Ford Trucks and SUVs - Facts, History, ID & Model Year Changes
The history of classic Ford trucks and SUVs including Broncos, F150s, F250s and F350s, Escapes, Explorers, and Rangers, plus Power Stroke Diesel F-Series trucks and Excursion SUVs. Also, little-known facts about Ford 4x4 trucks and 4WD SUVs, including how to identify Ford vehicles from different years by their unique features and specs.
Power Stroke® Diesel 10th Anniversary
Internation Engine Corporation celebrates its 10th Anniversary of the Power Stroke Diesel.
Internation Engine Corporation celebrates its 10th Anniversary of the Power Stroke Diesel.
Power Stroke Torques Up 2003 Fords
With best-in-class 325 horsepower and 560 foot-pounds of torque - the new Power Stroke Diesels beef up Ford models.
With best-in-class 325 horsepower and 560 foot-pounds of torque - the new Power Stroke Diesels beef up Ford models.
Classic Ford Trucks
Scroll down, here you can learn a lot about old Ford trucks, as well as tips for identifying the model years for classic Ford trucks.
Scroll down, here you can learn a lot about old Ford trucks, as well as tips for identifying the model years for classic Ford trucks.
Differences Between '78 & '79 Broncos
Even though they look the same, and in most cases parts are interchangeable between the two, you might run into a couple snags due to incompatabilities between the two years if you're restoring a '78 or '79 Bronco. Here's a list of problems and fixes to help you avoid problems.
Even though they look the same, and in most cases parts are interchangeable between the two, you might run into a couple snags due to incompatabilities between the two years if you're restoring a '78 or '79 Bronco. Here's a list of problems and fixes to help you avoid problems.
F150 VIN Decoder
Online VIN decoder for Ford trucks from model years 1997 and newer.
Online VIN decoder for Ford trucks from model years 1997 and newer.
F-Series Truck History
Follow Ford's F-Series truck from its debut to its present form. The first Ford F-Series, called the F-1 (half ton), F-2 (three-quarter ton), or F-3 (Heavy Duty), were introduced as 1948 models. Here's a full timeline history of the Ford F-Series trucks.
Follow Ford's F-Series truck from its debut to its present form. The first Ford F-Series, called the F-1 (half ton), F-2 (three-quarter ton), or F-3 (Heavy Duty), were introduced as 1948 models. Here's a full timeline history of the Ford F-Series trucks.
Ford Escape FAQ
Frequently asked questions (and answers!) about the Ford Escape.
Frequently asked questions (and answers!) about the Ford Escape.
Ford Explorer History
Follow the Ford Explorer from its debut to its present form, discovering the high and low points and everything in between.
Follow the Ford Explorer from its debut to its present form, discovering the high and low points and everything in between.
Ford Trivia
A few of the "little known facts" about Ford trucks.
A few of the "little known facts" about Ford trucks.
Ford Truck History
Multi-part informative history of Ford trucks from 1925 to 1931. Be sure to click on link at the bottom of each page for the "next segment" in Ford's early truck history.
Multi-part informative history of Ford trucks from 1925 to 1931. Be sure to click on link at the bottom of each page for the "next segment" in Ford's early truck history.
Ford Trucks 1948-1979
A great summary of Ford Truck history (pickups, Broncos and Econolines) from 1948 thru 1979.
A great summary of Ford Truck history (pickups, Broncos and Econolines) from 1948 thru 1979.
Ford Trucks VIN # Decoder (1970-1980)
Here's a Ford Truck VIN # Identification Decoder for the years '70 through '80. Includes 100 thru 350 series pickups, including Broncos.
Here's a Ford Truck VIN # Identification Decoder for the years '70 through '80. Includes 100 thru 350 series pickups, including Broncos.
Ford's F-Series History
The third vehicle ever built by Ford was a truck. Learn the heritage of the F-Series Ford trucks.
The third vehicle ever built by Ford was a truck. Learn the heritage of the F-Series Ford trucks.
History & Development of 1978 - 1979 Ford Bronco
The most comprehensive second-generation Bronco history article in existence. The mysteries of the 78-79 Bronco have finally been revealed.
The most comprehensive second-generation Bronco history article in existence. The mysteries of the 78-79 Bronco have finally been revealed.
Options Available For '78 Broncos
A comprehensive list of all the options that were available in '78. It also shows what the difference is between the Custom & Ranger.
A comprehensive list of all the options that were available in '78. It also shows what the difference is between the Custom & Ranger.
Ranger History
Follow the Ford Ranger from its debut to its present form, discovering the high and low points and everything in between.
Follow the Ford Ranger from its debut to its present form, discovering the high and low points and everything in between.