From Sturgis to Heavy Duty Pickups: How Ford and Harley-Davidson Reinvented the Super Duty

The Harley-Davidson branded Ford trucks of the early 2000s became instant icons that served as rolling tributes to two American powerhouses. After the official Ford partnership ended in 2012, fans were left wondering if they’d ever see custom Harley-Davidson edition trucks again.

Today, the legacy continues through an official licensing agreement between Harley-Davidson and Fox Factory. This collaboration brings an unmistakable biker attitude to the truck world. 

The collaboration between Ford and Harley-Davidson officially roared to life in 1999, when the 2000 Harley-Davidson F-150 was unveiled at the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota. It was the first time a major automotive manufacturer had co-branded a production truck with the iconic motorcycle brand.

That first model was a rear-wheel drive Super Cab pushing 260-horsepower with a 5.4L V8 engine. The lowered pickup featured SVT Lightning shocks and muffler, and Ford’s first-ever 20-inch production wheels. Inside, the Harley influences really shined with black leather seats, a spun-metal gauge cluster, and chrome accents reminiscent of the bikes.

This collaboration resonated with fans of horsepower, custom culture, and the freedom of the open road. These Harley edition trucks were meant to make a statement about the owner, packed with chrome, unique badging, and trim that set them apart from every other truck on the road and the parking lot.

What started with the F-150 soon extended into the Super Duty lineup. By 2004, Ford introduced Harley-Davidson editions of the F-250 and F-350, combining the same signature styling with a diesel powertrain and heavy-towing capability. These were based on the Lariat trim and included engine options like the 6.8L Triton V10 and 6.0L PowerStroke Diesel, with later years being Crew Cab only. Paint options ranged from two-tone flame jobs to monotone black with signature Competition Orange accents.

After more than a decade of Harley-branded trucks, Ford quietly retired from the collaboration in 2012. By that time, they had produced well over 70,000 special edition trucks across both the F-150 and Super Duty chassis. The company shifted focus toward its Limited and Platinum trims, which targeted a similar luxury market without co-branding.

The influence of the Harley-Davidson Ford trucks carried on within the enthusiast community, with many of the year models continuing to hold their value as collector vehicles. Though the demand for these trucks has never really truly gone away.

In 2019, Tuscany Motor Company, an official Ford upfitter based in Indiana, sought out to revive the collaboration with a new F-150 Harley-Davidson edition concept. The response was positive and immediate, and Tuscany went ahead to launch a limited production run of this special edition F-150 truck. Custom grille, dual billet exhaust tips, diamond-stitched leather seats, and 65+ proprietary components set it apart from any regular F-150.

The truck even featured a Flowmaster performance exhaust with optional supercharger, pushing over 700 horsepower once equipped. In 2020, Tuscany brought the Harley-Davidson treatment to the F-250 Super Duty, breaking the Harley style into the heavy-duty segment. The F-250 Harley edition features a custom-formed grille with integrated Harley-Davidson badging, color-matched fender flares, a unique hood and orange accents throughout.

 The interior was fully customized with Bar & Shield-embroidered headrests, serialized dash plaque, and motorcycle-inspired trim.

The special edition F-250 was lifted with a 5-inch kit from BDS Suspension with FOX Adventure Series shocks. It also featured 22-inch wheels wrapped in 37-inch all-terrain tires.

With Tuscany now operating under the Fox Factory umbrella, the Harley-Davidson truck program has access to world-class suspension expertise, OEM-grade engineering, and a commitment to premium performance. The team at FOX lives and breathes suspension, and that shows in the ride quality and performance of our lineup of upfitted vehicles.

One thing that really sets the modern F-250 Harley edition apart from the early 2000s is that this truck no longer tries to look like it means business - it walks the walk. It’s equally at home hauling a toy hauler full of motorcycles to the bike rally as it is pulling up to a show ‘n shine or cruise-in.

In a truck market flooded with luxury trims and options, the Harley-Davidson F-250 stands out. Not only does the styling scream Harley, but it's ready for hauling or towing at a moment's notice without compromising comfort.

Here are some reasons Super Duty and Harley fans should check out this truck:

• It’s one of the few Harley-Davidson trucks still in production. There’s a GMC Sierra edition as well, but we’ll cover that in another article

• It delivers more than a badge. The FOX shocks, 5-inch BDS lift kit, and 37-inch tires offer serious off-road and towing performance.

• True to biker culture. The Harley-Davidson following with deep American pride and a craving for freedom and rebellion is very much alive. For many buyers, this truck connects them to that lifestyle.

• A rare truck in a world built for mass production. Each truck has its own unique number along with orange accent stitching, custom gauge clusters, and more.  

What began as an experiment between two American powerhouses has become one of the most recognizable, collectible special-edition trucks on the market. The Ford and Harley-Davidson partnership carved out a unique space in the industry, blending motorcycle culture with lifted truck culture. 

Explore our 2025 Harley-Davidson edition trucks or contact us to learn more about available inventory, custom options, and how you can own a piece of American truck history.

If you’re an avid Harley-Davidson fan, catch our trucks at the major motorcycle events like Daytona Bike Week, Harley Homecoming and the  Sturgis Motorcycle Rally  in Harley-Davidson's booth.