2006 Ford F-150 Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
14 - 16 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(127 Total Reviews)
Great truck!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Ford F-150 Lariat 4dr SuperCrew Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased this truck because I have to haul a large boat. I had a Chevy Tahoe that just didn't haul it well. This truck is awesome for hauling and room. I've had people who have never been in a large truck comment on how much room and comfortable both front and back seats are. The Lariat package is nice with all the toys. It rides nice for a truck and handles better than the suv I had. The standard tires are bad, I'm going to replace those before winter. I little more HP would be ok too
Favorite Features
Looks and features. Very well done and no major problems. I'm a firm believer in preventative maintanence so I change oil every 2K and have it looked at each oil change to see if anything is acting up. Nothing yet
Suggested Improvements
More HP and better gas mileage but I know I'm dreaming.
3rd Ford truck! still impressed!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Ford F-150 XLT 4dr SuperCab Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I'm on my 3rd Ford truck. 2 Rangers, and now the F-150. I've owned my last 2 for at least 5-7 years, and NEVER had a single problem. I've over exceeded weight capacities, towed, hauled, even pulled tree's out of the ground! This F-150 is powerful enough, sharp looking, and more comfortable than my Rangers. I can only agree with other reviews that the A/C is weak, and I live in southwest Florida. So far averaging the SAME mileage with this 5.4L as I did with my 3.0 supercab Ranger! It also has enough back seat room for the baby seat. If I have the same luck with this 5.4L, 4 door supercab as I did with my Rangers, then I'm sticking with the Fords!
Favorite Features
Looks, ride, power, room, and 16MPG CITY isn't bad!
Suggested Improvements
A/C needs to be better.
luv it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Ford F-150 XLT 4dr SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I love this truck! It drive Nice its quiet good power body is easy to dent not like my 1 ton but all around a good truck I wish the dealer would have offered me treatment for the interior (cloth stains) going to trade it in on a 2009
Favorite Features
looks and drive
Suggested Improvements
cloth seate better fabric
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Never Again
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Ford F-150 XLT 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased my F-150 Crew Cab 4X4 as a lease return with 26,000 miles. It was actually the SECOND F-150 that I purchased from the same dealer within two weeks as the FIRST truck had the 5.4 which blew up after TWO days. The mechanic told me that there is a problem with the 5.4 losing oil pressure to the top end. I had to get flat-bedded in off of the interstate. The second and current truck has been a nightmare. 30 days after purchase the four wheel drive crapped out and numerous 4X4 components required replacement. Within 60 days the instrument cluster digital information center stopped working. On the way to the dealer for the scheduled maintenance, the steering went.
Favorite Features
The dealer has been great with all repairs and is the ONLY reason that I keep the truck.
Suggested Improvements
Quality control needs major improvement.
2 out 4 people found this review helpful
Great family truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Ford F-150 Lariat 4dr SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Love the truck, can get family of four into w/no prob. Truck tow great, no lack of torque for hulling.
Favorite Features
Leather seats
Suggested Improvements
Longer ext cab would be nice. For littles one fine for now.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Not a Bad Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Ford F-150 XLT 4dr SuperCab Flareside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I am about to return this vehicle off a lease. I have put 60000km on it. The only thing it has needed was blower motor and a new Ford symbol on the front (from rock and salt). This truck otherwise has been reliable as hell. Although it is very slow off the line. I found it pulled just as hard with the a double snowmobile trailer loaded. Very bad fuel mileage with the trailer on.
Favorite Features
Didn't have to take it to the shop every week for a check up. Pulled hard and was awsome in 3 feet of snow with trailer.
Suggested Improvements
The power windows are very slow going up. Sometimes the lights brighten when I would shut the truck off (seemed odd). F-150 symbols paint falls off at the car wash. Happens on every one I have seen.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
very happy with this truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Ford F-150 FX4 4dr SuperCrew 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This is my first purchased pick up after previously owning an 05 mustang, and i will never be able to drive another car again. I have the 5.4. And driving it proper i manage about 16 and a 1/2 mpg. This is the smoothest truck I've ever set foot in. But it can also be an aggressive monster off road. I love its looks, inside and out. I love the shifter in the middle it looks good and is in a perfect arm reaching area. It is pretty powerful. I havent had the pleasure of testing out its great tow capacity yet. Overall I love it.
Favorite Features
The look of the interior. Its smooth handling and ride. Its sleek, smooth body.
Suggested Improvements
To get rid of the censor drivin acceleration pedal and use the direct cable, because the acceleration is a little delayed.
I love this truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Ford F-150 XLT 4dr SuperCab 4WD Flareside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I traded in my old V-6 2WD F-150 for the large towing capacity and because 2WD on the ice around here is horrible. My first impression was same truck bigger engine, but as time passed I noticed a lot of little things Ford did to make this truck better than previous models. The mirrors are bigger it has a softer ride it rides higher than previous 4x4 models and it drives like a compact car. I can swing the truck in and park where i couldnt have before. Backing up is easier with the larger mirrors and the added horsepower without the huge loss in fuel economy are huge assets.
Favorite Features
Larger mirrors, smooth comfortable braking, the automatic headlights, smooth transition while shifting gears, great towing capacity, interior design and ease of use, rear windows go all the way down-great for the dogs, large back seat, great in off road conditions
Suggested Improvements
Obvious gas mileage, loud warning indicators, maybe an engine block warmer option, step rail needs to be further out
9 out 9 people found this review helpful
Love this truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Ford F-150 XLT 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This is my 2nd pickup. I love this truck. I have used it a lot to haul tools, quadrunner, furniture you name it. I am surprised how well the back seat works for kids, dog, etc. I feel like I got a very good value with this truck and hope to pass it on to my son in 10 years.
Favorite Features
6.5ft bed, I drive dirt roads a lot and for 2wd it seems to handle them well with BFG all terrain tires.
Suggested Improvements
Tie downs could be a little bigger.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
City Boy Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Ford F-150 XLT 4dr SuperCrew Styleside 6.5 ft. LB (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I use this truck for towing jet and ski boats, four wheelers, snow mobiles and often have a four wheeler in the bed. About 20,000 miles into this truck the brakes went bad and Ford told me, "I drive the truck wrong," and did not stand by their product. I have 2 other friends one has a 07 Ford F-150 and his brakes are going out as well and the other friend has a 2005 and has replaced the brakes 3 times. Brakes on these trucks are terrible. My rotors are shot and it about jumps off the road everytime I stop. I would not recommend this truck to anyone that actually uses a truck for pulling and hauling. I can't wait for my lease to be up so I can get out. The truck looks good and that's it.
Favorite Features
It tows good with enough power you just can't stop anything you tow. Stereo sounds good even though I had it replaced under warranty once. Higher bed looks good and tail gate is light. Rims look good. Back seats are roomy and comfortable. Lots of storage in the doors. Not a lot of blind spots.
Suggested Improvements
Bigger brakes, better paint on decals. I have had them replaced, better fuel economy, redesign cab if back windows are down the noise is unreal, stregthen the bed my fourwheeler has dented the front of the bed from stopping, make the seat belt beeper less noisy. If it had brakes I would own another.
7 out 12 people found this review helpful
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