KnownCarProblems2006 Ford F-450 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford F-450 SD, most often about the fuel system (74% of complaints, typically around 54,500 miles). It is 4th of 25 F-450 SD model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2006 Ford F-450 SD problems
Fuel system
26 complaints · 74%Half of these problems showed up before 54,500 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system, storage.
2006 Ford f-450. The lining on the inside of the fuel tank is disintegrating, plugging the filters and causing fuel related problems. The truck only has 54,000 miles on it. The dealership is wanting to charge me $2100 for a new fuel tank. I told them this is a manufacturing defect and Ford should stand behind it. They…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford f450 sd. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, smoke emerge from the exhaust as the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while traveling uphill. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the fuel tank was corroded and the fuel tank…
Engine
10 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
After driving vehicle so approx 1 hr and then stopping for gas and restarting vehicle it overheats. They have issued a technical service bulletin about the problem (tsb 06-21-15 ) however they will not warranty replace the parts that are causing the problem.
2006 Ford 6.0 diesel engine. Engine head is cracked, need to replace head gaskets, oil cooler in question. These are common problems with this engine. Ford refuses to pay or help pay for any repairs. Out of warranty because of time not miles. I am a good Ford customer and currently own 10 Ford vehicles. I think it is…
Electrical
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford f450. While driving 25 MPH he tried apply the brakes and the vehicle began to slide to the left and he almost hit a few vehicles. The driver stated that his front tires locked up. He contacted the dealer and they said it was due to low voltage. The dealer then replaced his alternator for…
Letter from congressman noem on behalf of constituent re his difficulties with the warranty on his 2007 winnebago motor home (dot/I# h 2012 242 ) 2006 Ford 4-450 sd chassis. The consumer stated he purchased the motorhome in april of 2008. The warranty started in 2008 as it was a model year carry over unit. The…
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-450 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.
Questions about the 2006 Ford F-450 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-450 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (26 complaints, typically around 54,500 miles); engine (10 complaints, typically around 46,000 miles); electrical (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Ford F-450 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-450 SD?
- It is 4th of 25 F-450 SD model years by number of complaints, with 35 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.