The Ford Courier is a compact pickup truck that has been produced by Ford Motor Company in various forms since the late 1950s. The history of the classic Ford Courier is as follows: Early Models (1952-1960s): The Ford Courier nameplate was first used in the United States in the 1950s for sedan delivery vehicles based on the Ford F-Series chassis. These early Courier models were essentially panel vans used for commercial purposes. They featured a compact, boxy design and were often used for delivery services.