The second generation of the Ford F-Series is a series of trucks that was produced by Ford from the 1953 to 1956 model years. In line with the previous generation, the F-Series encompassed a wide range of vehicles, ranging from light-duty pickup trucks to heavy-duty commercial vehicles.[4] In place of the previous "Bonus-Built" series, Ford now marketed its truck range as the "Triple Economy" series.[5]
To further emphasize the model update, Ford changed the F-Series model nomenclature from a single number to three numbers; subsequently, this system has remained in use on all Ford F-Series trucks to the present day.
Alongside the naming change, this generation marked several firsts for the F-Series, including an adjustable seat (wide enough for 3 people),[6] power brakes,[7][8] and the introduction of the Ford-O-Maticautomatic transmission as an option. In line with Ford cars, seat belts were introduced as an option for 1956.[3]
The second-generation F-Series was produced by Ford at eleven facilities across the United States; Ford Canada marketed the model line under both the F-Series and the Mercury M-Series nameplates. Ford of Brazil inaugurated local production with the model line, producing it from 1957 to 1962.
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.
Powertrain details
The 1954 F-100 was the last year for the flathead engine in the US. Models in Canada, however, (Mercury M-Series), retained the flathead. 1954-55 saw the introduction of the new 239 CID overhead valveY-blockV8, 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 the succeeding years the 239 Y-block was replaced with the 256, 272 and 312.
As part of the model change from the first generation, the model nomenclature for the F-Series was changed from a single number denoting each model series to a three-digit model number. As of current production, this nomenclature remains in use today, under minor revisions (the F-150 replaced the F-100 entirely; many medium-duty trucks use the F-x50 designation).
Among the pickup truck lines, the 1⁄2-ton F-1 became the F-100, the F-2 and F-3 were consolidated into the 3⁄4-ton F-250, with the F-4 becoming the 1-ton F-350. For 1956, lower GVWR versions of the F-100 and the F-250 were introduced (under the F-110 and F-260 model codes).[3]
The medium-duty F-5 (1+1⁄2-ton) and F-6 (2-ton) became the F-500 and F-600, respectively. The heavy-duty F-7, F-8, and F-9 "Big Job" trucks became the F-700, F-750, F-800, and F-900 series.
Gallery
1953 Mercury M-100, a Canada-only rebadged F-100
1953 Ford F-100
1954 Ford F-100
1954 Ford F-100 panel truck
1956 Ford F-100
1956 Ford F-100, rear view
References
^Bunn, Don. Classic Ford F-Series Pickup Trucks, 1948-1956. ISBN9781610608800.
^ abcdefGunnell, John A. (1993). Standard Catalog of American Light-Duty Trucks. krause Publications. ISBN0-87341-238-9.
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^"1954 Ford Trucks Full Line Brochure". www.oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
^"1954 Ford Trucks Full Line Brochure". www.oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
^"1954 Ford F100 Truck Brochure". www.oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
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Main article Ford F Series This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Ford F Series second generation news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2014 Learn how and when to remove this template message The second generation of the Ford F Series is a series of trucks that was produced by Ford from the 1953 to 1956 model years In line with the previous generation the F Series encompassed a wide range of vehicles ranging from light duty pickup trucks to heavy duty commercial vehicles 4 In place of the previous Bonus Built series Ford now marketed its truck range as the Triple Economy series 5 Second generation1956 Ford F 100OverviewManufacturerFordAlso calledMercury M SeriesProduction1952 1956 1 1957 1962 Brazil AssemblyChester Pennsylvania USAChicago Illinois USADallas Texas USADearborn Michigan USAEdison New Jersey USAHapeville Georgia USAHighland Park Michigan USAKansas City Missouri USALong Beach California USALouisville Kentucky USANorfolk Virginia USASt Louis Missouri USASt Paul Minnesota USASan Jose California USASao Paulo Brazil Ford Brazil Body and chassisClassFull size pickup truckBody