How many 1959 Ford F100 were made?
The exact production count of the 1959 Ford F-100 pickups is not publicly published by Ford; there is no official single figure for how many were made.
In the late 1950s, Ford's F-Series spanned a range of light- to heavy-duty pickups, with the F-100 serving as the lightest model. Ford did not routinely publish model-year-by-model totals; official figures typically cover the entire F-Series. As a result, the precise number of 1959 F-100s is not definitively known and researchers rely on archived factory records, dealer data, and later compilations to estimate counts.
Why exact figures are hard to verify
Before presenting a rough picture, several factors complicate precise tallies:
- Primary sources often do not break out production by model year and variant; official annual reports emphasize total F-Series output rather than F-100-only numbers.
- Publicly accessible sources (Hemmings, specialized archives, and restoration guides) aggregate data from factory documents, VIN ranges, and dealer invoices, leading to estimates rather than certified counts.
- Variations by body style, bed length, trim level, and regional manufacturing can yield different tallies from different sources.
- Multiple assembly plants and changes in production during the model year further complicate a single, universal total.
Given these uncertainties, the figure often comes in the form of a well-informed estimate rather than an official figure.
Where to look for more information
For readers seeking deeper detail, credible sources include factory archival records, period publications, and modern compendia that cite primary documents:
- Ford Motor Company Archives and the Ford Museum collection (where available to researchers)
- Hemmings Motor News production histories and feature articles on the Ford F-Series
- Ford-trucks-focused enthusiast sites and published books that compile model-year data from archived documents
Cross-referencing VIN ranges, dealer invoices, and assembly plant data offers the most rigorous approach, but a precise official tally remains elusive.
Summary
There is no publicly confirmed single number for how many 1959 Ford F-100 pickups were produced. Production totals by model year for the F-Series were not routinely published by Ford, and researchers rely on archival data and educated estimates. If you need a precise figure for scholarly or restoration work, consult primary sources through Ford's archives or accredited historical publications and archives.
