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Ford Truck Facts

Thursday, April 23, 2009
Related Tags: ford | cab | 239-ci | 114-inch | 226-cubic
 

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History

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    The Ford Model T runabout pickup truck.The Ford truck was formally introduced in 1925 after more than 20 years of Henry Ford watching owners cut up their Model Ts for work duty.

Significance

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    A 1935 Ford pickup.Ford has sold reliable light-duty trucks more than three-quarters of a century.

Identification

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    Advertisement for the redesigned 1948 F1-Series pickup.The Ford truck is identified with its "Ford" nameplate against a blue oval backdrop.

Types

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    The F-100 Series truck is a dramatic departure from the F1.Trucks are offered in half-, three-quarter- and one-ton models.

Features

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    The 2009 F-250 Series Super Cab Ford pickup.Today's models are offered as the regular cab, extended cab and the four-door Super Cab.

Size

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    The first F1 Series half-ton truck in 1948 was equipped with a 226-cubic-inch straight six-cylinder or 239-ci flathead V-8 engine and sat on a 114-inch wheelbase.

Fun Fact

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    The F-100 model debuted in 1953 with an all-new design featuring a wraparound windshield, a more roomy cab and a more rounded hood and fenders.

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Ford Motor Company

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