A square grille and double the number of headlights greeted Ford truck consumers beginning in 1960. F-Series trucks began with a humble, utilitarian look and greater practicality than its predecessors. As of 2017, the F-150 and its heavy-duty counterparts topped the sales charts for 35 straight years. The front grille changed considerably new engines also arrived , but this redesign was more extensive. Designers had emphasized even greater comfort and styling in the flagship pickup for the 11th generation.
A special Eddie Bauer trim entered the picture in 1995. Going with the Ranger meant carpeted floors, a standard chrome grille, and more comfortable seats. There was no questioning the intensity of the 2009 F-150 with its bold grille and aggressive stance. However, even such a basic setup got products moving in the early days of consumer transportation. Note the blue-oval emblem making its first appearance on the grille. While America celebrated its bicentennial in 1976, F-Series trucks began their run atop the sales list that continues to this day. Yet another V8 engine entered the picture as well.
The nameplate celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1998 and to mark its modernity Ford dropped chrome from the grille and added more curves than these trucks had sported in decades. Meanwhile, standard start-stop features made it more economical than any previous model. The newly simplified grille enjoyed a long run through the following generations. So were hood ornaments and the nomenclature we recognize today: F-100 and F-250 replaced the three lightest pickups in the lineup. Discuss this story at our. Wraparound parking lights and standard fuel injection were two key upgrades.
More power for 1954 1956 Ford F-100 with tractor and combine Ford Updates for F-Series trucks continued throughout the second generation. Greater utility in the 1930s By 1932, Ford trucks improved considerably in the utility department Ford While there was obvious appeal for a Model T truck, Ford improved upon the concept with the Model A and Model B. This model cycle had a very short run, and ended at the start of the Great Recession. Birth of the Ford F-150 1975 Ford F-150 Ford Why was the F-150 necessary? These trucks delivered at work and were comfortable enough to enjoy after hours, Ford suggested via its marketing. Enter eighth generation 1989 Ford F-150 Ford Beginning with the 1987 model year, Ford F-Series trucks had entered their eighth generation. Even more power came by the 1956 model year, with the F-Series V8 engine , according to Edmunds.
Consumer production ended for several years after the Pearl Harbor invasion. Ford took the concept of a performance pickup and ran with it here, equipping Raptor with 510 pound-feet of torque and substantial interior comforts. The aluminum F-150 Platinum-trim 2015 Ford F-150 Ford If you think of , the 13th generation F-150 is near the top of the list. Joining the 1940s war effort Ford trucks became part of the war effort after 1941 Ford The hardtop, long-bed truck concept took form by the late 1930s, and by the time 1941 models appeared, there were several options for consumers. We are evaluating which specific changes we will make to the SuperCab and regular cab. Toyota, for example, launched a 2014.
Ford installed steel reinforcements above, in yellow only in its 2015 F-150 SuperCrew trucks—and not the other body styles. The 2018 edition 2018 Ford F-150 Ford One century after Ford debuted its first Model T truck, the entered the scene. Among them, the heavy-duty service package made the job for snow plows easier. Five-stars were handed out in the frontal and side-impact crash tests for all body styles of the truck, while the rollover test garnered a four star result. An updated V8 engine now delivered up to 220 horsepower.
Now that the results are in, we can say Ford nailed the redesign and only enhanced the reputation of its flagship truck. . More ninth generation changes 1996 F-150 SuperCab Ford On top of new performance models, the Ford F-Series also got major cosmetic upgrades in its ninth generation. An improved V8 engine, longer dimensions, better visibility, and automatic transmission were introduced. F-Series marks its 10th generation 1998 Ford F-150 Ford Major changes arrived with the 10th generation of F-Series trucks that commenced in 1997.
The new 2015 Ford F-150 safety ratings are in part the result of a new 12-corner front crush horn that helps dissipate energy in an impact along with 31 other safety related innovations that were introduced on the 2015 truck. Midway through the model cycle 2011 , Ford confronted soaring fuel costs with the first 3. F-350 and heavier models became part of a new Super Duty line. Custom packages and death to F-100 By 1985, a new focus on style and — more importantly — lifestyle had entered the picture Ford Starting in the early 1980s, Ford truck consumers could style their trucks with custom paint packages. A brawnier 12th generation 2009 Ford F-150 Larry W. While the wraparound windshield offered improved visibility for drivers, upgraded power specs expanded their options on the work site.