2006 Ford F-450 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-450 SD years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford F-450 SD. That ranks 5th out of 32 F-450 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, diesel (14 complaints, 40%), typically at around 49,791 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 35owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Ford F-450 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 14 | 40% | 49,791 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 26% | 48,712 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 17% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 9% | 12,680 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 35 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 2,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Ford F-450 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
"delamination of fuel tank" after only having the vehicle for shortly over four months, the truck would not crank. The truck was parked on a city street in washington, dc where i racked up 2 parking tickets. I had it towed to the dealer and they said that the tank is corroding. I've had issues with…
Delamination of diesel fuel tank. Requiring fuel tank, fuel lines,and filters replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-450 sd. The contact stated that the inner lining of the fuel tank would flake causing the fuel system to become clogged. As a result, the vehicle would lose power while driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
This 2006 ford e450 super duty with a 6.0l engine has been trouble right from the start. The first thing to go wrong was the turbo that went out on 09/18/2007 with only 12,000 miles. Next at 15,000 miles the vehicle had starting and running problems and the dealer replaced several parts on top of…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f450 sd. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, smoke emerge from the exhaust as the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while traveling uphill. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the fuel tank was…
Other Ford F-450 SD years
← 2005 F-450 SD · 2007 F-450 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-450 SD | 2 | 3 |
| 2025 F-450 SD | 2 | 4 |
| 2024 F-450 SD | 8 | 3 |
| 2023 F-450 SD | 5 | 13 |
| 2022 F-450 SD | 24 | 14 |
| 2021 F-450 SD | 18 | 12 |
| 2020 F-450 SD | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 F-450 SD | 3 | 9 |
| 2018 F-450 SD | 0 | 7 |
| 2017 F-450 SD | 1 | 11 |
| 2016 F-450 SD | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 F-450 SD | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 F-450 SD | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 F-450 SD | 2 | 8 |
| 2012 F-450 SD | 3 | 7 |
| 2011 F-450 SD | 6 | 8 |
| 2010 F-450 SD | 3 | 6 |
| 2009 F-450 SD | 3 | 5 |
| 2008 F-450 SD | 68 | 3 |
| 2007 F-450 SD | 16 | 1 |
| 2006 | 35 | 1 |
| 2005 F-450 SD | 40 | 4 |
| 2004 F-450 SD | 33 | 2 |
| 2003 F-450 SD | 16 | 5 |
| 2002 F-450 SD | 14 | 4 |
| 2001 F-450 SD | 23 | 7 |
| 2000 F-450 SD | 43 | 5 |
| 1999 F-450 SD | 66 | 9 |
| 1998 F-450 SD | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 F-450 SD | 4 | 3 |
| 1996 F-450 SD | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 F-450 SD | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-450 SD?
Owners most often report fuel system, diesel, engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel system, diesel, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ford F-450 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-450 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-450 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.