Ford Ranchero evolution

America's first modern coupe utility (1957–1979) — a car-based pickup.
7 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

1st gen1957–1959
1957
Ford Ranchero 1st genⓘ
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1st gen
📅 1957–1959

Based on the full-size Ford

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2nd gen1960–1965
1960
Ford Ranchero 2nd genⓘ
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2nd gen
📅 1960–1965

Downsized onto the compact Falcon

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3rd gen1966–1967
1966
Ford Ranchero 3rd genⓘ
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3rd gen
📅 1966–1967

Falcon/Fairlane-based

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4th gen1968–1969
1968
Ford Ranchero 4th genⓘ
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4th gen
📅 1968–1969

Largest since 1959; quad headlamps

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5th gen1970–1971
1970
Ford Ranchero 5th genⓘ
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5th gen
📅 1970–1971

Coke-bottle restyle on the Torino body

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6th gen1972–1976
1972
Ford Ranchero 6th genⓘ
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6th gen
📅 1972–1976

Body-on-frame Gran Torino-based

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7th gen1977–1979
1977
Ford Ranchero 7th genⓘ
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7th gen
📅 1977–1979

LTD II-based restyle

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