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Technically, it will fit but you will have about a 1 inch gap between the steering wheel and steering column, your horn will not work, and you will have to manually switch your turn signals on and off. 81 F150 Explorer was correct, a 72-77 steering wheel would be a direct swap for your truck, 78-86 steering wheels are not. Also, some Econoline vans from that era used the same wheel that your truck has. I'm not sure on the years for the vans...maybe 73-77?