--- title: "1970 Ford F-100: Grille Refresh, 360 FE V8 Specs & Values | fordf100s.com" description: "The 1970 Ford F-100 got a refreshed grille and styling updates as emissions rules began cutting engine output. Specs, engine options, and collector values." canonical_url: "https://www.fordf100s.com/1970-ford-f100/" last_updated: "2026-07-17" --- 1. [ Home ](/) 2. / [ Generations ](/generations/) 3. / [ 1967-1972 Ford F-100 Bumpside Guide ](/generations/1967-1972/) 4. / 1970 Ford F-100: Grille Refresh, 360 FE V8 Specs & Values Generation 5 · 1967–1972 # 1970 Ford F-100: Grille Refresh, 360 FE V8 Specs & Values Top Engine 390 FE V8 · 255 hp Wheelbase 115 in (short bed) / 131 in (long bed) Original MSRP $2,365 Production 195,217 fordf100s.com · Updated July 17, 2026 Jump to Year [ 1967 ](/1967-ford-f100/)[ 1968 ](/1968-ford-f100/)[ 1969 ](/1969-ford-f100/)[ 1970 ](/1970-ford-f100/)[ 1971 ](/1971-ford-f100/)[ 1972 ](/1972-ford-f100/) Factory Spec Sheet MODEL YEAR 1970 __General Specifications__ | Wheelbase | 115 in (short bed) / 131 in (long bed) | | ------------------ | -------------------------------------- | | Curb Weight | 3,605 lbs | | Body Styles | pickup, styleside, flareside | | Original MSRP | $2,365 | | Production Numbers | 195,217 | __Engine Options__ | Engine | Displacement | Horsepower | Type | | -------------- | ------------ | ---------- | -------- | | 240 Six | 240 ci | 150 hp | inline-6 | | 300 Six | 300 ci | 165 hp | inline-6 | | 302 Windsor V8 | 302 ci | 205 hp | v8 | | 360 FE V8 | 360 ci | 215 hp | v8 | | 390 FE V8 | 390 ci | 255 hp | v8 | Available Transmissions - 3-speed manual - 4-speed manual - C6 automatic Sources & Editorial ReviewSource reviewed Reviewed by the [FordF100s.com editorial team](/about/#editorial-standards) on July 17, 2026. The model-year engine applications, horsepower ratings, major design changes, and identification claims were reconciled against period literature and year-specific specialist references. 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. [1967-1972 Ford Truck technical library](https://fordification.com/) — Fordification.com · Specialist reference 3. [1967 Ford truck VIN data](https://www.fordification.com/tech/VIN67.htm) — Fordification.com · Specialist reference 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 1970 Ford F-100 marked the mid-cycle refresh point for the [Bumpside](/glossary/bumpside/) generation, bringing a revised grille and updated styling details while the broader automotive industry began grappling with new federal emissions standards that would reshape engine performance for years to come. The 1970 model year represented a turning point, balancing the truck’s continued commercial success with the early stages of an environmental regulatory era. The most visible change was a redesigned grille. Ford replaced the previous horizontal bar design with a new pattern that gave the front end a subtly different appearance. The headlight arrangement and overall front-end proportions remained the same, but the grille update was enough to distinguish the 1970 model from the 1967-1969 trucks at a glance. Additional minor changes included updated trim pieces and new color options, but the fundamental Bumpside body, cab, and bed designs were unchanged. Under the hood, the F-100 engine-code listing remained broadly the same. Gross ratings were 150 horsepower for the 240 Six, 165 for the [300 Six](/glossary/300-six/), 205 for the 302 [Windsor](/glossary/windsor/), 215 for the 360 FE, and 255 for the 390 FE. Configuration and emissions equipment can vary, so these figures should be paired with the engine code rather than used to identify an engine by appearance alone. The trim hierarchy continued with the Custom, Sport Custom, and Ranger levels. The Ranger remained the most popular upgrade option, and its combination of improved interior materials, chrome exterior accents, and distinctive badging continued to draw personal-use buyers. Factory air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes were all available and ordered in increasing numbers, further blurring the line between truck and passenger vehicle. The [twin I-beam](/glossary/twin-i-beam/) front suspension, the two wheelbase options, and the [Styleside](/glossary/styleside/) and [Flareside](/glossary/flareside/) bed choices all carried over. Transmission options remained the 3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, and C6 automatic. The C6 continued to prove its durability and was the overwhelming choice among automatic-equipped trucks. Production for 1970 came in at approximately 195,217 units, a slight decline from the 1969 peak but still a strong showing in a year when the overall economy was softening. The F-100 remained one of the best-selling vehicles in America, truck or car, and Ford’s Bumpside design showed no signs of losing its appeal. The 1970 model stands as the midpoint of the fifth generation, a year when the truck was at the height of its design maturity even as external forces began to alter the engineering landscape beneath it. Next useful step ## Inspect before you buy a 1970 F-100 Use the matching buyer guide for rust locations, configuration checks, and questions to ask before money changes hands. [ Open the buyer guide → ](/buying-a-1970-ford-f100/) [ Decode a VIN ](/vin-decoder/) [← 1969 Ford F-100](/1969-ford-f100/)[1971 Ford F-100 →](/1971-ford-f100/) ## Build a 1970 F-100 [Restoration7.3L Godzilla Swap Guide for Ford F-100 TrucksSwap Ford's 7.3L Godzilla V8 into your F-100 for 430+ hp with pushrod simplicity. 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For the 1970 model year, notable changes included: New grille design, minor styling refresh, emissions controls begin affecting power ratings As the fourth year of the fifth-generation F-100 (Bumpside), the 1970 Ford F100 built on the prior year while setting up what came next in the 1967-1972 run. Where does the 1970 Ford F100 sit within the 1967-1972 generation? The 1970 Ford F-100 was the fourth model year of the fifth-generation F-100 (Bumpside), placing it at the midpoint of the 1967-1972 run. By 1970, the generation had stabilized and buyers benefited from several years of running changes. The 1970 specifically added: New grille design, minor styling refresh, emissions controls begin affecting power ratings How many 1970 Ford F100 trucks were built? Ford produced approximately 195,217 units of the 1970 Ford F100\. The original MSRP started at $2,365, which put it at the accessible end of the light-duty truck market for 1970\. For 1970 production, volumes were modest, which affects collector availability today. Condition, originality, and trim level matter more than raw production numbers when valuing a specific truck. What motors could you order in a 1970 Ford F-100? The 1970 Ford F-100 offered 5 engine options: 240 Six (240 ci, 150 hp); 300 Six (300 ci, 165 hp); 302 Windsor V8 (302 ci, 205 hp); 360 FE V8 (360 ci, 215 hp); 390 FE V8 (390 ci, 255 hp). The lineup drew from the FE-series big-block, the small-block Windsor, Ford’s inline-six. The strongest available was the 390 FE V8 at 255 horsepower, while the base engine was the 240 Six at 150 horsepower. Transmission choices were 3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, C6 automatic. What should I look for when buying a 1970 Ford F100? Focus your inspection on the 1970-specific items: New grille design, minor styling refresh, emissions controls begin affecting power ratings With 5 factory engine options spanning 150 to 255 horsepower, verifying that a specific 1970 truck has its original engine matters more for value than for most years before or after. Production of only 195,217 makes a clean 1970 Ford F100 genuinely uncommon today. Prioritize trucks with documented history over cosmetic presentation — a clean 1970 with receipts beats a repainted example with an unknown past. 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