2006 Ford F-350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (32) · Steering (19) · Suspension:front (13)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
131 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
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 (16)
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:diesel 2008-09-01 · TSB-08-18-6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford truck: some trucks equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp). *pe
Fuel System, Gasoline 2008-03-01 · 08-4-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
slow fuel fill--mil on with dtc p0191. *nj
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank 2007-12-01 · 07312 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
water in the fuel tank behind rear axle - 6.0l, 6.4l and 7.3l diesel engine. *kb updated 2/29/08. *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
Showing the 6 most recent of 16 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-11-19 · Engine“2006f-350 super duty 5.4engine,,had to be replaced two and a half years ago the ford dealer at cirroca of york,,told me that the new motor was improved that the new motors valve train was improved,,why wasn't it a recall,, if it would affect emissions and overall performance and reliability …”
2025-07-21 · Suspension · 265,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the front passenger wheel drove over a small dip in the roadway and the vehicle started to shimmy. the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer. the contact continued driving at a slower speed to allow the shimmy to self-correct. there was …”
2024-05-13 · Fuel System, Diesel · 190,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking underneath the front driver's side of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the fuel pump block-off plate and plug. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the c…”
2024-04-08 · Air Bags · 120,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. a dealer was contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000.…”
2023-12-29 · Suspension · 99,856 mi“the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the front of the vehicle started to wobble. while driving over a pothole, the vehicle wobbled violently. the contact was unable to control the vehicle while driving over 35 mph. while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact detected smoke coming from the vehicle.…”
2023-08-18 · Equipment:mechanical:boom/Crane/Ladder“while performing a lift of a 520-pound load in a boom position rated for 575 pounds, the crane abruptly failed due to a faulty weld and dropped the load approximately 18 inches, causing minor injuries to the crane operator. there was no sign of trouble before the failure. the failed weld was a circumferential weld between the support pillar and th…”
2023-05-26 · Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light · 184,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brake pedal remained on the floorboard. the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. the contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was restarted but the failure persisted. a police report was fi…”
2022-04-28 · Suspension“vehicle has experienced "death wobble," a common and well documented occurrence in ford f250 and f350 model trucks. this has occurred on multiple occasions since 2006, and most recently on 4/26/2022. the incident occurred while traveling approximately 45 mph, and hitting a small bump in the road. when the "death wobble" occurs, the vehicle shake…”
2022-02-16 · Suspension“8 years ago was crossing rr tracks and vehicle started violently shaking had to slow to 10mph for it to stop. checked found nothing wrong finished drive home. took to ford dealership and they said some tricks shake when tire pressure is wrong and didn't find anything wrong with vehicle. truck did this once more and after that when i approach rr tra…”
2021-10-05 · Unknown Or Other“at highway speeds hitting a bump or small pothole the steering wheel vibrates to the point of almost losing control. if i didn't have two hands on the wheel i possibly could have lost control of my vehicle and crashed…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.