1971 Ford F-100

The 1971 Ford F-100 is a distinguished model in the fifth generation of Ford’s F-Series trucks, produced from 1967 to 1972. Engine options comprise a variety of choices, including the 240 CID I6, 300 CID I6, 302 CID V8, 360 CID V8, and 390 CID V8, delivering horsepower from 140 to 255 hp and torque between 230 to 376 lb-ft. Transmission selections include a 3-speed manual, 3-speed manual with overdrive, and a 4-speed “Cruise-O-Matic” automatic. The truck’s design features an updated grille with six rectangular sections on each side of a vertical bar, while interior updates include a two-spoke steering wheel. The 1971 model also incorporated federally mandated exhaust emission systems and fuel vapor containment devices. Trim levels include Custom, Sport Custom, Ranger, and Ranger XLT, with a wheelbase ranging from 115 to 131 inches and bed lengths of either 6.5 feet or 8 feet, weighing between 3,540 to 3,740 lbs.