2006 Ford Super Duty problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (3) · Suspension:front (2) · Power Train (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (12)
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.
Equipment 2018-06-01 · SSM 47331 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various vehicles equipped with a 4.6l, 5.4l, 6.8l modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. if diagnosis leads to only camshaft/camshaft roller follower(s) requiring replacement, rep
Electrical System 2017-04-24 · SSM 46542 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when ordering a 2005 to 2008 remanufactured 5.4l 3v or 6.8l 3v engine, spark plug boots may be provided in the packaging. replace all black spark plug boots from the original engine with the 'brown' spark plug boots, as provided. the updated 'brown' spark plug boots are longer than the black boots t
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2016-09-21 · SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate when reading these pids and cannot display quickly enough to
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2009-08-19 · SB-09B09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: certain vehicles with ambulance prep package ambulance class action settlement; pcm part number inspection. awareness communication dated 4/20/09. *pe
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2009-08-19 · SB-09M03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: certain vehicles, e series and f super duty, with ambulance prep package ambulance class action settlement-6.0l diesel engine replacement warranty extension. awareness communication dated 4/20/09. *pe
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2009-08-19 · SB-09M02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: certain vehicles with ambulance prep package ambulance class action settlement; specific component warranty extension. awareness communication, dated 4/20/09. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 12 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-03-22 · Power Train · 22,500 mi“vehicle was parked and i was replacing an old battery. when i started the vehicle the electronic throttle body was slammed shut due to a faulty motor that when it gets low voltage ( changing the battery) it malfunctions and cause the vehicle to go in limp mode. ford has a long history of having electronic throttle body issues and this has been repo…”
2014-07-02 · Suspension · 4,000 mi“steering vibration & wheel hop when driving on rough roads. noticed first in 2007 and continues today. truck has only 20,000 miles, used very little and well cared for. this is a serious fault and a complaint by many owners of similar trucks. *tr…”
2013-12-23 · Suspension · 35,500 mi“truck hit a bump on bridge and began violently shaking. i had to bring the truck to a complete stop to get it to stop shaking. i went several times to ford dealerships to find out if any other trucks where having the same problems. but of course no one else was having this serve problem. i finally talked to a tire shop who said he had heard of …”
2013-10-05 · Power Train · 90,400 mi“i have been having trouble getting the diesel engine to start from cold. the engine would crank for between 6 and 10 seconds before finally firing. in addition, i have experienced one turbo charger over boost condition which caused the vehicle to go into limp home mode on the highway. i was climbing a mountain with the boat and suddenly found my…”
2013-07-06 · Suspension · 10,000 mi“violent shaking after hitting bump and braking, tires were inflated as recommended, taken to dealer and fixed a manufacturing problem in steering, did not fix shaking problem, happened once in heavy traffic, engine seized up on interstate had to be replaced at 70,000 miles, truck will not restart after warming up, told a cam kit might fix for anot…”
2010-04-23 · Visibility · 26,200 mi“(a). i sent an email to ford headquarters stating "i contacted the dealer/body shop and my extended warranty people. the dealer stated there was a tsb 07-10-5 on this issue but no recall and my cost to replace the window belt moldings/windows on the driver/passenger side front doors of my truck would be $300-400. my question since this is a ford is…”
2009-10-01 · Suspension:front · 35,000 mi“on several occasions while driving my 2006 ford f-250 psd 4wd would begin to shake violently while driving 60+mph to the point where i would have to stop the truck to make the shaking in the steering to stop. *tr…”
2009-07-16 · Suspension:front · 75,000 mi“ford f 250 super duty shakes violently and is uncontrollably when hitting small bumps at speeds in excess of 60 mph. truck must then be slowed down (usually on the highway) to regain control. this is a dangerous situation. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.