2006 Ford F-350 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-350 SD years
- More complaints than other years 13th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford F-350 SD. That ranks 13th out of 32 F-350 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (45 complaints, 35%), typically at around 48,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 127owner 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-350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 45 | 35% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 43 | 34% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 13% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 14 | 11% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 14 | 11% | 33,713 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 7% | 99,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 8 | 6% | 81,017 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 4% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 4% | 29,350 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | 39,929 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2% | 96,738 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 18,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 320,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 29,350 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Ford F-350 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.
MY 2016 F350 SUPER DUTY 4WD DISESAL HAS A DEATH WOBBLE WITH ONLY 46,OOO MILES. THE DEALERSHIP AT SEMINOLE FORD, SEMINOLE OKLAHOMA [redacted] TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY 1200 TO FIX THIS. I WAS DRIVING 70MPH ON THE HIGHWAY YESTERDAY AND MY VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL ALMOST CAUSING ME TO WRECK. I…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that several failures occurred with the vehicle regarding the engine and electrical computer. The vehicle was taken to shamaley ford (11301 gateway blvd w, el paso, tx 79936) where the turbo, glow plugs, head gaskets, and the computer…
Shakes steering wheel around 40mph, but sporadically.
There is a problem with the instrument cluster and the plugs. The dash goes dead, interior lights dont work. Power windows dont work radio shuts off. Vehicle runs improperly. The vehicle can be sitting or moving. I have done research and found ford trucks from as early as 2002-2008 have this issue…
Death shimmy. Steering wheel shakes violently when a bump or discontinuity in the road is encountered. You cannot hold the steering wheel during this event. Cure is to reduce vehicle speed below 15 mph. This is hazardous if traveling at high speed or pulling a trailer. As you cannot hold the wheel…
Other Ford F-350 SD years
← 2005 F-350 SD · 2007 F-350 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-350 SD | 8 | 5 |
| 2025 F-350 SD | 14 | 6 |
| 2024 F-350 SD | 45 | 3 |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 41 | 15 |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 112 | 17 |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 98 | 14 |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 189 | 15 |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 467 | 11 |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 203 | 9 |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 573 | 13 |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 209 | 3 |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 208 | 3 |
| 2014 F-350 SD | 7 | 4 |
| 2013 F-350 SD | 9 | 9 |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 29 | 9 |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 43 | 7 |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 50 | 6 |
| 2009 F-350 SD | 19 | 4 |
| 2008 F-350 SD | 101 | 0 |
| 2007 F-350 SD | 25 | 1 |
| 2006 | 127 | 1 |
| 2005 F-350 SD | 217 | 3 |
| 2004 F-350 SD | 130 | 2 |
| 2003 F-350 SD | 132 | 4 |
| 2002 F-350 SD | 124 | 3 |
| 2001 F-350 SD | 158 | 2 |
| 2000 F-350 SD | 157 | 2 |
| 1999 F-350 SD | 142 | 2 |
| 1998 F-350 SD | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 F-350 SD | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 F-350 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 F-350 SD | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-350 SD?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 45 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ford F-350 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-350 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-350 SD model years, the 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.