1966 Ford F-100

What a great year for Ford trucks. It was the second year of the "Twin I-Beam" front suspension system where the two front axles work independently to absorb road shocks. It also holds wheel alignment which reduces tire wear. In combination with the new Flex-O-Matic rear suspension which adjusts spring stiffness, you are guaranteed a smooth ride. While 1966 was the first year for new options such as the 360 and 390 cu. in. V8 engines, it was the last year featuring this body style.  

1966 Ford Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
F100 - 1/2 Ton - 115 in. wheelbase
80	-	Platform	$2,101	3,095 lbs	Note 1
81	-	Chassis & Cab	$1,951	2,850 lbs	Note 1
83	-	Flareside	$2,069	3,145 lbs	Note 1
83	-	Styleside	$2,085	3,210 lbs	Note 1
86	-	Stake	$2,156	3,220 lbs	Note 1
F100 - 1/2 Ton - 129 in. wheelbase
83	-	Flareside	$2,105	3,295 lbs	Note 1
83	-	Styleside	$2,121	3,310 lbs	Note 1
F250 - 3/4 Ton - 128 in. wheelbase
80	-	Platform	$2,263	3,540 lbs	Note 2
81	-	Chassis & Cab	$2,113	3,135 lbs	Note 2
83	-	Flareside	$2,226	3,530 lbs	Note 2
83	-	Styleside	$2,244	3,545 lbs	Note 2
86	-	Stake	$2,317	3,720 lbs	Note 2
F250 Crew Cab - 3/4 Ton - 147 in. wheelbase
83	-	Chassis & Cab	-	-	Note 2
83	-	Pickup	-	-	Note 2
F350 - 1 Ton - 132 in. wheelbase
80	-	Platform	$2,469	4,080 lbs	Note 3
81	-	Chassis & Cab	$2,276	3,505 lbs	Note 3
83	-	Flareside	$2,416	3,895 lbs	Note 3
83	-	Styleside	$2,425	3,920 lbs	Note 3
86	-	Stake	$2,524	4,320 lbs	Note 3
F350 - 1 Ton - 132 in. wheelbase
83	-	Chassis & Cab	-	-	Note 3
83	-	Pickup	-	-	Note 3

Note: F100 = Chassis & Windshield - 1; Chassis & Cab - 4,274; Chassis & Cab 4x4 - 145; Platform & Rack - 120, Platform - 13; Flareside - 26,491; Flareside 4x4 - 839; Styleside - 224,497; Styleside 4x4 - 4,493 F250 = Chassis & Windshield - 142; Chassis & Cab - 6,187; Chassis & Cab 4x4 - 644; Platform & Rack - 1,747; Platform & Rack 4x4 - 125; Platform - 129; Platform 4x4 - 29; Flareside - 6,699; Flareside 4x4 - 1,595; Styleside - 58,489; Styleside 4x4 - 3,559 F350 = Chassis & Windshield - 184; Chassis & Cowl - 782; Chassis & Cab - 19,716; Platform & Rack - 4,596; Platform - 729; Flareside = 3,928; Styleside - 2,605

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	GVW 4x2	GVW 4x4	Tires
F100	115 in / 129 in	4,200 - 5,000 lbs	4,600 - 5,600 lbs	7.75 x 15
F250	129 in	4,800 - 7,500 lbs	4,900 - 7,700 lbs	6.50 x 16
F250 Crew Cab	147 in	-	-	-
F350	132 in	-	6,000 - 10,000 lbs	8.00 x 17.5
F350 Crew Cab	152 in	-	-	-

 

Vin Number Decoding - 1966 Ford Trucks

Location: stamped on rating plate

First 3 Symbols - Series F10 = F100 - 2 wd F11= F100 - 4wd F25 = F250 - 2 wd F26 = F250 - 4 wd F35 = F350 Fourth Symbol - Engine A or 1 = 240 cid 6 cylinder Y or 8 = 352 cid 8 cylinder B or 2 = 300 cid 6 cylinder   Fifth Symbol - Assembly Plant A = Ontario, Canada N = Norfolk, VA. D = Dallas, TX. P = Twin Cities, MN. E = Mahwah, NJ. R = San Jose, CA. H = Lorain, OH. S = Allen Park, MI. K = Kansas City, KS. U = Louisville, KY. L = Michigan Truck   Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence