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[ Home ](/) 2. / [ Generations ](/generations/) 3. / [ 1961-1966 Ford F-100 (4th Gen): Twin I-Beam + 300 Six ](/generations/1961-1966/) 4. / 1962 Ford F-100: Unibody Year Two Specs, Engines & Values Generation 4 · 1961–1966 # 1962 Ford F-100: Unibody Year Two Specs, Engines & Values Top Engine 292 Y-Block V8 · 160 hp Wheelbase 115 in (short bed), 122 in (long bed) Original MSRP $2,076 Production 104,740 fordf100s.com · Updated August 8, 2026 Jump to Year [ 1961 ](/1961-ford-f100/)[ 1962 ](/1962-ford-f100/)[ 1963 ](/1963-ford-f100/)[ 1964 ](/1964-ford-f100/)[ 1965 ](/1965-ford-f100/)[ 1966 ](/1966-ford-f100/) Factory Spec Sheet MODEL YEAR 1962 __General Specifications__ | Wheelbase | 115 in (short bed), 122 in (long bed) | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------- | | Curb Weight | 3,370 lbs | | Body Styles | pickup, styleside, flareside | | Original MSRP | $2,076 | | Production Numbers | 104,740 | __Engine Options__ | Engine | Displacement | Horsepower | Type | | --------------------- | ------------ | ---------- | -------- | | 223 Mileage Maker Six | 223 ci | 137 hp | inline-6 | | 292 Y-Block V8 | 292 ci | 160 hp | v8 | Available Transmissions - 3-speed manual - 4-speed manual - Ford-O-Matic automatic Sources & Editorial ReviewSource reviewed Reviewed by the [FordF100s.com editorial team](/about/#editorial-standards) on August 8, 2026. The Integral Styleside / Unibody construction claims were corrected against period Ford brochure language and specialist references: cab and bed may be joined as one body assembly, but that body still mounts on a separate ladder frame. Engine applications, horsepower ratings, and other identification claims were reconciled against period literature. Full-line F-Series applications were excluded when the source did not support an F-100 application. References used 1. [Ford Heritage Vault](https://fordheritagevault.com/) — Ford Motor Company · Factory literaturePeriod brochures, sales literature, and manuals used to check model-year claims. 2. [1963 Ford F-100 Series sales brochure (FDT-6304)](https://xr793.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1963-Ford-F100-Trucks.pdf) — Ford Motor Company · Factory literatureIntegral vs Separate Styleside body options, parallel-rail frame, and shared chassis equipment. 3. [1961-1966 Ford Truck technical library](https://www.fordification.info/) — Fordification.info · Specialist referenceYear-specific VIN and engine application tables checked against the local decoder dataset. Reader LS contributed corrections clarifying Integral Styleside (Unibody) vs true unit-body construction. Horsepower changed from SAE gross to SAE net reporting for 1972, so figures on opposite sides of that change are not directly comparable. Production totals, weights, prices, option availability, and midyear changes can vary by source and configuration; treat them as reference points, not proof of a specific truck's original equipment. Found a conflict in factory literature or have a better source? See our [corrections process](/about/#corrections). The 1962 Ford F-100 entered its second year of the fourth generation with only modest changes, as Ford allowed its comprehensive 1961 redesign to settle into the marketplace. Both the Integral [Styleside](/glossary/styleside/) ([Unibody](/glossary/unibody/)) and Separate Styleside configurations were offered — two ways of joining cab and bed, both still mounted on a conventional ladder frame. Exterior changes were limited to detail-level updates. The grille received a revised insert pattern, and minor trim adjustments helped distinguish the 1962 model from its predecessor. The overall design remained the same clean, modern look that had debuted for 1961, with its expanded glass area and restrained styling. Single headlights continued, and the Styleside and [Flareside](/glossary/flareside/) body options both returned unchanged in their fundamental configurations. The powertrain lineup carried over. The 223 cubic-inch Mileage Maker Six remained the standard engine at 137 gross horsepower, while the standard F-100 292 [Y-block](/glossary/y-block/) V8 was rated at 160 gross horsepower. A lower-rated heavy-duty 292 appears under a separate engine code in year-specific references. Transmission options were unchanged from 1961, with the 3-speed manual as standard equipment, a 4-speed manual available for heavy-duty applications, and the Ford-O-Matic automatic for those who preferred it. Inside the cab, the 1962 F-100 received minor improvements. The instrument cluster and controls carried over from 1961, but Ford refined some of the interior fittings based on early feedback from the redesigned cab. The Custom Cab package continued as the premium trim option, adding comfort-oriented features that distinguished it from the base work truck interior. The Integral Styleside remained available but was beginning to generate mixed reviews in the field. While the joined cab-and-bed design delivered a quieter, more car-like experience for light use, real-world experience was revealing its drawbacks. Trucks used for heavy hauling showed stress cracks where the bed met the cab, and collision