It came after a 12-year hiatus, initially using the Courier name from 1952-1960 for the iconic Ford Delivery sedan. The Courier was the first compact pickup truck from a legacy American automaker.

Follow along as we look back at the old Ford trucks of the company's formative years and some of the most important pickup models and advancements from early days to the present. The First Heavy ...

Leading up to the switchover was the Ford OBS, or “Old Body Style,” pickup, a truck that is becoming more popular with each passing year among truck enthusiasts enamored with its classic looks ...