## Ford F-150 Generations

The first-generation F-Series pickup trucks were manufactured by Ford and introduced in 1948. Slotting just above the Ford Ranger, the F-Series is now marketed as a range of full-size pickup trucks. Descending from the very first Ford Model TT Pickup, and later, the Model 50 Pickup, it was not until the second generation that Ford set the current naming system in place. The F-100, the F-250, and the F-350 pickup trucks have been around since 1953, but the actual F-150, which eventually replaced the smaller F-100, didn't make its debut until 1975, and was sold alongside the F-100 until 1983 when that model was discontinued.

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## 2021 - present Ford F-150 (9th Generation)

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The ninth-generation F-150 was launched online on July 25, 2020, and entered into the 14th generation of the F-Series lineup. Much of what made the previous version so popular has carried over to this generation: the wide variety of powertrains, the chiseled aluminum body, and a host of trim levels to suit every need and budget.

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Big changes for this generation included the addition of a new hybrid model, the F-150 PowerBoost. It used a 3.5-liter EcoBoost turbo V6 engine and a 35 kW electric motor and promises at least 700 miles of range (gas engine and motor combined); the hybrid powertrain was available on all trim levels.

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Five engine options carried over from the previous generation, including the 5.0-liter V8, four V6s (there were two twin-turbo versions displacing 2.7 and 3.5 liters), a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel, and a naturally aspirated 3.3-liter engine. 

Other changes included the upgrade to a 10-speed automatic transmission on all trim levels and engines, a robust suite of active safety features—including an optional hands-free driving system on pre-selected freeways, an optional onboard generator, and a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system on XLT models and above—and a variety of innovative features that made using the truck easier and more functional.

The 2022 model year introduced a host of powertrains, including a hybrid, a diesel, an off-road-ready Tremor model, and the all-electric F-150 Lightning. An all-new Black Appearance package was available for 2022 and could be paired with XL, XLT, Lariat, and Platinum trim levels. Another new package was the Bed Utility Package offered with the XL, the XLT, the Lariat, and the Tremor trims, as well as standard on the King Ranch, the Platinum, and the Limited trims. The Tremor Package offered 33-inch all-terrain tires, a locking rear differential, a four-wheel drive transfer case borrowed from the Ford F-150 Raptor, and an upgraded suspension system. 

The only change for the 2023 model year was a new trim level: the off-road-oriented Rattler. This model came with 18-inch wheels, a dual exhaust, a hill-descent control mode, and a locking rear differential. The off-road tuned suspension system featured rattlesnake logos throughout. 

There were big changes for the 2024 model year, with a mid-generation refresh. These changes included a complete exterior redesign with a new grille, new lights, and updated wheel designs. A new Pro Access Tailgate allowed drivers to open a small section of the gate instead of the whole thing for more convenient payload access. The base V6 engine was also replaced with a new version in the form of a turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 putting out 325 horsepower, while the previous diesel option was eliminated. 

For the first time, the Blue Cruise hands-free driving system was  offered as an option, and a new 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system was made standard across all models. There was also an optional head-up display available. The previous off-road trim, Rattler, was switched out in favor of the Tremor model, which had an alternate front bumper design, orange detailing, a light bar, and a front-mounted winch. 

Due to the wide range of changes in 2024, the 2025 model was largely unchanged from the previous model year.

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## 2015 - 2020 Ford F-150 (8th Generation)

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The eighth-generation F-150 entered into the 13th generation of the F-Series lineup, and it came with big news. The 2015 F-150 heralded aluminum for the truck's body panels, a move aimed at reducing weight and boosting the Ford pickup's fuel economy.

This version of the F-150 was larger than previous generations and featured several engines, including the base V6, a 2.7-liter, 3.5-liter EcoBoost turbo V6, 3.0-liter turbo-diesel, or a 5.0-liter V8 engine.

Regular, crew and super cab configurations were available. Luxury touches, such as LED headlights, advanced safety features, automatic start-stop, and a 10-speed automatic transmission were contemporary for the time. 

The 2015 Ford F-150 was the first pickup truck to receive a five-star NHTSA safety rating, and the F-Series trucks remained the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. 

The Raptor was revised in 2017 and came standard with a more powerful 510-horsepower 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine.

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## 2009 - 2014 Ford F-150 (7th Generation)

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The seventh-generation F-150 entered into the 12th generation of the F-Series lineup. The 2009 model year version underwent another complete redesign, including a fully boxed frame, an updated body, and luxury features that were previously reserved for posh cars and luxury SUVs. The redesign closely resembled the Super Duty brethren, adding showroom appeal. 

All-new engines were available, including a twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, a 3.7-liter V6, a 5.0-liter V8, and a 6.2-liter V8. The iconic Ford F-150 SVT Raptor arrived in 2010, and attracted many drivers. Unlike previous SVT models, the Raptor was rugged and off-road-ready with its long-travel suspension. Early versions featured a 320-horsepower 5.4-liter Triton V8 engine, but Ford later replaced it with a 411-horsepower 6.2-liter V8. 

Refinement of the F-150 continued, with small changes throughout the seventh generation, including HID headlights, heated seats, and other luxury touches that continued to make the F-150 a viable family vehicle rather than a strict work hauler. 

The Platinum trim level entered the seventh generation with an exclusive grille, 20-inch chrome wheels, heated and ventilated seats, and premium leather upholstery. 

