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goodwrench61, 07/24/2006
1996 Ford F-150 XLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (4.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Solid truck
Geo pup, 04/05/2017
updated 06/07/2017
1996 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (4.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's a truck that lasts and can take you anywhere. The 4.9 with the 5 speed is hard to beat.
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Why not - its a Ford pickup
CDK, 11/30/2007
1996 Ford F-150 XLT 2dr Extended Cab LB (4.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Good Truck
Justan, 05/09/2004
1996 Ford F-150 XL 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (4.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Rides nice, mine is a 300 6, 5-Speed, decent power, not so good gas milage at the moment.. other than that sweet truck
Damn good truck
Jeff Batten, 09/12/2003
1996 Ford F-150 XLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (4.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was a chevy man for years and hated Fords because I had a 86 ranger4x4 that was pure junk. I wanted a dodge ram but couldnt afford one so I bought a 96 F-150 xlt 4x4. I love it. It is the best vehicle I have ever owned. It rides excellent for a 4x4. I have the 5.0 v8 and it has plenty of pulling power. I have a race car that I tow to the local track and can run 70 mph down the highway with no problem. The truck had 50000 miles on it when I purchased it and now has 102000. The only problem I have had is the automatic hubs had to be replaced due to NAGS HEAD sand.I will not own another truck unless it is a Ford F- 150.