1977 Ford F150
1977 was a year to remember. A wildly fantastic sci-fi film called Star Wars hit the big screen. Apple Computer Inc. opened its doors. And on the automotive front, the Ford F-Series became the best selling pickup truck in America. Looking back through the window of history, it's hard to imagine anyone forecasting just how significant these events were, not to mention the lasting legacy each would build.
As of 2010, the Star Wars franchise is still producing new content for a worldwide audience of rabid fans. Apple Computer continues to revolutionize the rapidly changing world of personal computing and portable technology. As for the F-Series, not only is it still the best selling truck in America, the F-150 is now the best selling vehicle in the world.
1977 Ford F100 Owner Video
What's New For 1977
Exterior badging was downsized and moved forward, from the rear of the bed to both driver and passenger side windshield cowlings. A new mirror design called low-profile swing-lock became an option; the design would ultimately become the main F-Series exterior mirror through 1991.
Two new engine options - 351 and 400 cubic-inch V-8s - replaced the older 360 and 390 V-8 engines. Molded plastic fender liners also appeared first in 1977 trucks, helping to combat corrosion. A new mag-style hubcap injected some much needed aesthetic appeal into the lineup, and the return of the short box Flareside brought some youthful excitement to the F-Series trucks of the day.
1977 Ford F-Series Model Lineup
Camping and cruising were very much in effect through the middle and late 1970s, as evidenced by the Camper Special and Pinstriping Packages available on various F-Series trucks for 1977.
The four main models were still the F-100, F-150, F-250 and F-350, but the return of the 6.5 foot Flareside bed brought a bit more pizzazz back to the Blue Oval. Custom, Ranger, and Ranger XLT soldiered on as the trim levels, with Regular and SuperCab editions available on all models. Crew Cabs were offered on F-250 and F-350 trucks, while the F-350 Super Camper Special with its 140-inch wheelbase remained in the lineup.
Photo of '77 F100/F150 with Accent Group option:
1977 Ford F100 F150 F250 Specs - Engine / Powertrains
Changes were afoot under the hoods of 1977 Ford Trucks. Two new intermediate engine options entered the mix, designed to offer a better combination of power and efficiency over the outgoing 360 and 390 cubic-inch engines. The 351 Windsor V-8 delivered close to 20 extra horsepower over the 360, while the 400 cubic-inch small block offered only a modest 9 horsepower gain from the 390.
The 351 would go on to F-Series superstardom for nearly two decades, but the 400 - which offered little in the way of extra capability - would last for just a few years. The workhorse 300 cubic-inch inline six cylinder and three-speed manual remained the stock engine/transmission combo in the lineup, save for the F-350 SuperCab and Super Camper Special, which used the new 351 and three-speed automatic. A four-speed manual was the only other transmission option.
| Engine | Availability | Horsepower |
|---|---|---|
4.9 liter/300 cid I-6 |
F-100 / F-150 / F-250 / F-350 | 113 |
5.0 liter/302 cid V-8 |
F-100 / F-150 | 130 |
5.8 liter/351 cid V-8 |
F-100 / F-150 / F-250 / F-350 | 160 |
6.6 liters / 400 cid V-8 |
F-150 / F-250 / F-350 | 169 |
7.5 liter/460 cid V-8 |
F-150 / F-250 / F-350 | 220 |
1977 Ford F-Series Recalls & Defects
Recall ID 77V141000 addressed a leaking hose at the fuel inlet tube to the carburetor, affecting upwards of 60,000 vehicles. An issue with the steering box led to recall ID 77V218000, which replaced bearings in the steering gear. Another fuel/carburetor issue resulted in recall ID 77V161000, which called for the replacement of defective carburetors on 16,000 vehicles.
1977 Ford F-150 Standard Features & Available Options
Major standard features include:
- 300 cubic inch six cylinder engine
- Three-speed manual transmission
- Twin I-Beam front suspension
- Power brakes
- Deluxe fresh air heater/defroster
- Instrument panel padding
- Window drip moldings
- Ashtray
- Color-keyed door panels with integral armrests
- Seat belts
- Two-speed windshield wipers with washers
- Hub caps
- Chrome front bumper
Major options / packages include:
- Power steering
- Air conditioning
- Cruise control
- Interval wipers
- Electric rear window defroster
- Dual fuel tanks
- AM or AM/FM Stereo
- CB Radio
- Cloth seats
- Recreation swing-out mirrors
- Fixed western-type mirrors
- Chrome grille with bright headlight doors
- Side jump seats (SuperCab only)
- Forward facing rear bench seat (SuperCab only)
- Perforated headliner
- Nylon carpeting
- Rear step bumper
- Sliding rear window
- Black or white texture painted exterior roof
- Mag-style wheel covers
- Full wheel covers
- Cigarette lighter
- Concealed spare tire
- Bodyside moldings
- Dual tape stripes
- Regular/Deluxe/Combination/Bodyside Accent two-tone paint
- Tool stowage box with locking door
- Factory bed cap (box cover)
- Trailer towing package
- Pinstripe Accent Package (black channel rear bumper, pinstriping, blackout grille insert)
- Super Cooling Package (heavy-duty oil cooler, heavy-duty trans cooler on automatic transmissions)
- Convenience Group (intermittent wipers, locking glove box, door map pockets)
- Visibility Group (cargo, engine, glove box, ash tray, under dash courtesy lights)
- Super cooling package (increased capacity radiator, HD transmission oil cooler with the automatic transmission)
- Custom Décor Group (for Custom trim-knitted vinyl seat trim, color keyed floor mats, bright window molding, bright hub caps)
- Northland Special package (engine block heater, heavy-duty battery, heavy-duty alternator, limited-slip rear axle)
1977 Ford Trucks Paint Color Choices
Available exterior paint color choices for 1977 Ford trucks include:
1. Raven Black
2. Wimbeldon White
3. Candyapple Red
4. Castillo Red
5. Silver Metallic
6. Midnight Blue Metallic
7. Light Blue
8. Bahama Blue
9. Light Jade
10. Dark Jade Metallic
11. Chrome Yellow
12. Indio Tan
13. Medium Copper
14. Copper Metallic
15. New Jade Glow
16. Dark Cinammon