To Our Approach To The American Pickup Truck-If pickup culture is an important part of the development of American automobiles, then Ford F series pickup trucks basically cover the history of the entire American pickup culture. The F-Series has been in development for nearly 70 years and has sold more than 34 million units. For this “God car” with sales of tens of millions, it represents not only the development of super pickup trucks, but also the accumulation and development of American pickup culture, as well as people’s yearning for freedom!
But who is the king of pickup trucks? The Ford F150 deserves it. In the United States, the F150 has been ranked among the top 10 best-selling models, and has won the title of Best American car several times in a row, and is also the world’s highest-selling pickup truck model.
The F150’s past and present lives
First generation (1948-1952)
The Ford F-Series pickup was born in 1948, and the first generation of the Ford F-Series pickup, with its slender and rounded bonnet and multi-banner air intake grille, didn’t look as fierce as it does now. The first generation model is divided into a total of 8 models from F1 to F8 according to the different load capacity, which can be said to meet the needs of different consumers.
Second generation (1953-1956)
When Ford released the second generation of the F-Series pickup in 1953, the look was greatly changed, and the multi-banner air intake grille was completely replaced, completely overturning the image of the previous generation. From this generation onwards, the model numbers were re-adjusted, with the original F-1 model becoming the F-100, the F-2 model becoming the F-250, and the F-3 model becoming the F-350. In 1959, he started a small test track, which laid a solid foundation for his later results.
The Third generation (1957-1960)
The third generation of the Ford F-Series was released in 1957, and the pickup truck’s bumper and bonnet began to adopt a nearly straight design, and the side of the body no longer had a prominent line. This generation of models began with in-line 6-cylinder and V8 engines, with maximum power from 137 to 186 HP.
Fourth generation (1961-1966)
The fourth generation model was introduced in 1961 with a wider body and a one-piece cab and bucket design. Starting in 1964, however, it returned to tradition, still using a separate cockpit and compartment design. In 1965, Ford equipped the F-Series with a 3.9-liter in-line 6-cylinder engine. At the same time, a new chassis has been replaced, and the double I-beam front suspension has added stronger shock-absorbing springs for both increased load carrying capacity and improved comfort.
The fifth Generation (1967-1972)
The fifth generation of the Ford F series was introduced in 1967. In 1968, the United States federal law required all cars to add side reflective markings, and Ford changed the design of the engine cover of the new F series, and the rear bottom of the car compartment also added reflective markings. The new model has a change in power, using Ford’s new FE series V8 engines, including 5.8 liters, 5.9 liters and 6.4 liters, with maximum power output of 208 horsepower, 215 horsepower and 255 horsepower.
The Sixth Generation (1973-1979)
In 1973, the sixth-generation model was released, featuring two silver metal-plastic grilles separated by an aluminum bar. The FORD logo, with the letters Ford, was also placed on the front. The true F-150 upgrade was created in 1975 as a replacement for the F-100. At the time of the oil crisis, Ford reduced the load on the F-150 to meet environmental and emissions standards. The upgraded Ford F-150 has since dominated the North American pickup market, never losing its sales crown for 35 years.
Seventh Generation (1980-1986)
In 1980, the Ford F-Series pickup truck entered its seventh generation. The new generation of pickups continued the square design, and Ford’s blue oval logo first appeared on the net in 1982. To improve fuel economy, the new Ford F-Series pickup introduces a 4-speed automatic transmission (AOD) with overgear. At the same time, the front suspension of the all-wheel-drive model also adopted a free-standing design for the first time. In terms of power, the 7th generation model has been equipped with 15 V8 engines, the displacement from 4.2 liters to 7.5 liters, the maximum power output from 110 horsepower to 245 horsepower, the maximum torque from 248N·m to 522N·m.
The Eighth Generation (1987-1991)
In 1987, the eighth-generation Ford F-Series pickup truck introduced more technology. Rear-wheel ABS became standard, and Mazda’s M5OD manual transmission was added to the Ford F lineup in 1988.
Ninth generation (1992-1997)
Starting with the ninth generation model, Ford really focused on the F150, and designers made some changes to the exterior to make it have better aerodynamic effects. In 1993, Ford also introduced the svtlightning with a 244 HP 5.8-liter v8 engine. This car can be said to have created many miracles.
10th Generation (1997-2003)
In 1997, the tenth generation of the F150 came out, and the new car completely changed the appearance design of the edge and corner, and more rounded lines were applied to the appearance design of the car body. Starting with the 10th generation, Ford focused on fuel economy, and the 4.2LOHVV6 engine replaced the original 4.9LV6 engine. 4.6L and 5.4LV8 engines replaced 5.0L and 5.8LV8 engines. In 2001, F-150 sales reached 750,000 units.
The 11th Generation (2004-2008)
In 2004, the 11th generation of the F150 based on the p2 platform was introduced, and in order to meet the market demand, Ford built the car to be more suitable for family and personal use. Improved utility and safety, and in some ways, the 11th-generation Ford is comparable to most sporty SUVs. In 2007, the F-150Foose edition was released, a sporty version of the car with a 5.4LV8 supercharged engine with a maximum power of 450 HP and a maximum torque of 680N·m, which was capable of comparable performance to most sporty SUV models.
The 12th Generation (2009-2014)
In 2009, the 12th generation of the F-150 was officially launched in North America, and the F-150 has a larger interior space and a more comfortable interior. In addition, customers can choose from a variety of exterior and interior kits.
The American pickup truck approaching us – which traces its origins to the past and present lives of the Ford F150 – has a ride
In 2010, Ford introduced the F-150 SVTraptor, a 6.2-LV8 engine with 411 HP and 588N·m torque, and a 6-speed automatic transmission in the drivetrain. The car’s suspension system has also been enhanced, giving it not only strong off-road capability, but also excellent road performance.
The 13th generation (2015 – present)
In 2015, a new generation of F150 officially came out, the appearance and interior design is more scientific and technological, the whole car uses a large number of aluminum alloy materials, compared with the previous generation model, its own weight reduction of 318 kg, and to provide it with a number of power configuration options has achieved better energy saving and emission reduction purposes, the current domestic market to 3.5L twin-turbine ECOBOOST engine.
The American pickup truck approaching us – which traces its origins to the past and present lives of the Ford F150 – has a ride
In 2017, the Ford F150SVTRaptor(Raptor) model also ushered in the first revision after the production halt, and officially entered the Chinese market with the sales channel of the 4S store, while equipped with a high-power version of 3.5L twin-turbine ECOBOOST engine.
