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2006 Lincoln Mark LT

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 Mark LT.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2006 Lincoln Mark LT is a luxury pickup truck paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission, and its 7.0-quart crankcase filled with 5W-20 API oil hints at a substantial powerplant beneath the hood. EPA fuel economy sits at 13 city, 18 highway, and 15 combined mpg — figures that underscore the truck's size and mission rather than any pretense of efficiency. Within the Mark LT's four-year run from 2005 to 2008, this model year stands as the peak for owner complaints with 31 total, concentrated in the engine category and accompanied by five recalls, making it the most problematic year in the lineup's brief history and a data point researchers should weigh carefully.

Model year200820072006

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque150 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy13/18/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 59 · 540 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 59 · 540 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265-60R18OEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length222.4 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height73.6 in
Wheelbase138.6 in
Curb weight5677 lb
Track (front / rear)66.5 / 66.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined13 / 18 / 15 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Mark LT of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.6–10.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.60 sec — 2006 Crew Cab
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2006Crew Cab 5.4L V89.60 sec16.80 sec300 hp4x4
2006Crew Cab 5.4L V89.90 sec17.30 sec300 hp4x4
2006Crew Cab 5.4L V810.40 sec17.60 sec300 hp4x4
2007Crew Cab 5.4L V88.80 sec16.70 sec300 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 10.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity13.9
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantUSE FORD PREMIUM GOLD COOLANT
Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity7.0 qt
Power Steering FluidATF
Transfer Case FluidATF

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug10.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts150 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub20 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition Timing10

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.13 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity8.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number59
Standard BCI Cranking Performance540 cca
Optional BCI Group Number65

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-195 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)35-45
RPM28-45 @ Idle rpm
Engine Oil Pressure40-125 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2500 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket47 ft-lbs / 22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle148 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.146 in / 0.752 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.122 in / 0.728 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.6 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.43.6 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miWheel Bearing (repack)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2006 Lincoln Mark LT occupies the peak of this generation's federal record arc, representing a dramatic spike in documented issues compared to the inaugural 2005 model, which saw only 1 complaint, 2 recalls, and 6 TSBs. For the 2006 target year, complaints surged to 31, recalls climbed to 5, and TSBs jumped to 34, making it the most problematic year by a wide margin before figures sharply declined in 2007 and 2008. The data does not specify root causes, but the 2006 model's top complaint areas are the engine and engine cooling with 4 complaints each, followed by airbags and visibility with 2 each; additionally, it carries 5 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint. Its position at the absolute crest of the generation's defect curve implies that the 2006 model absorbed the brunt of the platform's early flaws before subsequent years stabilized. Given this outsized concentration of federal records and safety-adjacent complaints, the 2006 Mark LT is a poor choice for a used purchase compared to the later, significantly improved model years.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
34
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
31
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 31 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine4
Engine & Engine Cooling4
Air Bags2
Visibility2
Power Train2
Suspension2
Fuel System, Gasoline,Electrical System,Visibility/Wiper1
Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

11V107000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 23/02/2011

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES. IF THE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG LOWER… Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER TO HAVE A NEW CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE INSTALLED THAT INCORPORATES A PROTECTIVE…

06E056000Fuel System, GasolineReported 13/06/2006

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK… Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 34 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 24-21882024-07-24WheelsThis article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to…
SSM 481572019-09-02Electrical SystemSome 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or…
DORD2Q5Z092019-07-16Power TrainThis SKU is a Transmission Oil Cooler Line. The customer communication requested return…
TSB 19-20262019-02-07StructureSome 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels…
TSB 19-20262019-02-07StructureSome 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2006 Mark LT take?

7.0 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2006 Mark LT have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Mark LT get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined mpg.