2006 FORD F-350 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

206

Owner Complaints

13 Crashes 6 Fires 1 Death

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2006 FORD F-350

The 2006 FORD F-350 has received a total of 206 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (48 complaints), Suspension (36 complaints), and Suspensionfront (13 complaints).

Recalls for the 2006 FORD F-350

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2006 FORD F-350, potentially affecting up to 88,451 vehicles.

Recall 11V352000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

| 26,715 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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.

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Recall 11V352000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

| 26,715 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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.

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Recall 07E066000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

| 175 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

Consequence: IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

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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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-350

206 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FORD F-350. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steering
Complaints: 48 3 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 36
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 13
Engine
Complaints: 12
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 12
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 11
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 9
Air Bags
Complaints: 6 5 Crashes 4 Injuries 1 Death
Electrical System
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Wheels
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Tires
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalboomcraneladder
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11700311 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
2006F-350 super duty 5.4engine,,had to be replaced two and a half years ago the Ford dealer at cirroca of York,,told me that the new motor was improved that the new motors valve train was improved,,why wasn't it a recall,, if it would affect emissions and overall performance and reliability
#11675113 | STEERING | | 265,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the front passenger wheel drove over a small dip in the roadway and the vehicle started to shimmy. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer. The contact continued driving at a slower speed to allow the shimmy to self-correct. There was no warning illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, no cause for the failure was found and the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic checked for recalls related to the failure and advised the contact that the manufacturer had issued a recall for the failure (09L02) for severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 265,000.
#11675113 | SUSPENSION | | 265,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the front passenger wheel drove over a small dip in the roadway and the vehicle started to shimmy. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer. The contact continued driving at a slower speed to allow the shimmy to self-correct. There was no warning illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, no cause for the failure was found and the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic checked for recalls related to the failure and advised the contact that the manufacturer had issued a recall for the failure (09L02) for severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 265,000.
#11588481 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | | 190,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking underneath the front driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the fuel pump block-off plate and plug. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
#11581799 | AIR BAGS | | 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2006 FORD F-350

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FORD F-350 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FORD F-350

Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 FORD F-350. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

06007 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

BRAKE LINE MODIFICATION NEEDED DUE TO FRONT WHEELS COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE LINES. *KB

NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 FORD F-350

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

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