KnownCarProblems2006 Ford F-550 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford F-550 SD, most often about the fuel system (82% of complaints, typically around 48,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about F-550 SD model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2006 Ford F-550 SD problems
Fuel system
36 complaints · 82%Half of these problems showed up before 48,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford f-550. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle began to stall and shake as if it had run out of fuel. The contact pulled over and the vehicle suddenly shut off. The fuel gauge indicated that the vehicle contained a half tank of fuel. The contact restarted the vehicle which…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford f-550 super duty. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer inspected the vehicle where the fuel tank and the fuel lines were cleaned. In addition, the fuel filters were replaced. The failure…
Engine
8 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 56,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
: the contact stated while accelerating from a stop sign, the vehicle hesitated for 3-4 seconds then took off. The dealership replaced the turbo, but the problem persisted. Updated 10/25/2006 - the vehicle's engine had no power until the turbo boost came on. The 3 to 4 second delay has almost caused the consumer to be…
Driver reported that the truck was not running well on return to warehouse. I sent him to dealer with truck. The engine quit on the way and we had to tow the truck to dealer. The dealer said the fuel tank had delaminated and ruined the fuel pump and several fuel injectors. It would cost over $4000 dollars to repair. I…
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-550 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-550 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-550 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (36 complaints, typically around 48,500 miles); engine (8 complaints, typically around 56,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Ford F-550 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-550 SD?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about F-550 SD model year since 2000, with 44 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.