In 1999 Ford released the F-250 Lariat to the truck-buying market. The F-250 came in four configurations: XL, XLT, Base, and Lariat. The Lariat configuration is powered by the 5.4-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 17 - 18 highway miles and 13 - 14 city. The F-250 competes in the Standard Cab Pickup market segment, in direct competition with Kia.

Ford F-250 Engine Specs

The F-250 Lariat 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.

The fuel system for the 1999 F-250 is a SFI 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 30.00 gallons.

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.

Vehicle 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 listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $23,700, with an invoice cost of $20,655. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.

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

Fuel Efficiency

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.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Ford F-250 Lariat 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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