2006 Ford F-350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
398 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2006 Ford F-350, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 48/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Steering leads the reports, typically around 52,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2006 sits among all F-350 years
What owners report
“Death wobble, the truck shakes violently when i drive on the freeway since day one when i bought it . The dealer won't fix it that , there's nothing wrong with it .and the dealer says to remove air from the tires and it should stop the shaking .”— owner report to NHTSA, 2006 F-350
“Truck vibrates uncontrollably after hitting bumps or uneven pavement at highway speeds i replace the brakes three times and that didn't fix it this has been going on since it hit about 60k miles. It now has 108k i can not trust this truck anymore.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2006 F-350
“Engine dies while driving. Does not do it all the time. Mainly when accelerating and if let off gas and apply brakes.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2006 F-350
“Trailer break controller faulty, replace egr and injectors. 3/31/09~ replace egr cooler, gasket, fuel filters. 6/8/10~ icp sensor & connector faulty, cac hose leaking, injectors faulty, egr valves changed. 6/25/10~ 17 days later back again in shop for same issue. Truck runs then when you stop the…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2006 F-350
“Cracked polished forged alum 20" wheel. Original ford equipment. Did not hit pot hole. Did not hit anything! Wheel is cracked/split open spoke to spoke parallel with tire bead. Tire is fine. Wheel is obviously unsafe!”— owner report to NHTSA, 2006 F-350
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 357 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 58,034 miles. Half of those reports fall between 27,000 and 99,987 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer…
Fix: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon…
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…
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.
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
114 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2006 Ford F-350. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2006 Ford F-350 reliable?
The 2006 Ford F-350 drew 398 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 48/100, scored against the model's worst year (1999).
What are the most common 2006 Ford F-350 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2006 Ford F-350 are steering (99 complaints), suspension (94), and engine (59).
At what mileage do 2006 Ford F-350 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2006 Ford F-350 problems around 58,034 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 27,000 and 99,987 miles.
Does the 2006 Ford F-350 have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2006 Ford F-350. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.