Ford F100 PANEL VAN
Built: 1953 · Series: F100
More machines from model year 1953
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Ford F-100 – the collective page of the F-Series pick-up: Custom Cab and Ranger trims, Styleside and Fleetside beds, 2WD and 4X4, 98 to 154 kW, six- and eight-cylinder engines
This page gathers the Ford F-100, the light pick-up of the F-Series that Ford introduced in 1948 as the successor to its pre-war delivery trucks and that took the F-100 name with the second generation in 1953. The model list shows the trim lines through the 1970s: Custom Cab as the more comfortable cab, Ranger as the top trim, Styleside for the smooth and Fleetside for the narrower bed shape, plus two- and four-wheel drive (2WD, 4X4, PU 4X4) and the I-Beam front axle introduced from 1965. The F-100 remained the smallest step of the F-Series until 1983, when Ford replaced it with the F-150.
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The register lists here 30 versions with outputs from 98 to 154 kW from six- and eight-cylinders of 3,654 to 7,538 cm³, unladen weights from 1,491 to 2,330 kg, gross weights from 2,018 to 3,500 kg and widths from 1,810 to 2,100 mm.
In the United States and Canada the F-100 was among the best-selling vehicles of any kind and, as a simple, tough work pick-up, shaped the North American market; in Europe it remained an imported vehicle for collectors and fans of American style.
On used examples, rust on the frame, bed and wings, the condition of the six- or eight-cylinder carburettor engine, steering and front axle, and on the 4X4 versions the transfer case and axles count; parts run through the large American classic-vehicle market.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford F100, Ford (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,974 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,950 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,790 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,520 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,195 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ford F100 PANEL VAN weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,520 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford F100 PANEL VAN?
2,195 kg.
What engine does the Ford F100 PANEL VAN have?
8 cylinders, 3,974 cm³ displacement.
When was the Ford F100 PANEL VAN built?
Production years: 1953.
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.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
F-100 (2 WHEEL DRIVE)
F-100 2WD
F-100 CUSTOM CAB
F-100 FLEETSIDE/299
F-100 PICKUP
F-100 RANGER
F100
F100 2WD PICK UP
F100 2WD RANGER
F100 4X2
F100 AUTOMATIC
F100 CONVENTIONAL
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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