2006 Ford F-350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-350 years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford F-350. That ranks 7th out of 24 F-350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (51 complaints, 35%), typically at around 57,000 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 4 fires, 10 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 145owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Ford F-350 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 problems | 51 | 35% | 57,000 | “front end” (35%) | — |
| Suspension problems | 50 | 34% | 58,017 | “front end” (38%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 14% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 12 | 8% | 91,928 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 11 | 8% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 7% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 5% | 113,214 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 4% | 58,034 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3% | 11,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 2% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 107,438 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | 3 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 184,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Ford F-350 recalls (3)
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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Comm trans is recalling 108 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Comm trans is recalling 111 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.
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.
2006F-350 super duty 5.4engine,,had to be replaced two and a half years ago the Ford dealer at cirroca of York,,told me that the new motor was improved that the new motors valve train was improved,,why wasn't it a recall,, if it would affect emissions and overall performance and reliability
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the front passenger wheel drove over a small dip in the roadway and the vehicle started to shimmy. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer. The contact continued driving at a slower…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking underneath the front driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the fuel pump block-off plate and plug. The…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the front of the vehicle started to wobble. While driving over a pothole, the vehicle wobbled violently. The contact was unable to control the vehicle while driving over 35 MPH. While driving at an undisclosed speed…
Other Ford F-350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 F-350 | 91 | 0 |
| 2013 F-350 | 76 | 1 |
| 2012 F-350 | 149 | 4 |
| 2011 F-350 | 136 | 4 |
| 2010 F-350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 F-350 | 28 | 2 |
| 2008 F-350 | 131 | 8 |
| 2007 F-350 | 36 | 3 |
| 2006 | 145 | 3 |
| 2005 F-350 | 114 | 3 |
| 2004 F-350 | 159 | 2 |
| 2003 F-350 | 90 | 2 |
| 2002 F-350 | 116 | 2 |
| 2001 F-350 | 160 | 5 |
| 2000 F-350 | 304 | 4 |
| 1999 F-350 | 413 | 12 |
| 1998 F-350 | 12 | 1 |
| 1997 F-350 | 155 | 3 |
| 1996 F-350 | 130 | 3 |
| 1995 F-350 | 134 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-350?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 51 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ford F-350?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Ford F-350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-350 model years, the 2006 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.