2006 FORD F-150 Structure Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2006 FORD F-150
7 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FORD F-150. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
7
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
See attached document for complaint.
WHILE IN PASSING LANE OF THREE LANE WEST BOUND ROUTE 3 ENGINE SHUT DOWN, HAD TO NEGOTIATE TWO LANES OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC TO GET TO SHOULDER WHILE COASTING. VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. MODULE CORRODED, HOLES THRU BACK OF MODULE WHERE IT MOUNTS TO FRAME. *TR
I AM 6'5" AND WEAR SIZE 16 SHOES. WITH MY SIZE AND THE DISTANCE TO THE PEDAL MY LEGS GO A LITTLE TO THE SIDE AND MY SHOE IS AT AN ANGLE TO THE PETALS LETS SAY 30 DEGREES. I WEARING TYPICAL WORK BOOT (LIKE IN FORD COMMERCIALS) WHICH THE LACES HAVE PEGS THE SHOE LACES GO AROUND. THESE PEGS ARE THE SAME AS ALL WORK BOOTS (RED WINGS - $300 BOOT). WHAT HAPPENED IS BECAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS A THICK RUBBER PAD THAT STRETCHES AROUND THE METAL BRAKE PEDAL AND LEAVES A RIDGE IN THE BACK OF THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY AROUND (SO THE RUBBER FITTING GOES OVER IT LIKE A SHOWER CAP). ALSO THE TRUCK IS AN AUTOMATIC AND THE BREAK PEDAL IS VERY LARGE. WHILE BACKING UP GIVING JUST A LITTLE GAS MY BOOT SHOE LACE PEG GOT TRAPPED BEHIND THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WAS...
1. I WAS TRYING TO OPEN A FORD F-150 1/2 DOOR FROM THE INSIDE TO GET OUT OF THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT. AS I WENT TO GRAB THE PLASTIC HANDLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT PASSENGER WAS ATTEMPTING TO ASSIST IN OPENING THE DOOR FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. 2. MY FINGER WAS PINCHED IN THE LEVER AS THE FRONT PASSENGER LIFTED THE LATCH MECHANISM AND 2/3 OF THE PHALANGE ON MY LEFT INDEX FINGER WAS PINCHED IN THE HANDLE AND AMPUTATED. THE DOOR NEVER OPENED, THE HANDLE WAS NOT FULLY OPENED WHEN I YELLED, CAUSING THE OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO RELEASE THE LATCH. I HAD TO HAVE IMMEDIATE SURGERY TO SAVE THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE PHALANGE. DUE TO THE COMPLETE AMPUTATION, THEY WERE UNABLE TO REATTACH MY FINGER. 3. TO MY KNOWLEDGE THERE IS NOT A CORRECTION TO THIS EVENT. MY NIECE AND NEPHEW HAVE ALSO HAD THEIR...
THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED OCT, 2006. JUNE, 2007 UPON APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION I MOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE BRAKE. THE ENGINE DID NOT DECELERATE FOR APPROX. 2 SEC. JULY, 2007 WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH I MOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE BRAKE TO SLOW FOR A LEFT TURN. THE TRUCK WOULD NOT DECELERATE FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 SEC. THE TRUCK REVVED TO APPROX. 5000 RPMS. AS I TOOK THE DITCH, THE ACCELERATION STOPPED. NOV, 2007 I STARTED MY TRUCK IN THE DRIVEWAY. AS SOON AS I SHIFTED INTO DRIVE THE TRUCK REVVED TO APPROX. 5000 RPMS. I STOOD ON THE BRAKE AS AS THE BACK RIGHT TIRE SQUEALED, LEAVING BLACK TREAD MARKS IN MY DRIVE. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE ACCELERATION DID NOT STOP. I TURNED THE TRUCK OFF. WHEN I RESTARTED THE TRUCK IT IDLED NORMALLY. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY REPLACED...
I HAVE A 2006 FORD F-150 THAT HAS PAINT PEELING OFF THE FRONT CAP JUST BELOW THE GRILL. WHAT REALLY CONCERNS ME IS THAT I WORK FOR A LARGE COMPANY THAT HAS HUNDREDS OF FORD VEHICLES AND MOST OF THE 2004, 2005, & 2006 MODELS ARE PEELING AS WELL. WHAT IS FORD GOING TO DO ABOUT THIS.. I FIND THIS VERY UN-ACCEPTABLE.. *JB
I HAVE HAD MY TRUCK SERVICED BY THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN JULY 2006. THE BED VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY WHEN TRAVELING ABOVE 45 MPH, ALMOST AS IF IT IS LOOSE. THERE IS ALSO A NOTICEABLE GROANING FROM THE REAR WHEN THE TRUCK GOES IN AND OUT OF GEAR. THE SERVICE MANAGER VERIFIED THE PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. *NM
Other 2006 FORD F-150 Problem Areas
Engine
74 complaints
Steering
52 complaints
Electrical System
50 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
45 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
35 complaints
Air Bags
34 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
29 complaints
Power Train
28 complaints
Structurebody
27 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
27 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
23 complaints
Service Brakes
23 complaints
Unknown Or Other
22 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
20 complaints
Tires
20 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
11 complaints
Wheels
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
9 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
7 complaints
Seat Belts
7 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
6 complaints
Exterior Lighting
6 complaints
Structureframe And Members
6 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
4 complaints
Suspensionrear
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Power Traindriveline
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Tiressidewall
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulicactuator
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tiresbead
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint