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.

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A high point in the extended cab pickup market is the Chevrolet S10. In 2001 Chevrolet rolled out an upgraded version of the S10 with five versions: Xtreme, LS, ZR2, ZR5, and Base. Sales for the S10, especially the S10 Xtreme, were brisk during 2001 and 2002. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

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Several things can be said about the Chevrolet S10 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their truck. The four-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

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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.

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