2006 Ford F-250: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
221 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 191 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 77 of 221 complaints (34.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 67 | 30.3% |
| Braking behavior | 34 | 15.4% |
| Engine operation | 12 | 5.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 9 | 4.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 3.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 3.2% |
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 | 77 |
| Suspension | 56 |
| Suspension:Front | 31 |
| Engine | 21 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Wheels | 15 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
Steering: 77; Suspension: 56; Suspension:Front: 31; Engine: 21; Electrical System: 16; Wheels: 15; Fuel/Propulsion System: 11; Engine And Engine Cooling: 10
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 46 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 32 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 37 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 20 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 36 |
| 150,000 and above | 20 |
Under 25,000: 46; 25,000 to 49,999: 32; 50,000 to 74,999: 37; 75,000 to 99,999: 20; 100,000 to 149,999: 36; 150,000 and above: 20
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (46). 30 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 | 8 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
2006: 8; 2007: 16; 2008: 10; 2009: 23; 2010: 25; 2011: 27; 2012: 24; 2013: 17; 2014: 14; 2015: 11; 2016: 10; 2017: 4; 2018: 8; 2019: 8; 2020: 6; 2021: 2; 2022: 3; 2023: 3; 2024: 2
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 67 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 34 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 12 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10147273 · 2006-01-09 (January 9, 2006)
WHILE DRIVING THE F-250 ON A RURAL EXPRESSWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW IMPLODED INTO THE VEHICLE WITH NO APPARENT PRIOR IMPACT TO THE GLASS. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME WAS AROUND 17 DEGREES F AND THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WAS APPROXIMATELY 73 DEGREES F. DRIVER WAS HIT WITH SHATTERED GLASS BUT NO MAJOR CUTS OCCURRED. THE WINDOW WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY AND THE OWNER HAD TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 2,460 miles reported. Look up ODI 10147273 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10148489 · 2006-01-24 (January 24, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S SPEEDOMETER STICKS AT 80 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE SPEEDOMETER WAS REPAIRED. WHILE ON THE WAY HOME IT FAILED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS INOPERATIVE. UPDATED 03/28/06
Owner-reported narrative. 1 miles reported. Look up ODI 10148489 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10149583 · 2006-02-06 (February 6, 2006)
F 250 2006 HD 4X4 LESS THAN 2000 MILES - DRIVING VEHICLE, WHILE TURNING AND GOING DOWN A HILL, STALLED OUT COMPLETELY:DASH BOARD LIGHTS ALL CAME ON. NO BRAKES OR STEERING. WENT OFF THE ROAD, INTO FRONT YARD OF HOME WHICH WAS FOR SALE, HIT FOR SALE SIGN, NICKED A TREE IN FRONT YARD AND INTO HANDICAP VAN IN DRIVEWAY, PUSHED VAN INTO NEIGHBORS YARD. HEAVY FRONT END DAMAGE SUSTAINED AND SIGHTED BY POLICE FOR "FAILURE TO CONTROL VEHICLE"!!! PURCHASING DEALER COULD FIND NO ISSUES. FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED WAS 3 WEEKS AFTER NOV. 2005 PURCHASE. VEHI…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10149583 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10152552 · 2006-03-13 (March 13, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE WOULD CUT OUT AND STALL WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS BEING RELEASED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER 15 MINUTES. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE INJECTORS WENT OUT, CAUSING DIESEL TO GET INTO THE OIL. THE INJECTORS WERE REPLACED AND THE OIL CHANGED. SINCE THE REPAIRS, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHILE PULLING A HORSE TRAILER OVER A MOUNTAIN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10152552 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10155324 · 2006-04-13 (April 13, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT VIBRATE HOWEVER THE TRUCKS FRAME AND BODY DOES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS ON 4 OCCASIONS. ON THE FIRST OCCASION THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS REPLACED AND ALL TIRES WERE BALANCED. THE SECOND TIME THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS REPLACED. ON THE THIRD VISIT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. ON THE FOURTH OCCASION ANOTHER DRIVE SHAFT AND PINION GEAR WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AFTER ALL OF THE REPAIR ATTEM…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10155324 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10163052 · 2006-07-21 (July 21, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED WITH NO SUCCESS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WAS REPLACED WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10163052 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10163404 · 2006-07-25 (July 25, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT LIGHT REFLECTS ONTO THE DASHBOARD, RESULTING IN VISIBILITY ISSUE WITH THE SPEEDOMETER. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 8/16/2006 - THE PROBLEM IS NOT PRIMARILY A GLARE PROBLEM. THE GAUGES ARE RECESSED WHICH MAY ALSO BE A CAUSE OF THE VISIBILITY ISSUE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 1,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10163404 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10163471 · 2006-07-26 (July 26, 2006)
I HAD A FLAT TIRE ON MY 2004 FORD F250. I TOOK THE LUG BOLTS OFF BUT THE TIRE WOULD NOT COME OFF OF THE AXLE. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO GET UNDER THE TRUCK AND HIT THE TIRE WITH A SLEDGEHAMMER. THIS HAS TO BE VERY DANGEROUS, PARTICULARLY SINCE THE TRUCK WAS RAISED UP ON A JACK. ACCORDING TO THE FORD DEALER THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD TRUCKS. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10163471 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
08V344000 · Trailer Hitches
Reported: 2008-07-28 (July 28, 2008)
KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ATTACHING THE HITCH CHANNEL TO THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: KNAPHEIDE WILL OFFER TWO REMEDIES TO ITS CUSTOMERS: (1) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT USE THE HITCH, THE HITCH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK BED AND REPLACED WITH AN ICC BUMPER; OR (2) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO NEED A HITCH, A RECEIVER HITCH ASSEMBLY WILL BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING HITCH ASSEMBLY AND ALL SUSPECT WELD JOINTS WILL BE RE WELDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KNAPHEIDE AT 1-877-473-5763.
NHTSA campaign record ↗