Ford F-150 II (F-100) gallery (1953–1956)
The second-generation F-Series (F-100) introduced updated model nomenclature and modern styling from 1953 to 1956.
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I (F-1)
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1948–1952
II (F-100)
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1953–1956
III
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1957–1960
IV
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1961–1966
V
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1967–1972
VI
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1973–1979
VII
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1980–1986
VIII
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1987–1991
IX
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1992–1997
X (PN96)
24
1997–2003
XI (11th gen)
44
2004–2008
XII (12th gen)
148
2009–2014
XIII (13th gen)
133
2015–2020
XIV (14th gen)
24
2021
The second-generation F-Series arrived for 1953, replacing the F-1 model designation with the now-famous F-100 label for half-ton pickups. The redesigned cabin boasted improved ergonomics, expanded glass surface area, a refined dashboard, and the availability of a Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission.
In 1954, the legendary Flathead was replaced by the new overhead-valve (OHV) 239 ci Y-block V8 engine (130 hp). The iconic 1956 model year stands out with its exclusive wrap-around vertical windshield and revised cab pillars. The second generation remains a celebrated classic among automotive collectors.
