2006 Ford F-450 SD problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
35 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
49,791 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 27 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Diesel is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 35 complaints (34.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 20 | 57.1% |
| Engine operation | 8 | 22.9% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 8.6% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 12 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System | 4 |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
Fuel System, Diesel: 12; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 7; Fuel/Propulsion System: 6; Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System: 4; Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly: 3; Electrical System: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 2; Air Bags: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 8 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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2007: 7; 2008: 1; 2009: 5; 2010: 10; 2011: 1; 2012: 5; 2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Diesel leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 20 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 8 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 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 10214902 · 2008-01-15 (January 15, 2008)
I OWN SEVERAL FORD TRUCKS, F450, VANS AND OTHERS. ALL THE TRUCKS HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS TANKS, WHERE THE PAINT PEELS OFF AND CLOGS THE GAS TANK. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO REACH THE DEALERS WHERE I PURCHASE THE TRUCKS FROM AND THEY DON'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10214902 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10267965 · 2009-05-07 (May 7, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F450. WHILE REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER, THE MECHANIC FOUND CHIPS OF PAINT FROM THE LINING OF THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THIS FAILURE COULD POSSIBLY CLOG UP THE FUEL INJECTORS AND CAUSE THE ENTIRE FUEL LINE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $400. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 45,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10267965 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10272344 · 2009-05-29 (May 29, 2009)
FORD DIESEL FUEL TANK DELAMINATION. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ON THE FREEWAY, DUE TO DELAMINATION PARTICLES CLOGGING THE INJECTORS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10272344 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10299959 · 2010-01-16 (January 16, 2010)
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE 290 HWY AROUND BUFFALO NY THE TRUCK STALLED IN THE MIDDLE LANE AT 60 MPH FORTUNATELY THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. UPON EXAMINATION OF THE PROBLEM WE FOUND THE FUEL FILTERS PLUGGED WITH DEBRIS FROM THE DETERIORATING LINER OF THE FUEL TANK. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER IT WAS FOUND THAT FORD WAS REPLACING THESE UNDER ITS EMISSIONS WARRANTY AND THAT IF PAST THAT YOU WERE ON YOUR OWN , TO THE TUNE OF $1000.00. WE HAVE HAD FORD DIESELS SINCE 1974 AND OVER 250,000 MILES ON THEM WITHOUT THIS PROBLEM…
Owner-reported narrative. 90,112 miles reported. Look up ODI 10299959 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10192607 · 2007-06-06 (June 6, 2007)
I HAVE A 2006 FORD F250 4X4 THAT WHEN YOU HIP POT HOLE WITH ONE TIRE AT 55 MPH OR HIGHER THE TRUCK GOES INTO A VERY BAD SHIMMY AND GOES FROM BAD TO WORSE IF YOU DON'T GET ON THE BRAKES FAST AND HARD.
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10192607 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10212543 · 2007-12-21 (December 21, 2007)
2006 FORD F-150 ACCELERATED UNEXPECTED WHILE STOPPED. ALTHOUGH I APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS POSSIBLE THE TRUCK ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND HIT A BUILDING BECAUSE I AVOIDED HITTING A CROWD A PEOPLE. THE TRUCK WAS NEARLY NEW, APPROX 2000 MI CAUSING $20K DAMAGE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10212543 at NHTSA ↗