1968 Ford F-100

1968 Ford F100 Pickups with the Twin I Beam Independent Suspension - Built to last longer with two front axles to share the roughest abuse, not thought possible in a pickup. The rear features the Flex-o-Matic that automatically adjust spring stiffness to load. Both features are standard in the F100 and F250. Other options, include a push button radio, tinted glass, courtesy lights, SelectAire Conditioner, bucket seats and front disc power brakes.

 

 

1968 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	$2,343	3,280 lbs	Note 1
81	-	Chassis & Cab	$2,193	3,035 lbs	Note 1
83	-	Flareside	$2,318	3,355 lbs	Note 1
83	-	Styleside	$2,357	3,400 lbs	Note 1
86	-	Stake	$2,398	3,405 lbs	Note 1
F100 - 1/2 Ton - 131 in. wheelbase
83	-	Flareside	$2,357	3,490 lbs	Note 1
83	-	Styleside	$2,393	3,505 lbs	Note 1
F250 - 3/4 Ton - 131 in. wheelbase
80	-	Platform	$2,576	-	Note 2
81	-	Chassis & Cab	$2,415	3,275 lbs	Note 2
83	-	Flareside	$2,542	3,695 lbs	Note 2
83	-	Styleside	$2,579	3,710 lbs	Note 2
86	-	Stake	$2,631	3,870 lbs	Note 2
F250 Crew Cab - 3/4 Ton - 149 in. wheelbase
83	-	Chassis & Cab	-	-	Note 2
83	-	Pickup	-	-	Note 2
F350 - 1 Ton - 135 in. wheelbase
80	-	Platform 9 ft	$2,829	4,305 lbs	Note 3
80	-	Platform 12 ft	$2,868	4,580 lbs	Note 3
81	-	Chassis & Cab	$2,526	3,710 lbs	Note 3
83	-	Flareside	$2,675	4,170 lbs	Note 3
86		Stake 9 ft	$2,883	4,545 lbs	Note 3
86	-	Stake 12 ft	$2,922	4,925 lbs	Note 3
F350 Crew Cab - 1 Ton - 164.5 in. wheelbase
83	-	Chassis & Cab	-	-	Note 3
83	-	Pickup	-	-	Note 3

Note:

1. F100 = Chassis & Cab - 2,616; Platform & Rack - 98, Platform - 16; Flareside - 16,686; Styleside - 285,015
2. F250 = Chassis & Windshield - 108; Chassis & Cowl - 7; Chassis & Cab - 5,762; Platform & Rack - 621; Platform - 150; Flareside - 5,298; Styleside - 90,170;
3. F350 = Chassis & Windshield - 99; Chassis & Cowl - 388; Chassis & Cab - 22,389; Platform & Rack - 4,451; Platform - 487; Flareside - 1,612

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	GVW 4x2	GVW 4x4	Tires
F100	115 in / 131 in	4,200 - 5,000 lbs	4,600 - 5,600 lbs	8.15 x 15
F250	131 in	6,100 - 7,500 lbs	6,300 - 7,700 lbs	8.00 x 16.5
F250 Crew Cab	149 in	-	-	-
F350	135 in / 159 in	-	6,600 - 10,000 lbs	8.00 x 16.5
F350 Crew Cab	164.5 in	-	-	-

 

Vin Number Decoding - 1968 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 = 240 cid 6 cylinder H = 390 cid V8 B = 300 cid 6 cylinder Y = 390 cid V8 Fifth Symbol - Assembly Plant C = 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

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