1948

  • F-Series “Bonus Built” trucks are introduced Jan. 16 (F-1 through F-8), the first of Ford Motor Company’s all-new postwar line of vehicles.

1953

  • F-100 pickup is introduced, replacing F-1.

1959

  • Ford’s 4x4s are introduced, primarily for commercial use, but just in time for the growth in recreational off-road driving and personal use of pickup trucks in the 1960s.

1965 Ford F-100: Twin I-Beam front suspension is introduced. Suspension allows F-Series to “drive like a car – work like a truck.”

1965

  • Twin I-Beam front suspension is introduced. Suspension allows F-Series to “drive like a car – work like a truck.”
  • Nearly two-thirds of pickup owners use trucks for recreational and personal use. In response, Ford introduces its Camper Special package for F-100 and F-250, an industry first.

1974

  • Ford introduces F-Series SuperCab, signaling further growth in personal use of pickup trucks.

1978 Ford F-100 Custom: Ford sells 864,000 F-Series trucks, a record

1975

  • F-150 pickup debuts.

1978

  • Ford sells 864,000 F-Series trucks, a record.

1980

  • Most extensive redesign of F-Series to date.
  • Ford’s diesel pickups debut with 6.9-liter V-8.

1980 Ford F-150 Ranger: Ford’s diesel pickups debut with 6.9-liter V-8.
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