What Is a Ford Highboy? Years, Identification, and Myths

The short version

"Highboy" isn't a factory model name. It's what enthusiasts call early F-250 four-wheel-drive trucks that sat tall from the factory. Lifted trucks from other years aren't Highboys, no matter how tall they sit.

Which trucks it refers to

• F-250 models
• Four-wheel drive
• From 1967 into the later 1970s, when Ford changed the four-wheel-drive design and the trucks sat lower

Common myths

• Myth: any tall old Ford is a Highboy. A lift kit doesn't make one.
• Myth: F-100 or F-150 4x4s are Highboys. The term refers to F-250s.
• Myth: two-wheel-drive trucks can be Highboys. The stance comes from the four-wheel-drive setup.

Confirming yours

Start with the VIN, title, and door tag to confirm year, model, and drivetrain. If those check out, photos of the front axle, frame, and overall stance help a buyer confirm the rest.

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