--- title: "1967-1972 Ford F-100 Bumpside Guide | fordf100s.com" description: "1967-1972 Bumpside Ford F-100 guide with year identification, 115- and 131-inch wheelbases, factory engine availability, Ranger trims, and buying checks." canonical_url: "https://www.fordf100s.com/generations/1967-1972/" last_updated: "2026-07-28" --- ![1967-1972 Ford F-100 Bumpside Guide — 1967–1972 Ford F-100](/images/1967-1972-ford-f100-bumpside.png) 1. [ Home ](/) 2. / [ Generations ](/generations/) 3. / 1967-1972 Ford F-100 Bumpside Guide Generation Guide · 1967–1972 # 1967-1972 Ford F-100 Bumpside Guide fordf100s.com · Updated July 28, 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/) Sources & Editorial ReviewSource reviewed Reviewed by the [FordF100s.com editorial team](/about/#editorial-standards) on July 28, 2026. F-100 dimensions, model-year identification, engine applications, horsepower basis, trim, air-conditioning, brake, and sales claims were reconciled against the local 2026 research pack. The live guide keeps drivetrain, series, and model-year qualifications visible and intentionally omits unsupported production, popularity, and equipment claims. Found a conflict in factory literature or have a better source? See our [corrections process](/about/#corrections). At a Glance 1967–1972 · Bumpside Market Value (April 2026) Project $8,000-$18,000 Driver $25,000-$45,000 Show $50,000-$90,000 CLASSIC.COM 5th-gen F-Series average $33,310 as of April 2026 [Decode a VIN for this generation → ](/vin-decoder/) Engines - 240 I6 — 150 hp gross (1967-1972) - 300 I6 — 165-170 (1967-1971; net-rated for 1972) - 302 Windsor V8 — 205 hp gross (1969-1971; net-rated for 1972) - 352 FE V8 — 208 hp gross (1967) [View all engines → ](#engines-and-drivetrain) Wheelbase 115 in / 131 in Bed Length 6.5 ft / 8 ft Cab Standard cab (2-door), Crew cab (4-door, F-250/350 only typically) Body Styles Pickup (Styleside), Pickup (Flareside), Chassis cab Notable Features - First F-Series with optional power steering, power brakes, factory A/C across the line - Ranger and Ranger XLT trims introduced 1970 - Most collectible "vintage" generation alongside 1953-56 - Last gross-HP-rated F-100 generation (1972 transitioned mid-stream) The **1967-1972 Ford F-100** is commonly called the **[Bumpside](/glossary/bumpside/)** because of the convex character line that runs along the body. “Bumpside” is an enthusiast nickname, not Ford’s formal model name. This fifth-generation F-100 paired a new cab and body with 115- and 131-inch regular-cab pickup wheelbases, 6½- and 8-foot [Styleside](/glossary/styleside/) boxes, and a year-changing selection of six-cylinder, [Windsor](/glossary/windsor/), and [FE engines](/glossary/fe-engine/). ## Bumpside F-100 at a Glance | Item | F-100 detail | | ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | | Model years | 1967-1972 | | Generation | Fifth | | Cab | Regular cab | | Short wheelbase | 115 inches | | Long wheelbase | 131 inches | | Styleside boxes | 6½ feet and 8 feet | | Front suspension | Twin-I-Beam on 2WD; separate solid-axle layout on 4WD | | Successor | [1973-1979 Dentside F-100](/generations/1973-1979/) | The [SuperCab](/glossary/supercab/) did not arrive until 1974, so an extended-cab truck is not a factory Bumpside F-100 body configuration. ## How to Identify 1967-1972 Bumpside Years Grilles, parking lamps, side markers, and trim help narrow the model year. Finish details can change with trim or production timing, so use the warranty tag and year-specific parts before treating one visual feature as conclusive. | Model year | Identification and product changes | | ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1967 | New cab and body; rectangular grille with parking lamps below the headlamps; Ranger promoted as the top-line Styleside treatment | | 1968 | Revised grille and federally required side reflectors or markers; 360 and 390 FE engines replace the 352 in the F-100 range | | 1969 | Grille related to 1968 with finish and trim differences; 302 Windsor V8 joins the range | | 1970 | Grid-pattern grille, wraparound front parking lamps, revised rear side markers, and Ranger XLT at the top of the trim range | | 1971 | Grille divided into six rectangular sections on each side; revised two-spoke steering-wheel and horn-bar treatment | | 1972 | Grille divided into four rectangular sections on each side; final Bumpside model year | For identification beyond the grille, compare the warranty tag, body code, engine code, axle code, and transmission code with