1. 1971
   1973
2. 1974
   1976

Though the F-Series of trucks had been popular for years, it wasn't until 1976 that it became the nation's best-selling truck. The F-series has actually retained that title ever since, which is pretty impressive.

1. Kentucky
   Michigan
2. North Dakota
   New Mexico

The Kentucky Truck Plant was the official name of the plant that produced the L-series for Ford. The plant was more informally known as the Louisville Plant and was the home of the Louisville Line, also known as the L-Series.

1. 1975
   1976
2. 1978
   1979

"Built Ford Tough" showed up as a slogan in 1979. The slogan is still in use all these years later, which is unusual for any kind of ad slogan or copy. Even though Ford has used different slogans now and then, they tend to always come back to this one.

1. Tape player
   Front bucket seats
2. Trailer hitch
   Automatic transmission

Front bucket seats were standardized in the 1971 model of the Ford Bronco. It was also given a 12.7-gallon fuel tank that year and a heavy-duty axle as well. Banner year for the Bronco!

1. 1972
   1974
2. 1975
   1977

The F-150 is still a popular model to this day. At the time it appeared, there was an F-100 and an F-250. The F-150 actually sat right in the middle in terms of payload capacity for people who wanted a little more than the lighter 100 but not so much as the 250.

1. It still does.
   10 years
2. 6 years
   1 year

The F-350 Super Camper Special was manufactured for 6 years. It existed from 1973 to 1979. The truck itself was a large, powerful pickup intended for serious campers who needed to haul a lot of stuff.

1. To meet emission control restrictions
   To offer increased towing capacity
2. To appeal to female drivers
   To replace the F-100

The F-150 was introduced, in part, as a way to deal with emission control restrictions in the '70s. This model was smaller than trucks like the F-350 and less polluting overall, making it a more emissions-friendly model.

1. Third
   Fifth
2. Sixth
   Eighth

In 1973, the sixth generation of Ford trucks was unveiled and it lasted until 1979. The first generation of F-Series trucks dates all the way back to 1948. They were significant because they were built on a designated truck chassis, not just a re-purposed car chassis.

1. The Bronco
   The 4-Wheel Drive Supercab
2. The F-550
   The Ford Ranger

The Supercab was first introduced in 1974. At that time it was only available in 2-wheel drive. In 1978 it was upgraded to the 4-wheel drive version.

1. Montana
   Texas
2. New York
   California

The state of California was the only state where you couldn't get the V-8 option for two-wheel drive vehicles at the time. That same year Ford also brought back the 300 cu.in. 6-cylinder engine that they had retired for a couple of years.

1. Rear Differential
   Catalytic Converter
2. GPS
   Fuel Pump

The catalytic converter became standard in 1975. The exhaust device helped convert harmful pollutants in the exhaust into less harmful ones. Along with this change, a shift to using unleaded fuel became the norm.

1. 1
   2
2. 3
   4

Ford's fifth generation was just coming to an end in the first few years of the 1970s. The F-series trucks got a cosmetic upgrade in 1970 with four trim categories available including Custom, Sport Custom, Ranger, and Ranger XLT.

1. Exhaust emission control system
   AM/FM radio
2. Cruise control
   Anti-lock brakes

California has long been at the forefront of trying to make vehicles conform to environmental standards. That's why F-series trucks in 1971 were all outfitted with exhaust emission control systems in the state.

1. Four-Wheel Drive
   Improved Heaters
2. Heated Seats
   Rear Window Defroster

The rear window defroster became an option in 1977. We take it for granted that it's standard on most vehicles these days, but before 1977 if you were rocking a truck in the cold, you were scraping that window yourself.

1. They made them 25% larger.
   They lowered them on the grill.
2. They made them rectangular.
   They changed the bulb color.

In 1977, rectangular head lamps became standard on Ford F-series trucks. Before that, they had been using the typical round lights that most cars used.

1. Free-Wheelin'
   Party Bus
2. Feelin' Fine Ford
   The Too Cool Crewcab

Free-Wheelin' Ford was an option package that gave you things like a blacked-out grille and cooler looking custom interior. The commercials really made it seem like driving one of these was like driving a party around town.

1. F-100, F-250, F350
   F-100, F-150, F-250
2. F-N, F-100, F-150
   F-N, F-100, F-550

In 1970 Ford had three models of the F-series trucks available - The F-100, the F-250, and the F-350. The very popular F-150 was not introduced until 1974. The N-series were actually tractors made by Ford.

1. Over 6,000 pounds.
   Over 4,000 pounds.
2. Over 8,000 pounds.
   Over 10,000 pounds.

The gross vehicle weight, or GVW, of the Ford F-150 back in 1975 was listed at 6,050 pounds or so. This was about 500 pounds heavier than the F-100 model. The beefier truck was instantly more appealing to buyers than the 100 had been.

