Ford F-Series eighth generation

Eighth generation
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford
Production	1986–1991 (1990-1996 in Brazil and Argentina)
Assembly	Cuautitlan, Mexico Kansas City, Missouri, USA Norfolk, Virginia, USA General Pacheco, Argentina São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil Louisville, Kentucky, USA Wayne, Michigan, USA Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door pickup 2-door extended cab chassis 4-door chassis cab 2-door chassis cab
Powertrain
Engine	4.9 L (300 cu in) 300 I6 4.9 L (302 cu in) 5.0 Windsor V8 5.8 L (351 cu in) Windsor V8 7.5 L (460 cu in) 385 V8 6.9 L (420 cu in) International IDI Diesel V8 7.3 L (444 cu in) International IDI Diesel V8 MWM "X10" 4.1L Diesel for Brazil and Argentina in both naturally-aspirated and turbocharged versions
Transmission	4-speed Borg-Warner T18 manual 4-speed Borg-Warner T19 manual 5-speed M5OD manual 5-speed ZF S5-42 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Regular cab 6.75' box: 116.8 in (2,967 mm) Regular cab 8' box: 133.0 in (3,378 mm) SuperCab 6.75' box: 138.8 in (3,526 mm) SuperCab 8' box: 155 in (3,937 mm) Crew cab: 168.4 in (4,277 mm)
Length	Regular cab 6.75' box: 194.1 in (4,930 mm) Regular cab 8' box: 210.2 in (5,339 mm) SuperCab 6.75' box: 215.9 in (5,484 mm) SuperCab 8' box: 232.2 in (5,898 mm) Crew cab: 245.7 in (6,241 mm)
Width	79 in (2,007 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor	Ford F-Series seventh generation (1980–1986)
Successor	Ford F-Series ninth generation (1992–1996)

The eighth generation of the Ford F-Series is a line of pickup trucks and medium-duty commercial trucks produced by Ford from 1987 to 1991. While the 1980 chassis was carried over to the new model, the 1987 model was more streamlined, and maintenance items were made simpler. Inside, the interior was given a minor redesign. Rear antilock brakes were now standard, the first truck to boast this. For the first time, all models were produced with Styleside beds; the Flareside bed was discontinued except for a small number of early 1987 models using leftover 1986 beds with new circular fenders. The only transmission available on Crew-Cab and Extended Cab models were 4 or 5 speed manual transmissions (people can still swap the transmission from manual to automatic), while regular cab models have either a automatic or manual transmission.

Trims

Ford F-250 Utility service truck

• Custom
• XL
• XLT Lariat
• Nite (1990)

For 1990, a "Nite" trim package was introduced. It included all blacked-out exterior trim and either a pink or blue/purple stripe and "Nite" decal on the sides of the cargo box.

Models

Ford F-350 U-Haul truck in Hampton, VA.

The models are:

• F-150: 1/2 ton (6,250 lb GVWR max)
• F-250 (chassis cab model only): 3/4 ton (8,800 lb GVWR max)
• F-350 (chassis cab model only) : 1 ton (11,000 lb GVWR max)

The F-Super Duty (as the fender emblems stated), F-250, F-250HD, and F-350 chassis cab models appeared from 1987 to 1997. They were basically F-450s built as an "incomplete vehicle" (chassis cab) due to the fact that there was no bed installed and an aftermarket bed (specific to its future use) was added after the truck's initial build date. Because the F-250s ,F-250HD, F-350, and F-Super Duty were only built and produced as Chassis cab models, owners would eventually convert the models to pickup trucks. The F-Super Duty came with dual fuel tanks with a dash-mounted toggle switch to switch between each tank while using only the one fuel gauge. It came with a PTO (Power Take-Off) used to power attachments (like winches or a dump bed) from the transmission. They were rated at about 15,000 lb (6,800 kg) GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). They came with either the standard 7.5 L (460 CID) gas V8 or the optional 7.3 L (444 CID) diesel V8. All wheels were 10-lug with DRW (Dual Rear Wheels). Also, the parking brake is mounted on the tail of the transmission. This model should not be confused with the later "Super Duty" commercial line of trucks starting with the 1999 model year.

Powertrain and Chassis

In a move to further update the F-Series engine lineup, the 4.9 L inline-6 was converted to fuel injection for 1987. A year later, Ford F-150 became the first pickup truck manufacturer to sell a non-carbureted engine lineup as the 5.0 L V8 and 5.8 L V8 and 7.5 L V8 also gained fuel injection. For 1988, the diesel V8 from International (Navistar) was enlarged to from 420 to 444 cubic inches; this allowed for an increase to 180 hp (130 kW). and 365 ft·lbf (495 N·m). of torque.

While the dated 3-speed manual transmission was discontinued, much of the rest of the transmission lineup carried over from the 1980-1986 trucks. In 1988 the five speed ZF S5-42 replaced the Borg-Warner T19 in F-250 and F-350 models. For the F-150, while the heavier-duty Borg-Warner T18 4-speed manual remained available, the Mazda-built M5OD 5-speed manual was added to the model lineup.

Four-wheel-drive improvements included the addition of automatic locking hubs for the F-150 in 1989. Models with the 5.0L V8 also had an option of an "Touch Drive" electronic transfer case.

Starting in 1979 (to 1996), Ford offered a four-wheel-drive swing arm independent front suspension called Twin Traction Beam, or TTB. Based on its I-beam suspension from the mid '60s, Ford mounted a Dana 44 differential in the driver-side (front) axle beam and transmitted torque to the passenger-side wheel with a double U-jointed axleshaft. Radius arms and coil springs were still used on the F-150's, while the four-wheel-drive F-250s and F-350s got leaf springs. The F-250s received TTB Dana 50 axles and the F-350s got a solid axle Dana 60.

Engines:

Name	Production	Engine type/Displacement	Power	Torque	Fuel Delivery
300 Six	1987-1989	300 cu in (4,916 cc) I6	165 hp (123 kW)	275 lb·ft (373 N·m)	EFI
5.0 Windsor	1987-1989	302 cu in (4,949 cc) V8	185 hp (138 kW)	270 lb·ft (370 N·m)	EFI
5.8 Windsor	1987	351 cu in (5,752 cc) V8	210 hp (157 kW)	305 lb·ft (414 N·m)	4-bbl carburetor
5.8 Windsor	1988-1991	351 cu in (5,752 cc) V8	210 hp (157 kW)	315 lb·ft (427 N·m)	EFI
460 V8	1987	460 cu in (7,538 cc) V8	225 hp (168 kW)	362 lb·ft (491 N·m)	4-bbl carburetor
460 V8	1988-1989	460 cu in (7,538 cc) V8	225 hp (168 kW)	390 lb·ft (530 N·m)	EFI
International 6.9L IDI V8	1987	420 cu in (6,883 cc) Diesel V8	170 hp (127 kW)	315 lb·ft (427 N·m)	Indirect fuel injection
International 7.3L IDI V8	1988-1989	444 cu in (7,276 cc) Diesel V8	180 hp (134 kW)	345 lb·ft (468 N·m)	Indirect fuel injection

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