Ford F-Series (seventh generation)

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Ford F-series (seventh generation)
1986 Ford F-150 XL
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford
Production	September 1979–1986[1] 1980–1986 (Mexico and Venezuela) 1981–1987 (Argentina: light-duty) 1982–1990 (Argentina: Ford medium duty)
Model years	1980–1986
Assembly	North America: Dearborn, Michigan (Ford Rouge Complex) Louisville, Kentucky (Louisville Assembly) St. Paul, Minnesota (Twin Cities Assembly) Claycomo, Missouri (Kansas City Assembly) Norfolk, Virginia (Norfolk Assembly) Wayne, Michigan (Michigan Truck Plant) Milpitas, California (San Jose Assembly) Oakville, Ontario, Canada (Ontario Truck) Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico (Cuautitlán Stamping and Assembly) International production: General Pacheco, Argentina (Pacheco Stamping and Assembly) Broadmeadows, Australia
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door pickup 2-door extended-cab pickup 4-door pickup
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline 221 CID (3.6 L) Falcon (F-100, Argentina) 232 CID (3.8 L) Essex V6 (1982-83 (US), 1986 F-150, Mexico) 250 CID (4.1 L) I-6 (Australia) 255 CID (4.2 L) small block V8 292 CID (4.8 L) Fase II V8 (F-150, F-250, F-350 and F-600, Argentina) 300 CID (4.9 L) I6 302 CID (5.0 L) small block V8 335 CID (5.4 L) small block V8 (F-600, Mexico) 351 CID (5.8 L) Windsor V8 351 CID (5.8 L) Cleveland V8 (1980–85, Australia) 400 CID (6.6 L) 335 V8 460 CID (7.5 L) 385 V8 Diesel 203 CID (3.3 L) Perkins I4 (F-100, Argentina) 305 CID (5.0 L) Perkins I6 (F-250, F-350, F-400 and F-600, Argentina) 354 CID (5.8 L) Perkins I6 (F-600 and F-700/7000, Argentina) 373 CID (6.1 L) Deutz I6 (F-700/7000, Argentina) 420 CID (6.9 L) International IDI V8
Transmission	Automatic 3-speed Ford C6 4-speed Ford AOD Manual 3-speed (Column) 4-speed Borg-Warner T18 4-speed Borg-Warner T19 4-speed New Process NP435 4-speed Ford RUG/TUG/SROD
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Regular cab 8' box: 133 in (3,378 mm) Regular cab 6.75' box/Flareside: 117 in (2,972 mm) SuperCab 8' box: 155 in (3,937 mm) SuperCab 6.75' box: 138.8 in (3,526 mm) Crew cab: 168.4 in (4,277 mm)
Length	Regular cab 8' box: 213.3 in (5,418 mm) Regular cab 6.75' box: 197.1 in (5,006 mm) SuperCab 8' box: 235.3 in (5,977 mm) SuperCab 6.75' box: 219.1 in (5,565 mm) Crew cab: 248.9 in (6,322 mm)
Width	79 in (2,007 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor	Ford F-Series (sixth generation) (1973–1979)
Successor	Ford F-Series (eighth generation) (1987–1991)

The seventh generation of the Ford F-Series is a range of trucks that was produced by Ford from the 1980 to 1986 model years. The first complete redesign of the F-Series since the 1965 model year, the seventh generation received a completely new chassis and body, distinguished by flatter body panels and a squarer grille, earning the nickname "bullnose" from enthusiasts. This generation marked several firsts for the model line, including the introduction of the Ford Blue Oval grille emblem, the introduction of a diesel engine to the model line, and a dashboard with a full set of instruments (optional). Conversely, this generation marked the end of the long-running F-100, the Ranger trim, and sealed-beam headlamps.

Serving as the basis for the eighth and ninth-generation F-Series, the 1980 F-Series architecture lasted through the 1998 model year, also underpinning the Ford Bronco from 1980 to 1996. Though sharing almost no body parts, the model line again shared mechanical commonality with the Ford E-Series.

Through its production, this generation of the F-Series was produced by Ford by multiple sites in North America and by Ford Argentina and Ford Australia.