The clutch failed at 70,000 miles.
The universal joint failed at 80,000 miles.
The radiator and ball joints failed at 96,000 miles.
This truck is reliable. It works hard as a daily commuter, weekend furniture mover, and tailgate party vehicle.
The small V-8 is powerful, but not a gas hog. It delivers 20 mpg on the highway. regular oil changes have been the only service required.
The clutch is low and sudden, even when newly replaced, and cannot be adjusted. For an uninitiated driver this can cause jerky shifting. I get around this by not letting family and friends borrow my truck.
The seats are supportive, adjustable for lumbar support and recline, although when pushed all the way back, there is not much room for reclining as the cab is on the short side.
The truck rides with a quiet, steady authority. It looks and feels like it was put together with care and skill.
I also have a 1996 Eddie Bauer f-150. It has 115,000 miles on it. The ball joints are out and the clutch is starting to go. this is the second one. Aside from that, it shifts fairly smoothly. I have been in man f-150's and mine is the least comfortable of them all. It is kind of loud going down the road. Of all the problems it has, I still love the truck and wouldn't call it a bad truck. It is a good truck, runs good, and all that, it could just be a little nicer.
I picked up my '96 f150 EB about 2 years ago from the original owner. A well maintained truck with 65,000 miles. Stock, Spit-shined and its still turning heads.
Its used as a work truck (construction) during the week and week-end Taxi for the kids.
Problems; Brakes replaced about 70,000
Water pump replaced at 86,200
Tires replaced at 87,500
A/C clutch replaced 90,000 (Probably affected by moisture when water pump was leaking) Good Truck? GREAT TRUCK!
I had an 1996 Ford 150 with my pest control, and now I have a 1996 EB five speed nice truck, and yes it still turns heads too. I forgot that a full size truck likes fuel and this loves it. The 4.9 six cylinder can pull though. Love the truck; it was for limited use anyway.
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