Ford C-Series
FordClass 5–7

Ford C-Series

The almost-immortal tilt cab that fought fires for three decades.

Ford built the C-Series for 33 model years with only minor changes, and its forward-tilting Budd-built cab made it the default chassis for American fire engines well into the 1990s.

Maker
Ford Motor Company
Years
1957–1990
Body
Cabover
Rating
Up to 50,000 lb GVWR
Power
150–300 hp
Applications
Fire apparatus, Local delivery, Beverage, Refuse
Engines
Ford gas V8Caterpillar dieselCummins dieselDetroit Diesel

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3030HNTRX - 3030 SPEC LONG SHAFT HNTRX BRAKE CHAMBER

3030HNTRX

3030HNTRX - 3030 SPEC LONG SHAFT HNTRX BRAKE CHAMBER

OTR10143 - AUTO SLACK ADJUSTER, 11/2-10DRIVE 5.5,6.5

OTR10143

OTR10143 - AUTO SLACK ADJUSTER, 11/2-10DRIVE 5.5,6.5

5-808330 - BRAKE KIT FOR 4709DEN SHOES

5-808330

5-808330 - BRAKE KIT FOR 4709DEN SHOES

370036A - OIL BATH SEAL

370036A

370036A - OIL BATH SEAL

348-4195 - HUB CAP (SENTINAL LARGE DIAM)

348-4195

348-4195 - HUB CAP (SENTINAL LARGE DIAM)

5008414PGBXW - AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE, PURAGUARD

5008414PGBXW

5008414PGBXW - AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE, PURAGUARD

11444 - GLADHAND BRACKET MOUNT

11444

11444 - GLADHAND BRACKET MOUNT

15W40 OIL - 15W40 OIL (ROTELLA) GAL JUG

15W40 OIL

15W40 OIL - 15W40 OIL (ROTELLA) GAL JUG

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