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1996 Ford F-250 Base Reg Cab 133.0 WB

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab 8' Styleside
14 mpg city / 18 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Reg Cab 8' 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:

150 @ 3400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

260 @ 2000

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Front Tire Size:

LT215/85R16D

Rear Tire Size:

LT215/85R16D

Spare Tire Size:

LT235/85R16E

Front Wheel Size (in):

16.0 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16.0 x 7.0

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):

133.0

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

133.0" WB

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

2720

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

4004

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2465

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1868

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

6600

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

7800

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

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):

850

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Maximum Alternator Watts:

1425

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

Engine Oil Cooler:

Yes

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Coil Spring

Suspension Type - Rear:

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

2720

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

4004

Axle Type - Front:

Twin I-Beam

Axle Type - Rear:

Ford Semi-Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

3900

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

5300

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.55

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

35.1

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

35.1

Front Tire Order Code:

T33

Rear Tire Order Code:

T33

Spare Tire Order Code:

515

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

2335

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

2335

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

3042

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

687

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

687

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:

654

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16.0 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Power

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

17.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

45.74

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

48.02

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

13.03 x 1.79

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

12 x 2.50

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

19.0

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):

213.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

79.0

Height, Overall (in):

73.4

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):

56.2

Cab to End of Frame (in):

96.6

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

32.5

Frame Width, Rear (in):

37.6

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

98.2

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):

75.6

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