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[ Home ](/) 2. / [ Generations ](/generations/) 3. / [ 1967-1972 Ford F-100 Bumpside Guide ](/generations/1967-1972/) 4. / 1971 Ford F-100: Ranger XLT Debut, 360 V8 Specs & Values Generation 5 · 1967–1972 # 1971 Ford F-100: Ranger XLT Debut, 360 V8 Specs & Values Top Engine 390 FE V8 · 255 hp Wheelbase 115 in (short bed) / 131 in (long bed) Original MSRP $2,438 Production 190,347 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 1971 __General Specifications__ | Wheelbase | 115 in (short bed) / 131 in (long bed) | | ------------------ | -------------------------------------- | | Curb Weight | 3,615 lbs | | Body Styles | pickup, styleside, flareside | | Original MSRP | $2,438 | | Production Numbers | 190,347 | __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 1971 Ford F-100 is remembered less for mechanical change than for a milestone in cabin luxury: the introduction of the Ranger XLT trim package, which would become the defining upscale option for the F-100 and establish a naming convention that persisted for decades. Under the hood, the powertrain lineup carried over from 1970 with both 360 and 390 [FE V8](/glossary/fe-engine/) applications still present. The 360 cubic-inch FE V8 continued at 215 gross horsepower, and the 390 FE remained available for 1971 at 255 gross horsepower. Both also appear in the audited 1972 engine-code data, though the following year’s ratings use the SAE net method. No new engine was introduced for 1971; the year was mainly about trim and interior appointments. The 302 [Windsor](/glossary/windsor/) V8 continued at 205 gross horsepower. The 240 and 300 cubic-inch inline sixes remained the base and step-up engines, rated at 150 and 165 gross horsepower. The Ranger XLT trim package debuted as the new top-of-the-line option, positioned above the existing Ranger. The XLT added wood-tone accents on the instrument panel, upgraded upholstery with pleated vinyl or optional cloth inserts, full carpeting, extra sound deadening, and additional exterior chrome. The Ranger XLT made the F-100 interior competitive with many passenger cars of the era and proved extremely popular with personal-use buyers. The trim hierarchy now ran from Custom through Sport Custom, Ranger, and Ranger XLT, offering four distinct levels of interior finish. Exterior styling was largely unchanged from the 1970 refresh. The grille, headlight arrangement, and body panels carried over, with updates limited to new colors and minor trim revisions. The [Bumpside](/glossary/bumpside/) body continued to age well visually, and the design still looked contemporary five years into its production run. Production for 1971 reached approximately 190,347 units. While down slightly from prior years, the numbers reflected broader economic uncertainty rather than any weakness in the truck itself. The 1971 F-100 is significant as a transition year, marking the arrival of the Ranger XLT trim that would define Ford’s premium truck strategy for years to come. Next useful step ## Put this 1971 in generation context Compare its factory changes, engines, and neighboring model years before planning a purchase or restoration. 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For the 1971 model year, notable changes included: Ranger XLT trim introduced, 360 and 390 FE V8s continued, late Bumpside trim updates As the fifth year of the fifth-generation F-100 (Bumpside), the 1971 Ford F100 built on the prior year while setting up what came next in the 1967-1972 run. Where does the 1971 Ford F100 sit within the 1967-1972 generation? The 1971 Ford F-100 was the fifth model year of the fifth-generation F-100 (Bumpside), placing it at the midpoint of the 1967-1972 run. By 1971, the generation had stabilized and buyers benefited from several years of running changes. The 1971 specifically added: Ranger XLT trim introduced, 360 and 390 FE V8s continued, late Bumpside trim updates What engines were available in the 1971 Ford F-100? The 1971 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 does a 1971 Ford F100 weigh and measure? The 1971 Ford F-100 had a wheelbase of 115 in (short bed) / 131 in (long bed) and a curb weight of 3,615 lbs. Factory body styles included pickup, styleside and flareside. It was part of the fifth-generation F-100 (Bumpside) (1967-1972), a generation defined by the Bumpside body and the 360/390 FE V8s. What should I look for when buying a 1971 Ford F100? Focus your inspection on the 1971-specific items: Ranger XLT trim introduced, 360 and 390 FE V8s continued, late Bumpside trim updates With 5 factory engine options spanning 150 to 255 horsepower, verifying that a specific 1971 truck has its original engine matters more for value than for most years before or after. Production of only 190,347 makes a clean 1971 Ford F100 genuinely uncommon today. Prioritize trucks with documented history over cosmetic presentation — a clean 1971 with receipts beats a repainted example with an unknown past. 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