KnownCarProblems2006 Ford F-250 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 274 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford F-250 SD, most often about the suspension (53% of complaints, typically around 34,500 miles). It is 8th of 27 F-250 SD model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2006 Ford F-250 SD problems
Suspension
144 complaints · 53%Half of these problems showed up before 34,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
Vehicle shakes uncontrollably after hitting a bump in the road at highway speeds of 60 to 75 MPH. Vehicle must be brought to a complete stop to regain control, then rides smoothly. Vehicle was taken to the dealership to fix the problem, dealer stated that the problem did not occur during a road test of 22 miles. The…
2006 Ford f 250 super duty front end bounces dangerously. August 2007 the truck did this 2 times while traveling on i25 in new mexico. Between 9/21/07 and 9/23/07 this happened 9 times while traveling. The truck bounces out of control and moves across traffic lanes. Endangering everyone's lives traveling on the road.…
Steering
102 complaints · 37%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, gear box (other than rack and pinion).
While driving a 2006 f250 super duty xl 4x4 on I-40 the vehicle began to shake violently at 70 MPH. This occurred after driving over a bridge. The vehicle shook so violently it was hard to maintain control and bring it to a stop. After this incident it also occurred throughout the remainder of the trip. Apparently…
2006 F-250 SD truck. Driving down the road and hit a bump in the road. The trucks front end gets shaky. It is like you almost loose control of the truck. I have to hit the brakes until it straighten itself out. I have the truck in the shop right now to get a front end alignment. They are telling me the front end needs…
Engine
25 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and the service engine soon and the engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the oil cooler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, he noticed that the vehicle was overheating. After pulling over he noticed that there was smoke coming from the engine and that there was no coolant in the reservoir. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The…
Wheels and tires
24 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems, valve.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford f-250 diesel sd. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH over a road bump, he momentarily lost control of the vehicle abnormally until the vehicle speeds was slowed. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who informed the contact that the failure could have been caused…
1. Daily driving 2. Cracked 2 different wheels on separate occasions, inoperable vehicle 3. Had to independently have wheels welded because manufacturer denied responsibility.
Brakes
15 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
Drove home from the store about 10 miles right rear brake caliper failed and seized. When we got home smoke was pouring out from under the truck, when we discovered it. Burned the paint off the brake dust shield. Ford dealer said it was a defective caliper but I have to pay $750.00? That's not right. And they tell me…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford f-250 super duty. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle would began shaking as the contact attempted a turn. When applying the brakes, the shaking would become worse. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact…
Electrical
9 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
Ford F-250 SD, 5.4l engine. Repeated occurrences of ABS light activation after one to one-and-a-half hours at cruising speeds between 55 and 70 MPH. If cruise control is active when ABS light activates, cruise control is disabled. On several occasions, the speedometer needle gyrated erratically for a few seconds also.…
While driving my 2006 f250 diesel super duty (have about 35000 miles on it) pulling a 26 foot rv travel trailer lost the electrical system. The speedometer went to 0, cruise control reset and basically all electrical systems shut down. The truck got real quiet. About 5 seconds later the electrical system restored and…
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 2%Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer, glass, side/rear, windshield.
2006 Ford f250 pickup. On 1/14/07, I noticed that the rubber seal around the windshield was beginning to lift from the vehicle body (near the top of the windshield). I took the vehicle to my dealer who had a windshield professional inspect the rubber. On 1/23/07, I was notified by my dealer that the windshield…
- the contact stated that while driving the 2006 Ford f250 with n8700 failure miles at 30 MPH on a moderately snowy day both windshield wipers fell off without any warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The windshield wipers were replaced, but the contact was concerned that the problem might repeat itself. The…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 2%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
After letting 2006 f250 diesel warm up for approximately 5mins, proceed to get onto I-35, about 5 miles from the house when I set the cruise control for 70mph everything was fine. Within a mile of getting on the highway, truck hesitated and completely stalled. I move the vehicle onto the shoulder of the highway to…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 65 MPH, smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe and there was a sudden loss of acceleration power. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder and towed to the dealer where it was determined that the fuel injectors and turbo had failed.…
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-250 SD recalls
Lights: brake lights
Risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Full defect summary
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
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
Violent front end oscillation
Summary
This investigation was opened based on 78 consumer complaints of severe suspension and steering wheel oscillations after the subject vehicles traveled over an uneven surface.odi was concerned about these complaints because many of them alleged loss of control and the loss of control occurredat speeds above 50 miles per hour.at the time these complaints were received, odi was also aware of the tsb 07-10-10 and early warning field reports that discussed the shimmy condition on the subject vehicles.since opening this investigation, odi has confirmed, based on consumer complaints, warranty data, testing conducted by vrtc, and odi inspection of complaint vehicles, that the owners of the subject v
Violent front end oscillation
Summary
Odi has received 78 consumer complaints of severe suspension and steering wheel shimmy and oscillations commencing after the subject vehicles traveled over an uneven road surface. The majority of these incidents occurred at speeds of 50 MPH or greater.thirteen of the complaints received by odi allege loss of steering control and that the vehicle changed driving lanes uncontrollably.four of the complaints received by odi allege that the vehicle left the road surface as a result of the violent suspension and steering wheel oscillations.in one case the consumer alleges that after the vehicle left the road surface, it crashed into a wooded area.additionalfactors contributing to the opening of th
Questions about the 2006 Ford F-250 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-250 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (144 complaints, typically around 34,500 miles); steering (102 complaints, typically around 41,000 miles); engine (25 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Ford F-250 SD have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 13, 2011 (lights). 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-250 SD?
- It is 8th of 27 F-250 SD model years by number of complaints, with 274 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.