KnownCarProblems2006 Ford F-350 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 145 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford F-350, most often about the steering (35% of complaints, typically around 57,000 miles). It is 5th of 14 F-350 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2006 Ford F-350 problems
Steering
51 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, gear box (other than rack and pinion), hydraulic power assist.
Excessive front end shimmy on occasion with my Ford f350 4x4. I have received a letter from Ford discussing this issue. The first time the problem occurred, my tire pressure was low and subsequently maintaining proper tire pressure seemed to prevent the problem for a while. However, recently I hit some bumps while…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the while driving approximately 35 MPH, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel experienced severe vibration after the contact drove over a road dip. The contact stated that the defect would recur when driving at any speed and anytime the vehicle…
Suspension
50 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
I have had two (2) f350 2006 super duty Ford trucks that the wheel bearings are completely gone at 54,000 miles and at 58,000 miles. Costing at total of $2,200.00.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the vehicle would shake abnormally when driving over road bumps at approximately 55 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the tire pressure may be the cause of the failure. Tire pressure on each tire was checked…
Engine
33 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 69,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350 super duty. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, he noticed smoke being emitted from the tailpipe. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the head gasket had blown and the gasket, EGR, and oil coolant needed to be replaced. The contact called the…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact was driving 60 MPH when the vehicle exhibited an abnormally loud noise and stalled. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred once prior. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the turbo charger was defective and needed to be replaced. The…
Fuel system
22 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350 diesel. The contact stated that the fuel tank was rusting due to a faulty coating on the inside of the tank. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage…
Truck runs rough, check engine light come on, fuel sensor error. There seems to be quite a few similar complaints. Dealers stated fuel tanks are corroding. Why has there not been a recall? This is a manufacturing problem. Ford should deal with it or made to.
Wheels and tires
13 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles. Parts named most often: rim, sidewall, tread/belt.
I have had two (2) f350 2006 super duty Ford trucks that the wheel bearings are completely gone at 54,000 miles and at 58,000 miles. Costing at total of $2,200.00.
Driving east on interstate i10 east of benson, az at around 75mph, hit a rough patch of road and the vehicle went wild, shaking, vibrating, loss of control. I hit the brakes and went across 3 lanes of traffic into the medium, where I skidded to a stop. I see from the internet this is called the f350 death wobble! The…
Brakes
8 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350 heavy duty. The contact stated that there were four bolts attached to the engine that controlled brakes and steering. While driving at approximately 5 MPH, he attempted to brake and was unable to slow down; he was also unable to steer. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership…
The vehicle shook at 65 MPH and shimmied when the brakes were applied. We first had tire rotated and balanced and a front end alignment with the replacement of right side ball joints. It did not correct the problem. When we returned the vehicle to the dealer for further repair, the dealer took US back to look at the…
Electrical
7 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control.
When merging on freeway. Truck kept accelerating after letting off gas pedal. Slammed on brakes to slow truck. Truck kept going faster and had no control of speed or way to stop truck. After incident now tac odometer on dash needle wont go back to zero after you shut truck off cruise control was off and no floor mats…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350 diesel sd. The contact stated that the brakes would not operate properly when hauling a forest river cedar creek rv trailer. The contact stated that the dealer could not repair the vehicle but a certified mechanic was able to replace the prodigy. The failure was corrected. The…
Air bags
7 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 113,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
I was driving on northbound fm 920 between peaster and poolville, texas in the rain. Because of the rain, I was not driving the speed limit of 60 MPH, only driving approximately 50 MPH. There were two vehicles approaching me southbound on fm 920. One of them was passing a vehicle and was driving head on to me while…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
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-350 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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.
Full defect summary
Comm trans is recalling 108 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.
Full defect summary
Comm trans is recalling 111 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
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-350
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-350?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (51 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); suspension (50 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); engine (33 complaints, typically around 69,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Ford F-350 have?
- 3 recalls 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-350?
- It is 5th of 14 F-350 model years by number of complaints, with 145 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.