CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Ford F-150 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 585 complaints with NHTSA, including 58 crashes, 18 fires, 42 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (77 reports).
2006 Ford F-150 recalls
Most common 2006 Ford F-150 problems
Problem areas named in the 585 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 77 |
| Engine | 74 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 73 |
| Electrical System | 60 |
| Steering | 58 |
| Air Bags | 49 |
| Power Train | 48 |
| Structure | 46 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 34 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 |
What owners report
The dealership sold this vehicle to me with a rusted frame
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact's son lost control of the vehicle, and the vehicle crashed into a guardrail and landed on its side. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. A Police report was filed; the information was unavailable. No injuries were sustained. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The problem is that the paint in the cargo area is peeling or fading, and I think that problem is a factory defect. That part of the cargo area is galvanized, I need to know if that is in a recall, thank you.
Around the 1st of February 2026 the weather had turned cold around 6 degrees Fahrenheit and I had just had my vehicle inspected in January so I know everything was fine then. My wife and I had driven to her office about 2 miles from our home and I of course had the heat on and defrost on. We went into the office to clean because that a weekly job for us usually under an hour. When we came out my windshield was cracked on the passenger side starting at the bottom going straight up about 8â long. The weather stayed cold and a few days later it cracked more and then more and then more. Itâs moving over towards the drivers side horizontally about eye level. There is no rock strike where the
I WAS RECENTLY INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN MY VEHICLE. IT WAS A HEAD ON COLLISION AND MY AIRBAG DID NOT FULLY DEPLOY. THOUGH I WAS TRAVELLING THE SPEED LIMIT, HAD I BEEN ON A FREEWAY AND GOING THE LEGAL SPEED LIMIT I THINK I MIGHT HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. THE LIBABLE INSURANCE COMPANY ENCOURAGED ME TO CONTACT FORD TO SEE IT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE. THERE WERE NOT WARNING LIGHTS OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOMS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
2006 Ford F-150 questions
Does the 2006 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2006 Ford F-150: Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Interior Lighting; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-150?
Based on 585 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (77), Engine (74), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (73).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Ford F-150 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.