2006 Ford F-250 Overview

Introduction

Sophisticated and tough on the outside, thoughtfully comfortable within, with plenty of power under the hood and an imposing range of safety and convenience features, The Ford F-250 is the industry pacesetter for trucks, and for good reason.

The F-250 is a three-quarter ton version, full-size pickup truck. It comes in three trims: XL, XLT, and Lariat. Its body style is available in a regular cab, four-door SuperCab with suicide doors, or a four-door Crew Cab with four full-size doors. Optional wheelbases go from 137-inches to 172.4-inches. Three engine options are available: 300 hp 5.4-liter Triton V-8; 362 hp 6.8-liter V-10; and 325 hp Power Stroke 6.0-liter turbo-diesel V-8. They are all controlled by a standard six-speed manual transmission, and a five-speed automatic is optional. Rear- and four-wheel drive is available on Super Duty pickups.

For 2006, the Ford F-250 sees minimal changes.

Sophisticated and tough on the outside, thoughtfully comfortable within, with a V8 under the hood and an imposing range of safety and convenience features, The Ford F-250 is the industry pacesetter, and for good reason.

The F-250 Regular cab seats two or three occupants. It has a few different engine options available: 300 hp 5.4-liter Triton V-8, 362 hp 6.8-liter V-10, and 325 hp Power Stroke 6.0-liter turbo-diesel V-8. They all come with a standard six-speed manual transmission and an optional five-speed automatic. Rear- and four-wheel drive are both available. The F-250's safety features include: dual front airbags and antilock brakes.

The Ford F-250 is slightly revised for 2007. Engine modifications have been made and new options are available.

The F-250 is Ford's Super Duty full-sized single rear-wheel (SRW) truck. The F-250 manages to mix innovation, comfort, and style into a competitive vehicle that has impressive torque ratings, towing capacities, and payloads.

The F-250 is available as a 4x2 or a 4x4, has three different cab configurations, and has four trims available. The rugged and reliable XL, the well equipped XLT, the durable FX4 and the luxurious Lariat. Three engine choices include a 5.4-liter 300-hp Triton V8 with 365 lb.-ft. of torque. A 362-hp Triton V10 with 457 lb.-ft of torque or a 350-hp twin-turbo 6.4 liter V8 Powerstroke diesel with 650 lb.-ft. of torque. Each engine offers a six-speed manual transmission or an optional TorqShift five-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul mode. When properly equipped the F-250 can tow 12,500 lbs. or carry a payload of 3,170 lbs. The F-250 offers unique amenities such as a supplemental heater, folding tailgate step and a trailer brake controller.

For 2009, the Ford F-250 is a carryover but has added more standard features to each trim.

The F-250 is available as a 4x2 or a 4x4, has three different cab configurations, and has four trims available. The rugged and reliable XL, the well equipped XLT, the durable FX4 and the luxurious Lariat. Three engine choices include a 5.4 liter 300 horsepower Triton V8 with 365 lb.-ft. of torque. A 362 horsepower Triton V10 with 457 lb.-ft of torque or a 350 horsepower twin-turbo 6.4 liter V8 Powerstroke diesel with 650 lb.-ft. of torque. Each engine offers a six-speed manual transmission or an optional TorqShift five-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul mode. When properly equipped the F-250 can tow 12,500 lbs. or carry a payload of 3,170 lbs. The F-250 offers unique amenities such as a supplemental heater, folding tailgate step and a TowCommand trailer brake controller.

For 2008, the Ford F-250 is completely redesigned.

The F-250 is available as a 4x2 or a 4x4, has three different cab configurations, and has four trims available. The rugged and reliable XL, the well equipped XLT, the sporty Cabela and the luxurious Lariat. Three engine choices include a 5.4-liter 300-hp Triton V8 with 365 lb.-ft. of torque. A 362-hp Triton V10 with 457 lb.-ft of torque or a 350-hp twin-turbo 6.4 liter V8 Powerstroke diesel with 650 lb.-ft. of torque. Two available transmissions include a six-speed manual transmission or a TorqShift five-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul mode. The F-250 offers unique amenities such as a supplemental cab heater, a reverse camera system, upfitter switches, a navigation system, a rear seat DVD entertainment system, satellite radio, SYNC, a rear folding tailgate step and a trailer brake controller.

For 2010, the Ford F-250 replaces the FX4 trim with the new Cabela trim that caters to the outdoors and a recreational lifestyle.