Ford F-250 tenth generation

Ford F-250 tenth generation
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The Ford F-250 tenth generation (1997–1999): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 17 versions in the United States and Canada.

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length5,136–6,081 mm
Width2,019 mm
Height1,847–1,908 mm
Wheelbase3,045–3,990 mm

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

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

886 complaints for model years 1998–1999. 71 crashes · 27 fires · 48 injuries · 2 deaths

  • Engine 140
  • Tyres 133
  • Brakes 78
  • Transmission and drivetrain 31
  • Airbags 29
  • Speed control 27

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 17 versions of the Ford F-250 tenth generation

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United States 13 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
1998–1999CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
1998–19994.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
1998–1999CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA394–425 g/km
1998–19994.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA394–425 g/km
1998–1999CLKUP5.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive11–14 MPG (16.8–21.4 L/100 km) EPA394–425 g/km
1999NGV, CLKUP5.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA364 g/km
1998–1999CLKUP5.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive12–13 MPG (18.1–19.6 L/100 km) EPA425–460 g/km
1997(FFS), CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1997(FFS)4.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1997(FFS), CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1997(FFS)4.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1997(FFS), CLKUP5.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1997(FFS), CLKUP5.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1997–1999Pickup truck: Standard4.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic15.7–18.2 L/100 km 5-cycle361–419 g/km
1997–1999Pickup truck: Standard4.6 LPetrol5-speed manual16.0–17.8 L/100 km 5-cycle368–409 g/km
1997–1999Pickup truck: Standard5.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic16.8–19.3 L/100 km 5-cycle386–444 g/km
1998Pickup truck: Standard5.4 LNatural gas4-speed automatic20.0 L/100 km 5-cycle378 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.