2006 Ford F-250 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-250 SD years
- Far more complaints than other years 8th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 274 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford F-250 SD. That ranks 8th out of 32 F-250 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (144 complaints, 53%), typically at around 34,420 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 4 fires, 8 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 274owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Ford F-250 SD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension problems | 144 | 53% | 34,420 | “front end” (46%) | — |
| Steering problems | 102 | 37% | 41,133 | “front end” (35%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 7% | 77,403 | — | — |
| Tires | 16 | 6% | 23,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 3% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 9 | 3% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 3% | 80,608 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 2% | 11,350 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 1% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1% | 98,154 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 1% | 67,175 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 14,400 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 0% | 4,806 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | 8 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 38,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Ford F-250 SD recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights; exterior lighting:tail lights
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Violent front end oscillation (EA08007) — opened Mar 14, 2008, closed Mar 31, 2009.
- Violent front end oscillation (PE07057) — opened Nov 15, 2007, closed Mar 14, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Front end vibration while driving around 60mph which turns into a real bad shimmy sometimes. Steering wheel shakes violently. Have received a couple of notices from ford motor co. That tell me they are aware and to just slow down when it happens. This has happened several times since i had the…
Cpsc: the right front tire developed a terrible bounce atspeeds less than 30 mph. I returned the truck to rick's tires and he contacted freeservice tires. *bf the consumer was advised the belts separated on the left. The tire was replaced. The right rear tire exploded while towing a boat. The tired…
Fuel tank straps failed due to corrosion and fuel tank fell to ground while in motion on a highway
Emergency brakes do not hold. Have had them checked for adjustment several times. Is a major problem with a manual transmission as it has no park pins. Although my insurance covered it, it actually rolled into another building on my property. I have to us a wood block against the wheel to stop it…
While driving and going over a bump between 60 and 70 mph on the highway, the trucks front end starts to violently shake causing the truck to lose control. Note only driving posted speed limit. This has happened on three (3) occasions mostly recently 7/17/16 and 7/19/16 while traveling s/b on…
Other Ford F-250 SD years
← 2005 F-250 SD · 2007 F-250 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-250 SD | 9 | 6 |
| 2025 F-250 SD | 17 | 7 |
| 2024 F-250 SD | 40 | 4 |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 43 | 16 |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 126 | 17 |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 166 | 12 |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 265 | 14 |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 1,164 | 11 |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 398 | 9 |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 1,155 | 14 |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 290 | 3 |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 296 | 2 |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 26 | 0 |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 F-250 SD | 57 | 0 |
| 2011 F-250 SD | 122 | 0 |
| 2010 F-250 SD | 32 | 0 |
| 2009 F-250 SD | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 F-250 SD | 141 | 0 |
| 2007 F-250 SD | 54 | 1 |
| 2006 | 274 | 1 |
| 2005 F-250 SD | 295 | 3 |
| 2004 F-250 SD | 254 | 2 |
| 2003 F-250 SD | 178 | 4 |
| 2002 F-250 SD | 245 | 3 |
| 2001 F-250 SD | 288 | 2 |
| 2000 F-250 SD | 233 | 2 |
| 1999 F-250 SD | 249 | 2 |
| 1998 F-250 SD | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 F-250 SD | 39 | 2 |
| 1996 F-250 SD | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 F-250 SD | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-250 SD?
Owners most often report suspension, steering, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 144 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ford F-250 SD?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Ford F-250 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-250 SD model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.