- pickup 202,963
- 7,995 high price
- Salem, OR
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- autoshopper.com
- pickup 202,963 white automatic
1997 ford f-250 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Most obvious is the rounded snout, raked windshield and overall smooth look. But the big changes were underneath, with a completely new front suspension, new frame and new family of engines. ford's f-series line includes the lighter-duty f-150, medium-duty f-250 and heavy-duty f-350. Initially, the new look and accompanying improvements applied only to the f-150, but for 1997 they're extended to and f-250 models rated under 8500 gvwr (gross vehicle weight rating). It's due for its own major redesign within a year or so. walkaroundwithin the f-150/250 series there is the regular cab and the extended supercab; wheelbase lengths of 119. 9 in., 138. 5 in. Not all possible combinations are available. But, by and large, there ought to be something here for just about anybody. The total, including a 'special added discount' that took off $1850, came to $27,495. the new triton engine family is terrific, especially the 5. 4-liter version. In smoothness, it embarrasses practically every other truck engine on the market. The power delivery is crisp and responsive, and to good low-end power it adds excellent mid-range and higher-speed power to make short work of real-world demands such as quick acceleration to freeway speeds. another very welcome change is a completely new front suspension with upper and lower control arms. It replaces the ancient twin i-beam, and we're thankful. What can serve as the center backrest is also a folding armrest; when folded forward, it provides a large cupholder and spacious bin. Inside this storage bin are places for coins, tapes and so forth, and a divider for organizing odds and ends. the driver is faced with comprehensive, clearly-legible instrumentation, and everything that needs to be is close and easy to operate. There are two cupholders in the instrument panel, and a goodly number of the storage compartments and map pockets here and there. Appreciated by one woman passenger were two grab handles which aided climbing in and, once in, pulling the door shut. the view outward is superb, as the new styling job has included a low beltline and big windows all around. The only gripe we had was a vertically-narrow inside rear-view mirror. all supercabs include a third door as standard equipment, on the passenger's side, for access to the back seat. It's operable once the main passenger's door is open, and it can be opened from inside or out. Once in, back-seat passengers will find things tolerably comfortable for three adults, and probably not too bad for trips of some distance with only two adults in back. For some time, partly due to the twin i-beam, partly due to over-assisted power steering, ford trucks had a numb feel through the steering and would wander when encountering large dips or road irregularities, and were very susceptible to being blown around by crosswinds. And it had a high degree of directional stability, which helps to keep the vehicle headed down its intended path. Ride, too, was remarkably good. One big problem with pickup trucks has always been how poorly they tend to ride when empty; this can become really annoying on fairly long trips on concrete interstate highways, where the truck will bounce ceaselessly. There's no truck-like roar or rumble, no feeling that it's overworked at higher speeds. Again, driving around the city, or taking an extended highway cruise, the 5. 4-liter triton engine was probably the most velvety full-size pickup truck engine we've encountered. The 4. 6-liter version is equally smooth, but less powerful, and we highly recommend the stronger 5. 4-liter v8. The interior is extraordinary, the new v8s are silky and strong, the ride and drive is exceptional and it's full to the brim with worthwhile features. Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Mirrors✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Air Conditioning✔ Leather Seats
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