In the spring of 1968, the Ford model lineup was updated. At that time, the design was changed, the old Dexta and Major names were permanently retired, and the engine power of the two largest models was increased. The power classes were 2000 (36 hp), 3000 (45 hp), 4000 (61 hp), and 5000 (74 hp). The 5000's engine had a displacement of 4.2 liters, replacing the previous 3.8 liters. The update also brought changes to the hydraulic pressure relief valve, power take-off, gear shift, and clutch. The 2000 received the same 8+2-speed transmission as the larger models. The 3000 used an inline pump, while the others had a distributor pump.

The Fords were technically quite conventional. The 4000 and 5000 models featured a power take-off independent of the driving clutch. The 5000 had power steering. The cab of the 1000 series in Finland was initially from Salo, then from 1971-72 factory-installed Fieco, and from 1972 onwards the Swedish Hara.

In the fall of 1971, the lineup was expanded with the turbocharged 7000 (90 hp). The 7000 had a 13" clutch and offered, especially for semi-mounted machinery, a Load Monitor PTO torque sensing system, which, in addition to push-rod sensing, detected drivetrain load using a spring placed on the shaft of a small bevel gear.

At the end of 1973, the grilles of the 2000 and 3000 models were renewed, and the Dual Power reducing range became an optional feature for the 5000 and 7000 models. Prior to that, there was a 10+2-speed Select-O-Speed transmission, which included many low-speed gears. For the first time, a 1000 RPM PTO was also available as an option. The noise level of the 4000 and 5000 models dropped to 88 decibels.

There were many national special versions of this series, especially of the 5000. In France and the Benelux countries, a 39-horsepower 2000 Super was sold. Belgian production was represented by the model 3055 (54 hp), introduced in 1970. The 6-cylinder 5095 was modified from the 5000 by the Belgian Ford industrial engine importer EVA by fitting the 2704E engine (95 hp) onto a subframe they manufactured, which was also sold to County. Correspondingly, EVA's 7400 was equipped with the 2714E engine. These models were sold only in France and a few other countries. The equivalent model for Germany was the 6500, and the more powerful version was the 6500 S. Four-wheel-drive front axles were also installed on various models in several countries.

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