page_title: Full-size Ford
section_title: Eighth generation (1952–1954)
hierarchical_section_title: Full-size Ford / Eighth generation (1952–1954)
caption_attribution_description: English: 1952 Ford Mainline Ranch Wagon
context_page_description: Full-size Ford is the popular term for a long-running line of Ford vehicles in North America with a shared model lineage. Beginning in 1908 with the Model T, the line ended fifteen generations later in 2019 with the production of the final Ford Taurus as Ford withdrew sedans from the North American market. With the exception of the Taurus, all models of the lineage shared body-on-frame construction and rear-wheel drive; the Ford Crown Victoria was the last body-on-frame car in mass production at its 2011 discontinuation.
  During the first half of the 20th century, American automobiles were typically identified by manufacturer and model year; excluding trim lines, manufacturers typically produced one distinct vehicle line each model year. As automakers began to augment their vehicle lineups, manufacturers began to market nameplates to distinguish vehicle lines. The term "full-size" came into use in the early 1960s as Ford introduced compact and intermediate-size cars alongside other manufacturers.
context_section_description: For 1952, Ford updated its cars with mild exterior updates; this generation is distinguished by the introduction of a single-piece windshield.  The pedals were remounted from the floor to below the dashboard.
  Mechanically, power brakes and power steering became an option in 1954. In 1954, the overhead-valve Y-block V8 replaced the Flathead V8 seen since 1932.  At 130 hp, the Y-block produced twice the horsepower as the original 1932 V8.
caption: 1952 Mainline 2-door Ranch Wagon
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