Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  7.5L 8 Cylinder
• Drivetrain
  Rear Wheel Drive
• Interior
  Gray
• VIN #
  1FTHX25G0TEA24127
• Mileage
  75717
• Transmission
  Automatic
• Exterior Color
  Toreador Red
• Stock #
  SN3590
• Warranty
  

1996 Ford F-250 Lariat Eddie Bauer Edition — 460 Big Block, Long Bed, Trailer Special Package Why This Car Is Special The 1996 Ford F-250 Lariat Eddie Bauer Edition occupies a narrow slice of truck history that collectors are starting to pay serious attention to. This is the final model year of the ninth-generation F-Series, the body style that ran from 1992 through 1996 and is now commonly referred to as the OBS — or 'Old Body Style' — among enthusiasts. That generation has aged into genuine collectibility, and clean examples like this one are becoming harder to find as more get used up or modified beyond recognition. What makes this particular truck stand out within that generation is the combination of equipment it carries. The 460 cubic inch, 7.5-liter V8 was the largest gasoline engine Ford offered in a pickup truck during this era. It was a purpose-built towing and hauling engine, and in 1996 it came with sequential electronic fuel injection, putting out 245 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque. That torque number is what matters for pulling a trailer. The 460 was never about acceleration — it was about authority at low rpm, and it delivered that in full measure. The Eddie Bauer trim on a heavy-duty F-250 is a relatively uncommon combination. The Eddie Bauer package was better known on the Ford Explorer and the F-150, where it emphasized outdoor lifestyle branding with two-tone paint and upscale interior appointments. Finding it on an F-250 with the Lariat badge and the Trailer Special Package means this truck was built at the top of the options sheet. The buyer in 1996 wanted everything: the most capable engine, the most refined interior, and the full towing equipment group — all in one truck. The VIN on this truck confirms it was built as a two-wheel-drive, extended cab unit with the 460 engine and automatic transmission. Two-wheel drive was the preferred configuration for serious towing buyers who wanted maximum payload ratings without the added...