Ford · 1979–1990
Ford F-Series seventh generation
The seventh generation of the Ford F-Series is a range of trucks that was produced by Ford from the 1980 to 1986 model years. The first complete redesign of the F-Series since the 1965 model year, the seventh generation received a completely new chassis and body, distinguished by flatter body panels and a squarer grille, earning the nickname "bullnose" from enthusiasts. This generation marked several firsts for the model line, including the introduction of the Ford Blue Oval grille emblem, the introduction of a diesel engine to the model line, and a dashboard with a full set of instruments (optional). Conversely, this generation marked the end of the long-running F-100, the Ranger trim, and sealed-beam headlamps. Serving as the basis for the eighth and ninth-generation F-Series, the 1980 F-Series architecture lasted through the 1997 model year, also underpinning the Ford Bronco from 1980 to 1996. Though sharing almost no body parts, the model line again shared mechanical commonality with the Ford E-Series. Through its production, this generation of the F-Series was produced by Ford by multiple sites in North America and by Ford Argentina and Ford Australia.
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Predecessor: Ford F-Series sixth generation · Successor: Ford F-Series eighth generation
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Specifications
- name
- Ford F-series (seventh generation)
- Manufacturer
- Ford
- Production
- September 1979 – 1986 , 1980–1986 (Mexico and Venezuela), 1981–1987 (Argentina: light-duty), 1982–1990 (Argentina: Ford medium duty)
- Body style
- 2-door pickup, 2-door extended cab, 4-door pickup
- Transmission
- Automatic, 3-speed Ford C4, 3-speed Ford C6, 4-speed Ford AOD, Manual, 3-speed (Column), 4-speed Borg-Warner T18, 4-speed Borg-Warner T19, 4-speed New Process NP435, 4-speed Ford RUG/TUG/SROD
- Wheelbase
- Regular cab 8' box: 133 in , Regular cab 6.75' box/Flareside: 117 in , SuperCab 8' box: 155 in , SuperCab 6.75' box: 138.8 in , Crew cab: 168.4 in
- Length
- Regular cab 8' box: 213.3 in , Regular cab 6.75' box: 197.1 in , SuperCab 8' box: 235.3 in , SuperCab 6.75' box: 219.1 in , Crew cab: 248.9 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Predecessor
- Ford F-Series (sixth generation) (1973–1979)
- Successor
- Ford F-Series (eighth generation) (1987–1991)
- Model years
- 1980–1986
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- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5467755CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_F-Series_(seventh_generation)CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1371179596 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1985f250.JPGPublic domain · Photo: Smartmlp at English Wikipedia · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.