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[ Home ](/) 2. / [ Generations ](/generations/) 3. / [ 1973-1979 Ford F-100 Dentside Guide ](/generations/1973-1979/) 4. / 1974 Ford F-100: SuperCab Debut & 460 V8 Option Generation 6 · 1973–1979 # 1974 Ford F-100: SuperCab Debut & 460 V8 Option Wheelbase 117 in (short bed), 133 in (long bed), 139/155 in (SuperCab) Original MSRP $3,254 Production 441,313 fordf100s.com · Updated July 17, 2026 Jump to Year [ 1973 ](/1973-ford-f100/)[ 1974 ](/1974-ford-f100/)[ 1975 ](/1975-ford-f100/)[ 1976 ](/1976-ford-f100/)[ 1977 ](/1977-ford-f100/)[ 1978 ](/1978-ford-f100/)[ 1979 ](/1979-ford-f100/) Factory Spec Sheet MODEL YEAR 1974 __General Specifications__ | Wheelbase | 117 in (short bed), 133 in (long bed), 139/155 in (SuperCab) | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------ | | Curb Weight | 3,740 lbs | | Body Styles | pickup, styleside, flareside | | Original MSRP | $3,254 | | Production Numbers | 441,313 | __Engine Options__ | Engine | Displacement | Horsepower | Type | | -------------- | ------------ | -------------------------- | -------- | | 240 Six | 240 ci | Varied by GVWR/calibration | inline-6 | | 300 Six | 300 ci | Varied by GVWR/calibration | inline-6 | | 302 Windsor V8 | 302 ci | Varied by GVWR/calibration | v8 | | 360 FE V8 | 360 ci | Varied by GVWR/calibration | v8 | | 390 FE V8 (2V) | 390 ci | Varied by GVWR/calibration | v8 | | 460 V8 | 460 ci | Varied by GVWR/calibration | v8 | Available Transmissions - 3-speed manual - 4-speed manual - C6 3-speed 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. [Ford truck literature library](https://www.fordification.com/library/) — 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 1974 Ford F-100 built on the successful foundation of the new [Dentside](/glossary/dentside/) body with the introduction of the [SuperCab](/glossary/supercab/) extended cab and a broad engine lineup that included both [FE big-blocks](/glossary/fe-engine/) and the massive 460 cubic-inch V8\. These options expanded the truck’s appeal, though the year was also marked by the beginning of tightening emissions regulations that would reshape the American automotive landscape. The SuperCab was Ford’s answer to a growing demand for more passenger and storage space in a pickup truck. Ford’s launch material described the cab as 22 inches longer than the conventional pickup cab, adding a rear bench seat or a flat cargo area depending on the buyer’s needs. The F-100 SuperCab was listed with 139- and 155-inch wheelbases, longer than the regular cab [short bed](/glossary/short-bed/) at 117 inches and [long bed](/glossary/long-bed/) at 133 inches. It was not a full four-door crew cab, but it gave the F-100 genuine versatility as a family vehicle. The rear-hinged half doors allowed access to the back seat area, though they could only be opened with the front doors ajar. The SuperCab quickly became a popular option and would remain a defining feature of Ford trucks going forward. The powertrain lineup remained broad. Ford’s 1974 pickup brochure lists the 240 Six as standard in the F-100; the [300 Six](/glossary/300-six/) and 302 V8 as F-100 4x2 options; the 360 FE across the pickup line; the 390 2-barrel for the F-100 4x2; and the 460 for 4x2 pickups, with the brochure text explicitly naming the F-100\. The separate 390 4-barrel row applies to F-250 and F-350 4x2 pickups, not the F-100\. Exact output depended on the engine’s application and emissions calibration, so one horsepower figure is not applied to every F-100 configuration. The 1974 model year also brought the first effects of the catalytic converter requirements that were rolling across the industry. While the F-100 was not yet fully subject to the same emissions standards as passenger cars, Ford began making changes to the fuel and ignition systems to prepare for stricter rules that were coming. The net result was a slight increase in fuel economy for some engines but a trend toward reduced performance that would accelerate in the following years. Exterior changes were minor. The front bumper received a new design to meet updated federal impact standards, and a few trim revisions kept the appearance fresh. The Ranger XLT remained the most popular trim level, offering carpeting, woodgrain dash accents, and upgraded seat trim. Production reached approximately 441,313 F-100 units, up from the debut year and still a strong showing in a year marked by the OPEC oil embargo and its ripple effects on consumer confidence. The 1974 F-100 remains notable as the first year of the SuperCab, a configuration that proved Ford understood where the truck market was heading. Next useful step ## Put this 1974 in generation context Compare its factory changes, engines, and neighboring model years before planning a purchase or restoration. [ Open the generation guide → ](/generations/1973-1979/) [ Decode a VIN ](/vin-decoder/) [← 1973 Ford F-100](/1973-ford-f100/)[1975 Ford F-100 →](/1975-ford-f100/) ## Build a 1974 F-100 [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 1974 model year, notable changes included: SuperCab extended cab introduced, 460 V8 offered on F-100 4x2, early emissions changes, new front bumper design As the second year of the sixth-generation F-100 (Dentside), the 1974 Ford F100 built on the prior year while setting up what came next in the 1973-1979 run. How does the 1974 Ford F100 differ from the 1973 launch year? As the second year of the sixth-generation F-100 (Dentside), the 1974 Ford F-100 got Ford’s first round of running changes after the 1973 debut. Key 1974 updates: SuperCab extended cab introduced, 460 V8 offered on F-100 4x2, early emissions changes, new front bumper design 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 1974 Ford F-100? The 1974 Ford F-100 offered 6 engine options: 240 Six (240 ci, Varied by GVWR/calibration); 300 Six (300 ci, Varied by GVWR/calibration); 302 Windsor V8 (302 ci, Varied by GVWR/calibration); 360 FE V8 (360 ci, Varied by GVWR/calibration); 390 FE V8 (2V) (390 ci, Varied by GVWR/calibration); 460 V8 (460 ci, Varied by GVWR/calibration). The lineup drew from the FE-series big-block, the small-block Windsor, the 385-series 460, Ford’s inline-six. Published output for some engines varied by GVWR and emissions calibration, so use the emissions label and Ford service literature for the specific truck rather than one universal horsepower figure. Transmission choices were 3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, C6 3-speed automatic. What does a 1974 Ford F100 weigh and measure? The 1974 Ford F-100 had a wheelbase of 117 in (short bed), 133 in (long bed), 139/155 in (SuperCab) and a curb weight of 3,740 lbs. Factory body styles included pickup, styleside and flareside. It was part of the sixth-generation F-100 (Dentside) (1973-1979), a generation defined by the Dentside body-side crease, SuperCab availability, and the broadest V8 lineup in F-100 history. What should I look for when buying a 1974 Ford F100? Focus your inspection on the 1974-specific items: SuperCab extended cab introduced, 460 V8 offered on F-100 4x2, early emissions changes, new front bumper design With 6 factory engine options and output that could vary by calibration, verify the original engine code and emissions label instead of relying on a generic horsepower chart. Production of roughly 441,313 means survivor 1974 Ford F100s still turn up regularly, so patience rewards careful buyers. Prioritize trucks with documented history over cosmetic presentation — a clean 1974 with receipts beats a repainted example with an unknown past. 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