2006 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Review
Six distinctly different trucks.
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Summary
The Ford F-150 delivers a strong combination of style, interior comfort, performance, ride and handling. With six major trim variants and a choice of drivetrains and body styles, there's an F-150 for every type of pickup owner.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw reported from Dearborn, Michigan, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
Model Line Overview
| Model Lineup: | Ford F-150 XL regular cab 2WD ($18,790); STX SuperCab 2WD Flareside ($28,855); XLT SuperCrew 4WD ($33,160); FX4 SuperCab 4WD LWB ($33,495); Lariat SuperCrew 2WD ($32,995); King Ranch 4WD ($39,615); Harley-Davidson 4WD ($38,130) |
| Engines: | 5.4-liter sohc 24-valve V8 |
| Transmissions: | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard): | ABS, smart front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional): | traction control, reverse sensing system |
| Basic Warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In: | Kansas City, Missouri; Norfolk, Virginia; Dearborn, Michigan |
Specifications As Tested
| Model Tested (MSRP): | Ford F-150 4WD Flareside SuperCab XLT ($31,850) |
| Standard Equipment: | air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, console, cruise control, AM/FM/CD, remote keyless entry, premium cloth, 40/20/40 split bench front seat w/manual driver and passenger lumbar |
| Options As Tested (MSRP): | 5.4-liter V8 ($895); electronic shift-on-the-fly 4WD ($160); 255/70R17 tires ($325); limited-slip rear differential with 3.55 axle ratio ($300); trailer tow package ($350); platform running boards ($250); AM/FM/6 CD stereo ($300); keyless entry keypad ($75); reverse sensing system ($245); power driver's seat ($285); two-tone paint ($300) |
| Destination Charge: | 850 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax: | |
| Price as tested (MSRP) | 36185 |
| Layout: | four-wheel drive |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm): | 300 @ 5000 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): | 365 @ 3750 |
| Transmission: | 4-speed automatic |
| EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: | 14/18 |
| Wheelbase: | 144.5 |
| Length/width/height: | 229.8/78.9/75.6 |
| Track, f/r: | 67.0/67.0 |
| Turning circle: | 46.4 |
| Seating capacity: | 6 |
| Head/hip/leg room, f: | 40.9/66.5/41.3 |
| Head/hip/leg room, m: | |
| Head/hip/leg room, r: | 39.6/NA/32.7 |
| Cargo volume: | |
| Payload: | 1670 |
| Towing capacity: | 8300 |
| Suspension, f: | independent, double wishbones with coil springs over shock absorbers |
| Suspension, r: | live axle on leaf springs, outboard shock absorbers |
| Ground clearance: | |
| Curb weight: | 5471 |
| Tires: | P255/70R17 all-terrain |
| Brakes, f/r: | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel capacity: | 27.0 |
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