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Ford F100 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia
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Ford F100 Wheel Size
The Ford F100 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to wheel size, these range from 15x6 inches for Ute in 1987.
Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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1987 | Ute | — | 15x6 inches | — | 15x6 inches | |
1986 | Ute | — | 15x6 inches | — | 15x6 inches | |
1985 | Ute | — | 16x7 inches | — | 16x7 inches | |
1984 | Ute | — | 16x7 inches | — | 16x7 inches | |
1983 | Ute | — | 16x7 inches | — | 16x7 inches |
Ford F100 Models Price and Specs
The price range for the Ford F100 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $7,480 and going to $15,730 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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1987 | Ute | 4.9L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN | $7,480 | $15,730 | |
1986 | Ute | 4.9L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN | $7,370 | $14,850 | |
1985 | Ute | 5.8L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN | $6,820 | $13,750 | |
1984 | Ute | 5.8L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN | $6,710 | $13,750 | |
1983 | Ute | 5.8L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN | $6,600 | $10,560 |
Ford F100 Dimensions
The dimensions of the Ford F100 Ute vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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1987 | Ute | 1790x1960x4879 mm | — | |
1986 | Ute | 1790x1960x4879 mm | — | |
1985 | Ute | 0x0x4953 mm | — | |
1984 | Ute | 0x0x4953 mm | — | |
1983 | Ute | 0x0x4953 mm | — |
Ford F100 Towing Capacity
The Ford F100 has maximum towing capacity of 1800kg for the latest model available.
Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
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1987 | Ute | 1700kg | 1800kg | |
1986 | Ute | 1700kg | 1800kg | |
1985 | Ute | 0kg | 1800kg | |
1984 | Ute | 0kg | 1800kg | |
1983 | Ute | 0kg | 1800kg |
Ford F100 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Ford F100 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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How much would it cost to convert my 1977 Ford F100 back from gas?
Converting big, thirsty vehicles like the F100 to run on LPG was a pretty common thing a few years ago. Then the pump prices of LPG and petrol become close enough that there wasn’t really the cost advantage to be had with an LPG conversion. Couple that with the cessation of local car production (which also spawned a few factory LPG cars) and suddenly, LPG had disappeared into the shadows a little.
It shouldn’t have, as LPG is plentiful in Australia and could have been our alternative to diesel had the industry been developed correctly, the advantages marketed properly and the Federal Government taken a less than greedy view of selling the stuff overseas cheaply while taxing it heavily here. Meantime, anybody who bought a diesel instead for the running costs must be looing at diesel prices now and be wondering if they made the right call.
Anyway, the vast majority of these LPG conversions were to what’s called dual fuel. That is, the vehicle can run on LPG or, at the flick of a switch, on normal unleaded. But some cars were converted to be dedicated LPG runners and couldn’t use ULP at all, which I’m assuming is what you have.
This makes the car less attractive to some buyers, but as fuel prices creep upwards, maybe the allure of LPG will make a comeback. Certainly a big, heavy truck like an F100 has more to gain by running on LPG than a smaller, lighter vehicle.
It is possible to convert the F100 back to run on petrol, but you’ll need to find all the original fuel system components including a tank, fuel pump, lines, filters and the appropriate carburettor. Then you need to decide whether to leave the LPG tank in place and convert to a dual fuel set-up, or ditch the LPG altogether for ULP-only running. Either way, you could be up for a couple of thousand dollars or more by the time you’re done. Which then begs the question whether that will then add the same amount to the vehicle’s asking price.
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Approximate value of a 1966 Ford F100?
These older Ford pick-ups are actually quite collectible now with a big following that is prepared to pay big money for the right example. The main factor in value these days is the overall condition of the F100. Specifically the body and whether it's rusty or not. Rust was the big killer of these vehicles which were originally designed and built for the throw-away North American domestic market. Throw in the fact that they were first sold as workhorses and you can understand why the ones that have survived are worth money.
The chassis must also be sound if the vehicle is to have a future and the driveline will determine value, too; the bigger the V8 engine, the more collectible the vehicle is.
With all that in mind, you might pay a few hundred dollars for a very rusty, incomplete box of bits, all the way to $60,000 or even more for a restored example in really nice condition. Values in the collector car market are continuing to fall post-Covid, but the arrival of the all-new Ford F-150 won't hurt the values of these old girls one bit.
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Ford F100 1981: Towing
1800kg does seem low, but it’s before manufacturers began giving their vehicles a towing rating. I suggest you contact your state registration authorities or the RACQ and ask them.
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Full restoration or hot-up F100?
Start by writing to classic Ford car clubs and letting them know you want to sell it, take it to classic Ford gatherings with a 'For Sale' sign on it, and advertise it in a classic car magazine like 'Just Cars'.
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Ford F100 Fuel Consumption
The Ford F100 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Leaded and ULP fuel type(s).
Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
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1987 | Ute | — | 4.9L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
1987 | Ute | — | 4.9L | ULP | 4 SP MAN 4X4 | |
1986 | Ute | — | 4.9L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
1986 | Ute | — | 4.9L | ULP | 4 SP MAN 4X4 | |
1985 | Ute | — | 4.1L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
1984 | Ute | — | 4.1L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
1983 | Ute | — | 4.1L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN |