2006 Ford F-350 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
145 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 131 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 48 of 145 complaints (33.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 39 | 26.9% |
| Braking behavior | 21 | 14.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 18 | 12.4% |
| Engine operation | 9 | 6.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 2.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 2.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 48 |
| Suspension | 36 |
| Suspension:Front | 13 |
| Engine | 12 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 11 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
Steering: 48; Suspension: 36; Suspension:Front: 13; Engine: 12; Engine And Engine Cooling: 12; Fuel System, Diesel: 11; Fuel System, Gasoline: 9; Air Bags: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 30 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 21 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 29 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 12 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 26 |
| 150,000 and above | 13 |
Under 25,000: 30; 25,000 to 49,999: 21; 50,000 to 74,999: 29; 75,000 to 99,999: 12; 100,000 to 149,999: 26; 150,000 and above: 13
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (30). 14 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2006: 2; 2007: 6; 2008: 11; 2009: 20; 2010: 16; 2011: 21; 2012: 11; 2013: 9; 2014: 9; 2015: 6; 2016: 7; 2017: 5; 2018: 3; 2019: 3; 2020: 2; 2021: 5; 2022: 2; 2023: 3; 2024: 2; 2025: 2
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 39 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 21 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 18 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10151538 · 2006-03-01 (March 1, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND PULLING A TRAILER, THE STEERING MECHANISM DETACHED. THE VEHICLE VEERED OUT OF CONTROL AND STRUCK A WALL. THE ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO THE POLICE. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, BUT WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE STEERING MECHANISM.
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10151538 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10208269 · 2007-10-31 (October 31, 2007)
FAX FROM SENATOR TRANSMITTING LETTER FOR CONCERNS WITH THE STEERING ON HIS 2006 FORD PICKUP AND FORD'S REFUSAL TO PAY DAMAGES DUE TO AN ACCIDENT. *KB THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER WAS COMING INTO THE CURVE, AND AS SHE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, THERE WAS NO STEERING CONTROL. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES ON THE WET PAVEMENT AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN HER SLIDING OFF THE ROADWAY STRIKING SEVERAL TREES. THE STEERING ARM ON THE TRUCK WAS BROKEN, IT APPEARED THE ARM BROKE AS SHE STARTED OUT ON THE TURN. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10208269 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10218040 · 2008-02-14 (February 14, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-350. THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK, BUT NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE OIL CONTROL MODULE DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH PRESSURE TO START THE MOTOR. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET. THE RADIO VOLUME TURNED ALL THE WAY UP INTERMITTENTLY AND WAS REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH IN TOW HAUL MODE, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SWITCH GEARS WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. THE DEALER UPDATED THE CODES FOR THE TRANSMISSION; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APP…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10218040 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10246339 · 2008-10-22 (October 22, 2008)
I PURCHASED A NEW 2006 FORD F-350 DIESEL TRUCK FROM MONACO FORD IN GLASTONBURY, CT. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 52,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE TWICE FOR LACK OF POWER. THE SERVICE DEPT AT MONACO SAYS THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE GAS TANK IS DETERIORATING & THE FUEL PUMP IS COMPROMISED. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM FORD OWNERS RE: THIS EXACT ISSUE. FORD REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. THEY INSIST THAT THE PROBLEM IS FUEL, NOT THEIR PRODUCT. I DO NOT USE BIO-DIESEL FUEL OR BUY FROM DISCOUNT FUEL SUPPLIERS.…
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10246339 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10264326 · 2009-04-07 (April 7, 2009)
THIS A F350 KING RANCH DIESEL. THE VEHICLE SUFFERED A SEVERE LOSS OF POWER AND WAS LIMPED IN (10 MPH) TO ROKSTAD FORD IN SANDPOINT, ID. THEY DIAGNOSED LOW FUEL INJECTOR PRESSURE AND REPLACED THE FUEL CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. LOW INJECTION PRESSURE WAS DIAGNOSED AND AN OIL PRESSURE LINE WAS REPLACED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON THE NEXT DAY AS WELL AS INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER EXPERIENCED AND LOW INJECTOR PRESSURE WAS STILL THE PROBLEM. A SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE LIGHT CAME B…
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10264326 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10240872 · 2008-09-04 (September 4, 2008)
MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. THE HEAD GASKETS KEPT BLOWING UP AND LOSS OF POWER ESPECIALLY UP THE HILL THE COMPANY DOES NOT MAKE THAT ENGINE ANYMORE. ANYONE WITH THAT ENGINE IS OUT OF LUCK AS SOON AS THE RUN OUT OF WARRANTY
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10240872 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10439708 · 2011-12-13 (December 13, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO SHAKE ABNORMALLY WHEN DECELERATING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD ERRATICALLY SHIFT, AND THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS BUT THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE SHAKING. THE TECHNICIANS WERE ABLE TO…
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10439708 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10268818 · 2009-05-15 (May 15, 2009)
THE FORD F-350 TRUCK I BOUGHT IS DEFECTIVE, AS EVIDENCED BY THE 7 POWER STEERING AND BRAKE REPAIRS REQUIRED IN THE PAST 3 YEARS, ALONG WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND RING AND PINION REPAIR. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD 24 TIMES, I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MN BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU AND THE MN ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. I BELIEVE THE TRUCK WAS MANUFACTURED IN A FAULTY MANNER, AND I AM AFRAID THE TRUCK MAY BE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I NEED YOUR HELP IN OBTAINING CREDIT TOWARDS A NEW TRUCK OR A NEW TRUCK DUE TO THE UNACCEPTABLE NUMBER AND TYPE OF RE…
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10268818 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10356965 · 2010-09-22 (September 22, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERIES IN THE VEHICLE KEEP GOING DEAD AND THE ALTERNATOR IS ALSO DEFECTIVE. THE DEALER CANNOT FIND THE FAILURE BUT THE OWNER THINKS THE FAILURE IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10356965 at NHTSA ↗