the exact model year. The [data plate decoder](/data-plate-decoder/) can help organize those fields. ## 1967-1972 F-100 Engine Chart This table is scoped to the **F-100**, not every F-Series truck shown in a combined brochure. Availability can still depend on 2WD or 4WD, regular-cab configuration, transmission, emissions market, or other ordering requirements. | Engine | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | Application notes | | -------------------- | ---- | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 240 cu in inline-six | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Standard F-100 engine | | 300 cu in inline-six | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No in F-100 table | Optional through 1971; its 1972 listing belongs to heavier series | | 352 cu in FE V8 | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | 1967 only in this generation | | 360 cu in FE V8 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Replaced the 352 in the 1968 range | | 390 cu in FE V8 | No | Yes\* | Yes\* | Yes\* | Yes\* | Yes\* | Availability depends on drivetrain and application; verify exact-year brochure footnotes | | 302 cu in Windsor V8 | No | No | Yes\* | Yes\* | Yes\* | Yes\* | Regular-cab and 2WD qualifications apply | The 240 was the standard F-100 engine across the generation. The 352 was a 1967-only choice in this body, while the 360 and 390 arrived for 1968\. The 302 joined for 1969. The 1972 F-100 brochure table does not list the [300 Six](/glossary/300-six/) even though that engine appears elsewhere in the broader F-Series range. That is why an F-Series-wide engine-code list should not be treated as an F-100 option sheet. ## Gross vs. Net Horsepower Ford advertised the 1967 engines at 150 gross horsepower for the 240, 170 gross horsepower for the 300, and 208 gross horsepower for the 352\. The 1968-1971 figures also use the SAE gross basis. For 1972, advertised output changed to SAE net. A lower 1972 number does not by itself show an equivalent year-over-year loss because the measurement method changed. Always label the rating basis when comparing Bumpside engines. ## Ranger, Ranger XLT, and Other Trims Trim names and equipment changed during the six-year run: - **1967 Ranger:** premium or top-line Styleside treatment for the launch year. - **1970 Ranger XLT:** becomes the top trim in the reorganized range. - **Custom Cab, Sport Custom, and Ranger:** meanings and relative positions vary by model year. Badges and replacement interior pieces are not enough to authenticate a trim package. Check the body and trim fields, DSO information, surviving build documents, and year-correct interior and exterior equipment before paying a premium for a claimed Ranger or Ranger XLT. ## Air Conditioning, Brakes, and Steering The 1967 pickup brochure describes its air conditioner as **dealer installed**. Do not assume that every under-dash unit is factory installed, or that the same installation status applies unchanged through 1972. Brake claims also need F-100-specific scope. The 1972 pickup specification lists power drum brakes for the F-100 while assigning power front disc brakes to F-250 and F-350 applications. A statement that all Bumpside F-100s offered power front discs from 1968 imports heavier-series equipment into the half-ton guide. When evaluating a truck, distinguish: - F-100 from F-250 or F-350; - 2WD [Twin-I-Beam](/glossary/twin-i-beam/) from a 4WD solid front axle; - drum or disc brake type from power assist; - original equipment from later conversions. If a Bumpside now has front discs, identify the exact components and installation instead of assuming they were factory fitted. ## Buying and Inspection Checklist Use the truck’s configuration—not the generation nickname—as the basis for inspection: 1. Confirm the VIN and warranty tag agree with the model year and F-100 series. 2. Identify 2WD or 4WD before ordering steering, suspension, brake, or engine-fitment parts. 3. Verify the engine family from physical features and codes; a 352, 360, 390, and 302 do not share one parts strategy. 4. Inspect the cab mounts, cowl, drip rails, floors, bedside structure, and radiator support for corrosion or previous repair. 5. Check Twin-I-Beam bushings, steering joints, wheel bearings, and alignment on 2WD trucks; use the correct solid-axle checklist for 4WD. 6. Confirm the brake system has matching front, rear, hydraulic, wheel, and tire components. 7. Treat Ranger or Ranger XLT badges as a lead, then verify the original trim with documentation and year-correct details. 8. Compare current market value with recent sold examples that match cab, bed, drivetrain, trim, condition, and documentation. Our [Ford F-100 vs. Chevy C10 comparison](/ford-f100-vs-chevy-c10/) and [Ford F-100 vs. Dodge D100 comparison](/ford-f100-vs-dodge-d100/) help put the Bumpside in period half-ton context. ## Bumpside vs. Dentside | Feature | Bumpside | Dentside | | ----------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Years | 1967-1972 | 1973-1979 | | Body-side line | Convex or raised | Concave or inset | | Regular-cab pickup wheelbases | 115 and 131 inches | 117 and 133 inches | | SuperCab | Not offered | Introduced for 1974 | | Engine transition | 240/300 Six, 302 Windsor, 352/360/390 FE | Sixes and 302 continue; FE engines give way to 351M/400, with a special 1974 460 case | ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What years are Bumpside Ford F-100s? Bumpside Ford F-100s are the 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, and 1972 model years. The nickname refers to the raised, convex character line along the body side. ### What engines came in a 1967-1972 Ford F-100? The F-100 range included the 240 inline-six throughout, the 300 Six through 1971, the 352 FE for 1967, 360 and 390 FE V8s from 1968, and the 302 Windsor from 1969\. Exact availability can depend on drivetrain, transmission, cab, and market. ### Did Bumpside F-100s have factory front disc brakes? Do not apply a generation-wide front-disc claim. The 1972 F-100 specification lists power drum brakes, while power front discs are listed for heavier F-Series applications. Any truck with discs should be checked for its exact model-year equipment or a later conversion. ### Did a 1967 F-100 have factory air conditioning? The 1967 pickup brochure lists the air-conditioning unit as dealer installed. The presence of an under-dash unit alone does not prove factory installation, and later model years need their own equipment verification. ### What wheelbase is a Bumpside F-100? Regular-cab F-100 pickups used a 115-inch wheelbase for the short configuration and a 131-inch wheelbase for the long configuration. ### Is a 1972 Ford F-100 less powerful than a 1971? The advertised numbers cannot be compared directly without adjustment. Ford used SAE gross horsepower through 1971 and SAE net horsepower for 1972, so part of the apparent change comes from the rating method. Next useful step ## Choose the exact 1967–1972 model year Year-specific pages separate running changes, factory engines, wheelbases, and identification details that a generation overview cannot safely generalize. [ Browse model-year specs → ](/generations/1967-1972/#model-years-heading) [ Decode a VIN ](/vin-decoder/) Decode a 5th Gen VIN Decode series, engine, plant, sequence, and year when encoded for 1967–1972 F-100 VINs. [Look up your VIN → ](/vin-decoder/) [1961-1983 data plate decoder → ](/data-plate-decoder/) ## Model Years [ 1967 1967 Ford F-100: Bumpside Debut, 5th Gen Specs & Values The 1967 Ford F-100 launched the fifth generation with an all-new wider cab and the iconic Bumpside body, offering the 240 Six, 300 Six, and 352 FE V8\. ](/1967-ford-f100/)[ 1968 1968 Ford F-100: Ranger Trim, 360 & 390 V8 Specs The 1968 Ford F-100 added 360 and 390 FE V8 applications alongside the 240 and 300 Six engines. Specs, trim, and collector context. ](/1968-ford-f100/)[ 1969 1969 Ford F-100: Sport Custom Debut, 302 V8 Specs & Values The 1969 Ford F-100 added the Sport Custom trim and made the 302 V8 the bestselling engine as personal-use sales climbed. Specs, engine options, and values. ](/1969-ford-f100/)[ 1970 1970 Ford F-100: Grille Refresh, 360 FE V8 Specs & Values The 1970 Ford F-100 got a refreshed grille and styling updates as emissions rules began cutting engine output. Specs, engine options, and collector values. ](/1970-ford-f100/)[ 1971 1971 Ford F-100: Ranger XLT Debut, 360 V8 Specs & Values The 1971 Ford F-100 introduced the Ranger XLT trim and continued the 360 and 390 FE V8 options during the late Bumpside era. ](/1971-ford-f100/)[ 1972 1972 Ford F-100: Final Bumpside Year, 302 V8 Specs & Values The 1972 Ford F-100 closed the Bumpside generation as a transition year with the 302 V8 standard and the industry shift to net horsepower ratings. ](/1972-ford-f100/) ## Related Resources [ Restoration Electric F-100: EV Conversion Guide Ford Eluminator, NetGain Hyper 9, and Tesla drive unit options compared. 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