The history of Ford's F-series pickup truck, from the Model TT to today:
Although the fourth-generation truck makes its debut in 1961 with a traditional solid-axle suspension, it eventually receives Ford's vaunted twin-I-beam setup in 1965. Available on two-wheel-drive models, the novel suspension design is hyped directly at noncommercial truck users with the slogan "Drives like a car, works like a truck.
The F-150 supersedes the F-100 as the base F-series at the end of the 1983 model year.Marking the 50th anniversary of the F-150, the 1987 model sports a mild refresh that incorporates a new flat grille, flush headlamps, and rounded wheel arches. Power steering, power brakes, and rear anti-lock braking are now standard equipment. The base 300-cubic-inch six-cylinder receives fuel injection, raising its output to 145 horsepower and a hearty 265 pound-feet of torque, just 5 pound-feet shy of the 5.
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