FORD

F-Series 4th Gen

The fourth generation of the Ford F-Series is a line of pickup trucks and commercial trucks that were produced by Ford from the 1961 to 1966 model years. Lower and wider than the previous generation, the fourth-generation F-Series marked several design changes to the F-Series, distinguished by bed sides matching the hood line and window sill in height. The model line returned to two headlights, a change that remained in place for over 50 years. Originally intended as the successor for the Styleside, Ford developed an all-new configuration, developing a body constructed in line with the car-based Ford Ranchero. Dubbed the "integrated pickup", Ford welded the cab and body together before their placement on the frame (removing the cab-bed gap).[3] By 1964, Ford reverted entirely to the traditional separate cab and bed design for the Styleside bed.[3] For 1965, the fourth generation underwent a substantial revision, with Ford introducing a chassis and cab that would underpin the F-Series through 1979. The update marked the introduction of the long-running "Twin I-Beam" independent front suspension and 300 cubic-inch inline-6.[4] Taken from the defunct Edsel brand, the Ford Ranger name made its first appearance. The model line was assembled by Ford across multiple facilities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico; the model line was also assembled by Ford Argentina. In Canada, the F-Series was again sold as the Mercury M-Series.