KnownCarProblems2006 Ford F-150 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 585 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford F-150, most often about the engine (26% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is 19th of 27 F-150 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2006 Ford F-150 problems
Engine
151 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
2006 Ford f150 80,000km in for service the dealer called and indicated while removing the plugs 6out of 8 broke a common issue with the 5.4 triton 3valve engine. Quote $2000 or possibly more. I purchased the truck for over $50,000 and now it will not run and has sat for 2 months, the Ford dealer also has three other…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford f150. The contact stated there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle rear when performing a turn. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure recurred within two weeks. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle would…
Brakes
93 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: power assist, pedals and linkages, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The brakes failed while the contact was driving in reverse. The dealer stated that the vacuum line to the booster failed and needed to be replaced. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 36,111 and failure mileage was 36,050.
We have a corroded ABS brake wire on our 2006 Ford f150 truck. The ABS light came on and stayed on. We took it to our dealer and was told it was not covered under our extended warranty due to corrosion. I called Ford esp and was told the same thing (does not state this in coverages). When I asked about any covered…
Electrical
60 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, wiring, starter assembly, horn.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford f150. The contact stated that the LED display for the odometer malfunctioned intermittently. Ford stated that would repair the vehicle for $500. The contact was concerned about the safety risk. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
The driver's side window regulator on my 2006 Ford f150 has broken three times, I was able to get two replaced under warranty, but the third time happened this last month, I am replacing it today. I believe from my experience, and from thousands of forum entries citing the same thing, that Ford should recall this…
Fuel system
59 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system, storage.
I had an injector stick open on my 2006 f150 and it caused the engine to hydrolock and seized up the engine. My complaint is that the 2005 f150 had an extension on the warranty due to this problem. I heard that some of the early 2006's (which were made it 2005) has also had theses problems but Ford did not extend the…
The vehicle was being driven at 35 MPH and simply stopped running. Vehicle could not be re-started. Towed to repair shop. The mechanic tested the fuel system and determined the fuel pump had burned out. The fuel pump was replaced at a cost of $552.05. One day after repairs were completed the check engine warning light…
Steering
55 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, electric power assist system, hydraulic power assist, hydraulic power assist system.
My 2006 Ford f150 has the positraction rear end. Its went out around 25000 to 30000 miles, while the truck was still under warranty and the dealer fixed it no charge. Now the truck has a little over 62000 miles and the rear end has gone out again. Almost exactly the same amount of miles on the rear end. Warranty was…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford f150. While driving approximately 10-15 MPH the steering wheel became very difficult to turn and the vehicle was also difficult to drive. The failure had occurred for approximately 2 weeks. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer or a local mechanic. He called the manufacturer and…
Air bags
48 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
I was driving on the highway when all of my gauges went dead including the speedometer, a couple of minutes later they came back on and when they did the airbag warning light started blinking rapidly. A few moments later the gauges went dead again, when they came back on the second time the airbag warning light…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to repaired for recall 11v107000 (air bags:frontal driver side inflator module). After receiving the vehicle from the dealer, the air bag light illuminated immediately. When she took the vehicle back to the dealer…
Transmission
46 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 38,500 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission, clutch assembly, axle assembly.
I have a 06 Ford f150 that I parked then removed the keys 5 mins. Later hop in to start my truck I would no turn over . I had power the truck read that it was in park . Call Ford for road side at 39,000 I was told that I didn't have road side so my husband showed up he could see why it was doing this? Until he pushed…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150 equipped with 4 wheel drive. The contact stated that the rear differiential was not functioning correctly and the rear wheels felt as if they were sliding from the rear of the vehicle. Also, the rear of the vehicle seemed to have no traction. He had the rear differential replaced.…
Body and structure
44 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 84,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Truck was at dealership for repairs, when I was told not to have repairs done because the frame is cracked and rusted thru. They said the vehicle is unsafe to drive. The truck is now worthless. In my 50 years of owning and driving numerous vehicles in the northeast, I never had a rusted frame issue. Ford will not help…
Gas and brake pedal are too close together. You could still be giving it gas while you are pushing on the brakes. I see hundreds of complaints about this online.I was pulling into a parking spot when I thought I was applying the brakes the other half of my foot was on the gas causing me to jump the curb and crash into…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Ford F-150 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: The driver side frontal air bag could inadvertently deploy increasing the risk of injury or loss of vehicle control if occurring while in motion.
Fix: 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 mesh cover. Repairs will be performed free of charge. This safety recall began on some vehicles in march 2011. The recall campaign on the expanded population is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Full defect summary
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 horn plate, the wire insulation may become chafed, creating a potential for a short circuit. If this occurs the air bag warning lamp may illuminate indicating that service is required.
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: Once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. Reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Full defect summary
Ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. The brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. This condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. Should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted.
Lights: interior lighting
Risk: This error could prevent the antilock brake system (ABS) warning light from illuminating if the ABS module ever became inoperative.
Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the instrument cluster in these vehicles. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Full defect summary
Certain pickup trucks fail to comply with either the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems' or fmvss no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' these vehicles were built with a software error in the instrument cluster.
Visibility and wipers: motor
Risk: After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on november 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
Full defect summary
On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Inadvertent airbag deployment
Summary
Odi opened this investigation based on reports of inadvertent airbag deployment.data provided by ford indicated that the airbag clockspring jumper wire, which is situated inside the steering wheel assembly, was installed in a manner that would allow it to rub (abrade) against a sharp metal edge on the nearby horn plate.because the horn plate is electrically grounded the abrasion of an airbag wire on the sharp edge could cause a short circuit condition.as a result the airbag light may illuminate and/or the airbag may inadvertently deploy.inadvertent deployments are most likely to occur during the airbag system's self-diagnostic test that initiates when the ignition switch is turned on.ford mo
Loss of brake power-assist
Summary
By letter dated may 5, 2008, ford motor company (ford) notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall number 08v-208) to address a manufacturing defect in approximately 605,684 model year (my) 2005 and 2006 ford f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles originally equipped with the 5.4l displacement, 3-valve per cylinder, v-8 engine.the recalled vehicles were built from july 18, 2004 through may 31, 2006 at the dearborn truck plant; from may 4, 2004 through may 31, 2006 at the kansas city assembly plant; and from april 19, 2004 through may 31, 2006 at the norfolk truck plant.the vehicles were manufactured with the same defective brake booster vacuum supply hose assembly uniq
Questions about the 2006 Ford F-150
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-150?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (151 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); brakes (93 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles); electrical (60 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Ford F-150 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 23, 2011 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Ford F-150?
- It is 19th of 27 F-150 model years by number of complaints, with 585 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.