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First Ford pickup also known as the Model T Runabout with a pickup body.
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New body
After the War maeking the new F-series -
The Ford became F-100, F-150, and F-350
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I-beam suspension
Giving the trucks front wheels the ability to move independently of one another -
Made durable
They used steel to make the Ford stronger. -
New cab
Ford decided to add 22 inches to the cab letting people add a bench seat or side facing jump seats. -
New requirements
All trucks were limited to 6,000 pounds or less of with the maximum amount of cargo. But the F-150 was at 6,050 pound so it didn't require the emission like the F-100 decreasing the amount of add-ons. -
More profit
Ford became the best selling truck in America. -
Better for the fuel economy
They used fuel injections, 4-speed overdrive, and overdrive manual transmissions, to improve the fuel economy. -
New and Fast
Ford created a new sports truck with 240 horsepower plus the engine of the Cobra. -
New model
The model was rounded more and had air bags on the drivers side. -
Another year
Ford celebrated the F-series 50th anniversary -
12th -gen
Began the new generation of the F-series. -
Stronger than before
Ford made the V6 strong enough to haul causing people to chose the V6 over the V8. -
Now using Aluminum
Ford has made the first pickup with an aluminum body.
