In 1982, Ford first placed its Blue Oval in the middle of an F-Series grille. It hasn't left since then, and the F-150 hasn't stopped being the archetype for the American truck since then. With the F-100 ceasing production after 1983, the F-150 has since stood alone as the light-duty truck option from Ford.

Conforms perfectly to pan-rail and engine block surface irregularities for maximum blowout resistance