2006 FORD F-250 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

332

Owner Complaints

14 Crashes 8 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2006 FORD F-250

The 2006 FORD F-250 has received a total of 332 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, TIRES:TREAD/BELT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (77 complaints), Suspension (56 complaints), and Suspensionfront (31 complaints).

Recalls for the 2006 FORD F-250

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 FORD F-250, potentially affecting up to 34,954 vehicles.

Recall 08V344000 — TRAILER HITCHES

| 108 vehicles affected

Defect: KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ATTACHING THE HITCH CHANNEL TO THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: KNAPHEIDE WILL OFFER TWO REMEDIES TO ITS CUSTOMERS: (1) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT USE THE HITCH, THE HITCH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK BED AND REPLACED WITH AN ICC BUMPER; OR (2) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO NEED...

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Recall 06E087000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

| 450 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN HARSCO WHEEL MODIFICATION GROUPS CONTAINING ACCURIDE STEEL RIMS, P/NOS. 203237 AND 203738; ACCURIDE ALUMINUM RIMS, P/N 203712; AND GKN STEEL RIMS, P/N 203688, SOLD AS MODIFICATION EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 2005-2007 FORD F-250/F-350 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS TO MODIFY TRACK WIDTH OF FRONT AND REAR AXLES. THE RIMS PROVIDED IN THESE WHEEL MODIFICATION GROUPS WEAR THROUGH THE OEM BRAKE LINES.

Consequence: BRAKE FAILURE CAN OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: HARSCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARSCO AT 507-235-7112.

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Recall 05T022000 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT

| 34,396 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC TR OWL, CONTITRAC TR BSW, GENERAL GRABBER TR BSW, AND CONTITRAC BSW TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 29 AND JUNE 11, 2005, AND SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN FORD TRUCKS AND SOLD AS REPLACEMENT TIRES. THESE TIRES CAN WEAR PREMATURELY WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES...

Consequence: AFFECTED TIRES MAY NOT MEET THE ENDURANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. CONTINUED USE OF THE AFFECTED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE DAMAGE OR MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: CONTINENTAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL AT 704-588-5895.

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Owner Complaints for the 2006 FORD F-250

332 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FORD F-250. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steering
Complaints: 77 4 Crashes 4 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 56 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 31
Engine
Complaints: 21 2 Fires
Electrical System
Complaints: 16 1 Crash 3 Fires 1 Injury
Wheels
Complaints: 15 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 11 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Tires
Complaints: 7
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 7
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 7
Structurebody
Complaints: 6
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 4 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4
Power Train
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3
Structure
Complaints: 3
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11599578 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
Our truck has been doing the "death wobble" several times over the last 2 years. The truck will suddenly shake violently at high speeds and go into limp mode. We have to pull over pumping the brakes slowly. It is EXTREMELY TERRIFYING to have happen and we have spent THOUSANDS trying to get it repaired but it continues.
#11599579 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
While driving on the freeway the vehicle started to shake violently. I had to pump the breaks slowly and pull to the side of the road. After checking everything we took it to the shop and they did 2k in repairs and said it was fixed. It did it again. They said they don't know what it is.
#11599578 | STEERING | | N/A miles
Our truck has been doing the "death wobble" several times over the last 2 years. The truck will suddenly shake violently at high speeds and go into limp mode. We have to pull over pumping the brakes slowly. It is EXTREMELY TERRIFYING to have happen and we have spent THOUSANDS trying to get it repaired but it continues.
#11599579 | STEERING | | N/A miles
While driving on the freeway the vehicle started to shake violently. I had to pump the breaks slowly and pull to the side of the road. After checking everything we took it to the shop and they did 2k in repairs and said it was fixed. It did it again. They said they don't know what it is.
#11599578 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | N/A miles
Our truck has been doing the "death wobble" several times over the last 2 years. The truck will suddenly shake violently at high speeds and go into limp mode. We have to pull over pumping the brakes slowly. It is EXTREMELY TERRIFYING to have happen and we have spent THOUSANDS trying to get it repaired but it continues.

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Safety Rating for the 2006 FORD F-250

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FORD F-250 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FORD F-250

Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 FORD F-250. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

01011901 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

BRAKE LINE INTERFERENCE WITH HANGER PLATES ON 2006 HD FORD MODELS. BLLIZZARD SNOWPLOWS. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 FORD F-250

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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