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What year did Ford switch to F-150?

Timeline of the F-Series naming

1948: Ford launches the F-Series with the initial lineup of F-1, F-2 and F-3 pickups, establishing the postwar pickup platform.

Early 1950s: The lineup adopts the more recognizable F-100, F-250 and F-350 designations to indicate payload capacity.

1975: The F-150 name is introduced, replacing the F-100 for the light-duty model and becoming the primary designation for Ford’s half-ton pickups.

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