1900
Henry Ford builds his third vehicle – a truck.
1917
Ford introduces the Model T One-Ton truck chassis, its first chassis specifically built for trucks.
1925
The first factory-assembled pickup debuts, with a price tag of $281. It featured a cargo box, adjustable tailgate, four stake pockets and heavyduty rear springs.
1928
The Model A Open Cab Pickup and AA Chassis are introduced.
1932
An all-new Model B pickup and a new Model BB truck chassis are introduced; so is the Ford flathead V-8.
1948
The F-Series is Ford Motor Company's first all-new, post-war line of vehicles. F-Series trucks range from F-1 (1/2 ton) to F-8 (3-ton).
1953
The F-100 pickup is introduced, replacing the F-1.
1959
Ford introduces the first factory-built, F-250 four-wheel drive models.
1965
Twin I-beam front suspension is introduced, improving ride quality.
1965
The name "Ranger" is first introduced as a styling package for the F-Series pickup trucks.
1965
The F-250 Crew Cab becomes Ford's first four-door pickup.
1974
Ford introduces the F-Series SuperCab for F-100 through F-350.
1975
Ford introduces the F-150.
1980
The F-150 is redesigned to offer a more finished cab and more comfort options for drivers.
1981
Plans for the all-new Ranger pickup truck are unveiled at a press conference in Dearborn, Michigan.
1983
The debut of the F-Series 6.9-liter diesel V-8.
1986
The Ford Ranger is named "4x4 of the Year" by Petersen's 4-Wheel and Off-Road magazine.
1988
F-150 is now available as a 4X4 Super Cab model.
1994
A driver's side air bag becomes standard equipment.
1995
The F-Series overtakes the Volkswagen Beetle as the world's best-selling vehicle nameplate.
1998
Ford builds a limited number of NASCAR edition F-150 trucks.
2003
The 6.0-liter Power Stroke diesel is added.
Source, Ford Media
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