1962 Ford F-100

The 1962 Ford F-100 is a notable entry in the fourth generation of Ford’s F-Series trucks, which debuted in 1961. Engine options for the 1962 model included a 223 CID 6-cylinder engine producing 135 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque, along with a 292 CID V8 engine generating either 160 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque or potentially up to 170 hp in some reports. The transmission was upgraded to the Heavy-Duty Cruise-O-Matic FX, enhancing performance over the previous year’s Ford-O-Matic. Body style options comprised both Flareside and Styleside, with an interesting note on the introduction of the “wrongbed” F-100s featuring a longbed with a 120" wheelbase. The Custom Cab package offered upgraded interior features like a chrome-trimmed instrument cluster, while exterior updates included repositioned Ford lettering and changes to hubcap design. Despite the continued use of unibody construction, durability concerns led to a shift towards conventional-bodied trucks in mid-1962.