A lot has been said about the Ford F-150 for 2006. As Ford's entry in the extended cab pickup market the F-150 (and in this case specically the XLT version) has maintained a good reputation. The 4-door F-150 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help Ford as a brand in general.

Ford F-150 Engine Specs

The F-150 XLT is equipped with a Ford 5.4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The Triton engine is mated to a Ford 4-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Extended Cab Pickup arena.

The F-150 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2006 F-150 is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 30.00 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The F-150 is inches long, 78.90 inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the F-150 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the extended cab pickup market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $36,765 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $32,611. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Extended Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The F-150 XLT received a miles-per-gallon rating of fourteen in-city driving and eighteen when it came to long-distance. Being a flex-powered hybrid truck, this was exceptional.

The vehicle is available in Black/Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Bright Red/Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Oxford White/Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Silver Metallic/Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, and True Blue Metallic/Dark Shadow Gray Metallic.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Ford F-150 XLT sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a F-150.

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Tags: 4-Door, Extended Cab Pickup, Ford F-150, United States market, XLT

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