1995 Ford F-250 Review

One tough truck!

Written by: matt on 01/09/2007

Vehicle

1995 Ford F-250 2 Dr XLT 4WD Standard Cab LB

Review

I have had this truck 8 years going on 9. It's been the best vehicle I've ever owned. It never quits. It has so much torque. I haven't found anything I couldn't pull. I plow snow with it and drive it daily. The guys at Ford knew something when they built this model and year. It's a consistent performer. I'm not even close to being bored with it. It continues to surprise me and excite me every time that I drive it.

Favorite Features

The power and the reliability.

Suggested Improvements

Needs a better drink/ cup holder.

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nice truck

Written by: Matt on 10/15/2006

Vehicle

1995 Ford F-250 2 Dr XLT 4WD Standard Cab LB

Review

I recently purchased a '95. Its an XLT 4x4 with the 5.8 and a 5 speed. I am very pleased with this truck. It has good road manners, and shines offroad. This truck loves the mud and is at home on the trail. The manual locking hubs are a pain, though they are strong. Overall, this is a great truck. My only gripe is poor(13 mpg) gas mileage, but it's a truck. If I wanted good gas mileage I would have bought a Prius.

Favorite Features

Good power.

Suggested Improvements

Automatic locking hubs would make things a lot easier.

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Good Work Truck

Written by: New Covenant Windows on 04/19/2006

Vehicle

1995 Ford F-250 2 Dr XLT 4WD Extended Cab LB

Review

We purchased our '95 F250 a year or two ago and have been impressed with its performance, even under heavy stress. We normally tow a 16' trailer, and sometimes haul heavy loads like bricks or other building materials. The 460 engine always starts well and has lots of power and torque for being a fairly primitive engine design. Fuel economy is usually anywhere from 9 mpg city/12 mpg highway, depending on the load and wind conditions, so the fuel bill leaves somewhat to be desired! The only trouble it has given us is some rear brake problems, cheap interior plastic parts, and some issues with the clutch linkage. Otherwise, it's been a solid, reliable work truck.

Favorite Features

Big engine, plenty of ground clearance, nice strong springs, axles and suspension parts. We've actually overloaded it several times and it's handled it well. ;)

Suggested Improvements

Better fuel economy, redesign clutch linkage for more reliability, thicken up the plastic interior parts, improve metallurgy for less rust.

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public display of horsepower

Written by: pdh on 02/23/2005

Vehicle

1995 Ford F-250 2 Dr XL Standard Cab LB

Review

I love my truck even though I've done a lot lot to it. Bought it at 121,000 miles; at 140,000 miles had to rebuild the engine - new Crane cam, pistions, pushrods, lifters, new alternator, new water pump but the alt and water pump lasted 125,000 miles. Factory original 2 sets of tires also put a k&n air filter Only use Rotella T 5-40 full synthetic and platnium plugs, premium wires premium every thing - also have a goose neck hitch and full range of 6 axle trailer brake and all lights, even rv hook ups pushing 270hp and 400 ft pds

Favorite Features

Very strong 5.8 Windsor with Crane truck power cam; very good handling great off road manners and very very fast. With the timing at 15 degrees advance will get 0-60 in 7.2 secs but in that mode only get about 4 miles to the gallon; when set at regular advance will get 10 miles to the gallon and 0-60 in 9.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas milage, more accurate tps, better computer

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Excellent reliable Trucks

Written by: jason Seamons on 08/02/2003

Vehicle

1995 Ford F-250 2 Dr XLT 4WD Extended Cab LB

Review

I bought my truck w/113k miles and now it has 165K. I have only put in a new water pump, powersteering pump (which was my fault for burning it up) and a battery, and lots and lots of fuel. this baby is thirsty.

Favorite Features

Big block 460, ext cab, stiff susp. big truck feel.

Suggested Improvements

fuel economy

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