The F-150 Tremor entered the lineup in 2014, and used the 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 powertrain. This truck was basically a regular-cab F-150 with a Tremor package, which included unique graphics, a 4.10:1 electronically locking rear differential, 20-inch wheels with 275/55 Pirelli Scorpion all-season tires, and the option of either rear- or four-wheel drive.

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## 2004 - 2008 Ford F-150 (6th Generation) 

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The sixth-generation F-150 entered into the 11th generation of the F-Series lineup. The 2004 model year brought another redesign that featured more rectangular headlights, taillights, and other design elements. The regular cab and super crew both had four doors, while interior comfort reached new levels, making the F-150 even larger and more family-friendly than its predecessors. 

The base V6 engine carried over from the previous generation with a five-speed manual transmission as standard, while the 5.4-liter Triton V8 remained optional and only available with an automatic transmission. 

With the choice of either a 6.5- or 8-foot bed, a five-star safety rating, and a commendable redesign that welcomed the sixth-generation pickup truck, the F-150 won multiple awards. It cemented itsel not only as a work truck but also as a family vehicle. Customers responded positively, driving up the annual sales of Ford trucks throughout the country.

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## 1997 - 2003 Ford F-150 (5th Generation)

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The fifth-generation F-150 entered into the 10th generation of the F-Series and was introduced at the 1996 Detroit Automotive Show. The F150 represented the automaker's most dramatic redesign in more than a decade. The new look was carried over to both regular and super cab layouts, and was more rounded and oriented to being used as a passenger vehicle and a hauler with impressive towing capability, leaving the F-250 and the one-ton F-350 Super Duty models for commercial users. The sleeker F-150 had a new chassis, which was lighter and replaced the twin-I-beam front suspension in favor of a torsion-bar setup. 

Ford replaced the inline six-cylinder engine with a 4.2-liter V6, and V8 options changed to 4.6 and 5.4-liter units, producing more than 200 horsepower. A five-speed manual transmission remained standard. 

The SVT Lightning performance F-150 was re-introduced for the 1999 model year as a speedy version of the pickup truck. The Super Cab added a rear-hinged suicide door layout to improve practicality. Additionally, the 5.4-liter V8 engine received a power upgrade to 250 horsepower. The Super Crew Cab, a true four-door cab layout, and the top-of-the-line King Ranch trim were both introduced.

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## 1992 - 1996 Ford F-150 (4th Generation)

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The fourth-generation F-150 entered into the ninth generation of the F-Series. The 1992 F-150 offered a more aerodynamic body with an updated hood and fascia. A choice of a base inline six-cylinder engine or the same V8 engines were available, including 5.0-liter or 5.8-liter units. These engines were mated to a three-speed automatic, a four-speed manual, a four-speed automatic, or a five-speed manual transmission. 

The Nite Edition package remained available through the 1991 model year, but the SVT Lightning took its place in 1993. It was mainly a sports version of the F-150, with upgraded performance from the 5.8-liter powertrain. Driver airbags came standard in 1994, and 1995 marked the last year of the inline six-cylinder engine. 

In 1995, the F-Series overtook the Volkswagen Beetle to become the world's best-selling vehicle.  

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## 1987 - 1991 Ford F-150 (3rd Generation)

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The third-generation F-150 entered into the eighth generation of the F-Series and heralded a slightly softer design than the previous generation F-150, while engine options with horsepower gains remained the same. The four-speed manual transmission became standard, and the four-speed automatic transmission was optional.

Further improvements in ride dynamics made the F-150 easier to live with as a daily driver, and even as a family vehicle. Regular and super cab models remained standard, and a five-speed manual transmission was made standard for the 1988 model year with three or four-speed automatic transmissions as options. 

In 1991, Ford released the Nite Edition F-150 for the first time. Only available in regular-cab configuration, all Nite Editions were four-wheel drive XLT Lariats, exclusively available in black and with blacked-out trim.

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## 1980 - 1986 Ford F-150 (2nd Generation)

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The second-generation Ford F-150—the seventh generation of the F-Series pickup—was introduced for the 1980 model year with the same wheelbase and cargo capacity but less weight. Improved styling, including an egg-crate grille, a more refined ride, and regular and super cab options, were the second generation's highlights.

The inline six-cylinder engine remained standard, and two V8s—a 5.0-liter and 5.8-liter—were available, both with more than 130 horsepower and more than 230 lb-ft of torque. A four-speed manual transmission and a four-speed automatic transmission were introduced in 1981. 

In 1985, Ford launched fuel injection for the inline-six-cylinder and the base V8 powertrains. For 1982, Ford revised the badging across the F-Series lineup, replacing the "FORD" hood lettering with the Ford Blue Oval grille emblem. This badging remains today across the F-Series lineup, except for the Ford Raptor.  

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## 1975 - 1979 Ford F-150 (1st Generation)

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The first-generation F-150 was introduced in 1975, right in the middle of the sixth generation of the Ford F-Series trucks. It was larger than the F-100 but smaller than the F-250. The half-ton F-150 came in both regular and super cab options. 

The base engine was an inline six-cylinder producing just 113 horsepower. Two V8 engine options provided 145 and 160 horsepower, respectively. Its signature round headlights and its large rectangular grille are recognizable today. 

The public welcomed an additional V8 engine option in 1976, and subsequent other V8 offerings with a much-needed horsepower boost in 1977. Rectangular headlights replaced circular ones in 1978, but otherwise, significant styling changes were minimal. A three-speed manual transmission came standard, while an automatic transmission was optional.

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