Does the 2006 Ford F-250 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Ford F-250, the most recent reported on July 13, 2011 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, Exterior lighting: tail lights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-250?

Owners have filed 221 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (85 complaints), followed by steering (78).

How many 2006 Ford F-250 complaints mention a crash or fire?

10 of 221 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Ford F-250 recalls and problems

4 recalls and 221 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Ford F-250.

recalls

221

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Ford F-250 recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights · Exterior lighting: tail lights

NHTSA campaign 11V352000 · reported July 13, 2011 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 26,715 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 09V026000 · reported January 26, 2009 · COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION · 108 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Comm trans is recalling 108 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
The risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 09V025000 · reported January 23, 2009 · COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION · 111 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Comm trans is recalling 111 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
The risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.

Trailer hitches

NHTSA campaign 08V344000 · reported July 28, 2008 · KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY · 108 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Suspension85
Steering78
Engine21
Electrical system18
Engine and engine cooling17
Wheels15
Fuel/propulsion system11
Structure11
Power train9
Tires9

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 6, 2024 · Steering
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.

Jul 6, 2024 · Engine
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.

Nov 29, 2023 · Steering
Purchased my truck last year and was unaware of problems with this truck.whikr traveling couple miles from my home on a paved two lane road I ran over a small gravel or walnut which immediately sent my truck into uncontrollably shaking in the front end my speed was between 30 and 35 mph it was all I could do to get it…

Jun 7, 2023 · Electrical system
The check engine light continues to stay on no matter what Ford tries to do. We can not get the truck smogged for registration due to this problem.

May 17, 2023 · Engine
My son was driving on the freeway, traveling approximately 83 mph, when the vehicle lost power, the engine stalled and he lost the ability to steer the vehicle properly. The vehicle was parked at nearest gas station until i could get to it. After inspecting engine, I noticed some wires that had the insulation coming…

F-250 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	2	116	6	8
2004	2	154	8	4
2005	3	144	3	3
2006	4	221	10	5
2007	4	60	2	0
2008	7	197	10	4
2009	0	54	0	1

Across all years, the 2000 F-250 has the most complaints (326). All Ford F-250 years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Ford F-250 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Ford F-250, the most recent reported on July 13, 2011 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, Exterior lighting: tail lights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-250?: Owners have filed 221 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (85 complaints), followed by steering (78).
How many 2006 Ford F-250 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 10 of 221 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 6, 2024.