The restyled F-250 Base is equipped with a Ford 5.4-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The Triton engine is paired with a Ford 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

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

F-250 Base Statistics

The F-250 is 224.20 inches long, 78.40 inches wide, and 73.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 138.50 inches. It is able to seat 3 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the F-250 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $23,700 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,655. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Standard Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the F-250 is a SFI design, running on BI-FUEL fuel. The BI-FUEL is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 30.00 gallons.

The 1999 F-250 gets 17 - 18 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 - 14 in the city. This is exceptional for a standard cab pickup truck.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Ford F-250 Base sold well in 1999. 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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