Ford F-150 Pickup Headlights: Find Your Replacement F-150 Pickup Headlight Assembly
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Ford F-100 was a half-ton truck manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1953 to 1983. It was one of the variants of the full-size pickup trucks commonly known as the F-Series. However, before there was an F-100, there was the F-1 which was introduced in 1948. At this time, the F-Series trucks generally replaced Ford’s car-based pickup line. These trucks were given a more up-to-date look with bigger cabs, smoother body contours, and integrated headlights. All variants were equipped with either a 95 hp 226 CID Flathead 6(L-head) or a 100 hp 239 CID Flathead V8. By 1952 a 101 hp 215 CID Straight 6 OHC was used as the standard engine. Minor upgrades were done on the truck including new grille inserts, wider rear window, and waterproof ignition for durability and better performance. In 1953 the “For-O-Matic” automatic transmission was offered as an option. And despite no major changes were made mechanically, the bigger factor that drew the market’s attention was the truck’s more solid, rugged look. This line of trucks became an instant success. With this new integrated look, the trucks were given new names. Thus, the F-1 had come to be known as the F-100 pickup truck. In the succeeding year the 215 CID Straight 6 OHC engine was turned into the 223 CID Mileage Maker, kicking out 115 hp while the 239 CID Flathead V8 was changed to a 239 CID “Power King” Y-block V8 rated at 130 hp. And eventually, the new V8 engine opened the way to performance. By the year1956, Ford focused on safety features and equipped the F-100 pickup truck with standard double-grip door latches, an energy-absorbing steering wheel, and a 12-volt electrical system. Style-wise, the truck was given a new grille, wraparound windshield, and an optional wraparound back window. Also, the interior was given a fresh look with a new dashboard having a hooded instrumental panel much like in cars. Engine-wise, the Mileage Maker straight-6 was juiced up kicking out 137 hp. The Power King was increased to 272 CID generating a potent173 hp which consequently made the 1956 F-100 the most powerful pickup of its time. The F-Series trucks were revamped in 1957 to give it a modern look. The lowered hoods were given front fenders. To give the market an option to purchase a truck that would suit their varied tastes, two bodystyles were made available: the traditional Flareside exhibited separate rear fender body while the new Styleside model had smooth sides that gave the truck a more integrated look. Two years later, the Power King was again resized to a 292 CID, kicking out 186 hp. This year also saw the introduction of the four-wheel-drive. And by 1961, the F-Series trucks were overhauled and were made lower and wider than before. However, it was fourrs after that the trucks underwent engine upgrades. By this year, three engines were introduced. There was a 240 CID inline six rated at 150 hp, a 300 CID inline six with 170 hp, and a 352CID V8 putting out 208 hp. In 1967, the trucks’ body was again made modified, giving it a slicker look to match the constantly changing times. Ford then introduced three trim levels to provide the market with more variety: the base, custom, and the more upscale Ranger. However, it was by the next year that major functional improvements were made. A new 360 CID V8 replaced the 352, and a 390 CID V8 became available. Also, F-100 models used a new, "Mono-Beam" front suspension with coil springs instead of the leaf springs. And by 1969, the crew cab was introduced. In 1947was the extended cab version of the F-Series called the SuperCab was introduced, but was only available with the Styleside body. By 1975, a new variant of the F-Series was introduced. It was referred to as the “heavy half ton”, filling the gap between the F-100 and F-250. Engine choices were revised for 1977 replacing the 360 V8 option with two V8 engines: 163 hp 351 CID and 169 hp 400 CID (169 horses) V8. By 1978, the 114 hp 300 CID inline six (114 horsepower) became the standard base. In 1980, the trucks were given an evolutionary, more aerodynamic design, whereas engine-wise, the big 460 V8 was discontinued. The four-wheel-drive models used the “Twin-traction beam” suspension configuration. 1982 the Ranger removed from the F-Series line and was used for the compact series pickup truck instead. In 1983, engines choices were revised to include a 245 hp 7.5 L V8 and a 170 hp 6.9 L Diesel V8 engine. This year was the last for the F-100, as the F-150 became the new base truck for 1984. Related Bookmarks
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