Ford C-series
Built: 1957-1990 · Series: Medium Duty Truck
Successor: Cargo →
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The Ford Motor Ford C-series is a heavy truck from the Medium Duty Truck series, built in 1957-1990. The engine produces 325 kW.6 litre Duramax Diesel V88.1 litre Vortec V8.
The gearbox is an Allison 1000 HS Series Allison 1000 RDS Rugged Duty Series Allison 1000 EVS Series Allison 2350 HS/RDS Series unit.
This model followed the Ford C-500 / C-600 / C-700 / C-750 / C-800 / C-850 / C-900 Big Job (1956), before the Ford Cargo took over.
Ford C-Series – American cab-over lorry of the Medium-Duty Truck class, built from 1957 to 1990, with 325 hp (242.4 kW) of engine output
The Ford C-Series is an American cab-over lorry built from 1957 to 1990. It replaced the Ford Big Job series of C-500 to C-900 models from 1956, and was itself succeeded by the Ford Cargo.
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The register lists an engine output of 325 hp, equivalent to 242.4 kW, for the C-Series. It is classed as a Medium-Duty Truck, sitting between light vans and heavy articulated tractor units.
The C-Series's cab-over layout places the engine beneath the cab rather than in front of it, shortening the vehicle's overall length for the same load area, an advantage in urban distribution work and on construction sites with tight space. Over its three-decade production run, the series was used across North America in numerous body variants, from flatbeds to tippers, setting it apart from the bonneted layout usual for American trucks of the period.
When buying a used C-Series, given the age even of the youngest examples, the condition of the frame and cab floor for corrosion, the state of the clutch and gearbox, and whether parts for the specific engine and transmission combination can still be sourced through the North American commercial-vehicle market matter most. A look at any earlier body changes is worth checking too.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Ford C-Series, Ford C-Series (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | 6.6 litre Duramax Diesel V88.1 litre Vortec V8correct |
|---|---|
| Power | 325 hp (242.4 kW)correct |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | Allison 1000 HS Series Allison 1000 RDS Rugged Duty Series Allison 1000 EVS Series Allison 2350 HS/RDS Seriescorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Body | Cab overcorrect |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Medium-duty truckcorrect |
Other data
| Predecessor | Ford C-500 / C-600 / C-700 / C-750 / C-800 / C-850 / C-900 Big Job (1956)correct |
|---|---|
| Successor | Ford Cargocorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford C-series have?
The Ford C-series delivers 325 hp.
When was the Ford C-series built?
Production years: 1957-1990.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: Autopedia (Fandom) (CC BY-SA 3.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki (CC BY-SA 3.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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