🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Mazda

Model:

B4000

Year:

2006

Vehicle Identification Number Format:

Standard 17-character VIN

Engine Code:

Typically 'A' for the 4.0L SOHC V6

👋 Introduction

Market Position:

The Mazda B4000 was a rebadged Ford Ranger, offering a compact to mid-size pickup truck option in the North American market, often positioned as a capable and reliable workhorse or personal use vehicle.

Competitive Analysis:

Competed against other compact/mid-size trucks of its era, including the Ford Ranger (its sibling), Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, and Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon.

Key Features:

Robust V6 engine, traditional body-on-frame construction, available RWD and 4WD configurations, focus on utility and towing capacity for its class.

📋 Manual Details

Coverage:

Comprehensive coverage for the 2006 Mazda B4000 pickup truck, including operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.

Page Count:

Approximately 250-300 pages (typical for an owner's manual of this era and complexity).

Manual Type:

Owner's Manual

Language:

English

Format:

Printed Booklet

📖 Manual Coverage

Systems:

Instrument panel and indicators, controls and features (HVAC, audio, lighting, wipers), seats, seat belts, airbags, starting and driving, instrument cluster, fuel economy, wheels and tires, emergency equipment, maintenance, engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer fluid, fuses, bulbs, cleaning and care, vehicle identification information, reporting vehicle damage, towing, and roadside assistance.

Procedures:

Operation of all vehicle systems, routine checks and fluid top-offs, tire inflation and changing, jump starting, basic cleaning and care, proper use of safety restraints, information on warning lights and indicators.

Technical Depth:

Focuses on user operation and basic maintenance. Does not include detailed diagnostic procedures, component removal/installation, or in-depth repair information typically found in a service manual.

📊 Manual Specifications

File Format:

N/A (Printed)

Print Quality:

Professional, typically black and white with some color diagrams.

Binding Type:

Stapled or perfect bound booklet

Paper Type:

Standard paper stock suitable for automotive manuals.

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Engine Displacement:

4.0 Liters (245 cubic inches)

Engine Configuration:

SOHC V6

Horsepower:

Approximately 207 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

Approximately 238 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm

Fuel System Type:

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

Recommended Fuel:

Unleaded gasoline, 87 octane (minimum)

🔧 Transmission

Transmission Type:

5-Speed Manual Transmission

Transmission Type:

5-Speed Automatic Transmission (e.g., 5R55E)

Drive Type:

Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) or Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)

📐 Dimensions

Wheelbase:

Varies by cab configuration (e.g., 113.6 inches for standard cab, 125.9 inches for extended cab)

Overall Length:

Varies by bed length and cab configuration

Overall Width:

Approximately 71.7 inches

Overall Height:

Approximately 66.4 inches

Bed Length Options:

6.0 ft (72.1 inches) and 7.0 ft (83.7 inches)

Curb Weight:

Varies by configuration (e.g., ~3,800 - 4,200 lbs)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Gvwr:

Typically around 5,350 - 5,700 lbs depending on configuration

🛡️ Safety Features

NHTSA Rollover Resistance:

Varies by configuration (check specific model year ratings)

Anti Lock Braking System ABS:

Standard on all models

Traction Control:

Available on certain models/trims

Airbags:

Driver and front passenger airbags

Seat Belts:

Three-point inertia reel seat belts for all seating positions, pretensioners for front seats.

Child Seat Anchors:

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system on rear seats of extended cab models where applicable.

💡 Technology Features

Infotainment System:

Basic AM/FM radio with CD player, optional SiriusXM satellite radio. Audio system controls typically mounted on the steering wheel or center console.

Speaker Configuration:

Standard 2 or 4 speaker system, optional premium audio with more speakers.

Cruise Control:

Standard on most trims

Auxiliary Input:

Not standard, but some later models or aftermarket units may have an auxiliary input for audio devices.

🔧 Maintenance

Engine Oil Change Interval:

Typically every 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, with synthetic oil potentially extending intervals (refer to manual for exact details).

Tire Rotation Interval:

Every 5,000 miles

Air Filter Replacement:

Inspect every 15,000 miles, replace as needed or approximately every 30,000 miles.

Spark Plug Replacement:

Typically around 100,000 miles for platinum or iridium plugs.

Engine Oil Type:

SAE 5W-30 (Synthetic blend or full synthetic recommended for optimal performance and protection)

Engine Oil Capacity:

Approximately 6.0 quarts (with filter)

Coolant Type:

Ford Premium Engine Coolant (Green) or equivalent HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) coolant.

Transmission Fluid Automatic:

Mercon V (or equivalent specification)

Transmission Fluid Manual:

Refer to manual for specific specification, often a GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil.

Brake Fluid Type:

DOT 3

Power Steering Fluid:

Refer to manual, typically ATF Dexron II/III or a dedicated power steering fluid.

Known Issues:

Potential for intake manifold gasket leaks, spark plug blowouts (early models, less common on 2006 4.0L SOHC), heater core issues, and exhaust manifold cracks. Some electrical component failures can occur with age.

📚 Vehicle History

Brand Heritage:

Mazda's entry into the compact truck segment, leveraging Ford's engineering and manufacturing expertise through a partnership.

Model Evolution:

The B-Series truck platform, including the B4000, was a continuation of Mazda's collaboration with Ford, sharing development with the Ford Ranger and selling in North America from the late 1970s through the 2000s. The 2006 model is part of the third generation of the Mazda B-Series in North America.

Production Location:

Typically manufactured in North America, often at Ford's truck assembly plants in the United States (e.g., St. Paul, Minnesota).

Production Years North America:

1994-2010 (as B-Series, with B4000 designation becoming prominent with the introduction of the 4.0L V6)

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Recognitions:

As a rebadged Ford Ranger, it inherited the Ranger's reputation for durability and capability. Specific awards for the B4000 itself are rare, but the platform was generally well-regarded for its utility.