2006 Ford F-250 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front (75) · Suspension (58) · Steering (43)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
244 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2020-12-09 · campaign 20E090000 · 102 vehicles
Defect: Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Risk: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2011-07-13 · campaign 11V352000 · 26,715 vehicles
Defect: 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 EQU
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.
Service bulletins (105)
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2023-09-07 · SSM 51909 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving mercon sp, mercon lv has replaced all versions of mercon sp and can be used going forward. mixing mercon lv and mercon sp in the same transmission is acceptable. after 30-jun-2023, mercon sp atf will no longer be manufactured and wi
Equipment 2021-01-27 · SSM 49495 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005-2021 f-super duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. a knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. the kit is designed for sev
Trailer Hitches 2020-07-08 · DOR-Z2E6B-08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
these skus are trailer brake control modules. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. the internal software issue leads to a false check trailer brake message and trailer brake controller fault whenever the brake pedal is pressed. this wi
Suspension 2020-01-29 · SSM 48494 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005-2020 f-super duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. a knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. the kit is designed for sev
Equipment 2020-01-13 · DOR-U2J7Y-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a spare tire hoist. test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. we don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product fai
Equipment 2020-01-13 · DOR-C2C6H-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a spare tire hoist. test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. we don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product fai
Showing the 6 most recent of 105 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-12-08 · Suspension“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.…”
2017-06-26 · Unknown Or Other“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 separa…”
2017-05-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 188,000 mi“fuel tank straps failed due to corrosion and fuel tank fell to ground while in motion on a highway…”
2017-04-15 · Service Brakes · 85,000 mi · 💥 crash“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. …”
2016-07-20 · Suspension · 120,155 mi“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 de…”
2016-07-14 · Tires · 22,000 mi“i have bf goodrich rugged trail t/a 275 70 r18 tires on my 2006 ford f250 which were purchased 25 months ago and have 22000 miles on them. while towing my travel trailer i experienced a slight vibration while driving. i immediately pulled over and checked the vehicle and camper for ny visible signs of a problem. everything a appeared to be in goo…”
2016-06-16 · Engine · 155,000 mi“heads went bad now i have to replace the heads and new head studs because the old head studs stretched and the heads warped , also had to do an egr delete . i was told it was built proofing and it has to be done to all 6.0 ltrs.…”
2016-05-05 · Unknown Or Other · 5,000 mi“like toyota cars, if "winter-styled, rubber floor mat on drivers side becomes unhooked & slides forward, it can lodge the accelerator down causing a high speed. it has happened to me several times, almost causing me to loose control. these are ford factory installed mats i paid extra for at time vehicle was purchased new. occurs when i accelerate…”
2015-10-12 · Wheels · 120,498 mi“my factory 20" wheel cracked on me and after a google search seems to be a normal problem…”
2015-07-09 · Service Brakes · 60,000 mi“in late 2011, while driving my truck down highway 90 east in pascagoula, ms, the truck began slow down and pull dramatically to the right after applying the brakes. i managed to wrestle with the steering wheel and, in combination with the slowing speed, brought the truck safely to a stop in a walmart parking lot in about 1 mile. i inspected the t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.