How Much a Ford Truck Cost the Year You Were Born

Ford trucks have changed a lot since the first ones hit the lineup in 1917. Even looking at the inception of the F-Series in 1948 until today, there has been an entire evolution of Ford’s iconic trucks. It’s always interesting to see the changes to the body, interior, and under the hood, but it’s even more fascinating to take a look at how the prices have changed.

We looked at MSRP figures using J.D. Power, Hagerty, and Kelley Blue Book to pinpoint what the bestselling Ford trucks were listed for the year they debuted. 

1950

Model: Ford F1 1/2 ton Pickup

MSRP: $1,287

Price adjusted for inflation: $17,397.56

The 1950 Ford F100 was part of the F-series first-generation lineup, and the model year saw record-breaking production, churning out nearly 346,000 units to keep pace with a boom in sales.

1951

Model: Ford F1 1/2 ton Pickup

MSRP: $1,363

Price adjusted for inflation: $17,046.68

1952

Model: Ford F1 1/2 ton Pickup

MSRP: $1,459

Price adjusted for inflation: $17,489.89

1953

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Pickup

MSRP: $1,362

Price adjusted for inflation: $16,265.71

Welcoming the second generation of F series trucks, the ’53 F100 boasted a revamped front end with a fresh grille and a wider, nested hood design. Today, the model is often used as hot rod bones. 

1954

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Pickup

MSRP: $1,389

Price adjusted for inflation: $16,403.16

1955

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Pickup 

MSRP: $1,460

Price adjusted for inflation: $17,370.77

1956

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Pickup

MSRP: $1,611

Price adjusted for inflation: $19,095.82

The 1956 F100 welcomed the third-generation trucks to the F Series lineup, which was marked by updates to the vehicle including electric windshield wipers and a 12-volt electric system. For the model year, drivers could choose between V6 and V8 engine options. The ’56 F100 also featured an iconic wrap-around windshield, which remained through 1960, until Ford reverted to the straight windshield.

1957

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside

MSRP: $1,677

Price adjusted for inflation: $19,301.97

1958

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside Shortbed

MSRP: $1,874

Price adjusted for inflation: $20,815.23

1959

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Panel

MSRP: $2,230

Price adjusted for inflation: $24,427.80

1960

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside

MSRP: $2,010

Price adjusted for inflation: $21,792.45

1961

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside Shortbed

MSRP: $21,117.66

Price adjusted for inflation: $20,502.49

Ford brought in the fourth-generation F Series with the 1961 F100, which featured a lower, wider cab from former model years. The truck also returned to a two headlight design, which remained the norm for the next 50-plus years.

1962

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside Unibody

MSRP: $1,971

Price adjusted for inflation: $20,870.98

1963

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside Unibody Shortbed

MSRP: $2,019

Price adjusted for inflation: $21,097.95

1964

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside

MSRP: $2,016

Price adjusted for inflation: $20,725.72

1965

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside

MSRP: $2,018

Price adjusted for inflation: $20,546.80

In 1965, the F100 saw a serious overhaul to its front fascia and grille, along with its noteworthy Twin I-Beam front suspension, which became a staple for Ford’s lighter duty trucks until ’96.

1966

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside

MSRP: $2,121

Price adjusted for inflation: $21,188.06

1967

Model: F100 1/2 Ton Styleside Shortbed

MSRP: $2,237

Price adjusted for inflation: $21,599.70

Ford’s fifth generation of F Series truck rolled out in 1967 with a slightly wider cab and a heavier frame than previous models. The ‘bumpside’ body style was also introduced in 1967, and was used from ’67 through ’72.

1968

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside Shortbed

MSRP: $2,357 

Price adjusted for inflation: $21,957.49

1969

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside

MSRP: $2,430

Price adjusted for inflation: $21,683.72

1970

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside

MSRP: $2,675

Price adjusted for inflation: $22,480.69

In 1970, the F100 featured an updated grille with wraparound front turn signals. The ’70 model also featured some exterior trim changes and new side marker lights.

