Features of the 1973 Ford Pickup
1973 Ford F-100
The Ford F-series saw a lot of new changes in 1973. Now the trucks could be identified by the F-series emblem that was placed slightly below the groove between the door and front tire opening. The long 2 ½ in wide rear leaf springs and the popular Twin-I-Beam independent front suspension was also still available. A new simplified box construction utilizing a single strong sheet of steel, made the inside panel, wheelhouse and part of the floor one solid piece.
The F250 carried most of the same features as the F100 but included power brakes, plus the pickup box featured strong, double-walled side panel construction. For only $575 more, the truck could come in a 4x4 version. In 1973, the F350 was available only with the Styleside box which was similar in construction to the F250 but was more heavy-duty.
1973 Ford Production Numbers
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
F100 - 1/2 Ton - 117 in. wheelbase
81
-
Chassis & Cab
$2,736
3,145 lbs
Note 1
83
-
Styleside 6.75 ft
$2,889
3,495 lbs
Note 1
F100 - 1/2 Ton - 133 in. wheelbase
83
-
Flareside 8 ft
$2,925
3,590 lbs
Note 1
83
-
Styleside 8 ft
$2,925
3,590 lbs
Note 1
F250 - 3/4 Ton - 133 in. wheelbase
F-250
-
Chassis & Cab
$3,031
3,505 lbs
Note 2
F-250
-
Flareside
$3,183
3,925 lbs
Note 2
F-250
-
Styleside
$3,183
3,925 lbs
Note 2
F250 Crew Cab - 3/4 Ton - 149.5 in. wheelbase
F-250
-
Chassis & Cab
-
-
Note 2
F-250
-
Styleside
-
-
Note 2
F350 - 1 Ton - 137 in. wheelbase
80
-
Platform 9 ft
$3,390
4,315 lbs
Note 3
81
-
Chassis & Cab
$3,109
3,730 lbs
Note 3
83
-
Styleside 8 ft.
$3,557
4,365 lbs
Note 3
86
Stake 9 ft
$3,431
4,365 lbs
Note 3
F350 - 1 Ton - 140 in. wheelbase
80
-
Platform 12 ft.
-
-
Note 3
86
-
Stake 12 ft.
-
-
Note 3
F350 Crew Cab - 1 Ton - 164.5 in. wheelbase
83
-
Chassis & Cab
-
-
Note 3
83
-
Styleside
-
-
Note 3
83
-
Super Camper
$3,940
4365 lbs
Note 3
Note:
F100 = Chassis & Cab - 2,461 ; Flareside - 3,034; Styleside - 457,746
F250 = Chassis & Cab - 7,674; Flareside - 3,004; Styleside - 187,348
F350 = Chassis & Cowl - 80; Chassis & Cab - 42,084; Platform & Rack - 6,656; Platform - 749; Styleside - 11,889; Parcel Vans (P-350) - 1,054; P-400 - 6,251
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
GVW
Tires
F100
117 in / 133 in
4,600 - 5,500 lbs
G78 x 15B
F250
133 in
6,200 - 8,100 lbs
8.00 x 16.5D
F250 Crew Cab
149.5 in
-
-
F350
137 in / 140 in
8,350 - 10,000 lbs
8.75 x 16.5E
F350 Crew Cab
161 in
Vin Number Decoding - 1973 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
H = 390 cid V8
B or 2 = 300 cid 6 cylinder
Y or 8 = 360 cid V8
G or 3 = 302 cid 6 cylinder
Fifth Symbol - Assembly Plant
C = Ontario, Canada
N = Norfolk, VA.
E = Mahwah, NJ.
P = Twin Cities, MN.
H = Lorain, OH.
R = San Jose, CA.
K = Kansas City, KS.
S = Allen Park, MI.
L = Michigan Truck
V = Louisville, KY (Truck)
Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence
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