1996 Ford F-150 Consumer Reviews

Great Pick-up

Written by: Matty on 05/18/2008

Vehicle

1996 Ford F-150 2 Dr Eddie Bauer 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

Just recently purchased this vehicle. Quite simply, the 302 with 3.55's and 32 inch tires is gutless. Don't expect to tow much. That being said, I have nearly 200,000 miles on this truck and she runs perfect. She's even been in a wreck and still is rock solid. All mechanical aspects perform flawlessly (altho I'm a Chevrolet guy, so the Mazda manual transmission is a bit tricky for what I'm used to). Beautiful, high-quality vehicle. Besides for the lack of power, the only other problem is if you're anything less than 6 feet tall (I'm barely 6 foot) you'll have a heck of a time reaching the pedals yet still being comfortable (my Girlfriend can't drive her). Overall, for me, a 9+ rating!

Favorite Features

Dual fuel tanks, comfort (6 feet tall and over), style.

Suggested Improvements

Fuel mileage, pedal set-up, power, needs better traction control, interior amenities

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Built to last

Written by: Snookfever on 03/31/2008

Vehicle

1996 Ford F-150 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab SB

Review

5.0L V-8 (302 ci) Great truck! bought it with 40K miles in 1998, currently has 143K miles 2008. Paint still looks great. No major drive train problems ever. Poor gas mileage 13/17, but it has never left me on the side of the road. Love the dual gas tanks, you will need them for long trips. Horsepower is a little low compared to newer V-8 trucks 195 vs 300.

Favorite Features

Styling, quiet ride, can't tell the engine is running at stop lights.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Dodge man gone Ford

Written by: patrick on 03/01/2008

Vehicle

1996 Ford F-150 2 Dr Eddie Bauer 4WD Standard Cab LB

Review

I got my truck for $2000 two years ago. Tows my 32ft travel trailer like a dream. Rides nice. Strong, fast & comfy. Couldn't be happier

Favorite Features

The 4x4 is very strong & smooth

Suggested Improvements

Bench seat, they could of put a 60/40 in all of them

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This truck paid for itself

Written by: DB on 12/09/2007

Vehicle

1996 Ford F-150 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab LB

Review

I purchased this truck new in Nov 1995. In 12 years, the only unscheduled maintenance I've had to do was a radius arm bushing in 2002 and a starter which gave out in 2006. I've moved myself cross country (saved thousands of dollars), been off-road on a regular basis in the mountains of Colorado and pretty much beat the truck to death (after all, it is a truck) and still it delivers. Through three wrecks, I've not had to make any repairs. The things I hit weren't so fortunate. After 220,000 miles, it's pretty much at the end of the line. The engine still purrs, but other things are starting to wear out (suspension bushings, interior trim, dashboard lights, A/C hoses, etc). Thanks, Ford

Favorite Features

Durability / reliability (built to last) On-the-fly 4WD engagement Interior layout split bench seat w/ lumbar support back seat fold flat for putting boxes, etc in the cab

Suggested Improvements

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Why not - its a Ford pickup

Written by: CDK on 11/30/2007

Vehicle

1996 Ford F-150 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab LB

Review

Excellent experience. In 108,000 miles, I've replaced the starter solenoid, cracked windshield and the torque converter seal. Of course I've gone through a couple of batteries and one thermostat. The design of the cooling system was well engineered. There is a bypass channel around the thermostat. When the thermostat failed closed last summer the engine indicated temperature never reached the redline. The original tires were terrible, had 2 of them come apart prior to the recall. The truck still has the original exhaust system and has never failed the TX annual state inspection. Overall, except for gas mileage, super pickup. In 1996 gas mileage was not that important.

Favorite Features

6'-10" bed. Overdrive. Power mirrors & locks. Engine size and reliability. Cooling system. Clearcoat -still looks brand new (when I wash it). Very reliable oxygen sensors (never replaced).

Suggested Improvements

Hard to improve a vehicle that has reached 108,000 miles with no major problems and the original exhaust system.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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1996 Eddie f-150

Written by: 96 eddie bauer on 11/29/2007

Vehicle

1996 Ford F-150 2 Dr Eddie Bauer Standard Cab LB

Review

Great truck! 5.8 gets 16 mpg city & 20 hwy. 135,000 miles in michigan & no rust. The blue w/gold eddie bauer looks and rides like new still. I can't say anything bad about this truck

Favorite Features

The color blue on the Eddie's with the org side steps. The power of the 5.8. the org chrome wheels

Suggested Improvements

Chrome equal headers, Black and brushed alum valve covers. Duels with chrome tips( no muffs). A crying towel for everyone that wants one of these!

4 out 6 people found this review helpful

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A real keeper of a pickup

Written by: Saganashkee on 11/22/2007

Vehicle

1996 Ford F-150 2 Dr XL Standard Cab LB

Review

Bought this standard 2 door 8 ft bed 1996 F150 in 2000 just because I wanted a pickup. Since then I lived in rural IL south of Kankakee for 2 years and rural SE Georgia the last 7 years. It had 21k on it when I bought it and its pushing 95k now. The only problem is a worthless maintenance idiot light on the speedometer that turns itself on and off at will and tires that tend to go flat when a nail or railroad spike gos into one of them. Hey, I can deal with that! Without a doubt best and most enjoyable vehicle I've ever owned. I fully expect to be still driving it in 2017!

Favorite Features

Ease of maintenance and outstanding reliability. I don't see how it could be any better.

Suggested Improvements

Don't change a thing!

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Ford Tuff

Written by: Snookfever on 07/10/2007

Vehicle

1996 Ford F-150 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab SB

Review

Bought it with 40K in 1998. It now has 140k and still runs as good as the day I got it. Pull a 3500 lb lb boat with it on a weekly basis. Had to replace the front arm bushings, but other than that just changed the oil, tranny fuild and tires. Tried the KN filter and intake turbos, slick 50 and evey known fuel additive, but it still gets only 13 mpg city 15 highway and 10 mpg pulling the boat. The good thing is it has never let me down for 100,000 miles. My mechanic hates me, and sais the thing will do 200K plus. Hate to get ri of it, but want a bigger boat so got get a bigger truck

Favorite Features

Electronic lumbar seat, easy to perform routine maintenace.

Suggested Improvements

Better fuel economy

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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reliable

Written by: goodwrench61 on 07/23/2006

Vehicle

1996 Ford F-150 2 Dr XLT 4WD Extended Cab LB

Review

This truck has been very reliable for me in the length of time that I've owned it . It's never left me stranded anywhere. Just recently I completed some extensive work, like all new U joints, front disc rotors and brake pads, front bearings, clutch assembly, new tires; interior is in excellent shape. I'm the only one ever in it. Oh ya - also replaced bushings in I beam suspension.

Favorite Features

All around truck.

Suggested Improvements

Add a left kit and big tires and wheels.

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1996 F150 XLT Standard Cab SB

Written by: MIke Sauve on 02/23/2006

Vehicle

1996 Ford F-150 2 Dr XLT Standard Cab SB

Review

This truck has been in my family since it was built in October of 95. Since then we have had NO breakdowns that we couldn't drive away from. We had one bad fuel pump, a bad vacuum sensor and the abs brakes went out. But we drove away from all of them because we have dual tanks. The vacuum sensor didn’t do anything except turn the check engine light on. The abs doesn’t works but you still have brakes, they just don't pulsate.

Favorite Features

The exterior style. I love the tough boxy look and this was the last year that they had it.

Suggested Improvements

Nicer sounding exhaust. I like the rumble.

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