CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Ford F-250 SD has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 274 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 4 fires, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (148 reports).
2006 Ford F-250 SD recalls
Most common 2006 Ford F-250 SD problems
Problem areas named in the 274 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 148 |
| Steering | 102 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 20 |
| Tires | 16 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Wheels | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Visibility | 5 |
What owners report
FRONT END VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AROUND 60MPH WHICH TURNS INTO A REAL BAD SHIMMY SOMETIMES. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY. HAVE RECEIVED A COUPLE OF NOTICES FROM FORD MOTOR CO. THAT TELL ME THEY ARE AWARE AND TO JUST SLOW DOWN WHEN IT HAPPENS. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I HAD THE TRUCK SINCE 2011. NO SPECIFIC DATES.
CPSC: THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE DEVELOPED A TERRIBLE BOUNCE ATSPEEDS LESS THAN 30 MPH. I RETURNED THE TRUCK TO RICK'S TIRES AND HE CONTACTED FREESERVICE TIRES. *BF THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THE BELTS SEPARATED ON THE LEFT. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODED WHILE TOWING A BOAT. THE TIRED HAD A LARGE HOLE AND PART OF THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE INNER TIRE. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT PICK UP BED OUTER WALL AND BRACING SUPPORTS. UPDATED 06/28/2017*JS
FUEL TANK STRAPS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION AND FUEL TANK FELL TO GROUND WHILE IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY
EMERGENCY BRAKES DO NOT HOLD. HAVE HAD THEM CHECKED FOR ADJUSTMENT SEVERAL TIMES. IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AS IT HAS NO PARK PINS. ALTHOUGH MY INSURANCE COVERED IT, IT ACTUALLY ROLLED INTO ANOTHER BUILDING ON MY PROPERTY. I HAVE TO US A WOOD BLOCK AGAINST THE WHEEL TO STOP IT FROM ROLLING ON ALL BUT THE SLIGHTEST INCLINE. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OCCURRENCES WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED.
WHILE DRIVING AND GOING OVER A BUMP BETWEEN 60 AND 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE TRUCKS FRONT END STARTS TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE CAUSING THE TRUCK TO LOSE CONTROL. NOTE ONLY DRIVING POSTED SPEED LIMIT. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THREE (3) OCCASIONS MOSTLY RECENTLY 7/17/16 AND 7/19/16 WHILE TRAVELING S/B ON INTERSTATE 95 AND TRAVELING N/B ON INTERSTATE 95. THE DEFECT CAUSES YOU TO DRIVE AT REDUCED SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY. HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD TRUCK WITH STRAIGHT FRONT AXLES. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.
2006 Ford F-250 SD questions
Does the 2006 Ford F-250 SD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Ford F-250 SD: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-250 SD?
Based on 274 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (148), Steering (102), Engine And Engine Cooling (20).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Ford F-250 SD 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.