The Average Price of a Ford Truck the Year You Were Born
The Price of Ford Tough
Ford trucks have changed a lot since the first ones hit the lineup in 1917. Even looking at the inception of the F-Series in 1948 until today, there has been an entire evolution of Ford's iconic trucks. It's always interesting to see the changes to the body, interior, and under the hood, but it's even more fascinating to take a look at how the prices have changed. We looked at MSRP figures using J.D. Power, Hagerty, and Kelley Blue Book to pinpoint what the bestselling Ford trucks were listed for the year they debuted.
1950
Model: Ford F1 1/2 ton Pickup
MSRP: $1,287
Price adjusted for inflation: $16,890.75
The 1950 Ford F100 was part of the F-series first-generation lineup, and the model year saw record-breaking production, churning out nearly 346,000 units to keep pace with a boom in sales.
1951
Model: Ford F1 1/2 ton Pickup
MSRP: $1,363
Price adjusted for inflation: $16,550.09
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1952
Model: Ford F1 1/2 ton Pickup
MSRP: $1,459
Price adjusted for inflation: $16,980.39
1953
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Pickup
MSRP: $1,362
Price adjusted for inflation: $15,791.88
Welcoming the second generation of F series trucks, the '53 F100 boasted a revamped front end with a fresh grille and a wider, nested hood design. Today, the model is often used as hot rod bones.
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1954
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Pickup
MSRP: $1,389
Price adjusted for inflation: $15,925.32
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1955
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Pickup
MSRP: $1,460
Price adjusted for inflation: $16,864.75
1956
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Pickup
MSRP: $1,611
Price adjusted for inflation: $18,539.54
The 1956 F100 welcomed the third-generation trucks to the F Series lineup, which was marked by updates to the vehicle including electric windshield wipers and a 12-volt electric system. For the model year, drivers could choose between V6 and V8 engine options. The '56 F100 also featured an iconic wrap-around windshield, which remained through 1960, until Ford reverted to the straight windshield.
1957
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside
MSRP: $1,677
Price adjusted for inflation: $18,739.69
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1958
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside Shortbed
MSRP: $1,874
Price adjusted for inflation: $20,208.86
1959
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Panel
MSRP: $2,230
Price adjusted for inflation: $23,716.20
1960
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside
MSRP: $2,010
Price adjusted for inflation: $21,157.62
1961
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside Shortbed
MSRP: $1,981
Price adjusted for inflation: $20,502.49
Ford brought in the fourth-generation F Series with the 1961 F100, which featured a lower, wider cab from former model years. The truck also returned to a two headlight design, which remained the norm for the next 50-plus years.
1962
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside Unibody
MSRP: $1,971
Price adjusted for inflation: $20,263.00
1963
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside Unibody Shortbed
MSRP: $2,019
Price adjusted for inflation: $20,483.35
1964
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside
MSRP: $2,016
Price adjusted for inflation: $20,121.96
1965
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside
MSRP: $2,018
Price adjusted for inflation: $19,948.25
In 1965, the F100 saw a serious overhaul to its front fascia and grille, along with its noteworthy Twin I-Beam front suspension, which became a staple for Ford's lighter duty trucks until '96.
1966
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside
MSRP: $2,121
Price adjusted for inflation: $20,570.83
1967
Model: F100 1/2 Ton Styleside Shortbed
MSRP: $2,237
Price adjusted for inflation: $20,970.48
Ford's fifth generation of F Series truck rolled out in 1967 with a slightly wider cab and a heavier frame than previous models. The 'bumpside' body style was also introduced in 1967, and was used from '67 through '72.
1968
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside Shortbed
MSRP: $2,357
Price adjusted for inflation: $21,317.86
1969
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside
MSRP: $2,430
Price adjusted for inflation: $21,052.06
1970
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside
MSRP: $2,675
Price adjusted for inflation: $21,825.81
In 1970, the F100 featured an updated grille with wraparound front turn signals. The '70 model also featured some exterior trim changes and new side marker lights.
