Here are some facts about the 1978 Ford F-100:

Dimensions

The height of the 1978 Ford F-100 is 1796 mm from the ground to the top of the car, and the width is 1960 mm. The length can vary from 4879 mm to 4953 mm depending on the model.

Towing capacity

The towing capacity of the 1978 Ford F-100 can range from 0 kg to 1800 kg. Some models may have heavy-duty or towing option packs that can increase the towing capacity.

Engine

The 1978 Ford F-100 had a 302 Cleveland V8 engine and a 4.1-liter inline 6-cylinder engine.

Suspension

The front suspension of the 1978 Ford F-100 has coil springs and shock absorbers, while the rear suspension has leaf springs, shock absorbers, and a stabilizer bar.

Wheels and tires

The 1978 Ford F-100 has 15 x 6JK wheels with 5 studs as standard, and 7.00 x 15 x 8 PR tires with an all-purpose lugtread pattern.

Fuel tank

The 1978 Ford F-100 has a fuel tank capacity of 72 liters (16 gallons).

Wheelbase

The 1978 Ford F-100 has a wheelbase of 2972 mm (117 in) or 3380 mm (133 in).

Grille

The 1978 Ford F-100 had a redesigned grille that was similar to the heavy-duty Louisville line L-series grille.

Headlights

All series except the top trim line, the Lariat package, had Ford's first use of rectangular headlights in their trucks