2006 Ford F-550 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Diesel (21) · Fuel/Propulsion System (4) · Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly (4)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
38 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 (97)
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 97 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-06-06 · Visibility/Wiper · 12,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 ford f-550 stripped chassis. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the windshield wiper became inoperable. the contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the windshield wiper mot…”
2016-06-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 167,000 mi“while driving the vehicle on the expressway in michigan, it suddenly began losing power. after frequently stopping and restarting the engine, the truck stopped completely. when the dealership investigated the cause, they found specks of paint in the diesel fuel. when the factory installed gas tank was dropped, it was discovered that the coating …”
2016-01-05 · Fuel System, Diesel“have had this vehicle for 5 years. bought used from a dealer. have had problems with it from day 1. recently, today as matter of fact, driving down the highway, cannot accelerate above 40 mph. this is the 3rd time in just as many weeks that this truck has had to be towed to a certified mechanic. the mechanic has run all or any problems through…”
2014-11-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 101,445 mi“driver reported that the truck was not running well on return to warehouse. i sent him to dealer with truck. the engine quit on the way and we had to tow the truck to dealer. the dealer said the fuel tank had delaminated and ruined the fuel pump and several fuel injectors. it would cost over $4000 dollars to repair. i called ford customer service t…”
2013-11-13 · Electrical System · 66,000 mi · 🔥 fire“my truck was parked for an hour and a half in 55 degree raining weather. i was unloading my show horses and had my three dogs in the cab of the truck. suddenly someone alerted me that the cab was filled with smoke. we were able to get the three dogs out. they had to be treated for smoke inhalation via hyperbaric chamber treatment. unfortunately one…”
2013-02-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 60,000 mi“driving at approx. 35-40 mph truck lost power and stalled . i cranked several times and then it started . i drove about another mile and this repeated twice ,then i was calling a wrecker for a tow. my mechanic discovered the fuel filter & pump was contaminated with a sludge and then looked in the fuel tank and discovered the fuel tank was flakin…”
2012-08-02 · Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly“2006 ford f550. consumer states problem with turbo chargers and fuel tank liners *tgw the consumer stated the turbo was replaced twice and the fuel tank was replaced once. the fuel tank lining broke down and clogged the fuel filters as well as the fuel injectors. ford informed the consumer, the problem with the fuel tank was due to the additives i…”
2012-07-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 45,963 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-550 super duty. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and without warning. the vehicle was towed to a dealer. the dealer inspected the vehicle where the fuel tank and the fuel lines were cleaned. in addition, the fuel filters were replaced. the failure recurred several times. the vehicl…”
2012-03-30 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly“i have a ford f550 that stalled in traffic when i check the fuel filter it was full of gray particles from the fuel tank. i checked online it looks like the diesel tank is delaminating it only has 53,000 miles on it. *js…”
2012-02-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline“tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-550 sd. the contact stated while driving various speeds , without any warnings the vehicle would stall. the contact had to turn the vehicle off and then on in order for the vehicle to function normally. the failure was diagnosed by the contact who stated the fuel tank delaminated causing the fuel filters to clog u…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.