2006 Ford F-550 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
- 44
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Fuel system, diesel
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
68% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 44 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 61 |
| 2000 | 72 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel system, diesel
68% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly.
Fuel system, gasoline
14% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.
Show complaint excerpts
I have a Ford F550 that stalled in traffic when I check the fuel filter it was full of gray particles from the fuel tank. I checked online it looks like the diesel tank is delaminating it only has 53,000 miles on it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-30
Engine and engine cooling
11% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing diesel.
Show complaint excerpts
Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating from a stop sign, the vehicle hesitated for 3-4 seconds then took off. The dealership replaced the turbo, but the problem persisted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-31
Fuel/propulsion system
9% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Ford f-550 super duty. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-16
Engine
7% · 3 reportsSafety 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-550 SD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, diesel: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 5 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-550 SD reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Ford F-550 SD is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-550 SD?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, diesel, accounting for 68% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Ford F-550 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.