| Ford C series | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Also called | Mercury M series (Canada) |
| Production | 1957–1990 |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Medium-duty truck |
| Body style | Cab over |
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| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Gasoline Diesel |
| Transmission | Manual Automatic |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford C series (F-Series COE) |
| Successor | Ford Cargo |
The Ford C series is a range of trucks that was produced by Ford between 1957 and 1990. The first cab over engine (COE) truck produced with a tilting cab by Ford, the C series replaced the C-series COE variant of the F-Series, produced since 1948. Produced as both a straight/rigid truck and a tractor, many versions of the C series were produced, ranging from Class 5 to Class 8 GVWRs. The C-series was also used as a basis for fire apparatus production.
Produced for 33 years nearly unchanged (with the exception of its powertrain), the C series was the longest-produced commercial truck in North America at the time of its withdrawal; only the Mack Model R (39 years) and Kenworth W900 (59 years) have remained in production longer. In 1986, Ford began phasing in the Ford Cargo in North America, serving as its replacement after the 1990 model year.