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First Impressions of the Ford F-150 for 2006

Ford F-150

Ford has been blessed with many award-winning designs, including the Ford F-150 of 2006. There are seven trim levels to the F-150, including FX4, Lariat, STX, XL, XLT, Harley-Davidson Edition, and King Ranch. The Harley-Davidson Edition version is one of the more popular options. Like in 2005 the popular 5.4 liter Triton has made this a popular choice for extended cab pickup buyers across the country.

Ford F-150 Engine Specs

The F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition 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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition 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

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.

The 2006 F-150 gets 18 miles/gallon on the highway and only 14 in the city. This is exceptional for a extended cab pickup truck.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition 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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