2006 Ford F Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F Series years
- Not enough data 11th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford F Series. That ranks 11th out of 14 F Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 71,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Ford F Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 50% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 3,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Ford F Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Ford F Series.
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.
I was driving casually on us17 north on my way to work. My truck suddenly lost power and service engine light illuminated. I took it in to the dealer they told me nothing was found to be wrong. Then the same event happened about 7 months after that. I brought the vehicle back in for diagnosis and…
On 3 separate occasions when brakes were applied the vehicle actually sped-up and was only brought to a stop through heavy pressure to the brake pedal. *tr
Spark plugs are engineered counter sunk in holes in top of the heads, when the plugs are unscrewed the bottom of the plug more often than not breaks off inside the spark plug hole. This requires very expensive tools and a skilled mechanic to extract. I feel the part was engineered to fail to force…
Gas pours out of the filler neck after every fill up. I do not click extra to "top it off" and still gas pours out of the neck when i remove the pump from the filler neck. *tr
Other Ford F Series years
← 2005 F Series · 2007 F Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 F Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 F Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 F Series | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 F Series | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 F Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 F Series | 34 | 1 |
| 2001 F Series | 44 | 1 |
| 2000 F Series | 41 | 1 |
| 1999 F Series | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 F Series | 20 | 0 |
| 1997 F Series | 47 | 0 |
| 1996 F Series | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 F Series | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F Series?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ford F Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Ford F Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F Series model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.