Ford F-Series

The Ford F-Series is offered in the meantime a twelfth generation 1948 series of pickups and also at the beginning of buses and heavy trucks, the Ford Motor Company. The vehicle was in the U.S. for 28 years and is the best selling car with a total of 34 million copies worldwide produced in second place behind the Toyota Corolla (May 2010).

  • 3.1 Generation 1
  • 3.2 Generation 2
  • 3.3 Generation 3

History

The first generation F-Series came in 1948 with three different models on the market. 60 years later, Ford brought the current moment, now twelfth generation (see photo bar on the right side) of the pick-up model on the market. The F-Series is the backbone of the Ford Motor Company in the domestic market USA dar. For years, it is the best selling vehicle in the North American market. In the fall of 2008, it was the first occasion driven out of the Honda Civic from the top of the registration statistics, viewed over the entire year, led the Ford F-Series, however, continue the registration statistics.

Foundation of success are the numerous available body and equipment variants as well as the affordable prices that start at 17,345 dollars. The model is available with different sized cab, different wheelbases and several engine and drivetrain combinations. Diesel engines are traditionally reserved for the pickups Heavy -Duty or Super Duty series Ford F-250/350.

The models are also popular because of their high load ( up to 1400 kg for F-150 and 2600 kg for F -350 ) and high towing capacity ( up to 5000 kg for F -150 and 8700 kg for F- 350).

The large size ( up to 6.6 m long, 2.4 m wide and 2 m height ) of the vehicle in combination with its high-consumption engines ( sometimes more than 20 l/100 km with the driving style ) and a high weight up to 3 t stopped the Ford motor Company so far on exports to European markets.

The generations

Generation One

The first generation F-series published in 1948, then called the Ford F-1. The model then replaced car -based pickup in Ford F- Series was available in eight versions, which were referred ascending order based on their gross vehicle weight as F- 1 to F-8. In Canada, the model was also sold under the Mercury brand. The car was built at that time in sixteen Ford plants in the U.S.. The engine consisted of six-cylinder and V8 engines with 3.5 to 5.5 liters.

1951 was the model a slightly revised grille with large vertical struts, also the headlights were mounted on the side of the wheel arches.

Generation Two

1953 was followed by a completely redesigned pickup with a much wider grille, the headlights were integrated. The labeling scheme was changed to F-100 for the basic version and similar numbers all the way up to F -360, with higher numbers generally represent a higher payload. The largest models of the first generation F- 5 to F-8, initially remained without successors, so there was only six-cylinder and V8 engines up to 4.5 liters. The Mercury model was now available in the USA, in addition, the models were also built in Brazil from 1957 to 1962. A total of 505 184 copies were built by the second generation, of which 25 122 long bed.

Generation Three

In 1957 in North America, a completely new model with a much more angular body and extending across the full width hood. In addition, was a designated as a style side version, in which the loading area exactly finished with the cab side. Unlike in the former passenger car sector, the F- series waived extensive chrome trim. As with the second generation, were omitted models with high overall weight. There were three different engines - a six-cylinder with 3.7 liters displacement and two V8 engines with 4.5 and 4.7 liter displacement. Production was limited to eleven different locations, the F -350 now ran only in Louisville off the production line, where even today the F- series, the largest models are produced.

This model was manufactured to its setting in the United States in Brazil, this time even until 1971.

Generation Four

In the U.S., followed in 1961, a fourth, optically completely redesigned generation. For the first time the F-Series vehicles for the North American market outside the United States were produced: In Cuautitlán (Mexico) and Oakville ( Canada). 1965 for the first time a double cabin has been introduced. In addition, there was a version specifically as a basis for relatively heavy motor vehicle superstructures. The engine range has been extended up to a 5.8 - liter V8 with 128 kW.

Generation Five

The fifth generation was introduced in 1967 designed fashion of the time according to extremely angular. Since the U.S. had to be applied from 1968 for all vehicles a side lights or reflectors, designed the Ford side-mounted on the hood emblems with integrated reflectors. When Ford Ranger first time there was a deluxe version. In addition, there were relatively small numbers of various special versions for various application purposes. Now, V8 engines were installed with up to 6.4 liters and 190 kW.

In Brazil inherited this model - even to its end in the U.S. - 1971, the third generation, and remained until 1992 in production.

Generation Six

Introduced in the USA in 1973 sixth generation remained without fundamental changes, however, this model was 1976, the best-selling pickup in the U.S., a position which keeps the F- series to date. It also formed the basis of the introduced in 1978, the new model generation of the Ford Bronco. Visually striking on a " FORD " lettering in large chrome letters above the grille on. So far, Ford held with brand characteristics more likely to return. In addition to two in-line six cylinders, there were six different V8 engines, with up to 7.5 liters.

Generation Seven

In 1980 the entire vehicle design was rectangular and less drag, and therefore to lower fuel consumption, optimized. The grille had a coarse honeycomb pattern ( from 1982) the modern Ford logo in its center. With this generation Ford built the first time a four-wheel drive vehicle with a front independent suspension, also for the first time body parts were galvanized to protect against corrosion. From the end of 1983 was the smallest version no longer F-100, but F- 150th The Ford Ranger introduced from 1982 is a stand-alone model, replacing the second generation model of the Ford Courier. From 1982 there was the model with a V6 engine instead of the old straight six- cylinder, but this engine is not caught on and was taken in late 1983 out of the program. In contrast, a new 6.9 -liter diesel V8 had a longer future.

