MYRModel Year Report

2006 Ford F-250 SD

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Ford F-250 SD
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
274
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

54% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 39 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1999: 249 complaints 2000: 233 complaints 2001: 288 complaints 2001 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 178 complaints 2004: 254 complaints 2005: 295 complaints 2006: 274 complaints 2006 274 2007: 54 complaints 2008: 141 complaints 2009: 23 complaints 2010: 32 complaints 2011: 122 complaints 2011 2012: 57 complaints 2013: 21 complaints 2014: 26 complaints 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 14 complaints 2016 2017: 73 complaints 2018: 15 complaints 2019: 11 complaints 2020: 11 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 37 complaints 2025: 17 complaints 2026: 8 complaints 2026
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 39 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1999: 249 complaints 2000: 233 complaints 2000 2001: 288 complaints 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 178 complaints 2003 2004: 254 complaints 2005: 295 complaints 2006: 274 complaints 2006 274 2007: 54 complaints 2008: 141 complaints 2009: 23 complaints 2009 2010: 32 complaints 2011: 122 complaints 2012: 57 complaints 2012 2013: 21 complaints 2014: 26 complaints 2015: 23 complaints 2015 2016: 14 complaints 2017: 73 complaints 2018: 15 complaints 2018 2019: 11 complaints 2020: 11 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 37 complaints 2024 2025: 17 complaints 2026: 8 complaints
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 39 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1999: 249 complaints 1999 2000: 233 complaints 2001: 288 complaints 2001 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 178 complaints 2003 2004: 254 complaints 2005: 295 complaints 2006: 274 complaints 2006 274 2007: 54 complaints 2008: 141 complaints 2009: 23 complaints 2009 2010: 32 complaints 2011: 122 complaints 2011 2012: 57 complaints 2013: 21 complaints 2013 2014: 26 complaints 2015: 23 complaints 2015 2016: 14 complaints 2017: 73 complaints 2017 2018: 15 complaints 2019: 11 complaints 2019 2020: 11 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2023 2024: 37 complaints 2025: 17 complaints 2025 2026: 8 complaints

2006: 274 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19911
19923
19934
19942
19959
199611
199739
19981
1999249
2000233
2001288
2002245
2003178
2004254
2005295
2006274
200754
2008141
200923
201032
2011122
201257
201321
201426
201523
201614
201773
201815
201911
202011
20217
20229
202343
202437
202517
20268

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Suspension

54% · 148 reports

Most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASHINJURY
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At approximately 40K on the vehicle, a problem began to occur when a bump in the road was hit, resulting in the front wheels shimmying left to right for about a second.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-03-31

My 2006 Ford F250 hit a pot hold in i-15 near kaysville, southbound on thurs. October 4, 2007. I was traveling at 65 MPH in the middle lane when it started shaking violently and all I heard was car tires screeching. I thought I was going to die.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-05

My 2006 F-250 shakes violently when hitting a pot hole this occurs about once every couple of weeks.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-22

Steering

37% · 102 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and gear box (other than rack and pinion).

CRASHINJURY
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We were driving in a parking lot at a slow rate of speed when the steering let loose and we had no control of the truck. The truck crashed into a pole in the lot, and was unable to be moved due to loss of steering. It had to be towed away.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-12-31

Engine and engine cooling

7% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

FIRE

Tires

6% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing valve and pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

Service brakes

6% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHFIRE
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Emergency brakes do not hold. Have had them checked for adjustment several times. Is a major problem with a manual transmission as it has no park pins. Although my insurance covered it, it actually rolled into another building on my property.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-04-15

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2006Complaint volume 274 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2007-11-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-03-14 Violent front end oscillation
  3. I
    2008-03-14Engineering analysisClosed 2009-03-31 Violent front end oscillation
  4. R
    2008-04-16Equipment08E026000 Truxxx is recalling 338 aftermarket replacement welded 3" Lift blocks for rear suspensions, part No. 206073, included in suspension kit nos. 108035 and 108036, sold between July 26, 2007 and March…

    Remedy: Truxxx will notify customers/installers and will replace affected welded lift blocks with either non-welded aluminum or cast iron blocks free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2011-08-15Exterior lighting11V352000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

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  6. R
    2020-12-21Equipment, steering, suspension20E090000 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.

    Remedy: 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 customer service at 1-951-689-4266.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Ford F-250 SD — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 148 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 102 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08E026000 · Equipment
  • Recall 11V352000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 20E090000 · Equipment, steering, suspension
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FAQ

Is the 2006 Ford F-250 SD reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Ford F-250 SD is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-250 SD?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford F-250 SD have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.