2006 Ford F-350 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front (20) · Steering (18) · Suspension (17)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
120 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 (102)
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 102 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-01-12 · Wheels · 46,000 mi“my 2016 f350 super duty 4wd disesal has a death wobble with only 46,ooo miles. the dealership at seminole ford, seminole oklahoma 405-382-2222 told me i would have to pay 1200 to fix this. i was driving 70mph on the highway yesterday and my vehicle went out of control almost causing me to wreck. i immediately scheduled an appointment with the deale…”
2020-10-15 · Engine · 109,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350 sd. the contact stated that several failures occurred with the vehicle regarding the engine and electrical computer. the vehicle was taken to shamaley ford (11301 gateway blvd w, el paso, tx 79936) where the turbo, glow plugs, head gaskets, and the computer were replaced. despite the repairs, the vehicle faile…”
2018-04-09 · Steering · 155,800 mi“shakes steering wheel around 40mph, but sporadically.…”
2018-01-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 320,000 mi“there is a problem with the instrument cluster and the plugs. the dash goes dead, interior lights dont work. power windows dont work radio shuts off. vehicle runs improperly. the vehicle can be sitting or moving. i have done research and found ford trucks from as early as 2002-2008 have this issue. its unsafeand a know issuewith these year ford tru…”
2016-01-13 · Suspension · 139,000 mi“death shimmy. steering wheel shakes violently when a bump or discontinuity in the road is encountered. you cannot hold the steering wheel during this event. cure is to reduce vehicle speed below 15 mph. this is hazardous if traveling at high speed or pulling a trailer. as you cannot hold the wheel during this event, the vehicle will change lane…”
2015-09-30 · Tires · 27,000 mi“purchased tires on 2/27/2013 . tires have 27,441 miles on them. they were originally warrented for 40 months or 50,000 miles. all 4 tires have sidewall cracking close to the wheel rim. dot #'s are utot hwb 4212,utot hwb 5012, utot hwb 5012, utot hwb 5012…”
2015-09-04 · Service Brakes · 96,738 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350 sd. while driving 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to stop the vehicle. the contact was able to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. the contact stated that the bolts that attached the brake booster and the brake master cylinder fractured, resulting in total brake failure. the vehicle wa…”
2015-09-03 · Fuel System, Diesel · 30,100 mi“this vehicles issues began with the galvanizing of the interior of the fuel tank flaking off and getting into the fuel system. it is a diesel. it has been to the shop to have the fuel tank replaced, injectors replaced, high pressure fuel pump replaced to name a few. all after the fuel tank problem. since then the vehicle has shut down a number …”
2015-07-24 · Tires:tread/Belt · 55,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350 sd equipped with michelin ltx m/s2 tires, size: lt275/70r18 (na). while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate violently. the contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to the emergency lane. the contact discovered that the sidewall and the steel belt of the front driver side tire separated. …”
2015-07-06 · Steering · 86,000 mi“the death wobble that you say had only 76 complants is [xxx] ! over the last 3 years it has happened over 18 times with new correct size tires @ correct pressure ! i have had to make rapid lane changes slamming on the brakes to get to the side of the road so it will stop ! if you think this is not a problem maybe you should go to work for ford ,…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.