1997–2004 īeing the F-150's first major redesign since late 1979, the redesigned truck went on a nationwide 87-stop tour to Ford plants and the external part suppliers in October 1995, prior to its release.
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Continuing with the idea of a "smoother" design, Ford decided to upgrade the front suspension to an independent, which gives more comfort and maneuverability, leaving behind the old twin beam suspension. The PN-96 mules went into testing 1993, with prototypes running from early 1994. The end result by Bob Aikins reached in November 1992 and frozen for production in February 1993, took the aero styling further with a rounded nose on the new F-series. By 1991, designers had developed clay models indicative of car-like styling, based on a new design theme.ĭespite the disapproval from focus groups towards "softer" styling during 19 in concept design clinics, Ford management backed the "aero" design philosophy.
In mid-1990, Andrew Jacobson was designated as design director for the PN-96 truck program. In late 1989, during mid-stage development of a facelift due in late 1991 for model year 1992, Ford commenced the PN-96 program on a new truck platform and designated Thomas Baughman as chief engineer. Through its production, the model line was assembled by multiple Ford facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico after its replacement in 2004, this generation was rebranded as the Ford Lobo in Mexico from 2004 to 2010 (when it was replaced by the twelfth-generation F-150). For 2002, Lincoln-Mercury marketed its own version of the F-Series, introducing the Lincoln Blackwood as the first Lincoln pickup truck. The F-150 again served as the basis for Ford full-size SUVs, as the long-running Ford Bronco was replaced by the five-door Ford Expedition for 1997, with Lincoln-Mercury introducing the Lincoln Navigator for 1998. In a significant model change, the tenth generation was developed only for the F-150 (and later a light-duty F-250), with the ninth-generation F-250 and F-350 replaced by the all-new Ford Super Duty variant of the F-Series for 1999.Īlongside its all-new body and chassis, the tenth-generation F-150 saw further changes to the F-Series line, including the retirement of the Twin I-Beam front suspension (the first Ford light truck to do so), an entirely new engine lineup, and the addition of a rear door (later two) to SuperCab trucks. The first ground-up redesign of the F-Series since 1980, the tenth generation saw the introduction of an all-new chassis and a completely new body. The tenth generation of the Ford F-Series is a line of pickup trucks produced by Ford from the 1997 to 2004 model years.
The Street Eliminator concept is all the rage in parking lot for prep and no-prep racing and can be easily followed by visiting one of the builds in the JConcepts Garage. JConcepts Garage Street Eliminator build. The Lightning looks and performs best with the separately available JConcepts #3193 and #3194 Hotties tires mounted on #3387B StarTec wheels. The cab’s center high-mounted stop lamp also is unique to the Lightning, and is created with a simple detailed decal. The headlights, taillights, side-marker lights, and the signature round fog lights all match the 1:1 counterpart found only on the Lightning, which give the exterior a clean, jewel-like appearance. Exterior elements that distinguish the Lightning from the regular F-150 include new upper and lower front grilles with a horizontal design that is unique to the Lightning in the F-Series line. The high-speed shell features a very scale look, and with the addition of a rear spoiler, helps the F-150 speed in the correct direction. The SVT F-150 Lightning body is built low and excels when converted to a JConcepts Street Eliminator concept. JConcepts surges with the release of the 1999 Ford SVT F-150 Lightning for Street Eliminator drag racing.
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