The first F-Series truck (known as the Ford Bonus-Built) was introduced in late 1947 (went on sale January 16, 1948) as a replacement for the pre-War designed Ford trucks.
It had a flat, one-piece windshield and integrated headlamps. It had a wider cab. Options included the "See-Clear" windshield washer (operated by foot plunger), passenger-side windshield wiper & sun visor, and passenger-side taillight.
The F-1 truck was also available with additional chrome trim and two horns as an option.
All F-series were available with optional "Marmon-Herrington All Wheel Drive" until 1959. The most noticeable change on the 1949 trucks was the deletion of the red pinstripes on the silver painted grille bars.
Wheels were painted to match body color, rather than the previous black wheels.