Does the 2006 Ford F-450 SD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Ford F-450 SD, 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-450 SD?

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel system, diesel (14 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (9).

How many 2006 Ford F-450 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 35 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Ford F-450 SD recalls and problems

1 recall and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Ford F-450 SD.

recalls

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-450 SD 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.

Most reported problems

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

Fuel system, diesel14
Engine and engine cooling9
Fuel/propulsion system6
Fuel system, other5
Electrical system3
Air bags1
Engine1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Steering1
Structure1

What owners report

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

Jan 26, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system · 119,688 miles
"DELAMINATION OF FUEL TANK" AFTER ONLY HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR SHORTLY OVER FOUR MONTHS, THE TRUCK WOULD NOT CRANK. THE TRUCK WAS PARKED ON A CITY STREET IN WASHINGTON, DC WHERE I RACKED UP 2 PARKING TICKETS. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE TANK IS CORRODING. I'VE HAD ISSUES WITH THE TRUCK SINCE I…

Sep 3, 2015 · Fuel/propulsion system · 44,000 miles
DELAMINATION OF DIESEL FUEL TANK. REQUIRING FUEL TANK, FUEL LINES,AND FILTERS REPLACED.

Feb 5, 2015 · Fuel/propulsion system · 156,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INNER LINING OF THE FUEL TANK WOULD FLAKE CAUSING THE FUEL SYSTEM TO BECOME CLOGGED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS…

Apr 11, 2014 · Electrical system · 12,680 miles
THIS 2006 FORD E450 SUPER DUTY WITH A 6.0L ENGINE HAS BEEN TROUBLE RIGHT FROM THE START. THE FIRST THING TO GO WRONG WAS THE TURBO THAT WENT OUT ON 09/18/2007 WITH ONLY 12,000 MILES. NEXT AT 15,000 MILES THE VEHICLE HAD STARTING AND RUNNING PROBLEMS AND THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS ON TOP OF MOTOR. FROM THIS TIME…

Aug 27, 2013 · Fuel/propulsion system · 56,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, SMOKE EMERGE FROM THE EXHAUST AS THE VEHICLE FAILED TO PROPERLY ACCELERATE WHILE TRAVELING UPHILL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED AND THE FUEL TANK…

F-450 SD model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	5	16	0	0
2004	2	33	1	1
2005	4	40	0	0
2006	1	35	2	0
2007	1	16	0	0
2008	3	68	1	3
2009	5	3	0	0

Across all years, the 2008 F-450 SD has the most complaints (68). All Ford F-450 SD years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Ford F-450 SD have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Ford F-450 SD, 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-450 SD?: Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel system, diesel (14 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (9).
How many 2006 Ford F-450 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 35 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 26, 2016.