1. One
   Three
2. Five
   Seven

There were a number of colors available in 1976 but you had 3 blue options. Those included "Bali Blue," "Bahama Blue" and "Midnight Blue Metallic." In 1948, for the first series of Ford trucks, blue wasn't even an option.

1. 1971
   1972
2. 1975
   1976

1971 is the year that gave drivers the egg crate grille. It had a vertical split in the middle but also a long horizontal one that split it into sections making it resemble an egg crate.

1. Augmented drivetrains
   Increased emissions standards
2. Inefficient cooling systems.
   Federal speed regulations.

Thanks to increased emissions standards across the industry, Ford had to make some significant changes including the use of catalytic converters, which led to the switch from leaded to unleaded fuels. These kinds of changes led to a decrease in overall horsepower.

1. The brake lines.
   Suspension.
2. Fuel tank.
   Back up power system.

The fuel tank moved from behind the seat to beneath the body and between the frame rails. This move was done for safety reasons and also to increase the room in the cab overall.

1. Passenger legroom
   Glove box
2. Flatbed
   Fuel tank

The glove box got a significant upgrade in 1973. Ford was doing their best to accent comfort in their 1970s models, to get people to stop thinking of them strictly as work vehicles, and part of that including offering more space. Even the glove boxes reaped the benefits.

1. 1971
   1973
2. 1975
   1977

1977 was the first year CB radio was an option from Ford in its F-Series trucks CB radio was getting big in the '70s and numerous CB-themed movies were becoming popular around this time frame as well such as "Smokey and the Bandit," "Convoy," and "Breaker! Breaker!"

1. 10
   14
2. 16
   20

You had 16 different options for your paint job back in 1970. That included two different shades of white, two different yellows and several greens and blues. The only shade of red available was "candy apple red."

1. 155,000
   326,000
2. 662,000
   864,000

Ford sold a total of 864,000 trucks in 1978. According to Autoweek, in the year 2017 Ford was selling a truck literally every 30 seconds.

1. Rear Bench and Side Jump
   Bucket Seats and Captain's Chairs
2. Rear Bench and Captain's Chairs
   SuperCabs didn't have back seats.

The 1974 SuperCab offered rear bench seats or the side jump seats. It was possible for a family of 5 to fit fairly comfortably in a SuperCab to go on road trips, making it a viable option when compared to traditional cars in terms of family vehicles.

1. 11 years
   16 years
2. 27 years
   31 years

Due to changing standards, 1972's horsepower wouldn't be matched again until 27 years later. In 1972 the best horsepower you could get was 255. 27 years later you could get the 260-horsepower 5.4 liter Triton V-8, and its 360-horsepower supercharged variant for the SVT Lightning performance truck.

1. Ash White
   Wimbledon White
2. Coral White
   White Mist

Ford offered a wide range of colors throughout the '70s, but Wimbledon White was always an option. Most years, but not all, saw "pure white" as an option as well.

1. Misaligned axle
   Leaking fuel lines
2. Loose steering columns
   Faulty brake push-rod

There was a faulty brake push-rod that led to a fairly substantial recall in 1979. The problem with the rod was that it had the potential to disengage from the brake pedal.

1. Ashtrays
   Seats with no belts
2. Dual exhaust
   Nitro boost

Most cars contained an ashtray in the dash and door ashtrays for many years. They were standard in Ford models in 1975 and for a few years afterward. Of course, just about no one produces ashtrays or cigarette lighters in cars anymore.

1. GMC
   Dodge
2. Chevy
   Plymouth

Dodge released their extended cab truck back in 1973. That's believed to be what inspired Ford to do the same the following year, offering up an additional 22-inches of space, which was more than enough for a bench seat in the back.

1. 76 out of 100
   83 out of 100
2. 93 out of 100
   99 out of 100

Ford's tagline to sell trucks in many commercials was that 93 out of 100 built since 1963 were still on the road. Most of the commercials showed Ford trucks undergoing some incredibly strenuous abuse that no normal truck would ever have to take.

1. Twin I-Beam Suspension
   Rear Differential
2. Improved Shocks
   Redesigned Chassis

The Twin I-Beam Suspension was developed in the '60s. Ford pushed it very strongly in the '70s in an effort to demonstrate that trucks weren't just work machines, they could also offer a smooth ride for the whole family to enjoy.

1. '79 was bigger and heavier.
   '79 had more storage.
2. '80 introduced the F-300
   There was no difference aside from cosmetic.

Thanks to concerns over fuel economy and emissions standards, the '79 Fords were somewhat larger and heavier than later models. The 1980 Fords were a bit narrower and lower while also weighing less, all to help improve fuel economy.