History of the Ford F-Series Trucks

History of the Ford F-Series

On the heels of WWII restoration, Ford developed the F-Series, which has been near the top of the market for decades. Today’s Ford F-Series pickup trucks are still held in high regard. The premise is the same now as it was then, build a tough truck to tackle tough jobs.

In the Beginning

The F-Series pickups have been around since 1948 when Ford built the model with five body styles and eight weight ratings to attract a variety of buyers. The F-Series originally started out with models called F-1, F-2, F-3, F-4, and F-5, but the second generation of the F-Series brought some significant changes. The F-1 became F-100, F-2 and F-3 merged to become the F-250 and the F-4 became the F-350, while the F-5 was discontinued, establishing the three model groups we have today.
The third generation brought sweeping changes like the new Styleside bed was made longer and the body was built lower to the ground. The old engine design was removed, and more powerfully built designs replaced them. Then Ford added comfort and space to the cabins. Generation six is where the F-150 made its debut, which is still the most popular Ford model pickup today.
In the 1980s with the release of the seventh generation came another major design change, the introduction of a dual rear-wheel model.

Generation Nine

The late 80s-early 90s meant more exciting change to the F-Series with a brand-new look, which would be the foundation for future designs. The hoodlines were lowered and the grills, front bumper, and fender were all rounded. This more contemporary look was carried through even to today’s models. Ford also took advantage of the fact that this generation also marked the 75^th anniversary, so a special edition was released to commemorate the anniversary with trucks that had special logos and striping.

Generation Ten

Ford divided the models into two separate and distinct categories in 1997. The F-150 was a standard passenger truck for working on the farm and going off-road or transporting family around country roads. The F-250 and F-350 were re-labeled as the heavy-duty lineup of work vehicles and two years later these models would be known as Super-Duty pickups.

Generation Eleven

The line had another redesign in 2004 with a new platform topped by a fully boxed-in frame and rear shocks were added to the F-150 model at this time also. Then in 2008, the Super-Duty line was built onto a new platform, with a larger grille, new headlights, and a modified cabin.

Generation Twelve

An all-new lineup of engines for the F-series replaced the old designs with new V-8s and a new 3.6L V6 and a twin turbo-charged Ecoboost. All models were paired with a standard automatic transmission during this generation as well.

Generation Thirteen

The thirteenth generation featured a new, lighter design which lessened the workload on the engines but didn’t affect the towing capacity. The transmissions became six-speeds as the standard and new technological safety features were added to these models.

Generation Fourteen

Generation fourteen reflects the modern models from today with changes to the interior and exterior and more advanced safety technology. This generation also introduces the new Ford Lightning, the first fully electric F-150.

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2023 Ford F-150 LARIAT

VIN: 1FTFW1ED2PFD31762

Stock: PFD31762

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360 Cameras
Adaptive Cruise Control
Bluetooth®
Heated Steering Wheel
4WD/AWD
Android Auto

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**LUXURY PACKAGE**, **EQUIPMENT GROUP 502A** ($4805 ADD TO MSRP), **3.5L V6 POWERBOOST FULL HYBRID ENGINE** ($3300 ADD TO MSRP),4WD, 20" WHEELS, TRAILER TOW PACKAGE, FX4 OFF-ROAD PACKAGE, LARIAT SPORT APPEARANCE PACKAGE, LEATHER, HEATED & COOLED FRONT SEATS, HEATED REAR SEATS, MEMORY POWER DRIVER'S SEAT, POWER PASSENGER SEAT, FRONT SEATS POWER LUMBAR, REMOTE START, KEYLESS ENTRY, PUSH BUTTON START, HEATED STEERING WHEEL, 12.0" TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY, FORD CO-PILOT 360 ASSIST 2.0, NAVIGATION, APPLE CARPLAY, ANDROID AUTO, 360 DEGREE CAMERA, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, WIRELESS CHARGING PAD, B&O UNLEASHED PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM, FORDPASS CONNECT 4G WIFI, BLIND SPOT ALERT, CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT, LANE-KEEPING SYSTEM, SIRIUS XM RADIO, SYNC 4, Bluetooth® for Hands-Free Phone, RAIN-SENSING WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LED FOG LAMPS, LED TAIL LAMPS, POWER RUNNING BOARDS, REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM, REAR VIEW CAMERA

Equipment
An off-road package is equipped on this vehicle. This 1/2 ton pickup comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. Keep your hands warm all winter with a heated steering wheel in this model . This 1/2 ton pickup offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. Heated seats for those cold winter days are included in the vehicle. Protect the vehicle from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system. Bluetooth® technology is built into this model, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. You'll never again be lost in a crowded city or a country region with the navigation system on this unit. The leather seats in the vehicle are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. This model has auto-adjust speed for safe following. This unit shines with clean polished lines coated with an elegant white finish.

Packages
Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 FX4 Off-Road Package: Off-Road Tuned Front Shock Absorbers; Skid Plates; Monotube Rear Shocks; Rock Crawl Mode; 4x4 FX4 Off-Road Bodyside Decal; Hill Descent Control Lariat Sport Appearance Package Equipment Group 502A High: Rain-Sensing Wipers; Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats; Power Tilt/telescoping Steering Column with Memory; 20" Chrome-Like PVD Wheels; 2nd Row Heated Seats; Wireless Charging Pad; LED Projector with Dynamic Bending Headlamps Trailer Tow Package: Integrated Trailer Brake Controller; Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver; Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist 20" Chrome-Like PVD Wheels Power-Deployable Running Boards 360 Degree Camera B&O Unleashed Sound System by Bang & Olufsen Radio Onboard Scale with Smart Hitch Electronic Locking with 3.73 Axle Ratio Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Power Telescoping/glass/folding Trailer Tow Mirrors Partitioned Lockable Fold-Flat Storage Interior Work Surface Skid Plates Tray Style Floor Liner Wireless Charging Pad **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**

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*Final Price: $67,500
*Additional Offers may be available, not all buyers will qualify. Please see Stanley Ford for qualifications and complete details.

$75,415
-$7,915
You Save: $7,915
*Final Price: $67,500
*Additional Offers may be available, not all buyers will qualify. Please see Stanley Ford for qualifications and complete details.

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