Ford F-250 eighth generation

Ford F-250 eighth generation
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The Ford F-250 eighth generation (1987–1991): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 23 versions in the United States.

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length5,480–5,500 mm Traficom4,930–6,238 mm
Width2,010–2,080 mm Traficom2,007 mm
Height–1,773–1,875 mm
Wheelbase–2,972–4,267 mm
Weights and towing
Mass in running order2,200–2,680 kg Traficom–
Seats and space
Seats3 Traficom–
Doors2 Traficom–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

437 complaints for model years 1987–1991. 18 crashes · 59 fires · 10 injuries

  • Fuel system 102
  • Brakes 67
  • Electrical system 55

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 23 versions of the Ford F-250 eighth generation

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United States 23 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1991–1993(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP5.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
1990–1991(FFS), Creeper4.9 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA345–368 g/km
1991(FFS)4.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1988–1991(FFS)4.9 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive14–16 MPG (14.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA345–394 g/km
1988–1991(FFS), Creeper4.9 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
1987–1991(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1988–1991(FFS)5.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1988–1991(FFS), Creeper5.0 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA394–425 g/km
1988–1991(FFS)5.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1990–1991(FFS), CLKUP · (FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1987–1991(FFS), Creeper5.0 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive11–13 MPG (18.1–21.4 L/100 km) EPA425–502 g/km
1991(FFS)5.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
1987–1990(FFS), Creeper · (FFS)4.9 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1988–1990(FFS), Creeper · (FFS)4.9 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1987–1990(FFS)4.9 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA394–425 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP4.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1990(FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP5.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP5.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
1988–1989(FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA394–425 g/km
1987–1989(FFS)5.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA502 g/km
1987–1989(FFS)5.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive11–12 MPG (19.6–21.4 L/100 km) EPA460–502 g/km
1987(FFS), Creeper4.9 LPetrol4-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.