Generation Eight

With the eighth generation in 1987, the design changed significantly. The hitherto always been rather hidden attached to the side markers migrated to the corners of the vehicle and take lots of chrome, there were now black plastic. For the first time possessed a pickup truck over was a standard anti-lock brakes for the rear wheels. Moreover, the 4.9 -liter engine was an electronic injection system in place of a carburetor.

1988, the 6.9 -liter diesel engine was replaced by a 7.3 - liter diesel V8, which delivered 130 kW. The petrol engines with 5.8 and 7.5 liters of displacement possessed from now on an injection system, so Ford no carbureted engines offered more in the F- series.

For the first time there was a separate version of F- Super Duty, which was significantly greater than the basic version had dual tires on the rear axle. Motorised was the model with the 7.4 -liter V8 or 7.3 -liter V8 diesel.

Generation Nine

The ninth generation followed in 1992, the front was designed so smooth and aerodynamic. The review continued in the interior with a redesigned instrument panel continued. The Super Duty remained the previous version.

For the 1994 model year, some technical Änderungon were made. In addition to a side airbag for the driver, there was now a third brake light and a CFC-free air conditioning. Optionally available were a wireless remote control, alarm, CD radio and an electrically adjustable driver's seat.

In 1994, the 7.3 - liter diesel engine has been reworked, now thanks to a turbocharger and direct injection, he made 175 kW and 576 Nm of torque delivered.

Generation Ten

The tenth generation was introduced in 1997, the largest optical revision for a long time. A slightly rounded front left the vehicle look much more aerodynamic. The engine range has been radically revised and reduced to three engines - a V6 with 4.2 liters of displacement and two V8 with 4.6 and 5.4 liter displacement. So there was no diesel engine and also after almost fifty years no six-cylinder engines more.

The Super Duty was now finally its own model.

Generation Elf

The eleventh generation of 2004 brought further optical modernization.

The base model with 4.2-liter V6 engine and manual transmission was available for the launch exclusively for the vehicle fleets of corporate clients, regular buyers could by 2005 only between two V8 engines with 4.6 or 5.4 liter engine and four-speed select automatic transmission. At the 5.4 -liter engine, it was a new development with three-valve technology.

As of the 2006 model year, there was a flex-fuel version of the 5.4 - liter engine, which could be fueled with bioethanol. In addition, the front bumper has been fitted with round fog lamps, there were other front seats with more lateral support and new 20 - inch alloy wheels. For the first time a navigation system was offered as an option.

The generation peaked in the NHTSA crash tests of the highest rating of 5 stars in the frontal impact.

Generation Twelve

Since the autumn of 2008, the heavily reworked F-150 is among the American traders. Like the previous two, also received these model generation in 2009, the award North American Truck of the Year.

With the introduction of this model generation, the F- 150 is no more manual transmission was available in the Super Duty models F -250 and F -350 but it was still offered. In addition to a 4.6-liter V8 engine, which was available in two versions with 185 kW or 218 kW, a 5.4 -liter V8 engine was offered, which makes 230 kW. This engine there were slightly revised, in a E85 -capable version that made ​​240 kW.

For this purpose, the safety equipment has been greatly improved, the first time an electronic stability program has been installed in a pickup truck of this size, which also has an automatic roll compensation ( Roll Stability Control, RSC) - a system that offers Ford in nearly all U.S. models. In addition, the twelfth generation has side airbags for driver and front passenger, plus over head and shoulder airbags for the passengers of the first and second row of seats.

For the 2011 model year, the engine range has been completely revised; all engines available to date accounted for. Hence we now deliver a new V6 engine with 3.7 liter displacement and a V8 5 liter engine, the performance of 225 kW and 270 kW. Both engines come from the current Ford Mustang and are E85 -capable. There are known from the Super Duty models 6.2-liter V8 engine with 306 kW.

In spring 2011, Ford introduced a new, turbocharged Ecoboost V6 engine with 3.5 liters of displacement, the 272 kW delivers in almost identical fuel consumption around 25 percent more power than the still offered the 3.7-liter V6 engine.

Generation Thirteen

From autumn 2014, the next generation in the trade will be.

It is based on the concept of Ford Atlas. By aluminum alloys, a weight saving of up to 350 kg is achieved compared to its predecessor. This generation is produced in the Kansas City Assembly Plant.

Super Duty

In addition to the normal F- 150 to F -350 has been around since the eighth generation of a model F- Super Duty, which is located up again over this. Since the tenth generation of the Ford Super Duty is a proprietary model to the types of F-250 and above are. In some Asian countries, the series is also known as the Ford Western, with its first generation was manufactured at Ford Vietnam.

Generation 1

The first generation of Super Duty as a separate model was introduced in 1998. Of types, there was F-250, F -350 and F -550. 2005, the model has undergone a facelift.

Ford F- 350 (2005-2008)

Generation 2

The second-generation Super Duty was published in 2008, together with the optically significantly different F- 150, the twelfth generation. Variants are F -250, F -350, F -450 and F -550.

Generation 3

2011, the third generation was introduced to the market, whose design is characterized primarily by a new, larger front. In addition, the engines were revised.

F -650

Another completely own type already truck -like proportions forms the F- 650th This occurs when tuning business F650 Super Truck in Augusta (Georgia ) based on the medium -duty truck chassis F- 650th

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