2006 Ford f150 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What is the 2006 Ford f150 safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2006 Ford f150 crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, rollover 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

Q: What gas mileage does the 2006 Ford f150 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2006 Ford f150 at about 15 mpg combined (13 city / 17 highway).

Q: How much is a 2006 Ford f150 worth?

Comparable 2006 Ford f150 listings run roughly $5,300–$11,995, typically around $8,055 (from 14 vehicles).

2006 Ford f150 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Combined15 mpg

Typical price$8,055

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2006 Ford f150 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2006 Ford f150.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2006 Ford f150 safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2006 Ford F-150 Supercab. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2006 Ford f150 MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg

City13 mpg

Highway17 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$4,150

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2006 Ford f150 worth?

Low

$5,300

Typical price

$8,055

High

$11,995

From 14 comparable 2006 Ford f150 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 Ford f150 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,750

Fuel only$20,750

Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.