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A red 1980 Ford F-150 Custom

While the Ford F-150's history formally began in 1975, earlier vehicles laid the groundwork for America's favorite lorry|Ford

You can debate just about anything concerning cars and trucks as well as trucks, but something is impossible to suggest: Ford F-150 is the undisputed heavyweight champ of American roadways. No vehicle has actually been more essential or marketed even more versions since this pickup's launching in 1975. As of 2017, the F-150 and also its durable equivalents covered the sales graphes for 35 straight years.



That's fairly a run, and these trucks beat the competitors in their sector for even longer (40 consecutive years). Yet the F-Series pickups really did not appeared of no place during the 1970s. Ford introduced its renowned pickup way back in 1948, just after World War II. Before the F-1 launching that year, the automaker's vehicles were simply customized cars.



The 1948 design changed that, as well as the F-Series proceeded its advancement into the 21st century. These days, the F-150 as well as durable designs sport one of the most advanced technology and also indoor comfort that pickup trucks have ever seen. It definitely didn't begin this way. Right here are 25 pictures of Ford's F-Series pickups-- from the earliest days of its precursors to the most recent off-road conqueror.



1. Ford Model T truck

1925 Ford Design T vehicle

1925 Ford Version T vehicle|The Henry Ford

To find the origins of Ford trucks, we have to go completely back to the 1910s, when the car manufacturer converted the Version T right into a pick-up. As the picture shows, this vehicle was little greater than a roadster with a flatbed fitted over the back wheels. Nevertheless, also such a fundamental configuration got products moving in the very early days of consumer transport.



2. Greater utility in the 1930s

1932 Ford Roadster pick-up

By 1932, Ford trucks improved substantially in the utility division|Ford

While there was noticeable charm for a Design T vehicle, Ford improved upon the principle with the Model An and also Design B. The bed was longer and also the weight distribution much better, so there was lots of allure for vehicle customers during the Anxiety, particularly with the arrival of the truck's V8 engine. Yet it was still a roadster and had its share of restrictions.



3. Signing up with the 1940s war effort

1941 Ford Express

Ford trucks became part of the war effort after 1941|Ford

The hardtop, long-bed vehicle principle materialized by the late 1930s, and by the time 1941 versions showed up, there were numerous choices for consumers. Amongst the options were new V6 engines to support the V8 and also four-cylinder alternatives. Ford borrowed both the grille designing and also the underlying system from vehicles right here, as well as introduced extra truck plants by 1941 in case the USA entered the battle. Customer manufacturing finished for numerous years after the Pearl Harbor intrusion.



4. Birth of the F-Series

Two males using stetson lean on a red Ford F-1 truck as it sits parked in front of a home

Ford F-1 vehicle from its debut year|Ford

Complying With The Second World War, Ford introduced its first all-new truck system with 8 various models. From the half-ton F-1 to the three-ton F-8, customers had plenty of options. Engine choices ranged from a 95-horsepower V6 to a 100-horsepower V8. F-Series trucks started with a humble, utilitarian look and greater usefulness than its precursors.



5. F-100 marks a new generation

A light environment-friendly 1953 Ford F-100

1953 Ford F-100|Ford

In 1953, Ford commemorated its 50th anniversary with the introduction of 2nd generation F-Series versions. The front grille transformed considerably (new engines likewise got here), however this redesign was a lot more substantial. An improved V8 engine, longer dimensions, much better visibility, as well as automatic transmission were presented. So were hood ornaments as well as the language we identify today: F-100 and F-250 changed the three lightest pick-ups in the lineup.



6. More power for 1954

A red 1956 Ford F-100 with tractor and also combine drives with a field

1956 Ford F-100 with tractor and also integrate|Ford

Updates for F-Series trucks continued throughout the second generation While the wraparound windshield supplied boosted exposure for chauffeurs, upgraded power specs broadened their choices on the work website. Six cyndrical tube engines maxed out at 115 horses by 1954, while the V8 engine forged ahead to 130 horse power. Even more power stopped by the 1956 design year, with the F-Series V8 engine delivering up to 173 equines, according to Edmunds.



