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[ Home ](/) 2. / [ Generations ](/generations/) 3. / [ 1980-1983 Ford F-100 (7th Gen): Why 1983 Was the Last ](/generations/1980-1983/) 4. / 1980 Ford F-100: 7th Gen Redesign Specs & Engine Guide Generation 7 · 1980–1983 # 1980 Ford F-100: 7th Gen Redesign Specs & Engine Guide Top Engine 302 Windsor V8 · 130 hp Wheelbase 117 in (regular cab short bed), 133 in (regular cab long bed), 139/155 in (SuperCab) Original MSRP $5,398 fordf100s.com · Updated July 17, 2026 Jump to Year [ 1980 ](/1980-ford-f100/)[ 1981 ](/1981-ford-f100/)[ 1982 ](/1982-ford-f100/)[ 1983 ](/1983-ford-f100/) Factory Spec Sheet MODEL YEAR 1980 __General Specifications__ | Wheelbase | 117 in (regular cab short bed), 133 in (regular cab long bed), 139/155 in (SuperCab) | | ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Curb Weight | 3,470 lbs | | Body Styles | pickup, styleside, flareside | | Original MSRP | $5,398 | __Engine Options__ | Engine | Displacement | Horsepower | Type | | -------------- | ------------ | ---------- | -------- | | 300 Six | 300 ci | 117 hp | inline-6 | | 302 Windsor V8 | 302 ci | 130 hp | v8 | Available Transmissions - 3-speed manual - 4-speed manual (overdrive) - 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 1980 Ford F-100 was a clean-sheet redesign and the beginning of the seventh and final generation to carry the F-100 nameplate. After seven years of [Dentside](/glossary/dentside/) production, Ford introduced a truck that was dramatically lighter, more aerodynamic, and more attuned to the fuel economy demands of the era. The new body shed over 400 pounds compared to the outgoing 1979 model, a transformation driven by the second oil crisis and tightening federal CAFE regulations that were reshaping every segment of the American automotive market. The styling was a clear departure from the Dentside’s flat surfaces and squared-off proportions. The new body featured a lower hoodline, a more raked windshield, and smoother bodyside contours that reduced aerodynamic drag significantly. The front end carried a new rectangular grille with dual rectangular headlamps, and the overall profile was sleeker and more modern. Ford’s designers had studied wind-tunnel data extensively, and the result was a truck that looked purposeful without sacrificing the traditional F-Series presence. The cab was wider inside despite being more compact outside, and visibility was improved in all directions. The engine lineup was notably trimmed compared to the sixth generation. The audited F-100 engine-code data lists the 300 cubic-inch inline-six at 117 SAE net horsepower and the 302 [Windsor](/glossary/windsor/) V8 at 130 horsepower. It does not list the 351W as an F-100 application. The downsizing reflected both the weight reduction of the new truck and the market reality that fuel economy now mattered as much as peak output. The [Twin I-Beam](/glossary/twin-i-beam/) front suspension was carried over and refined for the new chassis, and the rear leaf springs were recalibrated for the reduced curb weight. Ride quality improved noticeably over the Dentside, and the lighter truck felt more responsive in everyday driving. Available trim levels included the base Custom, the Ranger, the Ranger XLT, and the top-line Ranger Lariat. The [SuperCab](/glossary/supercab/) continued with 139- and 155-inch wheelbase choices, and both [Styleside and Flareside](/parts/body-styles/) bed configurations were offered, though the [Flareside](/glossary/flareside/) was an increasingly rare sight on dealer lots. The 1980 F-100 shared its platform entirely with the F-150, a detail that would ultimately seal the F-100’s fate. The F-150’s higher GVWR continued to offer regulatory advantages in emissions and fuel economy classifications, and with the new truck’s reduced weight, the gap between the two models narrowed to the point where many buyers saw no reason to choose the lighter-rated F-100\. Ford had built a better truck, but in doing so, it had made the F-100’s role in the lineup increasingly redundant. The countdown to discontinuation had begun. Next useful step ## Inspect before you buy a 1980 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-1980-ford-f100/) [ Decode a VIN ](/vin-decoder/) [← 1979 Ford F-100](/1979-ford-f100/)[1981 Ford F-100 →](/1981-ford-f100/) ## Build a 1980 F-100 [RestorationElectric F-100: EV Conversion GuideFord Eluminator, NetGain Hyper 9, and Tesla drive unit options compared. 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For the 1980 model year, notable changes included: Complete redesign, 400+ lbs lighter than predecessor, downsized engine lineup, new aerodynamic styling, twin I-beam front suspension refined As the first year of the seventh-generation F-100 (Final Chapter), the 1980 Ford F100 built on the prior year while setting up what came next in the 1980-1983 run. What makes the 1980 Ford F100 the first year of its generation? The 1980 Ford F-100 kicked off the seventh-generation F-100 (Final Chapter), which ran through 1983\. First-year trucks often have unique features that later years refined or dropped, and the 1980 introduced: Complete redesign, 400+ lbs lighter than predecessor, downsized engine lineup, new aerodynamic styling, twin I-beam front suspension refined First-year examples are frequently sought by collectors who value originality over the later refinements. What engines were available in the 1980 Ford F-100? The 1980 Ford F-100 offered 2 engine options: 300 Six (300 ci, 117 hp); 302 Windsor V8 (302 ci, 130 hp). The lineup drew from the small-block Windsor, Ford’s inline-six. The strongest available was the 302 Windsor V8 at 130 horsepower, while the base engine was the 300 Six at 117 horsepower. Transmission choices were 3-speed manual, 4-speed manual (overdrive), C6 3-speed automatic. What does a 1980 Ford F100 weigh and measure? The 1980 Ford F-100 had a wheelbase of 117 in (regular cab short bed), 133 in (regular cab long bed), 139/155 in (SuperCab) and a curb weight of 3,470 lbs. Factory body styles included pickup, styleside and flareside. It was part of the seventh-generation F-100 (Final Chapter) (1980-1983), a generation defined by the lighter aerodynamic body and the final run of the F-100 nameplate. What should I look for when buying a 1980 Ford F100? Focus your inspection on the 1980-specific items: Complete redesign, 400+ lbs lighter than predecessor, downsized engine lineup, new aerodynamic styling, twin I-beam front suspension refined With 2 factory engine options spanning 117 to 130 horsepower, verifying that a specific 1980 truck has its original engine matters more for value than for most years before or after. Production figures for 1980 are harder to pin down than for later years, which makes originality documentation especially important. Prioritize trucks with documented history over cosmetic presentation — a clean 1980 with receipts beats a repainted example with an unknown past. 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