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1996 Ford F-150 Base Reg Cab 116.8 WB

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab 6.75' Styleside
15 mpg city / 19 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Reg Cab 6.75' Styleside

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I6

Displacement:

4.9L/300

Fuel System:

MFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

145 @ 3400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

265 @ 2000

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Front Tire Size:

P235/75R15XL

Rear Tire Size:

P235/75R15XL

Spare Tire Size:

P235/75R15XL

Front Wheel Size (in):

15.0 x 6.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15.0 x 6.0

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

Rear Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

18.2

Wheelbase (in):

116.8

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

116.8" WB

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

2725

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

3800

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2228

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1691

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

6100

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

6250

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

300

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Engine Order Code:

99Y

Trans Order Code:

44M

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.90

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.49

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.80

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.41

Clutch Size (in):

11.0

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Maximum Alternator Watts:

1425

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Coil Spring

Suspension Type - Rear:

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

2725

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3800

Axle Type - Front:

Twin I-Beam

Axle Type - Rear:

Ford Semi-Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

3400

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3800

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

2.73

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

30.2

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

30.2

Front Tire Order Code:

T77

Rear Tire Order Code:

T77

Spare Tire Order Code:

T77

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

1984

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

1984

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

1984

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

718

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

718

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:

718

Spare Wheel Size (in):

15.0 x 6.0

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Power

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

17.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

39.89

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

42.25

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.72 x 1.95

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

11.03 x 2.25

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

16.5

Fuel Tank Location:

Aft-of-axle

Aux Fuel Tank Location:

Midship

Front Head Room (in):

40.3

Front Leg Room (in):

41.1

Front Shoulder Room (in):

64.8

Front Hip Room (in):

62.2

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):

197.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

79.0

Height, Overall (in):

70.8

Overhang, Front (in):

33.5

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):

46.8

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):

110.3

Cab to Axle (in):

40.0

Cab to End of Frame (in):

80.4

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

30.2

Frame Width, Rear (in):

37.5

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

82.0

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):

64.9

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

70.0

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

50.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

19.3

Tailgate Width (in):

64.9

Cargo Volume (ft³):

62.9

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