7. F-Series third generation.

A front-facing Ford F-100 from 1960

1960 Ford F-100|Ford

You can't help gazing modification in the face when comparing the second as well as third generations of F-Series trucks A square grille and double the number of fronts lights greeted Ford vehicle consumers starting in 1960. 3 years earlier, the 1957 designs debuted the pick-up's wider cab as well as other updates. Beginning in 1959, Ford started providing four-wheel drive in factory designs.



8. 4th generation Ford trucks.

1963 Ford F-250 rests parked on a rocky terrain

1963 Ford F-250|Ford

With four-wheel drive capacity as well as over 200 horsepower arriving by 1965, fourth generation Ford vehicles proceeded the march to the modern period. Super Obligation trucks had made their launching in 1958, and this shot from 1963 is a check out the design year's Ford F-250. Two headlights returned for those that operated by evening.



9. Launching of the Ranger

1967 Ford F-100 Ranger

1967 F-100 Ranger|Ford

Starting with the F-Series's 5th generation, vehicle customers could choose from three trims: base, custom, and also Ranger. Going with the Ranger suggested carpeted floorings, a standard chrome grille, as well as a lot more comfortable seats. By 1970, before 5th generation versions finished their run, a fourth trim (XLT) got in the picture.







10. Extra style and capability

1971 Ford F-250 sits parked in the lawn

1971 Ford F-250|Ford

Rules mandated side reflectors starting in 1968, and also this heavy-duty design from 1971 demonstrate how Ford rolled that into a badging possibility. An updated V8 engine currently delivered up to 220 horse power. On the other hand, the ruthless restyling of the grille proceeded apace.



11. A powerhouse 6th generation

1973 Ford F-Series pick-up

Sight of a Ford F-Series on the Louisville, Kentucky production line, circa 1973|Ford

Sixth-generation (1973 to 1979) F-Series vehicles were exceptional for a number of factors, but we'll begin with the arrival of SuperCab for 1974. Dodge had originated the pickup with additional seating, as well as Ford really felt obliged to react. Yet one more V8 engine entered the picture as well. But America's preferred truck will be born.



12. Birth of the Ford F-150

A red 1975 Ford F-150 sits parked in front of a building website

1975 Ford F-150|Ford

Why was the F-150 necessary? By the mid-1970s, customers found themselves caught in between the not-quite-capable-enough F-100 and also the magnificent F-250. This design bridged the gap starting in 1975, and also regarding one third of F-Series sales were made up of F-150s that year. While America commemorated its bicentennial in 1976, F-Series vehicles started their run atop the sales checklist that continues to this day.



13. The definitive 7th generation

1980 Ford F-150 Ranger rests parked atop a mountain

F-150 Ranger from the 1980 design year|Ford

To place the seventh generation's impact in perspective, we turn to historian James W. Wagner. "The 1980 design was an innovation generation," Wagner said. "It was all new-- probably the best change in 40 years-- and had a solid sob story with the twin I-beam front suspension. It appears from that point on, points truly went Ford's way regarding vehicles were concerned."



14. Custom plans and death to F-100

F-150 from 1985 sits parked before a lake

By 1985, a brand-new concentrate on style and also-- a lot more notably-- way of living had actually entered the picture|Ford

Beginning in the very early 1980s, Ford truck consumers can style their associate personalized paint plans. The brand-new focus on way of life triggered promotional pictures such as this one showcasing a family enjoying a day by the lake. These trucks delivered at the workplace as well as fit enough to take pleasure in after hrs, Ford suggested via its marketing. Note the blue-oval symbol making its opening night on the grille. F-100 manufacturing ended in 1983.



15. Get in eighth generation

Archival shot of 1989 Ford F-150

1989 Ford F-150|Ford

Beginning with the 1987 version year, Ford F-Series trucks had actually entered their 8th generation. Wraparound vehicle parking lights as well as typical fuel shot were 2 crucial upgrades. F-350 and larger models entered into a new Super Obligation line. The recently streamlined grille appreciated a long term through the following generations.



16. New styling hints after 1991

A black 1991 Ford F-150

1991 Ford F-150 with 'Nite' plan|Ford

In the final years of the F-Series's 8th generation, truck fans got new performance and also styling packages. Among them, the sturdy solution package made the job for snow plows simpler. For 1991, the "Nite" package supplied a blacked-out F-150 for customers aiming to attract attention from the myriads of Ford vehicle owners.



