1951 Ford Trucks
Ford trucks received a number of revisions for 1951. Restyled for the first time since their 1948 debut, Ford's F-Series conventionals and C-Series Cab-Over-Engine trucks received modified front fenders, grille cavity, and grille. Also changed were the hoods and cabs, along with the dashboard and rear window, which was now substantially larger for better visibility.Also for 1951 -- and for the first time since the late 1930s -- Ford offered truck buyers two levels of cab trim: the standard Five Star Cab and the deluxe Five Star Extra Cab. The latter came with such niceties as foam seat padding, extra sound-deadening material, bright metal trim around the windshield and vent windows, an argent-finished grille bar, locks and armrests on both doors, two-toned seat upholstery, a dome light, and twin horns.
![]() 1951 Ford F-1 |
Pickup beds now had a wood floor rather than steel, and note the larger rear window that accompanied the 1951 redesign. As advertised on its nose, this truck carries Ford's 239-cubic-inch flathead V-8, still rated at 100 horsepower.
![]() 1951 Ford F-1 Panel Truck |
![]() 1951 Ford F-5 |
![]() 1951 Ford F-8 |
A 1951 F-8 tractor truck hauls a trailer load of Vernor's ginger ale. It is fitted with the cast wheels and demountable rims newly available that year.
Ford's
Extra Heavy Duty F-7 and F-8 models were called "Big Jobs," and indeed,
that's what they could do. These were the only two F-Series models
fitted with Ford's big 336-cubic-inch flathead V-8 engine, which was available
with an exclusive five-speed transmission.
At first, all Big
Jobs were fitted with eight-lug steel wheels, but in 1951, Ford began
offering cast wheels with demountable rims. This allowed
tractor-trailer units with demountable rims to use the same spare tire
on any wheel. Also new that year was an available two-speed rear axle.
Although
the F-8 carried a three-ton rating, it had a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
of 21,500 lbs. And some aftermarket companies offered a tandem rear
suspension (a second rear axle) that allowed for even higher payloads.
For tractors hauling trailers, the F-8 offered a Gross Combined Weight
(GCW) of up to 39,000 lbs.
![]() 1951 Ford F-8 |
In the next section, learn about the overhead-valve six- and eight-cylinder engines introduced to Ford trucks in 1952.
Want more information about Ford trucks? Try these:
- Ford Trucks
- 2000-2007 Ford Trucks
- 1990-1999 Ford Trucks
- 1980-1989 Ford Trucks
- 1970-1979 Ford Trucks
- 1960-1969 Ford Trucks
- 1940-1949 Ford Trucks
- 1930-1939 Ford Trucks
- 1920-1929 Ford Trucks
- 1903-1919 Ford Trucks
- Consumer Guide Auto New Large Pickup Truck Prices and Reviews
- Consumer Guide Auto New Compact Pickup Truck Prices and Reviews
- Consumer Guide Auto Truck Buying Guides
- Consumer Guide Auto Used Large Pickup Truck Prices and Reviews
- Consumer Guide Auto Used Compact Pickup Truck Prices and Reviews







