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1997 Ford F-150 Lariat Reg Cab 120

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab 6.5' Styleside
16 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Reg Cab 6.5' Styleside

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

4.6L/281

Fuel System:

SEFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

220 @ 4500

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

290 @ 3250

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Front Tire Size:

P255/70R16SL

Rear Tire Size:

P255/70R16SL

Spare Tire Size:

P255/70R16SL

Front Wheel Size (in):

16.0 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16.0 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

25.0

Wheelbase (in):

119.9

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

119.9" WB

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

2500

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

2900

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2236

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1614

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

5550

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

7,800

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2,000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2,000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

300

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2,000

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

500

Engine Order Code:

996

Trans Order Code:

44M

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.90

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.24

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.49

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.80

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.41

Clutch Size (in):

11.4

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

540

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Maximum Alternator Watts:

1425

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

17.9

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Coil Spring

Suspension Type - Rear:

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

2500

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

2900

Axle Type - Front:

Twin Forged SLA

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

3400

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3800

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.55

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

30.2

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

30.2

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.18

Front Tire Order Code:

T55

Rear Tire Order Code:

T55

Spare Tire Order Code:

T55

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

2064

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

2064

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

2064

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

695

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

695

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:

695

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16.0 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Power

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

40.49

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

42.22

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.13 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

11.03 x 2.25

Fuel Tank Location:

Midship

Front Head Room (in):

40.8

Front Leg Room (in):

40.9

Front Shoulder Room (in):

63.8

Front Hip Room (in):

61.3

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):

202.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

78.4

Height, Overall (in):

72.7

Overhang, Front (in):

37.2

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

32.5

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

78.8

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):

62.1 @ Belt

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

60.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

50.0

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

19.7

Cargo Volume (ft³):

58.6

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