17. The high-performance F-150

A red 1993 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning

1993 SVT F-150 Lightning|Ford

As of 1992, when the nine generation F-Series made its debut, Ford had actually delighted in more than a decade at the top of America's sales charts. Naturally, the car manufacturer saw an opportunity to experiment and also launched an efficiency version through the Special Automobile Group in its inaugural year. Utilizing its exceptional handling, this 1993 SVT F-150 Lightning can equal or beat a 1993 Ford Mustang GT in lengthy track runs.



18. Extra nine generation modifications

1996 F-150 SuperCab sits parked atop a mountain

1996 F-150 SuperCab|Ford

On top of brand-new efficiency models, the Ford F-Series also obtained major cosmetic upgrades in its 9th generation Designers were aiming to attract yet another young generation of customers. A special Eddie Bauer trim got in the picture in 1995.



19. F-Series marks its 10th generation.

Ford F-150 from the 1998 version year

1998 Ford F-150|Ford

Significant changes shown up with the 10th generation of F-Series vehicles that commenced in 1997. The nameplate commemorated its 50th wedding anniversary in 1998 as well as (to mark its modernity) Ford dropped chrome from the grille and also added more contours than these vehicles had shown off in years. Sturdy trucks obtained their very own F-Series Super Duty line beginning in 1999.



20. F-Series for the 21st century

2004 Ford F-Series

2004 Ford F-Series makes its debut|Mike Heffner/Getty Images

The very first redesign of the new millennium brought an all-new system for the F-150 (2004) as well as, lastly, for the Super Responsibility trucks (2008 ). Designers had actually stressed even greater comfort and also designing in the flagship pick-up for the 11th generation This version cycle had an extremely brief run, as well as finished at the start of the Great Economic crisis.



21. A brawnier 12th generation.

A F-150 pick-up sits on the setting up floor at the Kansas City Ford Assembly plant October 2, 2008 in Claycomo, Missouri.

2009 Ford F-150|Larry W. Smith/Getty Images

War time America seemed to apply its impact on the 12th generation of F-Series trucks. There was no doubt the intensity of the 2009 F-150 with its strong grille and also aggressive position. Midway through the design cycle (2011 ), Ford confronted skyrocketing gas costs with the very first 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine in the F-150.



22. Super Task expands in online reputation

2012 Ford F-Series Super Task

2012 Ford F-Series Super Obligation|Ford

Toward completion of the 12th generation of F-Series vehicles, Ford Super Duty versions diverted close to excellence. The 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel motor came to be an alternative in 2011. A couple of years later on, with numerous years in the books and numerous models on the road, iSeeCars.com counted extra F-250 Super Responsibility vehicles over 200,000 miles than any other car.



23. grilles for ford f150 The light weight aluminum F-150

A red upgraded Ford F-150

Platinum-trim 2015 Ford F-150|Ford

If you think of significant automaker gambles, the 13th generation F-150 is near the first. After a number of years atop the sales graphes, Ford left steel for a light weight aluminum vehicle body-- and also it functioned. The new F-150 ended up being the very first pick-up to receive a first-class NHTSA safety score and also an Insurance Institute for Freeway Security Top Safety and security Select designation. Since the results remain in, we can say Ford nailed the redesign and only boosted the credibility of its flagship truck.



24. The post-apocalyptic warrior

2017 Ford Raptor

2017 Ford Raptor|Micah Wright/Autos Cheat Sheet



If you find yourself stuck when driving after an armageddon, we recommend flagging down a 2017 Raptor. Ford took the principle of an efficiency pickup as well as ran with it right here, gearing up Raptor with 510 pound-feet of torque and also significant indoor conveniences. However, we'll simply mention the really attractive visual cues. We can't think of a cooler-looking pickup when traveling.



25. The 2018 version

Ford F-150 for the 2018 version year

2018 Ford F-150|Ford

One century after Ford debuted its initial Design T vehicle, the 2018 F-150 got in the scene. New advanced collision protection modern technology and the F-150's finest towing capacities were essential upgrades. On the other hand, common start-stop attributes made it a lot more economical than any previous design. While we're not sure concerning the following century of truck production, Ford shut its initial 100 years on duty in style.