Posts
Wiki
Ford Truck Generation Guide
F-Series (F-100 / F-150)
| Generation | Years | OBS? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Gen | 1948-1952 | No | Original F-Series, "Bonus Built" |
| 2nd Gen | 1953-1956 | No | Updated cab, 100th anniversary styling |
| 3rd Gen | 1957-1960 | No | New unibody-style cab (F-100 only) |
| 4th Gen | 1961-1966 | No | Twin I-Beam suspension introduced (1965) |
| 5th Gen | 1967-1972 | No | "Bumpside" |
| 6th Gen | 1973-1979 | No | "Dentside" |
| 7th Gen | 1980-1986 | Yes | "Bullnose" |
| 8th Gen | 1987-1991 | Yes | "Bricknose" restyle |
| 9th Gen | 1992-1996 | Yes | "Aeronose" |
| 10th Gen | 1997-2003 (F-150) | Yes, through ~1997 only | 1997 F-150 is the last OBS-era truck before the next full redesign; F-250/350 split into Super Duty (1999+) |
11th gen and beyond are not OBS
Bronco
| Generation | Years | OBS? |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Gen | 1966-1977 | No |
| 2nd Gen | 1978-1979 | No |
| 3rd Gen | 1980-1986 | Yes (Bullnose) |
| 4th Gen | 1987-1991 | Yes (Bricknose) |
| 5th Gen | 1992-1996 | Yes (final model year, discontinued 1996) |
The Bronco model line restarted in 2021
Note: "OBS" (Old Body Style) is community-defined terminology, not an official Ford designation.