2006 Ford F-450 SD
This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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.
- Complaints
- 35
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Fuel system, diesel
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
43% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 35 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 66 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel system, diesel
43% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly.
Engine and engine cooling
26% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing diesel and cooling system.
Show complaint excerpts
On September 12, 2012, my truck engine stopped working. The vehicle, (2006 Ford f-450 superduty truck) was towed to a dealership, where I asked for a diagnostic test. The vehicle has 51,193 miles on it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-25
This vehicle is an ambulance it has failed start numerous times. It has been to the dealer numerous times and the failure to start condition still persists.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-01-18
Also filed under Fuel system, other
Fuel/propulsion system
17% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 55 MPH. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after waiting a few minutes. The failure had since recurred intermittently.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-25
Fuel system, other
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing fuel injection system.
Electrical system
9% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2007-09-05Equipment07E066000 Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5TH wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the…
Remedy: All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Ford F-450 SD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, diesel: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07E066000 · Equipment
- Recall 11V352000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2006 Ford F-450 SD reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Ford F-450 SD is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-450 SD?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, diesel, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Ford F-450 SD have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.