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1996 Ford F-250 XLT

Behold the 1996 Ford F-250 XLT

Behold another old Ford Truck?  If you didn't already catch it- I also own a 1994 F-350.  You can click on that one for more details on these old trucks. This is the F-250, the heavy duty version. This one has a great big engine and was made for pulling horse trailers and other big things. I had been looking for a long time to add a 9th Generation Ford truck to my collection, and I did- but it was too nice to drive much- and I wanted something a little rougher, cheaper, and also a winter project to tinker with. This was it. My son went to check this out for me- and was greeted by a biting dog. I think that helped me save $500. That should help with the gas bill- I think this gets about 10 mpg... going down hill.


Fun Fact- 

In the 90s, Ford had part ownership of Aston Martin. Aston was required to have either an automatic seatbelt or airbag to meet US safety regulations in the early 90s. So- what did they use?  Something they already had in their parts bin- the Airbag from a Ford F150 and Crown Vic. If you pulled the Aston logo off your steering wheel, it said Ford. Or... maybe I have an Aston steering wheel in my truck?

Specifications

- 245 HP 

- 7.5L V8. That's HUGE

- Curb Weight 4,535 lbs

- 0-60 8.8 Seconds

- Top Speed of 90 MPH

Want to know more?

https://www.drivingline.com/articles/why-the-1992-1996-ford-f-150-is-fords-most-collectible-classic-pickup-truck/





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