2006 Ford Mustang
Fifth generation · S197 2005–2014
The S197, whose retro styling revived 1960s-fastback cues, produced 2005–2014.
The 2006 model year
Overview
A carryover year for the new S197 — the lineup and powertrains stood pat after the 2005 launch while Ford rolled out appearance and option packages. The 4.0 V6 (210 hp) and 4.6 3-valve V8 GT (300 hp) continued unchanged.
Specifications
- Engines
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- 4.0 Cologne V6 210 hp
- 4.6 3-valve SOHC V8 (GT) 300 hp
- Transmissions
- 5-speed manual (V6 / GT), 5-speed automatic (5R55S)
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Base price
- $19,115 (V6 Standard coupe) ≈$29,700 today (inflation-adjusted) Original MSRP adjusted for inflation (CPI, 2024); not the car's current market/collector value. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI-U (U.S. city average, all items), annual average.
- Production
- 166,530 (U.S. build)
Year over year
What changed
- Mechanically a carryover from 2005.
- Appearance/option packages expanded (interior upgrade group, exterior accent kits).
Living with it
Reliability & ownership notes
- Same as 2005 — watch the 3-valve V8's cam phasers and the seize-prone spark plugs.
- The 4.0 V6 remains a simple, durable base engine.
Worth knowing
Notable
- Highest U.S.-build year of the generation.
- Saleen and Roush continued to base tuner Mustangs on the S197.
Sources
Other Fifth generation years
Explore the S197 generation → All Fifth generation · S197 years →