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A red 1980 Ford F-150 Custom-made

While the Ford F-150's background officially started in 1975, earlier trucks laid the groundwork for America's favored automobile|Ford

You can debate just about anything concerning automobiles and vehicles, however something is impossible to argue: Ford F-150 is the undeniable heavyweight champ of American roadways. No automobile has actually been even more necessary or sold even more versions since this pickup's debut in 1975. Since 2017, the F-150 and its heavy-duty counterparts topped the sales charts for 35 straight years.



That's fairly a run, as well as these trucks defeated the competition in their segment for even longer (40 successive years). But the F-Series pick-ups really did not appeared of no place throughout the 1970s. Ford released its renowned pick-up way back in 1948, just after The second world war. Prior to the F-1 launching that year, the car manufacturer's vehicles were merely customized cars.



The 1948 design transformed that, and the F-Series proceeded its development right into the 21st century. Nowadays, the F-150 and durable designs sporting activity one of the most sophisticated technology as well as interior comfort that pickup have ever seen. It certainly didn't begin that way. Below are 25 photos of Ford's F-Series pickups-- from the earliest days of its precursors to the latest off-road conqueror.



1. Ford Model T truck

1925 Ford Model T vehicle

1925 Ford Version T vehicle|The Henry Ford

To discover the origins of Ford trucks, we have to go right back to the 1910s, when the automaker converted the Design T into a pick-up. As the picture reveals, this vehicle was little bit more than a roadster with a flatbed fitted over the back wheels. Nevertheless, also such a basic setup obtained items relocating the early days of customer transport.



2. Greater utility in the 1930s

1932 Ford Roadster pickup

By 1932, Ford trucks boosted significantly in the energy department|Ford

While there was obvious allure for a Version T vehicle, Ford surpassed the concept with the Version An and also Model B. The bed was longer and the weight distribution much better, so there was a lot of allure for truck customers throughout the Anxiety, specifically with the arrival of the truck's V8 engine. Yet it was still a roadster as well as had its share of constraints.



3. Joining the 1940s battle initiative

1941 Ford Express

Ford trucks entered into the war effort after 1941|Ford

The hardtop, long-bed vehicle principle materialized by the late 1930s, and also by the time 1941 models showed up, there were several choices for customers. Amongst the choices were new V6 engines to support the V8 and also four-cylinder options. Ford borrowed both the grille designing as well as the underlying system from vehicles right here, and released additional truck plants by 1941 in case the United States went into the battle. Customer production ended for several years after the Pearl Harbor invasion.



4. Birth of the F-Series

2 guys putting on cowboy hats lean on a red Ford F-1 vehicle as it rests parked in front of a residence

Ford F-1 truck from its launching year|Ford

Adhering To The Second World War, Ford released its very first brand new vehicle platform with 8 various designs. From the half-ton F-1 to the three-ton F-8, consumers had lots of choices. Engine choices ranged from a 95-horsepower V6 to a 100-horsepower V8. F-Series vehicles started with a simple, practical appearance as well as better functionality than its predecessors.



5. F-100 marks a brand-new generation

A pale green 1953 Ford F-100

1953 Ford F-100|Ford

In 1953, Ford celebrated its 50th wedding anniversary with the introduction of second generation F-Series models. The front grille transformed substantially (brand-new engines also got here), however this redesign was extra substantial. An improved V8 engine, longer dimensions, much better visibility, and automatic transmission were introduced. So were hood accessories and also the language we acknowledge today: F-100 and also F-250 changed the three lightest pick-ups in the lineup.



6. More power for 1954

A red 1956 Ford F-100 with tractor as well as integrate drives via a field

1956 Ford F-100 with tractor as well as incorporate|Ford

Updates for F-Series vehicles continued throughout the 2nd generation While the wraparound windshield provided improved presence for vehicle drivers, upgraded power specifications expanded their options on the job site. 6 cylinder engines maxed out at 115 equines by 1954, while the V8 engine forged ahead to 130 horse power. Much 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 3rd generation.

