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2006 Ford Crown Victoria

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 Crown Victoria.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is a traditional passenger car paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA figures of 15 mpg city and 23 mpg highway while running on 6.2 quarts of 5W-20 API oil. With 52 total owner complaints—centered primarily on steering—and three recalls, this model year sits comfortably in the lower end of the Crown Victoria's complaint history, which spans 1990 through 2011 and peaks at 424 complaints in 1992 before bottoming out at just 12 in 2010. That trajectory places the 2006 in the model's later, more sorted period, meaning a buyer is looking at a platform whose most troublesome years are well behind it.

Model year2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.2 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225-60TR16OEM · verified

Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	211.8 in
Overall width	78.3 in
Overall height	56.7 in
Wheelbase	114.2 in
Curb weight	4189 lb
Track (front / rear)	63 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 23 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	111 cu ft
Cargo volume	21 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Crown Victoria of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.6–8.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.60 sec — 2008 Police Interceptor Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2007	Police Interceptor Sedan 4.6L V8	7.80 sec	15.90 sec	250 hp	RWD
2004	LX Sedan 4.6L V8	7.90 sec	16.20 sec	224 hp	RWD
2008	Police Interceptor Sedan 4.6L V8	7.60 sec	15.80 sec	250 hp	RWD
1999	Police Interceptor Sedan 4.6L V8	8.40 sec	16.50 sec	250 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.2 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 19.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	13.9
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.2 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	59 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	60-64 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Motorcraft
Spark Plug Gap	.052-.056 in
Spark Plug Torque	11 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Motorcraft
Spark Plug Gap	0.052-0.056 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	10

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.70 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	7.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	65

Service checks

Pressure Test	18-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180-207 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	20.0-60.0
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	35-45
RPM	28-45 @ Idle rpm
Engine Oil Pressure	20-45 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	2500 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure	40-70 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	27 ft-lbs / 25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	188 ft-lbs / 68 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.063 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.037 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.732 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs. Step 3: 90

18 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105

17 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

66 ft. lbs., step 2: 360 degrees, step 3: 37 ft. lbs., step 4: 90

66 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	loosen 1 turn
4	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
5	90 degrees	90 degrees
6	90

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 3,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Across the Crown Victoria's generation, federal records reveal a significant arc, starting with a peak of 424 complaints in 1992 and a secondary spike of 289 complaints in 2003, before dropping sharply in the later production years. The 2006 model year sits at the forefront of this final, stabilized decline, falling to just 52 complaints, 3 recalls, and 3 investigations compared to 193 complaints and 6 recalls in 2005. For the 2006 model specifically, steering issues dominate the complaint profile with 21 reports, followed by vehicle speed control at 6 reports, though the data does not specify the root causes for these concentrations; notably, there are zero fire complaints and only 9 crash complaints. This low volume of federal interventions implies that by 2006, Ford had largely resolved the generation's earlier engineering bugs, resulting in a mature, stabilized vehicle. Given its position in the lowest tier of the generation's complaint arc and minimal safety flags, the 2006 Crown Victoria is an excellent, low-risk year to purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

9 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05’06’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 52 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering21

Vehicle Speed Control6

Air Bags4

Steering,Suspension3

Structure3

Electrical System2

Power Train2

Air Bags,Service Brakes,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V704000Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion ShaftReported 05/11/2014

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles… Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers…

13V385000SteeringReported 29/08/2013

Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or… Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 29 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB 20-2233	2020-07-13	Structure	This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000…
DOR-L2Q6V-10	2019-09-18	Electrical System	This SKU is a Radiator Fan. The customer communication requested return of unsold…
TSB 19-2026	2019-02-07	Structure	Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels…
TSB 19-2026	2019-02-07	Structure	Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels…
SSM 46085	2016-09-21	Engine And Engine Cooling	The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2006 Crown Victoria take?

6.2 qt of 5W-20 API MEETING FORD SPECIFICATION WSS-M2C945-A, per the factory manual.

Does the 2006 Crown Victoria have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Crown Victoria get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.