2006 Ford F-250 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2006 Ford F-250, 38% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “front end” (42% of reports).
- 85suspension complaints
- 50,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 84%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Front end: mentioned in 36 of 85 complaints (42%)
- Tire pressure: mentioned in 15 of 85 complaints (18%)
- Death wobble: mentioned in 13 of 85 complaints (15%)
- Violent shaking: mentioned in 9 of 85 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 76 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 85 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Ford F-250 suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 81 | 57% | 82,500 |
| 2013 F-250 | 48 | 51% | 91,726 |
| 2012 F-250 | 125 | 47% | 86,700 |
| 2011 F-250 | 111 | 45% | 80,000 |
| 2010 F-250 | 29 | 40% | 85,500 |
| 2009 F-250 | 28 | 52% | 88,000 |
| 2008 F-250 | 35 | 18% | 117,000 |
| 2007 F-250 | 23 | 38% | 40,000 |
| 2006 F-250 | 85 | 38% | 50,000 |
| 2005 F-250 | 37 | 26% | 43,500 |
| 2004 F-250 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2003 F-250 | 6 | 5% | 103,000 |
| 2002 F-250 | 10 | 6% | 100,000 |
| 2001 F-250 | 15 | 7% | 55,000 |
| 2000 F-250 | 21 | 6% | 8,700 |
| 1999 F-250 | 28 | 5% | 131,000 |
| 1998 F-250 | 14 | 25% | 114,500 |
| 1997 F-250 | 30 | 10% | 113,000 |
| 1996 F-250 | 14 | 8% | — |
| 1995 F-250 | 24 | 13% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 2006 Ford F-250. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Purchased my truck last year and was unaware of problems with this truck.whikr traveling couple miles from my home on a paved two lane road I ran over a small gravel or walnut which immediately sent my truck into uncontrollably shaking in the front end my speed was between 30 and 35 mph it was all…
The front end wanders and grabs any road deformities severely enough to put you in another lane
On 6/25/2022 I experienced violent shaking at freeway speed in southern California. The vehicle was difficult to control - the steering wheel shook violently, and it could be felt throughout the vehicle. The ride was completely smooth when I began the freeway drive; the problem came on all of a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Ford F-250s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 85 owner complaints about suspension for the 2006 Ford F-250 (38% of the 221 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ford F-250 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2006 Ford F-250?
The most frequent phrase is “front end”, in 36 of 85 complaints, followed by “tire pressure” (15).
Other 2006 Ford F-250 problems
- Steering problems (78)
See all 2006 Ford F-250 problems or suspension problems across all F-250 years.