A front-facing Ford F-100 from 1960

1960 Ford F-100|Ford

You can't help looking modification in the face when contrasting the 2nd and third generations of F-Series trucks A square grille as well as double the variety of fronts lights welcomed Ford truck consumers beginning in 1960. Three years earlier, the 1957 designs debuted the pick-up's larger taxi as well as various other updates. Beginning in 1959, Ford began supplying four-wheel drive in factory designs.



8. f150 fender guards Fourth generation Ford vehicles.

1963 Ford F-250 sits parked on a rough terrain

1963 Ford F-250|Ford

With 4x4 capability as well as over 200 horsepower arriving by 1965, fourth generation Ford trucks proceeded the march to the contemporary period. Super Obligation vehicles had made their launching in 1958, as well as this shot from 1963 is a look at the model year's Ford F-250. Two fronts lights returned for those who 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, truck customers might choose from 3 trims: base, custom, and Ranger. Opting for the Ranger implied carpet floorings, a conventional chrome grille, and also extra comfy seats. By 1970, before 5th generation models ended their run, a 4th trim (XLT) got in the picture.



10. Extra style and also performance

1971 Ford F-250 sits parked in the grass

1971 Ford F-250|Ford

Laws mandated side reflectors starting in 1968, and this durable model from 1971 demonstrate how Ford rolled that into a badging possibility. An updated V8 engine now delivered up to 220 horse power. On the other hand, the relentless restyling of the grille continued apace.



11. A giant sixth generation

1973 Ford F-Series pickup

View of a Ford F-Series on the Louisville, Kentucky assembly line, circa 1973|Ford

Sixth-generation (1973 to 1979) F-Series trucks were impressive for a variety of reasons, but we'll begin with the arrival of SuperCab for 1974. Dodge had pioneered the pickup with additional seating, as well as Ford felt obliged to respond. Yet another V8 engine got in the picture also. Yet America's preferred vehicle will be born.



12. Birth of the Ford F-150

A red 1975 Ford F-150 sits parked in front of a construction site

1975 Ford F-150|Ford

Why was the F-150 needed? By the mid-1970s, customers found themselves caught between the not-quite-capable-enough F-100 and the magnificent F-250. This model bridged the gap beginning in 1975, and about one third of F-Series sales were comprised of F-150s that year. While America commemorated its bicentennial in 1976, F-Series trucks started their run atop the sales checklist that continues to this particular day.



13. The definitive 7th generation

1980 Ford F-150 Ranger rests parked atop a mountain

F-150 Ranger from the 1980 version year|Ford

To place the seventh generation's effect in viewpoint, we turn to chronicler James W. Wagner. "The 1980 model was an innovation generation," Wagner said. "It was all new-- probably the best adjustment in 40 years-- as well as had a solid emotional appeal with the twin I-beam front suspension. It seems from that point on, points truly went Ford's method regarding vehicles were concerned."



14. Custom-made plans and fatality to F-100

F-150 from 1985 rests parked in front of a lake

By 1985, a new concentrate on style and also-- a lot more importantly-- lifestyle had entered the picture|Ford

Beginning in the early 1980s, Ford truck consumers can design their associate custom paint packages. The brand-new concentrate on lifestyle triggered advertising pictures like this one showcasing a family taking pleasure in a day by the lake. These vehicles delivered at the office and also fit enough to enjoy after hrs, Ford recommended via its marketing. Keep in mind the blue-oval symbol making its opening night on the grille. F-100 production finished in 1983.



15. Enter 8th generation

Archival shot of 1989 Ford F-150

1989 Ford F-150|Ford

Starting with the 1987 version year, Ford F-Series vehicles had entered their eighth generation. Wraparound auto parking lights and basic fuel shot were two vital upgrades. F-350 as well as much heavier designs entered into a brand-new Super Obligation line. The recently streamlined grille enjoyed a long term via the following generations.



