Ford F-Series Trucks, 1967-1972 - About - News & Issues (blog)

Updates to Ford F-Series Trucks from 1967-1972 1967 Ford F-Series Trucks Ford chose 1967 to introduce its next generation of F-Series pickup truck. Engine and transmission choices remained the same as they were in 1966 trucks, but Ford increased its power train warranty to 5 years or 50,000 miles. 1968 Ford F-Series Trucks. Federally mandated reflectors mounted on the side of the hood and rear of the bedside made it easy to distinguish a 1968 truck from '67. Ford made engine changes this year, replacing the trucks' previous 352 cu. in. V8 with either a 360 cu. in or... Buyers who opted for heavy duty suspension also received Ford's Flex-O-Matic system on the rear springs, which featured a longer spring and a pivoting spring shackle that adjusted itself to suit the load in the bed. Ford claimed it would keep the cab 35-degrees cooler than previous add-on AC units. Source: trucks.about.com