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Posted by dhermesc on February 18, 2005 at 05:55:03 from (68.110.220.22):
In Reply to: Ford truck posted by 37 chief on February 18, 2005 at 01:04:17:
A 1996 F150 will have the 300 I6 - not a V6. The 300 is a tough durable engine that will out pull a 302 V8 and outlast anything else Ford put in a pickup except maybe a diesel. The down side is their fuel mileage is the pits - at best about 14-16 mpg on a well tuned/maintained one and as low as 9-10 mpg on one thats seen some neglect or high miles. To get some decent mileage (in those years) you have to go down to a V6 Ranger. I hate saying this but a Chevy with the 4.3 V6 well be much better for the job you have in mind. The price seems a little high for a 2WD of that year also - but condition could be the differance.
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