1996 Ford F-150 XLT With Just 45K Miles Up For Auction

Square-body trucks are highly sought after by classic pickup enthusiasts, but locating low-mileage examples can be tough. However, every so often, these gems do surface on the market, like a 1992 Ford F-150 flareside with 300 miles, a 1993 example of the same model with 9,000 miles racked up, and a 1994 F-150 XLT Lariat with just 17,000 shown on the odometer. Another relatively low-mileage 1996 Ford F-150 XLT is currently up for grabs, although this one is a bit more experienced with less than 45,000 miles on its chassis.

For sale on Cars & Bids, this 1996 Ford F-150 XLT features a stunning duotone paint scheme of Toreador Red Metallic over Silver Frost Metallic doors, paired with a gray interior. It has 44,500 miles on its odometer, and has escaped accident and mileage discrepancies throughout its nearly three-decade-long life. The pickup was registered in Washington state until 2021.

A set of 15-inch wheels are affixed to all four corners of this immaculate pickup, although its tires do show a 2008 date code and will likely need replacement soon. Its chrome front and rear bumpers compliment its two-tone paint scheme, and it has very few modifications, including diamond-plated tailgate and bedside top covers, along with Carr side steps and a relocated antenna that’s now fastened to its bed.

Inside, this 1996 Ford F-150 XLT features gray cloth seats, including a bench seat with power-adjustable lumbar support. It also features power windows and locks, air conditioning, and cruise control.

Its prior owners kept up on its maintenance, as its service record shows routine procedures like hose and belt replacements, fluid changes, and spark plug replacements, but nothing that indicates it has ever suffered a significant mechanical issue. However, it is showing its age a bit, and has minor chips, scratches, and wear on its interior.

Under the hood, the pickup harnesses a 5.0L V8 engine, factory rated at 199 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. Power is relayed via a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) drivetrain by way of its four-speed automatic transmission.  At the time of this writing, the hid bid is $3,700; the auction will remain open through October 13^th, 2024.