How can I tell a 1976½ Ford truck from a 1977?

Per the chart, the 1976½ has a low fender badge while the 1977 has a cowlside badge; the grille shown is otherwise the same.

What grille did a 1978 Ford Custom truck use versus a Ranger?

The chart shows separate grille illustrations: one labeled '1978 Custom' and another labeled '1978-79 Ranger / 1979 Custom,' indicating different grille designs.

How do I distinguish 1984-94 Ford medium-duty trucks?

The chart shows two 1984-94 medium-duty variants: one with a conventional hood and one with a flip hood.

What identifies a 1967 Ford medium-duty truck versus 1968-72?

According to the chart, the 1967 medium has no side markers; otherwise it shares the same front-end design shown for 1968-72.

Which years share the 1973-75 style grille?

The chart labels one grille as 1973-75, noting it also applies to the 1974-75 SuperCab and the 1975 F150.

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Ford Truck Grille Identification Chart 1948-1999 - Year-by-Year Front End Guide

Ford truck front grille identification chart by model year from 1948 through 1994

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Reference chart illustrating Ford truck front grille and styling differences by year from 1948-50 through 1994-96.

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This document is a visual identification chart of Ford truck front grilles spanning model years 1948 through 1999. Each entry shows a simplified color illustration of the truck's front end (grille, headlights, hood, and bumper) with the corresponding model year(s) labeled beneath. The main portion covers Ford light-duty pickups from 1948-50 through 1997, with notes distinguishing sub-variants: 1974-75 SuperCab, 1975 F150, 1976½ low fender badge, 1977 cowlside badge, 1978 Custom, 1978-79 Ranger, 1979 Custom, 1982-83 F100, 1992-93, 1994-96 third brakelight, and +1997 F250-350. A separate 'Mediums' section covers medium-duty Ford trucks: 1967 (no side markers), 1968-72, 1973-79, 1980-82, 1983, 1984-94 conventional hood, 1984-94 flip hood, and 1995-99. The chart lets a reader identify the model year of a Ford truck at a glance by matching the front grille design and trim details. The chart is marked 'AT 2011,' indicating creator initials and date. It is useful for restorers, parts buyers, and enthusiasts trying to date a truck by its front-end styling.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell a 1976½ Ford truck from a 1977?: Per the chart, the 1976½ has a low fender badge while the 1977 has a cowlside badge; the grille shown is otherwise the same.
What grille did a 1978 Ford Custom truck use versus a Ranger?: The chart shows separate grille illustrations: one labeled '1978 Custom' and another labeled '1978-79 Ranger / 1979 Custom,' indicating different grille designs.
How do I distinguish 1984-94 Ford medium-duty trucks?: The chart shows two 1984-94 medium-duty variants: one with a conventional hood and one with a flip hood.
What identifies a 1967 Ford medium-duty truck versus 1968-72?: According to the chart, the 1967 medium has no side markers; otherwise it shares the same front-end design shown for 1968-72.
Which years share the 1973-75 style grille?: The chart labels one grille as 1973-75, noting it also applies to the 1974-75 SuperCab and the 1975 F150.