First Impressions of the Ford F-150 for 2006
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 FX4 version) has maintained a solid 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.
Engine Performance
The F-150 FX4 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 configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.
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.
F-150 FX4 Statistics
The dimensions of the F-150 FX4 are 78.90 inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
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
Fuel is handled for the F-150 is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The FLEX is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 30.00 gallons.
The F-150 FX4 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 subpar.
Conclusion
The 2005 model began the promise of the Ford F-150. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the F-150 FX4 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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