The Ford F-1 was a 1/2-Ton, regular cab truck that was part of the 1948-1950 Ford F-Series. The body was redesigned to be larger and more accommodating for a broader range of customers and markets. While the F-1 was most familiar as a 6 1/2' pickup bed, multiple configurations were available, including a panel truck and a platform/stake. The interior grew by 7", providing greater headroom, foot space, visibility, and a sprung bench seat. Ford introduced telescopic double-acting shock absorbers to the pickup truck market instead of the lever shocks to better absorb uneven terrain. An inline flathead six-cylinder and a flathead V8 mated to a three-speed manual transmission were available. Over 230,000 ford F-1 trucks were sold during 1948-1950, and enthusiasts commonly modify them into a Custom vehicle. Ford restyled the F-1 truck in 1951.