The
Ford F-Series
was redesigned for 1953 with a more integrated look. The pickups also
acquired their now familiar names: The F-1 now became the
F-100, the F-2 and F-3 now became the
F-250, and the F-4 now became the 1-ton
F-350.
Optional interior amenities were new, including a dome light, lighter,
arm rests, sun visors and a radio. On March 13, 1953, the
Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission became an option.
Engine types
The 1953 F-100 was the last year for the
flathead engine in the US. Models in
Canada, however, (
Mercury M-Series), retained the flathead. 1954 saw the introduction of the new 239 CID
overhead valve Y-block V8, dubbed "Power King." The
six-cylinder engine's
displacement was also increased from 215 to 223 CID and power steering
was introduced as an option. In 1955 the 239 Y-block was replaced with
the 272 and 292.
Body styles
The 1956 F-100 is a one-year only body style. The 1956 F-100 is
easily identified as it has vertical windshield pillars and a wrap
around windshield as opposed to the sloped pillars and angled windshield
of the 1953-55. The 1956 model also offered a larger wraparound back
window as an option. Starting in 1956, Ford offered the very rare "Low
GVWR" versions of each model. Also in 1956, seat belts became an option.
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Construction in Brazil
Second generation trucks were built in
Brazil from 1957 to 1962 as the F-100, F-350 and F-600.
Models
- F-100: 1/2 ton (5,000 GVWR max)
- F-110: 1/2 ton (4,000 GVWR max)
- F-250: 3/4 ton (7,400 GVWR max)
- F-260: 3/4 ton (4,900 GVWR max)
- F-350: 1 ton (9,800 GVWR max)
- F-360: 1 ton (7,700 GVWR max)
Engines
Off-Series
There was a car made called the FR100, which is the same design of
the Mercury M-100, only it is modified to a concept car in 2003. It was
possibly never sold, and was featured in
Ford Racing 3.
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Gallery
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1953 Mercury M-100, a Canada-only rebadged F-100
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1956 Mercury M-100 pickup
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