1966 Ford F100 Pickups with the Twin I Beam Independent Suspension.
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
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