2006 Ford F-150

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New for 2006

• Limited-edition Harley-Davidson Package with menacing Monotone Black exterior, 22-inch polished forged aluminum wheels, dramatic interior with high-gloss Piano Black detail, rich black aniline leather seating surfaces and chrome details
• With the Harley-Davidson Package, customers can choose between 4x2 or all-wheel drive - a first for any F-150
• A new 20-inch wheel is available on FX4, Lariat and King Ranch
• XL Décor Package
• XLT and Lariat Chrome Package
• Smokestone Clearcoat Metallic paint available on Lariat
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio with six-month subscription available on STX, XLT, FX4 and Lariat
• F-150 is the only pickup in its class to earn NHTSA's 5-star rating for driver and right-front-passenger frontal crash rating and receive a 'Best Pick' in frontal offset crash testing performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
• Traction Assist available on 4x2 V-8 models
• Five-inch chrome tubular running boards on STX, XLT, FX4 and Lariat
• Later in the model year, SuperCrew becomes available with 6.5-foot cargo box
• Later in the model year, a flexible-fuel 5.4-liter Triton ä V-8 will be offered and a new luxury package will be available on the FX4

Ford F-150 Overview

For the model year 2006, Ford's king of the road joins another motoring giant to give performance enthusiasts a new definition of custom cool - the 2006 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150. The limited-edition 2006 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 SuperCab is the eighth model to emerge from the alliance that was first forged in 1999.

Besides adding the brash Harley-Davidson model, Ford has upgraded the F-150 line with a long list of new options, features and equipment, including a new 20-inch wheel, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, chrome appearance packages for XLT and Lariat models, Traction Assist and, later in the model year, the option of a standard-length cargo box on SuperCrew models and a flexible-fuel 5.4-liter Triton ä V-8 engine.

The Ford F-150 continues to offer the industry's widest variety of body configurations, including three cab choices, three box lengths, two box styles and five unique series: the entry-level F-150 XL, fun and athletic F-150 STX, all-purpose F-150 XLT, powerful F-150 FX4, and the luxurious F-150 Lariat - to which the King Ranch version adds even more luxury. All cabs feature four doors for easy access.

With a maximum tow rating of 9,900 pounds when properly equipped and maximum payload capacity of 3,060 pounds, the F-150 is the most capable full-size pickup under 8,500 pounds. It is built in Norfolk, Va, Kansas City, Mo. and at the legendary Rouge Center in Dearborn, Mich.

Design and Equipment

The new 2006 Ford Harley-Davidson SuperCab has hot-rod-inspired custom looks that communicate power. Its Black Monotone exterior is accented with a scalloped red stripe outlined in electric blue running along the beltline, punctuated with the 'Harley-Davidson' script. The custom stripe creates a sense of motion and speed, while a bold front-end design features a chrome billet grille and blacked-out headlamps.

Based on a SuperCab configuration with a 6-1/2-foot Styleside box, the new 2006 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 cuts a menacing profile. Beefy 22-inch polished forged aluminum rims - the largest offered on any full-sized pickup - sport a split five-spoke design, exposed lug nuts and the distinctive Bar & Shield logo on the center cap. The massive wheels give this ride undeniable attitude.

Between the wheel wells, chrome-accented side tubes help create an integrated appearance and enhance the truck's powerful stance. Heavyweight genuine zinc die-cast badges on the fenders celebrate the Ford Harley-Davidson alliance. Dark tinted smoked-out tail lamps, a blacked-out bumper and the 'Harley-Davidson F-150' badge distinguish the rear. Chrome tie-down hooks and a twin-tip chrome exhaust add even more street-rod appeal.

The striking interior features a stunning display of chrome, including unique chrome-ringed instruments, chrome handles, vent rings, floor shifter and door pulls. Adding to the overall custom feel is a serialized nickel plate showing the vehicle's production date and number.

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