Features of the 1973 Ford Pickup |
1973 Ford F-100
The Ford F-series saw a lot of new changes in 1973. Now the trucks could be identified by the F-series emblem that was placed slightly below the groove between the door and front tire opening. The long 2 ½ in wide rear leaf springs and the popular Twin-I-Beam independent front suspension was also still available. A new simplified box construction utilizing a single strong sheet of steel, made the inside panel, wheelhouse and part of the floor one solid piece. The F250 carried most of the same features as the F100 but included power brakes, plus the pickup box featured strong, double-walled side panel construction. For only $575 more, the truck could come in a 4x4 version. In 1973, the F350 was available only with the Styleside box which was similar in construction to the F250 but was more heavy-duty.1973 Ford Production Numbers
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
F100 - 1/2 Ton - 117 in. wheelbase | |||||
81 | - | Chassis & Cab | $2,736 | 3,145 lbs | Note 1 |
83 | - | Styleside 6.75 ft | $2,889 | 3,495 lbs | Note 1 |
F100 - 1/2 Ton - 133 in. wheelbase | |||||
83 | - | Flareside 8 ft | $2,925 | 3,590 lbs | Note 1 |
83 | - | Styleside 8 ft | $2,925 | 3,590 lbs | Note 1 |
F250 - 3/4 Ton - 133 in. wheelbase | |||||
F-250 | - | Chassis & Cab | $3,031 | 3,505 lbs | Note 2 |
F-250 | - | Flareside | $3,183 | 3,925 lbs | Note 2 |
F-250 | - | Styleside | $3,183 | 3,925 lbs | Note 2 |
F250 Crew Cab - 3/4 Ton - 149.5 in. wheelbase | |||||
F-250 | - | Chassis & Cab | - | - | Note 2 |
F-250 | - | Styleside | - | - | Note 2 |
F350 - 1 Ton - 137 in. wheelbase | |||||
80 | - | Platform 9 ft | $3,390 | 4,315 lbs | Note 3 |
81 | - | Chassis & Cab | $3,109 | 3,730 lbs | Note 3 |
83 | - | Styleside 8 ft. | $3,557 | 4,365 lbs | Note 3 |
86 | Stake 9 ft | $3,431 | 4,365 lbs | Note 3 | |
F350 - 1 Ton - 140 in. wheelbase | |||||
80 | - | Platform 12 ft. | - | - | Note 3 |
86 | - | Stake 12 ft. | - | - | Note 3 |
F350 Crew Cab - 1 Ton - 164.5 in. wheelbase | |||||
83 | - | Chassis & Cab | - | - | Note 3 |
83 | - | Styleside | - | - | Note 3 |
83 | - | Super Camper | $3,940 | 4365 lbs | Note 3 |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | GVW | Tires |
F100 | 117 in / 133 in | 4,600 - 5,500 lbs | G78 x 15B |
F250 | 133 in | 6,200 - 8,100 lbs | 8.00 x 16.5D |
F250 Crew Cab | 149.5 in | - | - |
F350 | 137 in / 140 in | 8,350 - 10,000 lbs | 8.75 x 16.5E |
F350 Crew Cab | 161 in |
Vin Number Decoding - 1973 Ford Trucks |
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