Standard equipment in the F-250 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.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The F-250 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 dimensions of the F-250 XL are 79.00 inches wide by 232.50 inches long. It sits 73.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 152.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $21,260 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Standard Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1996 F-250 is a traditional EFI, running on BI-FUEL fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 34.70 gallons.

The F-250 XL received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a bi-fuel-powered green truck, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 1996 model year was telling year for the Ford F-250. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the XL version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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