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2006 Ford F-150

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

Body TRUCK

The 2006 Ford F-150 is a full-size pickup built on the F-150 platform, requiring 7.0 quarts of 5W-20 API-rated engine oil for maintenance. With 588 total owner complaints recorded and 14 recalls issued, this model year falls toward the lower end of the F-150's complaint spectrum when compared against its 1990-2009 history—the 1997 model peaked at 2,991 complaints while the 1990 model recorded a low of just 21. The most frequently reported issue area was Engine & Engine Cooling, a pattern consistent with many older pickups in this lineage. This positions the 2006 as a relatively more reliable iteration within its generation, though prospective buyers should note the recall history and engine-related concerns when evaluating long-term ownership costs.

Model year2025 2024 2023 2006

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque150 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 59 · 540 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 59 · 540 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size275-65R18OEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	174.8 in
Overall width	70.1 in
Overall height	69.7 in
Wheelbase	103.1 in
Curb weight	3177 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.4 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

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

5.6–10.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.60 sec — 2015 F-150 Platinum FX4 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2007	F-150 FX4 SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8	8.80 sec	16.70 sec	300 hp	4x4
2004	F-150 FX4 SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8	8.90 sec	16.30 sec	300 hp	4x4
2004	F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8	9.30 sec	17.00 sec	300 hp	4x4
2004	F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8	9.90 sec	17.40 sec	300 hp	4x4
2003	F-150 Harley-Davidson SuperCrew (5.4 ft. Bed) 5.4L Supercharger V8	5.96 sec	14.39 sec	340 hp	RWD
2003	F-150 Lariat SuperCab Styleside (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8	8.20 sec	16.30 sec	260 hp	RWD
2009	F-150 King Ranch SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8	7.90 sec	16.20 sec	310 hp	4X4
2009	F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8	8.10 sec	16.20 sec	320 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150 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
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	5.5 Pints Rear, 8.8 and 9.7
Engine Coolant	USE FORD PREMIUM GOLD COOLANT
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	7.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	118 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	55-64 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	59 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)	Light Duty: 85.0, Heavy Duty: 184.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	222.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	98.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	98.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	150 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	11.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	20 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Motorcraft
Spark Plug Gap	0.040-0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque	25 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Motorcraft
Spark Plug Gap	.052-.056 in
Spark Plug Torque	11 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.13 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	8.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	59
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	540 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	65 - CANADA OR OPTIONAL

Service checks

Pressure Test	18-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180-207 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	35-45
RPM	28-45 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance	11-18 ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	11-18 na ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	11-18 na ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	11-18 na ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	47 ft-lbs / 22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	148 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.100; Rear: 0.030 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.146 in / 0.752 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.122 in / 0.728 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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

18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 degrees, Step 3: 90-120

18 ft. lbs

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

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

18 ft. lbs

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

32 ft. lbs., Step 2: 105

32 ft. lbs

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

66 ft. lbs., step 2: loosen one turn 37 ft. lbs., step 3: 90 degrees, must not exceed 148 ft. lbs.(200Nm).

66 ft. lbs

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

66 ft. lbs., step 2: loosen one turn 37 ft. lbs., step 3: 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

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	all bolts	15 ft. lbs
2	all bolts	30 ft. lbs
3	all bolts	37 ft. lbs
1	loosen 2-3 turn
2	if long bolt	33 ft. lbs
3	180 degrees; Proceed to next bolt in sequence	180 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil.

1	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59

15 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

1.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18

1.5 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3.6 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.4

3.6 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

41 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

41 ft. lbs

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 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) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (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)
Every 60,000 mi	Wheel Bearing (repack)
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 Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · 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.

The 2006 Ford F-150 sits in a declining-complaint phase of its generation, with 588 complaints—well below the 2004 peak of 2,035 and the 2005 total of 1,121, though still above the later 2007 (491) and 2008 (368) figures. Recalls held steady at 14, matching 2005 and trailing only 2004's 16, while investigations (2) and TSBs (57) continued the downward trend seen across the generation. The top complaint categories—Engine & Engine Cooling (63), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (55), Engine (49), and Steering (40)—account for the bulk of owner reports, with 58 crash-related and 18 fire-related complaints recorded; the data does not specify root causes. Relative to the launch-year turbulence of 2004, 2006 shows meaningful improvement in owner-reported problems, but it still carries more regulatory activity than the cleaner 2007-2008 model years. Given its lower complaint volume yet persistent recall count, a 2006 F-150 is a more reasonable used-truck candidate than a 2004-2005, though a 2007-2008 would likely be the safer buy within this generation if budget allows.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

588

Owner complaints

58 involved a crash · 18 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 588 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling63

Service Brakes, Hydraulic55

Engine49

Steering40

Air Bags38

Power Train31

Electrical System28

Structure28

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 14 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

11V107000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 23/02/2011

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES. IF THE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG LOWER… Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER TO HAVE A NEW CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE INSTALLED THAT INCORPORATES A PROTECTIVE…

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 57 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB 24-2188	2024-07-24	Wheels	This article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to…
SSM 51536	2023-04-04	Structure	For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis…
TSB 22-2219	2022-06-21	Power Train	Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped…
TSB 20-2307	2020-10-16	Electrical System	Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with TOD…
TSB 20-2233	2020-07-13	Structure	This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000…

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 F take?

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

Does the 2006 F have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

2006 Ford F-150

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

Full specifications

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Performance & power Independent road tests

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Reference guides

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