Other interior amenities on our test vehicle that were highly appreciated included heated seats, satellite radio, power moonroof and reverse-sensing system. Power sliding rear window and power adjustable pedals made our truck easier to bond with. For those keeping score, a serialized nickel plate boasts the truck’s production date and number. Chromed-ringed gauges and HVAC vents add to the custom accents throughout the interior. Piano Black surfaces on the center stack and door panels are flanked by logo-patterned graphic treatments. The captains chairs up front sports a die-cast Harley logo embedded in the leather.
The interior is dressed in black aniline leather and trimmed with plenty of chrome. Chrome tie-downs and a rubber mat with the Harley logo accent the bed. Toting a custom Harley in the bed still requires a lowered tailgate, but there’s additional clearance for longer models. The upside to the SuperCab, of course, is the longer bed that can accommodate more cargo. Forging produces a stronger aluminum, allowing us to use less material in the wheel and retain the strength without adding excess weight.”Īccenting the wheels and providing a little edge to the stance are chrome-trimmed side tubes and a lower, meaner looking chin spoiler. That is why the wheels are forged rather than cast. “Jounce-up and down movement-is something you have to be especially aware of when putting larger rims on a truck. “Large rims definitely can affect ride characteristics,” explains Gary Braddock, chief designer at Ford Product Design. Considerable engineering was needed to adapt the huge wheels to the suspension and chassis. These forged alloy wheels are more contemporary in their styling and retain the 5-spoke tradition of the model. The new 22-inch wheels are the highlight of the package. Gone are the lovable flames but the bold die-cast fender emblems continue to announce the package with authority. The deep, rich black paint looks as glossy as ever and is accented by orange-trimmed-in-blue scallops. The 2006 F-150 Harley-Davidson still commands attention even though the smaller configuration may not appeal to owners with families or lots of drinking buddies. Ford, however, didn’t take that chance with the King Ranch edition. Ford is selling every SuperCrew it builds, so it stands to reason that the marketing department wants to inject some life in the dwindling SuperCab market by attaching the Harley badge to the fender. The 20 models grew to Super Duty size as Ford needed a diversion to introduce the next generation F-150 platform. The first H-D model in 2000 was a SuperCab followed by three years of SuperCrew models, and those were among the best-looking of any Harley-themed truck. Maybe I’m getting a little jaded by the Harley-Davidson model, but finding aesthetic pleasure in another black-on-black truck is tough, especially when you look back at the surprises the Harley model has offered over the years.Īnother disappointment is the return to the SuperCab configuration. It’s a comfortable look and one that surely will appeal to Harley faithful. The familiar deep black paint, large chrome wheels, orange graphics and leather/chrome interior trim returns.
That’s a first for any Ford pickup and another step in attracting active truckers in regions prone to inclement weather.īut the seventh edition of the alliance between Ford and Harley doesn’t push the styling envelope. As a showcase for powertrain innovations, the 2006 F-150 Harley-Davidson breaks new ground with the availability of all-wheel-drive.
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