Worst 2006 Ford F-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Suspension Failures
Suspension:Front
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Ford F-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 174 | 5 | — | 55,513 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 117 | 1 | — | 54,743 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 111 | 1 | — | 42,245 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 28 | — | 3 | 105,154 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 24 | 1 | — | 103,942 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 23 | 1 | 3 | 77,946 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 19 | — | — | 56,121 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 17 | 1 | 1 | 94,067 mi | |
| Fuel System | 13 | — | 1 | 120,236 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | 1 | — | 81,243 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 10 | — | 1 | 109,986 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 10 | 2 | 1 | 59,462 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | — | — | 73,729 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | — | — | 121,258 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 4 | — | 57,885 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2006 Ford F-250
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~26,715 vehicles.
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 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
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2006 Ford F-250 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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