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What Are The Features of the ‘75 F 250?
Let’s explore what makes the 1975 Ford F250 generate so much interest for an owner looking for a classic vehicle to restore to life.
Engine
The 1975 Ford F-250 came with a standard straight 300 cubic-inch inline-6 cylinder, though the 360 cubic-inch FE V8 was offered until the company discontinued it in ‘77 with the introduction of the 400. (Most owners opted for the V8 engine). The six-cylinder engine put out a measly 117 hp, while the V8 cranked a tad better @ 143, which was significantly better.
Two transmissions were offered on the Ford F 250, a 4-speed manual was stock, with the option for an automatic transmission labeled the Cruise-O-Matic that you could only order if you upgraded to the V8.
Power Steering and Brakes
The 1975 Ford F250 came with standard power brakes. The company had been using power steering for a couple of years (since 1973) and electric wipers since the late 1960s.
Appearance
To help distinguish the sixth generation from previous versions, the designers tweaked a few things but kept much of the original chassis intact. One subtle difference was an inward concave running down the truck's side. When it first came out, the effect on most owners was as if there was a straight long “dent,” hence, the name “Dentside.”
The 75 also kept the “Styleside” cues from the early 60s, which substituted flat fender wells rather than the flared-out ones. The result was a long bed with additional payload capacities. To highlight the change, the company decided to call the new design “Styleside.”
The company did make a few Crewcabs as special order work trucks, but the bulk of that year’s editions were single cabs. (The 75 Crew is one of the rarest classics around). The company did not offer this truck with the SuperCab. With a wheelbase of 133 inches, the long bed gave the f 250 more stability and less wear on the rear shocks, which translated to a smoother ride.
Trim Levels
The 1975 Ford was offered in the Custom, Ranger, and Ranger XLT trim levels. (Ford 4x4s did not have an integrated transfer case, which meant that they sat several inches higher than competitors). The result was the birth of the Monster truck movement, which gave the pickup body an intimidating look.
Construction
Built on independent front twin-I-beam suspension, the truck had confident cornering and a solid feel as the truck worked over the road bumps. The 2.5-inch springs on the rear wheels were designed for heavier payload capacities. The double-walled construction offered additional strength for the bed, and the 8-inch depth made hauling even big loads easy.
Zinc coatings and rust-inhibiting metals were used in the construction of the body (over 200 feet of galvanized metal was used). The construction from a single sheet configuration helped minimize rivet points and possible rust penetrations.
Paint Schemes
The F250 came with 16 stock paint options with Tu-tone schemes. The colors that were offered were Wimbledon White, Vineyard Gold, Viking Red, Baytree Green, Hatteras Green Metallic, Glen Green, Candy Apple Red, Parrot Orange, Raven Black, Wind Blue, Bahama Blue, Midnight Metallic Blue, Sequoia Brown Metallic, Chrome Yellow and New Ginger Glow.
Regular - offered the accent color on the top and upper back panel with a belt line wrapped around the side and back of the cab.
Deluxe - offered on stylesides only; the accent color is on the lower portion of the sides and rear below the lower tailgate moldings.
Combination - this paint scheme took the deluxe scheme but put the accent color on the cab’s roof.
Capacity and Payload
The 1975 F-250 has a max GVW of 8100 lbs and a maximum payload of 3,625 lbs. The 8-foot box included 73.6 cu. ft of cargo space. The wheelbase width was between 64.4 and 64.8 inches. The double-walled sides helped provide strength and stability for hauling. The truck also had a max tow capacity of around 4500 lbs.
Camper Special Option
The 12-foot slide-on Camper Special was an option for regular and supercab models with a V8 and 4-speed or Cruise-O-Matic transmissions. Many owners turned their Ford F250 trucks into weekend vacation homes and took advantage of the explosion of parks, campgrounds, and natural wonders of the open road.
The F250 Camper Special option has many specific upgrades, like HD rear springs, front and rear stabilizer bars, dual electric horns, and extra wide mirrors mounted on the doors. Oil gauge. 55 amp alternator, and upgraded battery. The highboy version of the ford f (4x4) was not allowed due to rollover risk at fast speeds.
Interior
The interior of the f 250 truck was color-coordinated bench seating, mated with three seat belt positions. The doors had integrated armrests, and manual windows, with plenty of shoulder and hip room for three adults. The seven inches of foam offered a luxurious feel and softened the ride.
Instrumentation with simple faux wood trim edging on the dash was simple and straightforward. Controls were convenient and easy to reach. A stock AM Philco radio came with an AM/FM stereo option. The heater offered good flow from the integrated vents, and if the owner desired, they could add air conditioning as an optional feature.
One of the things that customers had clamored for was more interior storage inside the cab of the Ford pickup trucks. To address the concern, designers increased the glove compartment and moved the fuel tank on most models to outside of the cab rather than behind the seat as it had been for years. The added interior space offered more storage room to many owners’ delight.
What were the Production Numbers for the 1975 F250?
The units were built in North America, Argentina, and Australia. Production numbers are -
The following model options for the 1975 F250.
What are the Specifications of the 1975 F250?
Below are some of the specifications of the 1975 F250.
