The first Ford F-Series pickup truck is one of the most successful models in Ford history since its introduction in 1948, and was the best-selling pickup truck in America for 30 years. The F-Series is a series of full-size pickup trucks produced by Ford Motor Company for over seventy years. The first F-Series Truck — better known as the Ford Bonus-Built — was introduced in 1948. At the time, the F-Series pickup had a modern design with a one-piece windshield and integrated headlights.