First Impressions of the Ford F-250 for 1996
The 1996 F-250 is an important vehicle to Ford for the standard cab pickup market segment. The XLT is a member of a series of four trim levels for the F-250 which include Special, XL, XLT, and Eddie Bauer. The two-door truck with its four-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ford. There is strong competition from vehicles from Kia.
Performance
The F-250 XLT is equipped with a Ford 4.9 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to 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 leaf and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 1996 F-250 is a EFI design, running on BI-FUEL fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 34.70 gallons.
F-250 XLT 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. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $21,260, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1996 F-250 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a standard cab pickup truck.
In 1995 and 1996 the F-250 XLT was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Ford F-250 XLT 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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