Milestones

1900
Henry Ford builds his third vehicle - a truck
 
1925
Ford's first factory-assembled pickup sells for $281 and features cargo box, adjustable tailgate, four stake pockets and heavy-duty rear springs
 
1928
Ford introduces Model A Open Cab Pickup and AA Chassis
 
1932
All-new Model B pickup and Model BB truck chassis debut with the famous "flathead" V-8
 
1948
F-Series is Ford's first all-new, post-war line of vehicles, ranging from the half-ton F-1 to 3-ton F-8.
 
1953
Ford introduces F-100 pickup, replacing F-1
 
1965
Twin I-beam front suspension improves ride quality
 
1975
First F-150 goes on sale
 
1980
Ford redesigns F-150 with a more finished cab and options to improve comfort
 
1988
F-150 offers a new 4x4 SuperCab model
 
1994
Driver's side air bag becomes standard
 
2004
All-new F-150 earns Motor Trend and North American Truck of the Year awards F-150 offers 6 ½ -foot box with SuperCrew model for the first time and launches
 
2005
Harley-Davidson on the current generation of F-150
 
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