Why did Ford discontinue the F-100?
The Ford F-100 was discontinued in 1983 (at least for the U.S. market) as it started to look a bit redundant next to the F-150 that offered everything its predecessor had, plus a bit more. For those wanting a more compact model for light-duty, the brand-new Ford Ranger joined the line-up in 1983, replacing the Courier.
When did Ford change from F-100 to F-150?
Sixth generation (1973–1979)\n\n In 1975, the F-150 was introduced in between the F-100 and the F-250 to avoid certain emission control restrictions. For 1978, square headlights replaced the previous models' round ones on higher trim package models, such as Lariat and Ranger, and in 1979 became standard equipment.
What year F-100 is the best?
The most desirable models are the second generation 1953–56 Ford F-100s. It's not only among the Ford trucks of that era, but rather across all vintage trucks. It's also because of its storied history. These F-100 models were the better versions of the postwar F-1 1/2 ton trucks.