Ford's "F" series started in the late 40's, with the F-1 through F-9 models.
Then in '53, Ford numerically changed the "F" series:
F-1 = F-100
F-2, F-3 = F-250
F-4 = F-350
F-5 = F-550
F-6 = F-650
F-7 = F-750
F-8 = F-850
F-9 = F-950
At the time Ford transitioned to the new F series rebranding for the 1953 model year (late 1952), NA's Super Saber was still in developmemt, it's first flight being in Spring of 1953.
So perhaps the F-100 fighter was named after the pickup?
During the war, Ford manufactured trucks and a limited number of automobiles while it produced B-24s.
General Motors was producing trucks and automobiles while manufacturing Wildcats, Avengers and developing the P-75.
There was also Kaiser, who owned Fleetwings, which was developing aircraft for the U.S. military during the war. Kaiser also owned several car manufacturers as well as manufacturing Liberty ships and Escort Carriers.
During the war, Ford manufactured trucks and a limited number of automobiles while it produced B-24s.
General Motors was producing trucks and automobiles while manufacturing Wildcats, Avengers and developing the P-75.
There was also Kaiser, who owned Fleetwings, which was developing aircraft for the U.S. military during the war. Kaiser also owned several car manufacturers as well as manufacturing Liberty ships and Escort Carriers.