The Ford F-Series turns 60 and to mark this anniversary Ford released e limited edition of the 2008 F-150 and Super Duty models. Ford's 60th anniversary package is available for the XLT SuperCab and SuperCrew. The package includes a two-tone paint scheme, a chrome grille and accents, anniversary badging and serialization plate on the center console. The anniversary models will be available in a couple of months.
Ford Press Release:
AMERICA’S TRUCK LEADER PICKS UP 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH SPECIAL F-SERIES EDITIONS
- America ’s best-selling full-size pickup for
30 years – the Ford F-Series – marks its 60th Anniversary with limited edition 2008 F-150 and Super Duty models.
- The 60th anniversary package is available on XLT SuperCab and SuperCrew models and features a unique two-tone paint scheme, chrome grille and accents, anniversary badging and serialization plate on the center console.
- Both 60th Anniversary Edition F-150 and Super Duty models will be available this winter.
Ford Trucks celebrate six decades of standard-setting in capability, innovation and reliability with launches of the 2008 F-150 and Super Duty 60th Anniversary Editions.
“The F-Series is more than just the long-running foundation for Ford,” said Mike Crowley, Ford Truck and SUV group marketing manager. “This truck line-up embodies the values of Ford Motor Company and, in many ways, the values of America. ‘Built Ford Tough’ is just another way of saying these trucks are built for hard-working, independent Americans.”
Available this winter, the 60th Anniversary F-150 and Super Duty will each sport a special two-tone paint scheme of Dark Shadow Gray over Ebony or a reverse color scheme with Ebony over Dark Shadow Gray.
Each 60th Anniversary F-150 will come appointed with the XLT Chrome package that includes a chrome grille, running bars and exhaust tips. The Super Duty version will share those chrome components and add chrome wheels to its XLT package.
Both the 2008 F-150 and Super Duty Limited Edition models are adorned with commemorative 60th Anniversary badges badge that appear in multiple places on the exterior and interior of each truck. The 60th Anniversary badge on the armrest of the large center console carries a laser-engraved plate with the serial number of each of the 7,500 Anniversary F-150s and 2,500 Anniversary Super Duty models that are part of this limited edition offering.
The interiors of the F-150 and Super Duty will feature a number of new and unique 60th Anniversary appointments, including a special gauge cluster appliqué graphic that matches the design of the anniversary badge.
This special-edition F-150 edition is equipped with the FX4 sport cloth seats in Dark and Medium Flint, while the Super Duty comes with a Charcoal/Stone interior with the XLT sport cloth seats.
The 60th Anniversary F-150 is available in 4x4 and 4x2 in SuperCab and SuperCrew with either a short or long cargo box. Engine choices include a 5.4-liter or 4.6-liter V-8 and automatic transmission only.
The Super Duty is available in 4x4 and 4x2 in SuperCab and SuperCrew with either a short or long cargo box with an optional Off-Road Package. Engine choices include a 5.4-liter Triton V-8, 6.8-liter Triton V-10 or 6.4-liter PowerStroke® Turbo Diesel.
Tough Truck Heritage
In 1948, Ford introduced the F-1 pickup to a booming post-war America and marked Ford’s first all-new line of post-war civilian vehicles. Advertised as “Built Stronger to Last Longer,” the
F-Series became a symbol of America’s economic prosperity, going to work on the job site, at the factory and on the farm.
Moving forward, the F-Series’ “Excitedly Modern” and “Totally Different” design infused car-like elements into the light truck market. With its smooth body contours, integrated headlamps and innovations like the one-piece windshield, the F-Series launched a phenomenon that would see the scope of light trucks expand from the farm and factory to the American driveway.
While capability is still paramount, evidenced by F-150’s class-leading trailer tow and payload capabilities, light duty pickup trucks have evolved significantly during the past decade. The
F-150 has been leading the pack, offering creature comforts and innovations that were once found exclusively on passenger vehicles.
“Ford trucks continue to lead with smart solutions to make any job easier,” said Crowley. “And we’re not letting up. We are hard at work on the next generation of Built Ford Tough trucks with breakthrough innovations that will lead the way for the next 60 years.”
The F-Series continues today as America’s favorite vehicle, approaching 33 million sales since its introduction in 1948. F-Series has topped the truck sales charts for the past 30 consecutive years and boasts the recognition of being America’s best-selling vehicle for 26 of those 30 years.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 260,000 employees and about 100 plants worldwide, the company’s core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.fordvehicles.com.
Ford F-Series History
1948
F-Series “Bonus Built” trucks are introduced Jan. 16 (F-1 through F-8), the first of Ford Motor Company’s all-new postwar line of vehicles.
1953
F-100 pickup is introduced, replacing F-1.
1959
Ford’s 4x4s are introduced, primarily for commercial use, but just in time for the growth in recreational off-road driving and personal use of pickup trucks in the 1960s.
1965
- Twin I-Beam front suspension is introduced. Suspension allows F-Series to “drive like a car – work like a truck.”
- Nearly two-thirds of pickup owners use trucks for recreational and personal use. In response, Ford introduces its Camper Special package for F-100 and F-250, an industry first.
1974
Ford introduces F-Series SuperCab, signaling further growth in personal use of pickup trucks.
1975
F-150 pickup debuts.
1978
Ford sells 864,000 F-Series trucks, a record.
1980
- Most extensive redesign of F-Series to date.
- Ford’s diesel pickups debut with 6.9-liter V-8.
1987
F-Series becomes first truck with rear-wheel, anti-lock brakes.
1994
Driver’s-side air bags introduced.
1995
- F-Series surpasses Volkswagen Beetle as world’s best-selling vehicle nameplate.
- F-Series introduces the Eddie Bauer edition truck.
1997
- Completely redesigned F-150 and F-250 models introduced.
- SuperCab features industry’s first standard third door in a full-size pickup.
1999
- Ford and Harley-Davidson form an alliance and introduce the first Harley-Davidson edition of the F-150 as a 2000MY vehicle.
- The SVT F-150 Lightning is introduced and featured a supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 with 360 horsepower.
- Ford launches a new F-Series Super Duty built on its own unique frame and ushers in the first true medium duty pickup truck.
2001
- A second passenger row is added, giving F-150 SuperCrew trucks more passenger space then the previous SuperCab trucks.
- Ford debuts the new super-premium King Ranch edition truck.
- Ford unveils the second Harley-Davidson™ edition based on an F-150 SuperCrew.
2003
- Ford’s third Harley-Davidson™ edition F-150 debuts.
- The 6.0-liter Power Stroke diesel joins the Super Duty line-up
2004
- All-new F-150 reflects shifts in market with more consumers using pickup as a daily vehicle.
- Ford debuts new super-premium King Ranch edition truck.
2005
Ford launches an all-new, redesigned and more capable Super Duty
2006
Ford’s fourth Harley-Davidson edition F-150 and the first Harley-Davidson edition built on the new 2004 F-150 platform.
2007
- Ford introduces a supercharged F-150 Harley-Davidson™ edition truck.
- All-new Super Duty is launched for the 2008 model year. For the first time the Super Duty includes the F-450 pickup and 6.4-liter PowerStroke® clean Turbo Diesel.
- The 2008 F-Series 60th Anniversary Editions are introduced
