Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 F.
The 2006 Ford F-650 is a commercial truck built on the 650 platform, representing Ford's entry into the medium-duty vocational truck segment designed for applications ranging from delivery service to specialized commercial use. This model year accumulated 588 total owner complaints across its service life, with Engine & Engine Cooling emerging as the predominant concern area—a pattern that contributed to 14 official recalls being issued for the model year. When contextualized within the broader F-650 complaint history spanning 1999 through 2022, where complaint volumes ranged from a high of 10 in 2001 to a low of just 1 in 2012, the 2006 model positions itself among the higher-complaint years in the nameplate's history, indicating that prospective owners or fleet operators should prioritize thorough pre-purchase inspections and verify resolution of any outstanding recall matters.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| 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 |
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.
| 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 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8.
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 8 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 28 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8 |
| Pressure Test | 18-20 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 180-207 °F |
| Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) | 0-55 |
| RPM | 45-55 @ Idle rpm |
| 1 | 33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50 | 33 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 69 | 4 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 90 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120 ft. lbs., Step 3: 170 | 90 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The F-650's federal record shows a steep decline in complaints and recalls from 2000–2001 (5–10 complaints, 6–3 recalls, 79–47 TSBs) to 2003 (2 complaints, 0 recalls, 21 TSBs). The 2006 model year, though absent from the year-by-year summary, records 58 crash complaints, 18 fire complaints, and top complaint categories of Engine & Engine Cooling (63), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (55), Engine (49), and Steering (40) — figures that dwarf the total complaints of any adjacent year. By contrast, 2007–2009 each show zero complaints, one recall, and zero TSBs, marking a sharp post-2006 improvement. The data does not specify the root causes of the 2006 engine, brake, and steering complaints or their link to crash and fire reports. This anomaly places the 2006 F-650 as a clear outlier with elevated safety-related complaint volumes. Consequently, based on the federal record, the 2006 model year carries higher risk and is not recommended for purchase.
All 588 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 14 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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…
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…
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… |
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