11/01/05 2006 E-SERIES VAN
MAJOR PRODUCT CHANGES
OVERVIEW
The 2006 Ford E-Series Van continues to build on its proven strengths as the leader in sales, safety and
customer loyalty. Ford E-Series Van - America's best-selling van for 26 years running!
FUNCTIONAL CHANGES
• Transmission oil cooler Standard on E-250 and
E-150 with Trailer Tow Package and Trailer
Tow Prep
• Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) standard on all
models
• Optional extra heavy duty 140-amp alternator
available with 6.0L diesel engine
POWERTRAIN CHANGES
• 4R75E Transmission is Standard
INTERIOR CHANGES
• "Door Ajar" warning light deleted from
instrument panel
• Slim line engine cover console
• Elastic map strap deleted
• Single CD radio is Standard on RV Prep
Packages
• Single CD optional radio replaces cassette
• Medium Flint interior available with Dark
Shadow Grey exterior paint on RV PEP
Packages
11/01/05 ORDER GUIDE UPDATES
• RV Plus package tire and wheel offerings
• Alternator rating changes
Product Changes and Features Availability
Features, options and package content subject to change. Please check www.fmcdealer.com or Dealer eStore for the
most current information.
= New for this model year.
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MAJOR PRODUCT SUMMARY
The 2006 Ford E-Series continues to build on its proven strengths as the leader in sales, safety and customer loyalty. Ford ESeries Van – America's best-selling van for 26 years running!
The following equipment is standard as indicated. Each series includes the standard equipment of the previous series,
except where additions/exceptions are noted:
POWERTRAIN/FUNCTIONAL
• Alternator – 115 amp gas/110 amp diesel
• Brakes – 4-wheel disc brakes
• Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
• Fuel tank – 35 gallon
• Transmission oil cooler Std. on E-250 & E-150 w/Trailer Tow
Pkg. & Trailer Tow Prep Pkg.
EXTERIOR
• Bumpers – medium platinum, front & rear contour (NA w/76X
or 76W Painted Bumpers or 18A Exterior Upgrade Pkg.)
• Ford oval on grille
• Glass – solar
• Handling Package (incl. front stabilizer bar & heavy duty front
& rear shock absorbers)
• Headlamps – halogen sealed beam
• High-mount stop light
• Mirrors – aerotype (incl. LH/RH manual adjust flat glass mirror
w/manual adjust convex spotter mirror)
• Wheel trim – 16" x 7" steel wheels w/center hubcap
INTERIOR
• Air conditioning – front
• Audio – electronic AM/FM stereo/digital clock/2-speakers
• Console – slim line engine cover console, color keyed w/dual
bin stowage (incl. latched flip-open bin & 4 cupholders)
• Door – hinged, side cargo, 60/40 swing-out
• Floor covering – front, black vinyl
• Horn – electric
• Instrument panel – medium flint w/tachometer
• Lighting
– Light & Convenience Group – courtesy light switches on all
– Front dome, center & rear cargo lights
• Mirror
– Interior day/night rearview mirror, INCLUDED on
– Interior day/night rearview mirror, NOT INCLUDED when
• Power point – single 12V source in instrument panel
• Seats – dual bucket seats w/vinyl trim & I/B armrests
• Steering wheel – tilt, black vinyl
• Step well pads – black plastic
• Sunvisors – medium flint, vinyl-trimmed
• Trim
– A-pillar grab handle – driver & passenger
– LH/RH black cowl trim panels
– Vinyl headliner (front only)
• Windshield wipers – interval
SAFETY/SECURITY
• Air bag – driver & passenger side (second generation)
• Safety belts – color keyed w/height adjustable D-ring (medium
flint on Commercial Vans)
doors, warning chime, headlights-on audible alert)
Commercial Vans w/rear door glass
vehicle is ordered w/o rear door glass
COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL
All Commercial Van content, plus:
EXTERIOR
• Bumpers – chrome, front & rear contour
• Glass – solar w/fixed side rear cargo door
• Headlamps – halogen aerodynamic
• Mirrors – aerotype, LH/RH (RH convex) power adjust flat glass
mirror w/manual adjust convex spotter mirror
• Wheel trim – argent full wheel covers
INTERIOR
• Audio – electronic AM/FM stereo/digital clock/single CD/6speakers
• Dash sound absorber
• Instrument panel – color keyed w/tachometer
• Insulation Package (incl. upper LH/RH B-pillar trim panels)
• Lighting – courtesy light
• Mirror – interior day/night rearview mirror, INCLUDED on all
Recreational Vans
• Modified Vehicle Wiring Kit & System
• Power door locks/windows
• Seats – manual pedestal w/o seats
• Speed control
• Sunvisors – untrimmed, illuminated LH/RH mirror visor kit
(incl. in dunnage box)
• Trim
– Color keyed cowl trim panels
– Color keyed plastic door trim panels w/map compartment
SAFETY/SECURITY
• Remote keyless entry – w/panic alarm & illuminated entry
• Safety belts – color keyed w/height adjustable D-ring
Please see Standard Equipment pages for more details.
Product Changes and Features Availability
Features, options and package content subject to change. Please check www.fmcdealer.com or Dealer eStore for the most current information.
