I have an opportunity to purchase very clean '96 F150 4x4 XL supercab, v8 5.0, 5 speed, 49,000 miles for $13,500.

Is this a good truck model/year? Is this a good buy?

 

The truck sounds OK, compare trucks in your local auto trader mags to yours and see what they cost compared to yours. Dont forget to compare options.

Nathan

 

thanks for responding - any insight as to good model year, good engine trans combination, recalls or outstanding issues/problems???

 

As I posted in (www.pickuptruck.com), 1996 was the final year of the older style F-150's. The 302 is a good engine, probably the best (personal opinion). IT had 205hp and 275ft/lbs. The tranny is probably the Mazda M50D. This isn't a bad tranny, from what I've heard. I don't know of any recalls for 96's but there is a recall on the right side of this screen above the message boards, you might check it.








Evan A.K.A. PastMaster
1993 F-150 302/E40d XLT
1989 F-150 302/Aod 4x4 XLT Lariat