-1966 - 240 in³ (3.9 L) straight-6, 150 hp (112 kW)
1965-1966 - 300 in³ (4.9 L) straight-6, 170 hp (127 kW)
1965-1966 - 352 in³ (5.8 L) FE V8, 208 hp (155 kW)

Fifth generation (1967–1972)

Another refresh came in 1967 along with a now-familiar name: the upscale Ranger trim line. The front leaf springs were replaced by coil springs in F-100s in 1968 along with a powertrain refresh. A 4-door crew cab version was introduced in 1969, still a popular option. The top trim for 1970 was named Ranger XLT.

The fifth generation F-series is also locally produced in Brazil.

Engines:

1967-1972 - 240 in³ (3.9 L) straight-6
1967-1972 - 300 in³ (4.9 L) straight-6
1967 - 352 in³ (5.8 L) FE V8
1968-1972 - 360 in³ (5.9 L) FE V8
1968-1972 - 390 in³ (6.4 L) FE V8
1970-1972 - 302 in³ (4.9 L) Windsor V8, 220 hp (164 kW)

Sixth generation (1973–1979)

The truck was redesigned in 1973 with an automatic transmission option. Other changes included the introduction of the Twin I-Beam suspension, a name that is still used, and the 1974 introduction of the extended super cab version. A luxury Lariat trim was introduced for 1978. That same year, the F-series became the best-selling vehicle in America, a position it has continued to hold since.

Engines:

1973-1977 - 240 in³ (3.9 L) straight-6
1973-1977 - 300 in³ (4.9 L) straight-6
1973-1977 - 352 in³ (5.8 L) FE V8
1973-1976 - 360 in³ (5.9 L) FE V8
1973-1977 - 390 in³ (6.4 L) FE V8
1973-1977 - 302 in³ (4.9 L) Windsor V8
1973-1979 - 460 in³ (7.5 L) 385 V8
1977-1979 - 351 in³ (5.8 L) Cleveland V8, 163 hp (122 kW)
1977-1979 - 400 in³ (6.6 L) Cleveland V8, 169 hp (126 kW)
1978-1979 - 300 in³ (4.9 L) straight-6, 114 hp (85 kW)

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