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1979 Ford F-150 Overview
Ford's F-series trucks continued to dominate the American market in 1979. The 1979 Ford F-150 offered the same power, durability, and reliability as always, and sales were strong. Stock engine choices included the 114-horsepower, 4.9-liter 300 inline 6-cylinder; a 5.0-liter 302 (F-100 only); 5.8-liter 351M; 6.6-liter 400; and 7.5-liter 460 (the 460 was not available in any 4x4, shortbeds, or F-100s).
The F-150 also offered a choice of transmissions: a 3-speed and two 4-speed manuals, the "bulldog," which has a low first gear, and the SROD (single rail overdrive), which was basically a toploader with the gears switched around, giving a 3-speed plus overdrive. Automatics were mostly the heavy-duty C6 3-speed (non-overdrive).
Most 4x4s could be had with either a NP205 part-time transfer case or NP203 chain-driven full-time transfer case (on F-100 - F-250 automatics only). The NP205 was used for the 4-speed bulldog and automatics.
Especially popular as a hard-working farm and ranch pickup, the '79 Ford F-150 was available in a variety of trims (Custom, Sport, Ranger, Ranger XLT, and Ranger Lariat, as well as the lesser known Free Wheelin' and Indy 500 Pace Truck, plus special Explorer Packages that could be added to any trim and featured special paint and stripes) and cab, bed, and tonneau configurations. Styleside models shipped with a supercab extended crewcab, with flareside and fleetside choices.
The 1979 Ford F-150 can be a fun ride, as well as a tough one. It's rugged enough for off-road adventure, and tuners around the world have turned many a '79 Ford F-150 into an aftermarket work of art.
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1979 f150 4x4 sb 7.5l whats a better manual trans to run with high hp motor can i keep the transfer case
Truck Won’t Move
I used my truck few days ago and had to use 4 wheel. I left hubs locked in while it just sat outside but took it out of 4 wheel gear. I went to drive it today and I unlocked hubs and I put it...
Will A Ford Mustang 5L V8 Fit Into A 1979 Ford F-150 Which Had A 302 V8?
Maintenance And Repair
Okay I still am having shutdown problems after truck runs for about 15min. After it sits and cools down it will run for a little while. Have replaced all fuel components from tank to carburetor. H...
Kyle I have a 1979 ford f150 its in good running condition. Original egine and transmission. I need to sell to get visitation to Be able to see my kids if interested I live in clarksville call or text kyle 9315614110
Norwing i love this truck the 79 f150 is the best you just got to know how to fix it up
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Parso29 I am looking to buy a 1979 F100 with a straight line 6 and I want to put a 302 V8. So question, can existing trans work and are there parts like bell and motor mounts out there?