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    2006 Ford Transit

    New from

    $32,990 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.2 - 11.9 L / 100km

    About the Ford Transit

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Ford Transit is a Van Over 3.5t offered in Single Panel Van, Single Cab Chassis and Single bus body styles. Available in Australia from $32,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $49,990 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Transit available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.3L multi-point injection (104kW/206Nm), 2.4L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/375Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (81kW/285Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2006 Transit is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    44.13 kW/t
    38.2 kW/t
    54.71 kW/t
    Price
    $49,990
    $47,840
    $52,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    5 years

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    All Ford Transit Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$59,990$73,190
    2024$56,390$72,490
    2023$53,590$69,990
    2022$52,090$68,190
    2021$51,090$66,690
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Ford Transit Pricing

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    2006 Ford Transit Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ford Transit

    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Panel Van
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Panel Van
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Roof Type: Semi-high
      • Wheelbase Type: Long
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 53.77
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 9850
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 347.9
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 64.8
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1740
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 133.8
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 3399
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (in): 28
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 710
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 68.5
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1740
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 54.7
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1390
      • External Dimensions Front Overhang (in): 36.7
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 39.3
      • Front Overhang (mm): 933
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13300
      • Overall Height (mm): 2397
      • Overall Length (mm): 5680
      • Overall Width (mm): 1974
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 997
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3750
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Driver Height (mm): 1465
      • Cargo Doors Driver Height In: 57.7
      • Cargo Doors Driver Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
      • Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Driver Width (mm): 1275
      • Cargo Doors Driver Width In: 50.2
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height (mm): 1465
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 57.7
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width (mm): 1275
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 50.2
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 1566
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 61.7
      • Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 180
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Double Hinged
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1540
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 60.6
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 89.6
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 2.3
      • Engine (cc): 2295
      • Engine Code: Duratec
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 91
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Yellow
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 141
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 104
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 206
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5250
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3850
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
      • Front Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 3
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Location: Centre
      • Center Front Seat Type: Bench
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Seating Configuration: 3+0
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 100000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 1750
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 3858
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Train Weight (kg): 4500
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3550
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1616
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1934
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2250
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 113
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 113
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
    See all 2006 Ford Transit Specs

    2006 Ford Transit Dimensions

    2397mm
    1974mm
    5680mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2006 Ford Transit Dimensions

    2006 Ford Transit Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20252500Kg3500Kg
    20241700Kg3500Kg
    20231700Kg3500Kg
    20221700Kg3500Kg
    20211700Kg3500Kg
    See all Ford Transit Towing Capacity

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    2006 Ford Transit Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Transit

    The most fuel efficient Ford Transit is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 8.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Ford Transit that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.3L Multi-Point Injection and uses 11.9L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Ford Transit variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Ford TransitFuel TypeCombined
    2.3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWDUnleaded-
    2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWDDiesel-
    2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWDDiesel9.5 L/100km
    2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWDDiesel10.4 L/100km
    2.4L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWDDiesel-
    2.3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWDUnleaded11.9 L/100km
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel8.2 L/100km
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel8.2 L/100km
    See all Ford Transit Fuel Economy

    2006 Ford Transit Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Ford Transit?

    The Ford Transit offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Ford Transit FAQs

    The cheapest Ford Transit is the Base that starts from $32,990.

    The most expensive Ford Transit is the Base that starts from $49,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Transit is offered by the Base which can tow 2800 kg

    The largest Ford Transit is the Base which measures 1974mm wide, 6403mm in length and sits 2622mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Transit is the Base which has 104kW of power from its 2.3L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Ford Transit is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ford Transit is the Base which weighs 4250 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Transit may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.