1971

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside

MSRP: $2,963

Price adjusted for inflation: $23,649.73

1972

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside

MSRP: $2,849

Price adjusted for inflation: $22,020.55

1973

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside

MSRP: $2,889

Price adjusted for inflation: $21,543.46

In 1973, Ford welcomed its sixth generation of F Series trucks with a bang, featuring fully integrated air conditioning. This was also the first year drivers could get their hands behind the steering wheel of a SuperCab F-Series truck.

1974

Model: Ford F100 1/2 Ton Styleside

MSRP: $3,282

Price adjusted for inflation: $22,373.31

1975

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Styleside

MSRP: $4,002

Price adjusted for inflation: $24,401.52

Ford debuted its legendary F-150 truck in 1975, and the automaker hasn’t looked back since. To this day, the F-150 is Ford’s bestselling, most popular pickup truck.

1976

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Styleside

MSRP: $4,235

Price adjusted for inflation: $24,196.70

1977

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Styleside

MSRP: $4,561

Price adjusted for inflation: $24,767.48

1978

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Styleside

MSRP: $4,729

Price adjusted for inflation: $24,036.26

1979

Model: Ford F150 Custom 1/2 Ton Supercab Pickup

MSRP: $6,302

Price adjusted for inflation: $29,311.31

1980

Model: Ford F150 Custom 1/2 Ton Pickup

MSRP: $5,782

Price adjusted for inflation: $23,608.92

Ford’s seventh generation of trucks introduced the “Twin-Traction Beam” front suspension to the F-150, replacing the solid front axle used for every other four-wheel drive pickup truck at the time.

1981

Model: Ford F150 Custom 1/2 Ton Pickup

MSRP: $6,387

Price adjusted for inflation: $23,321.43

1982

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup

MSRP: $7,119

Price adjusted for inflation: $23,981.97

1983

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Shortbed

MSRP: $7,169

Price adjusted for inflation: $23,286.13

1984

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup

MSRP: $7,376

Price adjusted for inflation: $22,994.52

1985

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside

MSRP: $7,799

Price adjusted for inflation: $23,483.57

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1986

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside

MSRP: $8,373

Price adjusted for inflation: $24,268.79

Not only did ’86 mark the reign of the eighth-generation of F-Series, but it was also the last year for carbureted engines in any Ford truck. It was also the final year for the F-series to have squared off openings for the wheel wells.

1987

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside

MSRP: $9,509

Price adjusted for inflation: $27,164.87

1988

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside

MSRP: $10,650

Price adjusted for inflation: $29,241.11

1989

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside

MSRP: $11,001

Price adjusted for inflation: $28,857.96

1990

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside

MSRP: $11,211

Price adjusted for inflation: $27,954.55

1991

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside

MSRP: $11,967

Price adjusted for inflation: $28,243.45

Ford marked the ninth-generation of the F-Series with the 1991 model. The ’91 F-150 boasted a red velour interior with air conditioning, a radio, and space for kids on the rear jump seats. 

1992

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside

MSRP: $12,807

Price adjusted for inflation: $29,459.90

1993

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside XL

MSRP: $13,066

Price adjusted for inflation: $29,107.22

1994

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside XL

MSRP: $13,956

Price adjusted for inflation: $30,324.33

1995

Model: Ford F150 1/2 Ton Pickup Styleside XL

MSRP: $14,256

Price adjusted for inflation: $30,131.19

1996

Model: Ford F150 Styleside Supercab XL 1/2 Ton Pickup

MSRP: $16,820

Price adjusted for inflation: $34,606.39

1997

Model: Ford F150 Regular Cab Pickup

MSRP: $17,480

Price adjusted for inflation: $34,901.88

The tenth generation of F-Series trucks was born in 1997, when t pickups were redesigned to appeal to buyers looking for a family vehicle. The F-150 featured more car-like handling and a ton of new safety and comfort features.

1998

Model: Ford F150 Regular Cab Pickup

MSRP: $18,815

Price adjusted for inflation: $36,986.26

1999

Model: Ford F150 Regular Cab Pickup

MSRP: $19,205

Price adjusted for inflation: $37,132.51

2000

Model: Ford F150 Regular Cab Pickup

MSRP: $19,510

Price adjusted for inflation: $36,716.59