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Ford F-Series fourth generation

Fourth generation

Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Also called	Mercury M-Series
Production	1961–1966
Assembly	Cuautitlan, Mexico Dearborn, Michigan, USA Edison, New Jersey, USA Kansas City, Missouri, USA Long Beach, California, USA Norfolk Assembly (Norfolk, Virginia, USA) St. Paul, Minnesota, USA St. Louis, Missouri, USA General Pacheco, Argentina Hapeville, Georgia, USA Louisville, Kentucky, USA San Jose, California, USA Wayne, Michigan, USA Lorain, Ohio, USA Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Predecessor	Ford F-Series third generation (1957-1960)
Successor	Ford F-Series fifth generation (1967-1972)
Class	Full-size pickup truck
Body style	2-door pickup 4-door pickup
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive /four-wheel drive
Engine	223 CID (3.7 L) I6 292 CID (4.8 L) Y-block  V8 240 CID (3.9 L) I6 300 CID (4.9 L) I6 352 CID (5.8 L) FE  V8
Wheelbase	115 inches (2,921 mm)

The truck was completely redesigned for 1961 with a wider look; Ford also introduced a new style of truck. Unibody trucks, integrating the cab and the box, were produced from 1961 to 1963. From 1964 on, only the traditional separate cab and bed arrangement were available. Power was over 200 hp (150 kW) with the 1965 update of the powertrain. In 1965, the Twin I-Beam front suspension was introduced with coil springs. 1965 also marked the beginning of a completely different chassis; many parts from 1965-1979 interchange such as brakes and motor mounts. The 1965 and 1966 trucks have a "TWIN I-BEAM" emblem on the front fender. A 4-door crew cab version was also introduced in 1965, which would become a popular option. TheCamper Special was built heavier for the slide in campers that were becoming increasingly popular during this time. Ford still offered a "Low GVWR" version of each model. In 1965, the Ranger name first appeared as a styling package for the F-Series pickup trucks. The interior featured bucket seats (from the Mustang) and a curtain over the gas tank which was behind the seats in the cab.

In 1965, the 300-cubic inch (4.9 L) straight six was introduced (a larger version of the 240-cubic inch Six). It had 7 main bearings and timing gears (no chain or belt). The 300 six would remain in the F-Series lineup until the end of the 1996 model year.

Models:'

• F-100 (F10, F11, F14): 1/2 ton (4,000–5,000 GVWR max)
• F-100 (F18, F19)(4×4): 1/2 ton (4,000–5,600 GVWR max)
• F-250 (F25): 3/4 ton (7,400 GVWR max)
• F-250 (F26)(4×4): 3/4 ton (4,900 GVWR max)
• F-350 (F35): 1 ton (9,800 GVWR max)

Engines: Note: HP in Net HP

Engine	Years	Power
223 CID Mileage Maker I6	1961–64	114 hp (85 kW)
262 CID Mileage Maker I6	1961–64	132 hp (98 kW)
292 CID Y-block V8	1961–64	135 hp (101 kW)
240 CID Straight-6	1965–66	150 hp (110 kW)
300 CID Straight-6	1965–66	170 hp (130 kW)
352 CID FE V8	1965–66	172 hp (128 kW)

1961 Ford F-100 Pickup   1966 Mercury M-100   1966 Mercury M-350 Tow Truck   1966 Ford F-100 with optional toolbox in side of bed