16. New styling hints after 1991

A black 1991 Ford F-150

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

In the final years of the F-Series's 8th generation, vehicle lovers got new efficiency and also designing bundles. Among them, the heavy-duty service plan made the work for snow plows simpler. For 1991, the "Nite" package provided a blacked-out F-150 for customers looking to stand apart from the legions of Ford vehicle proprietors.



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 ninth generation F-Series made its launching, Ford had taken pleasure in well over a decade on top of America's sales charts. Naturally, the automaker saw a possibility to experiment and also released a performance model with the Special Vehicle Group in its inaugural year. Utilizing its phenomenal handling, this 1993 SVT F-150 Lightning could amount to 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

In addition to new performance models, the Ford F-Series also obtained major aesthetic upgrades in its 9th generation Developers were looking to appeal to yet another young generation of consumers. A special Eddie Bauer trim went into the picture in 1995.



19. F-Series notes its 10th generation.

Ford F-150 from the 1998 model year

1998 Ford F-150|Ford

Significant changes gotten here with the 10th generation of F-Series vehicles that began in 1997. The nameplate commemorated its 50th anniversary in 1998 and also (to mark its modernity) Ford went down chrome from the grille and also added more curves than these trucks had actually sported in decades. Heavy-duty trucks got their own F-Series Super Task line beginning in 1999.



20. F-Series for the 21st century

2004 Ford F-Series

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

The first redesign of the brand-new millennium brought a brand new platform for the F-150 (2004) and, ultimately, for the Super Duty vehicles (2008 ). Designers had actually stressed also better comfort as well as styling in the flagship pickup for the 11th generation This design cycle had a very short run, as well as ended at the start of the Great Recession.



21. A brawnier 12th generation.

A F-150 pick-up rests on the assembly flooring at the Kansas City Ford Setting up plant October 2, 2008 in Claycomo, Missouri.

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

Wartime America seemed to exert its impact on the 12th generation of F-Series vehicles. There was no doubt the strength of the 2009 F-150 with its strong grille and also aggressive stance. Midway through the model cycle (2011 ), Ford challenged rising fuel costs with the initial 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine in the F-150.



22. Super Task grows in online reputation

2012 Ford F-Series Super Duty

2012 Ford F-Series Super Obligation|Ford

Toward the end of the 12th generation of F-Series trucks, Ford Super Responsibility models diverted near to excellence. The 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel motor came to be an alternative in 2011. A few years later on, with several years in guides and millions of models on the road, iSeeCars.com counted extra F-250 Super Responsibility trucks above 200,000 miles than any other lorry.



23. The light weight aluminum F-150

A red redesigned Ford F-150

Platinum-trim 2015 Ford F-150|Ford

If you think of serious automaker wagers, the 13th generation F-150 is near the top of the list. After a number of decades atop the sales graphes, Ford left steel for an aluminum vehicle body-- and also it functioned. The brand-new F-150 became the very first pickup to receive a five-star NHTSA security ranking as well as an Insurance coverage Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety and security Select classification. Since the results remain in, we can say Ford toenailed the redesign and also just improved the credibility of its front runner truck.



24. The post-apocalyptic warrior

2017 Ford Raptor

2017 Ford Raptor|Micah Wright/Autos Cheat Sheet







If you find yourself stuck when traveling after an armageddon, we suggest flagging down a 2017 Raptor. Ford took the principle of an efficiency pickup and also ran with it right here, equipping Raptor with 510 pound-feet of torque and also significant interior comforts. However, we'll merely point out the extremely attractive visual signs. We can not think of a cooler-looking pick-up 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 first Version T vehicle, the 2018 F-150 got in the scene. New progressed crash security modern technology and also the F-150's ideal towing capacities were essential upgrades. Meanwhile, common start-stop features made it extra cost-effective than any kind of previous version. While we're unsure concerning the following century of truck manufacturing, Ford closed its initial 100 years at work in style.