When you think of the "Ford F-250" what will usually come to mind for Ford enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The F-250 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ford line for over ten years. It is an important truck and the 1998 model is no exception. The Ford F-250 falls into the standard cab pickup for the family category.

1998 Ford F-250 XL Specs

The F-250 XL is equipped with a Ford 5.4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Triton engine is mated to a Ford 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

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.

The fuel system for the 1998 F-250 is a SFI system, running on BI-FUEL . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

Statistics

The dimensions of the F-250 XL are 78.40 inches wide by 220.80 inches long. It sits 73.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard three passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 138.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

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 1998 (MSRP) was $22,225, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,402. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.

MPG Ratings

The 1998 F-250 gets 18 - 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 - 15 in the city. This is below average for a standard cab pickup truck.

In 1997 and 1998 the F-250 XL was availble in the exterior colors of Black Clearcoat, Black Clearcoat/Light Prairie Tan Clearcoat Met, Black Clearcoat/Silver Clearcoat Met, Bright Red Clearcoat, Bright Red Clearcoat/Black Clearcoat, Bright Red Clearcoat/Silver Clearcoat Met, Dk Toreador Red Clearcoat Met/Light Prairie Tan, Dk Toreador Red Clearcoat Met/Silver Met, Dk Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic, Light Prairie Tan Clearcoat Metallic, Light Prairie Tan Clearcoat Met/Black Clearcoat, Oxford White Clearcoat, Oxford White Clearcoat/Black Clearcoat, Oxford White Clearcoat/Light Prairie Tan Met, Oxford White Clearcoat/Silver Clearcoat Met, Pacific Green Clearcoat Met/Light Prairie Tan Met, Pacific Green Clearcoat Metallic, and Pacific Green Clearcoat Metallic/Silver Met.

Parting Shots

The 1997 model began the promise of the Ford F-250. The 1998 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the F-250 XL will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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Tags: 2-Door, Ford F-250, Standard Cab Pickup, United States market, XL

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