Several things can be said about the Ford F-150 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their truck. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Ford F-150 Engine Specs

Standard equipment in the F-150 for 1995 and 1996 includes the 4.9 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Standard Cab Pickup arena.

The fuel system for the 1996 F-150 is a EFI system, running on BI-FUEL . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 37.20-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The F-150 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The truck uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The F-150 is 213.30 inches long, 79.00 inches wide, and 73.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 133.00 inches. It is able to seat 3 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $17,520 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Standard Cab Pickup.

The standard warranty period for the F-150 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1996 F-150 gets 17 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 - 14 in the city. This is subpar for a standard cab pickup truck.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Ford F-150 Special sold well in 1996. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a F-150.

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