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT
The following items are standard on every 2006MY E-Series Van:
POWERTRAIN/FUNCTIONAL
• Alternator –115 amp gas/110 amp diesel
• Axle
Front, twin I-beam
Rear, semi-float
• Battery – maintenance-free
• Brakes – 4-wheel disc Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
• Handling Package
• Shock absorbers – heavy duty
• Steering – power
• Tires
Spare tire & wheel
LT225/75Rx16E BSW A/S (Std. on E-250 w/5.4L engine)
P235/70Rx16XL BSW A/S (Std. on E-150)
LT245/75Rx16E BSW A/S (Std. & avail. w/8600# GVW E-
250 w/4.6L engine. Std. on E-250 and E-350 RV Van)
• Transmission
4-Speed automatic overdrive – 4R75E
Transmission w/auxiliary oil cooler
• Wheelbase – 138"
• Wheels – five
EXTERIOR
• Bumpers
Medium platinum, front & rear on Commercial Van
Chrome front and rear on RV Van
The following features are standard on select 2006MY E-Series Van:
KEY EXTERIOR FEATURES Commercial Recreational
Bumper
Medium platinum front/rear contour ●
Chrome front/rear contour ●
Glass – Fixed side/rear cargo door ●
Mirrors
Aerotype, LH/RH manual adjust flat glass w/manual adjust convex spotter mirror ●
Aerotype, LH/RH (RH convex) power adjust flat glass w/manual adjust convex spotter mirror ●
Wheel Trim
Argent steel wheel w/argent center hubcap ●
Wheel covers ●
KEY INTERIOR FEATURES
Audio/Entertainment
Electronic AM/FM stereo w/digital clock & 2-speakers ●
Electronic AM/FM stereo w/digital clock/single CD & 6-speakers ●
Dash sound absorber ●
Floor covering – black vinyl ●
Instrument panel
Medium flint ●
Color keyed ●
Lighting
Front dome lamp ●
Courtesy light ●
Center & rear cargo lights ●
Mirror – day/night interior rearview NOT INCLUDED when vehicle is ordered w/o rear door glass ●
Seats
Dual bucket w/AE Vinyl Trim ●
Manual pedestal w/o seats (incl. throwaway driver seat. Pool accts. only for E-150) ●
Inboard armrest on front seats ●
Sunvisors
Medium flint vinyl-trimmed ●
Untrimmed illuminated LH/RH mirror visor kit (incl. in dunnage box) ●
Trim
LH/RH black cowl trim panels ●
Color keyed cowl trim panels ●
Medium flint plastic door trim panels ●
Color keyed plastic door trim panels w/map compartment ●
Vinyl headliner (front only) ●
SAFETY/SECURITY
Remote keyless entry – illuminated entry w/panic alarm ●
EXTERIOR (Continued)
• Door – hinged side cargo 60/40 swing-out
• Ford oval on grille
• Fuel Tank – 35 gallon mid-ship
• Glass – solar
• Headlights
halogen sealed beam on Commercial Van
halogen aerodynamic on RV Van
• High-mount stop light
• Mirrors
aerotype manual on Commercial Van
aerotype power on RV Van
INTERIOR
• Air conditioning – front
• Light & Convenience Group – courtesy switches (all doors),
warning chime, headlights-on alert
• Mirror – day/night interior rearview INCLUDED on all
Recreational Vans & Commercial Vans w/rear door glass
• Power point – single 12-volt source in I/P
• Steering wheel – tilt, black vinyl
• Step well pads – black plastic
• Windshield wipers – interval
SAFETY/SECURITY
• Air bag – driver & front passenger (second generation)
• Safety belts – color keyed (Medium Flint on Commercial)
w/height adjustable D-ring
= New for this model year. S = Standard, O = Optional, P = Packaged Option
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FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Engine Trim/Pkg Drive-train Tires
4.6L EFI V8 6700# &
7000# GVW
5.4L EFI V8 8600#
GVW
4.6L EFI V8 8600#
GVW
5.4L EFI V8 8600#
GVW
5.4L EFI V8
6.8L EFI V10
6.0L DI Power
Stroke Diesel
Non-Limited Slip Limited Slip
E-150
(E14)
E-150
(E14)
E-250
(E24)
(S24)
E-250
(E24)
(S24)
E-350
(E34)
(S34)
E-350
(E34)
(S34)
E-350
(E34)
(S34)
SD
SD
99W/44Q
99L/44Q
99W/44Q
99L/44Q
99L/44Q
99S/44T
99P/44B
P235/70Rx16XL
BSW A/S (T41)
LT245/75Rx16E
BSW A/S (T41)
P235/70Rx16XL
BSW A/S (T38)
LT225/75Rx16E
BSW A/S (T37)
LT245/75Rx16E
BSW A/S (T38)
LT245/75Rx16E
BSW A/S (T38)
LT245/75Rx16E
BSW A/S (T38)
AXLE AVAILABILITY
3.55 4.10 3.73 4.10 3.73 3.55 3.55 4.10 3.55 3.73 3.73 4.10
X19 X22 X24 X32 X34 X39 XC9 XB2 XH9 XB4 XC4 XC2
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16" Full Wheel Cover
Std. on Recreational
16" Full Sport Wheel Cover
Std. on Commercial & Recreational
WHEEL AVAILABILITY
16" x 7" Bright Aluminum
Opt. on Commercial & Recreational (64T)
16" x 7" Forged Aluminum
Opt. on Commercial & Recreational (64F)
= New for this model year.
S = Standard, O = Optional, P = Packaged Option
1 - Recreational, 2 - Commercial
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