The 3-second version: 92-96 F-150 = the "aero" OBS body. Engines: 4.9 I6 · 5.0 · 5.8 (gas), 7.3 IDI/Power Stroke (diesel, F-250/350 only). Transmissions: E4OD (auto) · M5OD (5-spd gas) · ZF5 (5-spd heavy). Rear axles: 8.8 (F-150) · 10.25 (F-250). 4x4 front: TTB Dana 44/50.
Model year facts
- 92-96 = the "aero" body (OBS proper). The heavy-duty F-250/F-350 kept this body through 1997.
- Bronco shares the F-150 chassis and drivetrain (92-96).
- 94.5 introduced the 7.3 Power Stroke; 95 introduced the driver's airbag; 96 was the last year before the 97 F-150 redesign (the new one).
Engine lineup (gas)
| Engine | HP / torque | Trans options | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 I6 | 145 / 265 | M5OD, E4OD | Unkillable, gutless-ish, cheapest |
| 5.0 V8 | 195-205 / 275 | M5OD, E4OD | The all-rounder |
| 5.8 V8 | 200-210 / 325 | M5OD, E4OD | The tow pick |
See the Engines page for full bore/stroke/firing-order specs.
Transmissions
- E4OD — 4-spd auto w/ overdrive + lockup. See E4OD problems.
- M5OD — 5-spd manual (gas). See M5OD.
- ZF5 — 5-spd manual, F-250/350 and 460 trucks. Overbuilt; the 5th-gear nut is the known issue.
Axles & codes
- F-150/Bronco: 8.8 rear. Codes: H9 = 3.55 LS (most common), 19 = 3.55 open, B6 = 3.08 open, 27 = 3.73 open. Full chart on the Decoders page.
- F-250: 10.25 Sterling; F-350: Dana 60.
- Front: TTB Dana 44 (F-150) / Dana 50 (F-250). The TTB is the truck's signature — see 4x4 & TTB.
Body styles
- Regular cab, SuperCab (extended), Crew Cab (F-250/350 only, 92-97)
- Beds: 6.5 ft (Flareside/Styleside), 8 ft long bed
- 2WD and 4WD
Fluids at a glance
Oil: 5 qt (V8s) / 6 qt (I6) 10W-30 · Coolant ~16-19 qt · E4OD: 13.9 qt dry Mercon · M5OD: 4.5 qt Mercon ATF · 8.8: 2 qt 80W-90 (+modifier if LS). Full table on Fluid Capacities.
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