--- title: "About — The Complete F-100 Reference | fordf100s.com" description: "An independent Ford F-100 reference covering model years 1948 to 1983, with documented editorial standards, sources, and corrections." canonical_url: "https://www.fordf100s.com/about/" last_updated: "2026-09-16" --- ABOUT # ABOUT THIS SITE An independent reference covering every Ford F-100 generation from 1948 to 1983, with sources and review limits shown where they matter most. THE MISSION ## WHAT THIS SITE IS fordf100s.com is an independent reference organized around the Ford F-100 pickup. It brings model-year pages, generation guides, decoder tools, restoration topics, and buying research into one modern, searchable site. The site covers all **7 generations** and **36 model years** of the F-100, from the first F-Series trucks in 1948 through the final F-100 in 1983\. Whether you are restoring a Bumpside, shopping for a Dentside, decoding a VIN, or trying to figure out which transmission came in your truck, this is where you start. The site is for enthusiasts, restorers, buyers, and researchers who want a direct starting point. It is free to use and currently runs without ads. Some sections are more thoroughly source-reviewed than others; reviewed pages identify their sources, scope, date, and important caveats. CONTENT ## WHAT WE COVER More than 100 pages of specs, guides, history, and interactive tools — all focused on the Ford F-100\. [ Generation Guides Complete specs, engines, and production history for all 7 generations. ](/generations/) [ Model Year Specs Individual pages for each of the 36 model years, 1948 through 1983. ](/generations/) [ Restoration Guides Disc brakes, engine swaps, frame swaps, rust repair, interior work, and more. ](/restoration/) [ Parts References Compatibility guides for transmissions, axles, wiring, suspension, and more. ](/parts/) [ Buyer's Guides What to inspect, what to pay, and what to avoid for popular model years. ](/buyers-guides/) [ Comparisons F-100 vs Chevy C10, 3100, and Dodge D100 — honest head-to-head matchups. ](/comparisons/) [ History Production history, racing heritage, film appearances, and advertising. ](/history/) [ Glossary Bumpside, Dentside, Y-block, Twin I-Beam — 25+ terms defined. ](/glossary/) [ VIN Decoder Decode supported VIN formats to identify year when encoded, engine, assembly plant, and more. ](/vin-decoder/) [ Data Plate Decoder Decode paint codes, trim, transmission, axle ratio, and DSO from your data plate. ](/data-plate-decoder/) STANDARDS ## OUR APPROACH ### Accuracy First Specifications are checked against Ford documentation, shop manuals, parts catalogs, and source-backed references. When sources conflict, we say so. We do not guess and call it fact. ### Practical Focus Cost, time, supplier, and fitment claims are treated as changeable. Product pages distinguish manufacturer specifications from hands-on testing and say when the site has not personally tested an item. ### Honest Comparisons Comparisons are intended to explain meaningful differences without pretending that every buyer has the same priorities. Claims still need sources and clear limits. ### No Fluff Pages should answer the searcher's question directly, identify the next useful task, and avoid unsupported superlatives. If evidence is incomplete, the page should say so. HOW REVIEW WORKS ## SOURCES, LIMITS & DISCLOSURES The preferred evidence order is Ford factory literature and service material, followed by year-specific parts references and established specialist archives. Broad F-Series charts are not treated as proof that an engine or option was available in the half-ton F-100\. When credible references disagree, the page should identify the conflict instead of silently choosing the more interesting answer. A **source-reviewed** label applies only to the scope stated in that page's review panel. It does not certify a vehicle, guarantee every option combination, or replace inspection of a VIN, data plate, casting number, emissions label, or the truck itself. Model-year running changes and special DSO orders can create legitimate exceptions. Market ranges are dated reference points, not appraisals. Product coverage is checked against current manufacturer documentation and clearly says when FordF100s.com has not conducted hands-on testing. The site currently has no affiliate links or advertisements. If commercial relationships are added later, compensated links and placements will be clearly disclosed, and payment will not buy a favorable conclusion. Pages are edited by the FordF100s.com editorial team. The site does not invent a named expert, ownership history, shop experience, customer rating, or test result to create authority it has not earned. LEGAL ## TRADEMARK NOTICE fordf100s.com is an **independent enthusiast website**. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Ford Motor Company. "Ford," "F-100," "F-Series," and related model designations are registered trademarks of Ford Motor Company. All trademarks referenced on this site are the property of their respective owners. Trademark names are used on this site solely for purposes of identification and information, consistent with nominative fair use. No commercial claim is made to any trademark not owned by the site operator. SITE INFO ## ALWAYS IMPROVING This site is a living reference. If you spot an error, email the page URL, the disputed text, and the strongest source you have to [info@fordf100s.com](mailto:info@fordf100s.com). Factory literature, manual pages, catalog pages, photographs of original labels, and year-specific specialist references are especially useful. Accepted corrections are reflected in the page's visible review date or caveat; unresolved conflicts remain disclosed. CONTACT ## GET IN TOUCH Have a correction, a question, or documentation that could improve a page? Contact the FordF100s.com editorial team. [info@fordf100s.com](mailto:info@fordf100s.com) [Privacy Policy ](/privacy/) [Terms of Use ](/terms/) [Back to Home → ](/)