MYRModel Year Report

2006 Ford F-250

◆ Worse than typical
2006 Ford F-250
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
221
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

40% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1994 1995: 184 complaints 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2006 221 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 195 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2014: 142 complaints 2014 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1992 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 184 complaints 1995 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1998 1999: 581 complaints 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2006 221 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 195 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2010: 73 complaints 2010 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2016 2017: 1,082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1991 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1993 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 184 complaints 1995 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1997 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2003 2004: 153 complaints 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2006 221 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 195 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2011 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2015 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2017 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2021 2022: 116 complaints

2006: 221 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198911
19904
1991107
1992119
1993131
1994125
1995184
1996176
1997304
199856
1999581
2000326
2001220
2002156
2003116
2004153
2005144
2006221
200760
2008195
200954
201073
2011248
2012266
201395
2014142
2015273
2016275
20171,082
2018382
20191,151
2020253
2021158
2022116

Known problem areas

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

Suspension

40% · 88 reports

Most commonly citing front and control arm.

CRASHINJURY
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I had never heard of a death wobble until I was on my way to the hospital with my three children after being involved in a rollover accident. We were traveling north bound on the M53 van dyke expressway which has a posted speed of 70 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-18

Also filed under Steering

Purchased my truck last year and was unaware of problems with this truck.whikr traveling couple miles from my home on a paved two lane road I ran over a small gravel or walnut which immediately sent my truck into uncontrollably shaking in the front...

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-29

Also filed under Steering and wheels

Steering

35% · 78 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly.

CRASHINJURY

Engine

10% · 21 reports
FIRE
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Check engine light that Ford dealership couldn't fix, couldn't find the problem even after full inspection. Codes appeared: P0299, P0401, P0404, P1335.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-29

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

8% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and horn.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning causing the driver's side rear to crash into a guard rail. The contact sustained neck injuries. No police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-07

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-02-06

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Engine and engine cooling

8% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

CRASH

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2005-12-07Tires05T022000 Certain continental contitrac tr owl, contitrac tr bsw, general grabber tr bsw, and contitrac bsw tires manufactured between May 29 and June 11, 2005, and sold as original equipment on certain Ford…

    Remedy: Continental will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2005. Owners may contact continental at 704-588-5895.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006Complaint volume 221 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2006-09-15Service brakes, air06E087000 Certain harsco wheel modification groups containing accuride steel rims, p/nos. 203237 and 203738; accuride aluminum rims, p/n 203712; and gkn steel rims, p/n 203688, sold as modification equipment…

    Remedy: Harsco will notify owners and provide a repair kit along with repair instructions free of charge. The recall began in September 2006. Owners may contact harsco at 507-235-7112.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2007-11-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-03-14 Violent front end oscillation
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    2008-03-14Engineering analysisClosed 2009-03-31 Violent front end oscillation
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    2008-08-15Trailer hitches08V344000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Ford F-250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 88 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 78 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 21 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05T022000 · Tires
  • Recall 06E087000 · Service brakes, air
  • Recall 08V344000 · Trailer hitches
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Ford F-250 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Ford F-250 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-250?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford F-250 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.