2006 Ford Super Duty
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
5 of 8 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.
Show complaint excerpts
Violent shaking after hitting bump and braking, tires were inflated as recommended, taken to dealer and fixed a manufacturing problem in steering, did not fix shaking problem, happened once in heavy traffic, engine seized up on interstate had to be...
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-06
Also filed under Steering and engine
On several occasions while driving my 2006 Ford f-250 psd 4WD would begin to shake violently while driving 60+MPH to the point where I would have to stop the truck to make the shaking in the steering to stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-01
Also filed under Steering
Ford f 250 Super Duty shakes violently and is uncontrollably when hitting small bumps at speeds in excess of 60 MPH. Truck must then be slowed down (Usually on the highway) to regain control. This is a dangerous situation.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-07-16
Steering
4 of 8 total reports mention: steering.
Engine
3 of 8 total reports mention: engine.
Power train
2 of 8 total reports mention: power train.
Electrical system
2 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2006 Ford Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2006 Ford Super Duty reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Super Duty?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Super Duty have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.