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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. / 1982 Ford F-100: Penultimate Year Specs, Engines & Values Generation 7 · 1980–1983 # 1982 Ford F-100: Penultimate Year Specs, Engines & Values 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 $6,316 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 1982 __General Specifications__ | Wheelbase | 117 in (regular cab short bed), 133 in (regular cab long bed), 139/155 in (SuperCab) | | ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Curb Weight | 3,480 lbs | | Body Styles | pickup, styleside, flareside | | Original MSRP | $6,316 | __Engine Options__ | Engine | Displacement | Horsepower | Type | | -------------- | ------------ | ---------- | -------- | | 300 Six | 300 ci | 115 hp | inline-6 | | 302 Windsor V8 | 302 ci | 130 hp | v8 | | 255 Windsor V8 | 255 ci | 115 hp | v8 | | 3.8L Essex V6 | 232 ci | 110 hp | v6 | Available Transmissions - 3-speed manual - 4-speed manual (overdrive) - C6 3-speed automatic - AOD 4-speed automatic overdrive 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 1982 Ford F-100 was a study in quiet competence. Now in its third year on the seventh-generation platform, the truck received only minor updates as Ford’s attention and marketing resources shifted decisively toward the F-150\. The 1982 model year was defined less by what changed on the truck itself and more by what was changing around it. A national recession had dampened new vehicle sales across the board, and within the F-Series lineup, the F-100 was losing ground to its stablemate at an accelerating rate. Mechanically, the 1982 F-100 was mostly a carryover, but VIN-code references add the 3.8L Essex V6 to the light-duty F-100 mix. Source-backed F-100 engine codes cover the [300 inline-six](/glossary/300-six/), 302 [Windsor](/glossary/windsor/) V8, 255 Windsor V8, and 3.8L V6; they do not list the 351W as an F-100 application. The AOD four-speed automatic overdrive, introduced the previous year, was now a well-established option and an increasingly popular choice among buyers who valued its highway fuel economy advantages over the older C6 three-speed automatic. Manual transmission options remained available for the shrinking number of buyers who preferred them, including the base three-speed and an overdrive four-speed. The trim level structure continued with the Custom, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, and XLT Lariat packages. Updates for 1982 were confined to revised upholstery fabrics, new color options, and minor trim details. The XLT Lariat package continued to offer the most refined interior in the half-ton Ford truck range, with features like air conditioning, cruise control, tilt steering, power windows and locks, and an AM/FM stereo that made the truck competitive with many passenger cars for daily comfort. The [SuperCab](/glossary/supercab/) configuration remained available and offered useful rear-seat space with 139- and 155-inch wheelbase choices. The larger story of 1982 was the F-100’s diminishing role in Ford’s truck strategy. The F-150 had been conceived in 1975 as a model between the F-100 and F-250, carrying a higher Gross Vehicle Weight Rating that exempted it from certain emissions and fuel economy regulations. By 1982, that regulatory advantage had become decisive. The F-150 could carry the same payloads as the F-100, offered identical cab and bed configurations, and shared the same engine and transmission choices, all while providing Ford with more favorable compliance numbers. Dealers had little incentive to stock F-100s when the F-150 was the easier sell and the better strategic product for Ford. For the buyers who did choose the F-100 in 1982, the truck delivered everything the seventh generation promised: lighter weight, better fuel economy, and a level of refinement that surpassed any previous F-Series generation. These trucks were well-built and capable, and they served their owners reliably. But the market had spoken, and the F-100 was increasingly a truck purchased by fleet operators, repeat buyers loyal to the nameplate, and a handful of customers who simply preferred the lighter-rated model. The end was near, and within Ford’s product planning offices, the decision had already been made. Next useful step ## Put this 1982 in generation context Compare its factory changes, engines, and neighboring model years before planning a purchase or restoration. [ Open the generation guide → ](/generations/1980-1983/) [ Decode a VIN ](/vin-decoder/) [← 1981 Ford F-100](/1981-ford-f100/)[1983 Ford F-100 →](/1983-ford-f100/) ## Build a 1982 F-100 [RestorationHow to Plan an F-100 Engine SwapPlan an F-100 engine swap from measurements and mock-up through fabrication, wiring, first start, road testing, inspection, and complete build documentation.](/restoration/engine-swap-guide/)[RestorationYour First F-100 Project Truck: Beginner's GuideBuying your first F-100 project truck? 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For the 1982 model year, notable changes included: Continued refinement, declining production numbers, F-150 further established as primary half-ton offering As the third year of the seventh-generation F-100 (Final Chapter), the 1982 Ford F100 built on the prior year while setting up what came next in the 1980-1983 run. Where does the 1982 Ford F100 sit within the 1980-1983 generation? The 1982 Ford F-100 was the third model year of the seventh-generation F-100 (Final Chapter), placing it at the midpoint of the 1980-1983 run. By 1982, the generation had stabilized and buyers benefited from several years of running changes. The 1982 specifically added: Continued refinement, declining production numbers, F-150 further established as primary half-ton offering What motors could you order in a 1982 Ford F-100? The 1982 Ford F-100 offered 4 engine options: 300 Six (300 ci, 115 hp); 302 Windsor V8 (302 ci, 130 hp); 255 Windsor V8 (255 ci, 115 hp); 3.8L Essex V6 (232 ci, 110 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 3.8L Essex V6 at 110 horsepower. Transmission choices were 3-speed manual, 4-speed manual (overdrive), C6 3-speed automatic, AOD 4-speed automatic overdrive. What are the specs of a 1982 Ford F-100? The 1982 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 3,480 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 1982 Ford F100? Focus your inspection on the 1982-specific items: Continued refinement, declining production numbers, F-150 further established as primary half-ton offering With 4 factory engine options spanning 110 to 130 horsepower, verifying that a specific 1982 truck has its original engine matters more for value than for most years before or after. Production figures for 1982 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 1982 with receipts beats a repainted example with an unknown past. 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