style2 door pickup4 door panel truckLayoutFront engine rear wheel drive four wheel drivePowertrainEngine215 CID 3 5 L I6223 CID 3 7 L Mileage Maker I6239 CID 3 9 L Flathead V8239 CID 3 9 L Y block V8256 CID 4 2 L Y block V8279 CID 4 6 L Lincoln Y block V8317 CID 5 2 L Lincoln Y block V8390 CID 5 9 L Lincoln Y block V8TransmissionHeavy duty 3 speed manual 2 3 speed automatic 3 4 speed manualFord O Matic 3 DimensionsWheelbase110 0 in 2 794 mm F 100 118 0 in 2 997 mm F 250 3 130 0 in 3 302 mm F 350 Length189 1 in 4 803 mm F 100 3 ChronologyPredecessorFord F Series first generation 1948 1952 SuccessorFord F Series third generation 1957 1960 To further emphasize the model update Ford changed the F Series model nomenclature from a single number to three numbers subsequently this system has remained in use on all Ford F Series trucks to the present day Alongside the naming change this generation marked several firsts for the F Series including an adjustable seat wide enough for 3 people 6 power brakes 7 8 and the introduction of the Ford O Matic automatic transmission as an option In line with Ford cars seat belts were introduced as an option for 1956 3 The second generation F Series was produced by Ford at eleven facilities across the United States Ford Canada marketed the model line under both the F Series and the Mercury M Series nameplates Ford of Brazil inaugurated local production with the model line producing it from 1957 to 1962 Contents 1 Model overview 1 1 1956 update 1 2 Powertrain details 2 Models 3 Gallery 4 ReferencesModel overview Edit1956 update Edit 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 Powertrain details Edit The 1954 F 100 was the last year for the flathead engine in the US Models in Canada however Mercury M Series retained the flathead 1954 55 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 the succeeding years the 239 Y block was replaced with the 256 272 and 312 Engine Years Power215 cu in 3 520 cm3 Straight 6 1953 101 hp 75 kW 239 cu in 3 920 cm3 Flathead V8 1953 100 hp 75 kW 223 cu in 3 650 cm3 Mileage Maker I6 1954 55 115 hp 86 kW 239 cu in 3 920 cm3 Y block V8 1954 55 130 hp 97 kW 223 cu in 3 650 cm3 Mileage Maker I6 1956 137 hp 102 kW 256 cu in 4 200 cm3 Y block V8 1955 140 hp 104 kW 272 cu in 4 460 cm3 Truck 2V Y block V8 1956 172 hp 128 kW 279 cu in 4 570 cm3 Lincoln Y block V8 1954 56 152 hp 113 kW 317 cu in 5 190 cm3 Lincoln Y block V8 1954 56 170 hp 127 kW 368 cu in 6 030 cm3 Lincoln Y block V8 1956 300 hp 224 kW Models EditAs part of the model change from the first generation the model nomenclature for the F Series was changed from a single number denoting each model series to a three digit model number As of current production this nomenclature remains in use today under minor revisions the F 150 replaced the F 100 entirely many medium duty trucks use the F x50 designation Among the pickup truck lines the 1 2 ton F 1 became the F 100 the F 2 and F 3 were consolidated into the 3 4 ton F 250 with the F 4 becoming the 1 ton F 350 For 1956 lower GVWR versions of the F 100 and the F 250 were introduced under the F 110 and F 260 model codes 3 The medium duty F 5 1 1 2 ton and F 6 2 ton became the F 500 and F 600 respectively The heavy duty F 7 F 8 and F 9 Big Job trucks became the F 700 F 750 F 800 and F 900 series Gallery Edit 1953 Mercury M 100 a Canada only rebadged F 100 1953 Ford F 100 1954 Ford F 100 1954 Ford F 100 panel truck 1956 Ford F 100 1956 Ford F 100 rear viewReferences Edit Bunn Don Classic Ford F Series Pickup Trucks 1948 1956 ISBN 9781610608800 Directory Index FMC Trucks Vans 1955 Trucks and Vans 1955 Ford F 100 Truck Brochure Oldcarbrochures com Retrieved 2012 03 03 a b c d e f Gunnell John A 1993 Standard Catalog of American Light Duty Trucks krause Publications ISBN 0 87341 238 9 1954 Ford Trucks Full Line Brochure www oldcarbrochures com Retrieved 2020 07 17 1954 Ford Trucks Full Line Brochure www oldcarbrochures com Retrieved 2020 07 17 1954 Ford Trucks Full Line Brochure www oldcarbrochures com Retrieved 2020 07 17 1954 Ford F100 Truck Brochure www oldcarbrochures com Retrieved 2020 07 17 1954 Ford Trucks Full Line Brochure www oldcarbrochures com Retrieved 2020 07 17 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ford F Series second generation amp oldid 1127552382, wikipedia, 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