1971
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside
MSRP: $2,963
Price adjusted for inflation: $22,960.79
1972
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside
MSRP: $2,849
Price adjusted for inflation: $21,379.08
1973
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside
MSRP: $2,889
Price adjusted for inflation: $20,915.89
In 1973, Ford welcomed its sixth generation of F Series trucks with a bang, featuring fully integrated air conditioning. This was also the first year drivers could get their hands behind the steering wheel of a SuperCab F-Series truck.
1974
Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside
MSRP: $3,282
Price adjusted for inflation: $21,721.56
1975
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Styleside
MSRP: $4,002
Price adjusted for inflation: $23,690.69
Ford debuted its legendary F-150 truck in 1975, and the automaker hasn't looked back since. To this day, the F-150 is Ford's bestselling, most popular pickup truck.
1976
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Styleside
MSRP: $4,235
Price adjusted for inflation: $23,491.83
1977
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Styleside
MSRP: $4,561
Price adjusted for inflation: $24,045.98
1978
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Styleside
MSRP: $4,729
Price adjusted for inflation: $23,336.06
1979
Model: Ford F150 Custom 1/2 Ton Supercab Pickup
MSRP: $6,302
Price adjusted for inflation: $28,457.45
1980
Model: Ford F150 Custom 1/2 Ton Pickup
MSRP: $5,782
Price adjusted for inflation: $22,921.17
Ford's seventh generation of trucks introduced the "Twin-Traction Beam" front suspension to the F-150, replacing the solid front axle used for every other four-wheel drive pickup truck at the time.
1981
Model: Ford F150 Custom 1/2 Ton Pickup
MSRP: $6,387
Price adjusted for inflation: $22,642.06
1982
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup
MSRP: $7,119
Price adjusted for inflation: $23,283.36
1983
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Shortbed
MSRP: $7,169
Price adjusted for inflation: $22,607.79
1984
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup
MSRP: $7,376
Price adjusted for inflation: $22,324.67
1985
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside
MSRP: $7,799
Price adjusted for inflation: $22,799.47
1986
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside
MSRP: $8,373
Price adjusted for inflation: $23,561.82
Not only did '86 mark the reign of the eighth-generation of F-Series, but it was also the last year for carbureted engines in any Ford truck. It was also the final year for the F-series to have squared off openings for the wheel wells.
1987
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside
MSRP: $9,509
Price adjusted for inflation: $26,373.54
1988
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside
MSRP: $10,650
Price adjusted for inflation: $28,389.29
1989
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside
MSRP: $11,001
Price adjusted for inflation: $28,017.30
1990
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside
MSRP: $11,211
Price adjusted for inflation: $27,140.21
1991
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside
MSRP: $11,967
Price adjusted for inflation: $27,420.70
Ford marked the ninth-generation of the F-Series with the 1991 model. The '91 F-150 boasted a red velour interior with air conditioning, a radio, and space for kids on the rear jump seats.
1992
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside
MSRP: $12,807
Price adjusted for inflation: $28,601.71
1993
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside XL
MSRP: $13,066
Price adjusted for inflation: $28,259.30
1994
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside XL
MSRP: $13,956
Price adjusted for inflation: $29,440.96
1995
Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside XL
MSRP: $14,256
Price adjusted for inflation: $29,253.44
1996
Model: Ford F150 Styleside Supercab XL 1/2 Ton Pickup
MSRP: $16,820
Price adjusted for inflation: $33,598.28
1997
Model: Ford F150 Regular Cab Pickup
MSRP: $17,480
Price adjusted for inflation: $33,885.16
The tenth generation of F-Series trucks was born in 1997, when t pickups were redesigned to appeal to buyers looking for a family vehicle. The F-150 featured more car-like handling and a ton of new safety and comfort features.
1998
Model: Ford F150 Regular Cab Pickup
MSRP: $18,815
Price adjusted for inflation: $35,908.82
1999
Model: Ford F150 Regular Cab Pickup
MSRP: $19,205
Price adjusted for inflation: $36,050.81
2000
Model: Ford F150 Regular Cab Pickup
MSRP: $19,510
Price adjusted for inflation: $35,647.01
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