1980 Ford Trucks

Major Ford truck changes for 1980 included revised styling on F-Series trucks and Broncos, and the fact that 434 versions of Ford trucks got independent front suspensions. Late in the model year, medium- and heavy-duty Ford trucks were offered with engines that ran on Liquid Propane (LP) gas.

1980 Coors Beer custom-commissioned Courier Ford truck
Coors Beer custom-commissioned Courier

Coors Beer commissioned a custom Courier that featured period-popular hood scoop, spoilers, sunroof, and big-rig-style chrome exhaust stacks. The Flareside bed was specially made, as it wasn't offered on the Courier that year.

The 1980 Ford Bronco was restyled, like many of the Ford trucks.
1980 Ford Bronco

Broncos and F-Series pickups got a new face for 1980, and pickup trucks continued to offer both Styleside and Flareside beds.

The four-wheel-drive F-Series Ford trucks received a new suspension in 1980.
1980 Ford Ranger

Bronco and F-Series four-wheel-drive truck models adopted Twin-Traction Beam independent front suspension for 1980. Rival GM 434s wouldn't get independent front suspension until 1988.

1980 medium-duty Ford trucks were redesigned with a sleeker, modern look.
1980 medium-duty Ford truck

Ford redesigned its medium-duty trucks for 1980, giving them a sleek, modern look that bore a kinship to their heavy-duty siblings. Both gas and diesel engines were offered.

1981's Ford truck options included a number of custom-decor packages for light-duty pickups. Continue to the next page to check them out.

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