Several things can be said about the Ford F-250 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-250 Engine Specs

The restyled F-250 Special is equipped with a 4.9-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1995 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The F-250 uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by leaf front springs and leaf in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1996 F-250 is a EFI system, running on BI-FUEL . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 34.70-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

Vehicle Statistics

The F-250 is 232.50 inches long, 79.00 inches wide, and 73.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 152.20 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the F-250 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market.

The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $21,260, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.

MPG Ratings

The F-250 Special 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.

In 1995 and 1996 the F-250 Special was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Ford F-250 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-250.

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