What year was the first Ford truck made?
DEARBORN, Mich., July 27, 2017 – One hundred years ago today, Ford introduced its first purpose-built truck, the 1917 Ford Model TT, forever changing the auto industry – and the very nature of work itself. A century later, Ford trucks are among the most iconic vehicles in the world.
Did Ford invent the truck?
Ford introduced the first factory-built pickup with a steel cargo bed, a version of the Model T Runabout, in 1925. The Ford Model T Runabout with a steel truck bed is generally credited as the first factory-built pickup in America.
When was the first Ford 4X4 truck made?
1959 FORD F-100 4X4 PICKUP - Lot #929 - Along with being the first year Ford offered 4x4 (four wheel drive) the F-100 received an attractive face lift including the signature "FORD" name in big block letters across the hood.
What are 70s Ford trucks called?
The sixth generation of the Ford F-Series, also known as the "dentside Ford" to enthusiasts, is a line of pickup trucks and medium-duty commercial trucks that were produced by Ford Motor Company from the 1973 to 1979 model years.