Ford F100 Generations
Explore all seven generations of the Ford F100 pickup truck, from the original 1948 F1 through the final 1983 model year — with specs, engine options, and buying tips for each era.
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Seven generations, 36 model years. Each page covers factory engines, transmissions, chassis changes, production numbers, and practical buying tips. Need to identify a truck? Try the VIN decoder.
1948–1952
1948-1952 Ford F1 (1st Generation)
The first generation Ford F-Series (Ford F1) launched Ford's postwar truck line with the 'Bonus Built' philosophy that evolved into the F-100.
1953–1956
1953-1956 Ford F-100 (2nd Generation)
The second generation introduced the F-100 name, a redesigned cab, and the shift from flathead to overhead-valve engines that defined a new era.
1957–1960
1957-1960 Ford F-100 (3rd Generation)
The third generation Ford F-100 introduced the Styleside bed, a wider cab, and the FE-series big-block V8, bringing bold 1950s styling to trucks.
1961–1966
1961–1966 Ford F-100 (4th Generation)
The fourth generation Ford F-100 introduced the unibody experiment and the Twin I-Beam front suspension, marking a pivotal era in truck design.
1967–1972
1967–1972 Ford F-100 (5th Generation)
The fifth generation Ford F-100 (Bumpside) brought a wider body, more comfort, and a shift toward personal-use trucks that reshaped pickups.
1973–1979
1973–1979 Ford F-100 (6th Generation)
The sixth-generation F-100, known as the Dentside, delivered a refined driving experience and the largest production run in F-100 history.
1980–1983
1980–1983 Ford F-100 (7th Generation)
The seventh and final generation of the Ford F-100 introduced a fully redesigned body before the nameplate was retired in favor of the F-150.