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1996 Ford F-150 User Reviews

1996 Ford F-150 Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 38 reviews

  • Performance:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Appearance:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Overall:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5

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PROS
"power" 18 reviews
"ride" 11 reviews
"reliable car" 8 reviews
"brakes" 3 reviews
"wheel" 3 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 16 reviews
"ignition" 2 reviews
"interior" 2 reviews

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BabyHuey24 writes:
1996 Ford F-150 Review
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Reliable

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Not that good of Gas Mileage

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Reliable Truck — This truck gets you where you need to go. Does not have four-wheel drive. 5 speed. It is rusted in a few spots. Ignition is messed up so it can start without a key. Doesn't get great gas mileage, and is drove everyday.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Daniel writes:
1996 Ford F-150 2 Dr XL Standard Cab LB Review
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Reliable and inexpensive

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Fuel economy

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Solid Work Horse — A good vehicle for moving a good amount of material from place to place. Plenty of power to tow a good sized trailer. Inexpensive and reliable, but when it does break down easy to work on. A solid work horse.

Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.)

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Brad writes:
1996 Ford F-150 2 Dr XL Standard Cab SB Review
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goes nice

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the 5speed

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Reliable — its a good truck and every thing the power is good but could be better i would own a nothing one but not with the 5 speed and would be better with the v8 and extended cab and it needs a lift

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Kodey writes:
1996 Ford F-150 2 Dr XLT Standard Cab LB Review
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its a ford

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its 2wd

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Awesome — its only 2wd. Decent accelleration for a 5 speed truck with a 6 cylinder, kinda like driving a semi though. Every vehicle needs repair at some point. good looking truck when its clean. 16 mpg in the city. fun to drive

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Roxie writes:
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Good. Reliable. Utilitarian.

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not thinking of any reasons to avoid.... weird, huh?

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Serves Its Purpose With As Much Poise And Grace That A Truck That's 14 Years Old Can. — Overall good performer. Not the most powerful vehicle on the road but it can haul some pretty heavy loads. Brakes well and handles ok on windy days especially well since it's a very light truck. Overall a very good reliable truck. Another very utilitarian vehicle. Gets around 20mpg. Not a bad design. I like the interior it's very simple, it even has two cup holders... It's definitely a mini-truck for a manly-man that's driven by a girl. It is fun to drive? Well sure. Must also add that its survived many flooded roads over this year.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Lori writes:
1996 Ford F-150 2 Dr XLT 4WD Extended Cab LB Review
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everything/durability

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nothing

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350,000 — i love it, stickshift couldnt make it any better. Excelent acceleration. Its got the 5.0 liter. Bed to put stuff in. 4x4. seems to b holding up very well for having 350,000 miles on it. Lil rot above wheel wells on bed.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Jeffrey writes:
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It still looks good, still runs good & it's been paid off for years!

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Gas hog

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Like An Old Friend. Always There For You — I love my 14 year old trusty truck! Had him since he was brand new! The straight six engine will keep running forever with regular oil changes. Hand detailing twice a year keeps it looking nice, although it is starting to some rust. Air still works, orig. clutch. knock on wood, I need to keep it for a few more years! I'll cry when I have to let it go!

Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.)

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Andrew writes:
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It's a Ford

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Avoid if your a chevy lover because it'll convert you

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Get One :) Just Not The Same Color As Mine Cuz Its Unique Haha — It has a 5L 302 comfy seats nice 2 tone paint 15-17 mpg it likes going through U joints. 2 tanks 20 gallon front tank 18 rear. People underestimate a long bed truck :) only lost got smoked twice once was a 427 go figure haha and the other was a dadgum ricer honda

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Justin writes:
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5.0 V8 puts out 200 HP alot for what i'm doing

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2wd gets around good but not in snow and ice

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Great Truck For The $ Wouldn't Sell It For The World — this truck does everything i ask of it, i wish was 4x4 but it gets around alright with out and has alot more power than my dodge dakota without sacrificing fuel economy, the truck is extemely fun to drive and will out-perform the V6 dakota anyday

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J.d. writes:
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nice truck 4.9l will last forever

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gas mileage

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I Like It Alot — 4.9l 300 straight 6 5 speed 8.8 rearend 3.55 gears runs good ive heard that the 300 straight six motors will last up to 450000 miles. not very quick but very torquey great pullin truck. havent quite figured out the gas mileage yet but close to 15 mpg appearance i have a tonneau cover roll pan cowl hood billet grill

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $3,890 Average Instant Market Value $4,517 Average Instant Market Value $5,226 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 18 19 21
Horsepower 145 170 160
Crash Test Rating 5 5 5

Reviews From Other Years

2013 Ford F-150 Reviews

Have Had One Or Another Ford Truck For 40 Years By DavidH25

My old 1978 F-250 I bought new, I need a truck, But the wife thinks I need a new truck like I need a hole in the head of course. My '78 is just plain worn out, all the TLC I have given it considered.... Read More

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2012 Ford F-150 Reviews

This Truck So Far Has Been A Sweet Ride...quiet, Fast, Just An All Around Pleasure To Drive By meanoldmoe

I read up a lot on full size trucks and took a few for drives. I settled on the 2012 F-150 with the Ecoboost motor, just because it has gobs of power and was rated with excellent fuel economy. I h... Read More

A Nice Truck By nbogrette

the only thing i must say that i dont like about this truck is the gas mileage, everything els about it seems to be top of the line, sync is a great feature in this truck and the sony sound system is ... Read More

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2011 Ford F-150 Reviews

Best Truck For The Money...period By Brianfoundmycar

The biggest news for 2011 is the fact that Ford has all new powertrains that kick the crap out of the 2010 and older models. Not only that but they deliver better fuel economy too! If you are going to... Read More

Haul Kids Or Haul Wood...it Does It All! By zjames

this truck gets excellent mileage for a full sized pickup and the cab is extremely well designed and spacious. the rear seats fold up and out of the way if you want to haul something large inside the... Read More

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2010 Ford F-150 Reviews

Fantastic Truck By rangertmldr

Great acceleration with 5.4 v-8. Plenty of power and better gas mileage than the current 6.2l. sun roof and navigation set this apart from other raptors. Most comfortable truck I have ever driven. Bui... Read More

F-150 At Its Best! By barneshawk

This has been my favorite vehicle purchase EVER. This truck has taken my family on a roadtrip from Iowa to Florida with no complaints from the kids and no cramps in my legs. I've pulled both big and s... Read More

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2009 Ford F-150 Reviews

Great Truck For Family Activities By daigleparker

This truly is the most comfortable p/u I've owned. The Super Crew cab is great, plenty for room for 5 Men. Love the leather and dual power seats. THe suspension gives a great ride on and off highway- ... Read More

I Love This Truck! By CedarPark3211

We love this truck! It provides every thing we need in a vehicle when we travel, whether its 200 miles or 2000. Still runs and drives like a new truck, we have driven it to Florida, Colorado and La... Read More

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