2006 Ford F-250 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (44) · Suspension:front (30) · Steering (30)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
191 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2016-01-12 · PC-01.12.2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from ford, there is the potential for moderate to severe steering wheel oscillation (wobble) to occur. after extensive testing and outside feedback, the following details have been established to correct or prevent steer
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2011-04-01 · TSB-11-4-3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: 2005-2011 f250/f350. the fuel fill nozzle may automatically shut off too early. *rm
Fuel System, Gasoline 2008-03-01 · 08-4-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
slow fuel fill--mil on with dtc p0191. *nj
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 2007-09-19 · 071111 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicles equipped with a 5.4l 3v or 6.8l 3v engine built on or before 09/08/06 may exhibit an exhaust system noise often described as a snap/pop/tick/ping noise. *nj
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 2007-06-08 · 07512 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
slow fuel fill. *kb
Service Brakes, Air 2006-10-01 · 06007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brake line modification needed due to front wheels coming into contact with the brake lines. *kb
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-07-06 · Vehicle Speed Control“while driving on the freeway the vehicle started to shake violently. i had to pump the breaks slowly and pull to the side of the road. after checking everything we took it to the shop and they did 2k in repairs and said it was fixed. it did it again. they said they don't know what it is.…”
2024-07-06 · Vehicle Speed Control“our truck has been doing the "death wobble" several times over the last 2 years. the truck will suddenly shake violently at high speeds and go into limp mode. we have to pull over pumping the brakes slowly. it is extremely terrifying to have happen and we have spent thousands trying to get it repaired but it continues. …”
2023-11-29 · Wheels“purchased my truck last year and was unaware of problems with this truck.whikr traveling couple miles from my home on a paved two lane road i ran over a small gravel or walnut which immediately sent my truck into uncontrollably shaking in the front end my speed was between 30 and 35 mph it was all i could do to get it to the side of the road and st…”
2023-06-07 · Unknown Or Other“the check engine light continues to stay on no matter what ford tries to do. we can not get the truck smogged for registration due to this problem. …”
2023-05-17 · Steering“my son was driving on the freeway, traveling approximately 83 mph, when the vehicle lost power, the engine stalled and he lost the ability to steer the vehicle properly. the vehicle was parked at nearest gas station until i could get to it. after inspecting engine, i noticed some wires that had the insulation coming off. i replaced wiring harness,…”
2022-11-12 · Unknown Or Other“the front end wanders and grabs any road deformities severely enough to put you in another lane …”
2022-06-28 · Suspension“on 6/25/2022 i experienced violent shaking at freeway speed in southern california. the vehicle was difficult to control - the steering wheel shook violently, and it could be felt throughout the vehicle. the ride was completely smooth when i began the freeway drive; the problem came on all of a sudden, then continued at all speeds, but was particu…”
2022-05-08 · Steering“in two separate instances, traveling on the highway, after going over a bridge transition, the steering wheel and front end began to shake violently. this shaking reverberated throughout the truck causing me to have to slow down immediately and exit the freeway. this was the only thing that stopped the shaking. this is commonly referred to as th…”
2021-05-18 · Steering“not quite sure what component or system is failing/malfunctioning. best way to describe what is happening, "death wobble". no other simpler way to put it. no auto store/dealer has any solid answer. simply put, almost killed my entire family on the highway and not to mention other drivers on the highway. driving fine then any bumps/grooves in the ro…”
2021-03-02 · Wheels · 180,000 mi“i was traveling straight on the interstate just below the speed limit. i heard an odd noise felt the truck feel unstable. i slowly coasted to a halt to find that my rear passenger tire had blown out. the entire sidewall was disintegrated and the tire was detached from the rim. it bent in my the rear quarter panel of my bed causing an estimated $120…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.