• The 1999 Ford F-250 extended cab turbo diesel featured a large, powerful engine for increased towing ability and increased cargo space over smaller Ford truck models. According to the automoyive review website Edmunds, Ford has enjoyed such popularity with its line of pickup trucks because of its large array of body styles and engine options, coupled with affordability and comfort.
  
  

Pickup Performance

• The 1999 Ford F-250 uses a 280-cubic-inch, 7.3-liter power-stroke turbo-diesel V8 engine, which is composed of a cast-iron block with a light alloy head. Peak horsepower for the engine measures 235 at 2,700 revs per minute. Maximum torque measures 500 foot-pounds at 1,600 RPM. The system utilizes a heavy-duty alternator to keep power stable during strenuous hauling jobs and a mutli-point fuel-injection system for improved acceleration. Bore and stroke for the engine measures 4.11 inches by 4.18 inches.
  
  

Brakes, Transmission and Suspension

• An anti-lock braking system is used on all four wheels of the 1999 F-250. Dual ventilated disc brakes provide stopping power to the vehicle's rear wheels, with standard disc brakes working the front wheels. Axle ratio measures 3.73:1. The 1999 F-250 turbo diesel offers a choice of five-speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual. The truck employs a wishbone front suspension with an independent stabilizer bar and torsion springs. The rear suspension is a rigid beam with leaf springs.
  
  

Vehicle Dimensions

• Overall external length of the Ford F-250 is about 225 inches. External width and height measure 79 and 76.6 inches respectively. Wheelbase measures 138.8 inches, with a ground clearance of 7.5 inches. Length of the vehicle's cargo compartment measures 78.8 inches, with a front width of 65 inches. Width between the arches measures 50 inches. Total curb weight for the F-250 is 4,894 pounds.