We at Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa are proud to present to you
this rustic 1978 Ford F150 Ranger. For 1978, the appearance of the
F-Series changed the most since 1972, when the split grille was
overhauled in favor of a single-piece grille insert design. Much
larger than before, the grille no longer incorporated the
headlights, turn signals or the "F O R D" letters. The headlights
were located in housings beside the grille, and the park/turn
signal lamps were located below them. Additionally, a new
chrome-plated letter set reading "F O R D" could now be seen on the
hood immediately above the grille. In 1977 (1978 models), the round
headlight design was retained for the Custom trim level. A luxury
"Lariat" trim was also introduced for 1978; Ranger, Ranger XLT, and
Ranger Lariat trim levels incorporated rectangular headlights with
optional chrome headlight bezels and the chrome grille insert. Dual
Fuel tanks in the bed became standard. For 1979, round headlights
were replaced by rectangular ones on all trim levels, and the
surrounding grille insert that framed the headlights was now
available in either black or chrome to match that of the aluminum
grille frame. Also new for 1978 was the option of part- or
full-time four-wheel-drive on SuperCab models. Full-time four-wheel
drive utilized a chain-driven NP203 transfer case, while part-time
four-wheel drive was equipped with a gear-driven NP205. This truck
is a piece of history is ready to go to work with its 300 cubic
inch straight six cylinder engine mated to an automatic
transmission. Options include AC, AM/FM radio, cd player, spare
tire, cloth interior and aluminum/alloy wheels. To see 100+ HD
pictures and videos of this 1978 Ford F150 Ranger, please visit
GatewayClassicCars.com. For more information or to schedule an
appointment to view this vehicle in person, please call the Tampa
showroom at (813)645-6200 or email us directly at
[email protected].