damage that would have been a simple bed swap on a Separate Styleside became a major structural repair on an Integral Styleside. Ford was paying attention to these complaints, and the Integral Styleside’s days were already numbered. Production climbed to approximately 104,740 units for 1962, an improvement over the first year of the generation. The increase reflected both a strengthening economy and growing buyer acceptance of the fourth-generation design, even as questions about the Integral Styleside persisted. The 1962 F-100 occupies a quiet spot in the model’s history, a year of consolidation between the excitement of the 1961 redesign and the significant changes that lay ahead. For collectors, the 1962 Unibody models carry the same rarity appeal as the 1961s, while Separate Styleside and Flareside trucks from this year offer a solid and straightforward restoration platform with readily available parts. Next useful step ## Put this 1962 in generation context Compare its factory changes, engines, and neighboring model years before planning a purchase or restoration. [ Open the generation guide → ](/generations/1961-1966/) [ Decode a VIN ](/vin-decoder/) [← 1961 Ford F-100](/1961-ford-f100/)[1963 Ford F-100 →](/1963-ford-f100/) ## Build a 1962 F-100 [RestorationF100 Interior Restoration GuideA practical guide to restoring your Ford F100 interior, covering seats, headliners, door panels, dashboards, gauges, and parts sources.](/restoration/interior-restoration/)[RestorationF-100 Power Steering Conversion GuideEPAS electric kits, hydraulic box swaps, and rack-and-pinion conversions compared for every F-100 generation. 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For the 1962 model year, notable changes included: Revised grille insert, minor interior updates, Integral Styleside and Separate Styleside both available As the second year of the fourth-generation F-100 (Unibody / Integral Styleside era), the 1962 Ford F100 built on the prior year while setting up what came next in the 1961-1966 run. How does the 1962 Ford F100 differ from the 1961 launch year? As the second year of the fourth-generation F-100 (Unibody / Integral Styleside era), the 1962 Ford F-100 got Ford’s first round of running changes after the 1961 debut. Key 1962 updates: Revised grille insert, minor interior updates, Integral Styleside and Separate Styleside both available Trucks from this point in a generation usually have the benefit of first-year bug fixes while remaining close to the original design intent. What engines were available in the 1962 Ford F-100? The 1962 Ford F-100 offered 2 engine options: 223 Mileage Maker Six (223 ci, 137 hp); 292 Y-Block V8 (292 ci, 160 hp). The lineup drew from Ford’s OHV Y-block, Ford’s inline-six. The strongest available was the 292 Y-Block V8 at 160 horsepower, while the base engine was the 223 Mileage Maker Six at 137 horsepower. Transmission choices were 3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, Ford-O-Matic automatic. What does a 1962 Ford F100 weigh and measure? The 1962 Ford F-100 had a wheelbase of 115 in (short bed), 122 in (long bed) and a curb weight of 3,370 lbs. Factory body styles included pickup, styleside and flareside. It was part of the fourth-generation F-100 (Unibody / Integral Styleside era) (1961-1966), a generation defined by Integral Styleside (Unibody) cab-and-bed body, Twin I-Beam suspension, and the 240/300 Big Six. What should I look for when buying a 1962 Ford F100? Focus your inspection on the 1962-specific items: Revised grille insert, minor interior updates, Integral Styleside and Separate Styleside both available With 2 factory engine options spanning 137 to 160 horsepower, verifying that a specific 1962 truck has its original engine matters more for value than for most years before or after. Production of only 104,740 makes a clean 1962 Ford F100 genuinely uncommon today. Prioritize trucks with documented history over cosmetic presentation — a clean 1962 with receipts beats a repainted example with an unknown past. Model Years - [1961 Ford F-100: Unibody Debut, 4th Gen Specs & Collector Guide](/1961-ford-f100/) - [1962 Ford F-100: Unibody Year Two Specs, Engines & Values](/1962-ford-f100/) - [1963 Ford F-100: Final Unibody Year, Engine Specs & Values](/1963-ford-f100/) - [1964 Ford F-100: New Front End, 262 Big Six Specs & Values](/1964-ford-f100/) - [1965 Ford F-100: Twin I-Beam Debut, 300 Six Specs & Values](/1965-ford-f100/) - [1966 Ford F-100: Specs, Engine Options & Price Guide](/1966-ford-f100/) Model Years - [1961 Ford F-100: Unibody Debut, 4th Gen Specs & Collector Guide](/1961-ford-f100/) - [1962 Ford F-100: Unibody Year Two Specs, Engines & Values](/1962-ford-f100/) - [1963 Ford F-100: Final Unibody Year, Engine Specs & Values](/1963-ford-f100/) - [1964 Ford F-100: New Front End, 262 Big Six Specs & Values](/1964-ford-f100/) - [1965 Ford F-100: Twin I-Beam Debut, 300 Six Specs & Values](/1965-ford-f100/) - [1966 Ford F-100: Specs, Engine Options & Price Guide](/1966-ford-f100/) VIN Decoder Decode supported F-100 VIN formats, or use the 1961-1983 data plate decoder for source-backed paint, trim, axle, and transmission codes. 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