2006 Ford F-350 problems
The Ford Super Duty (also known as the Ford F-Series Super Duty) is a series of heavy-duty pickup trucks produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 1999 model year. Slotted above the consumer-oriented Ford F-150, the Super Duty trucks are an expansion of the Ford F-Series range, from F-250 to the F-600. The F-250 through F-450 are offered as pickup trucks, while the F-350 through F-600 are offered as chassis cabs.
Rather than adapting the lighter-duty F-150 truck for heavier use, Super Duty trucks have been designed as a dedicated variant of the Ford F-Series. The heavier-duty chassis components allow for heavier payloads and towing capabilities. With a GVWR over 8,500 lb (3,900 kg), Super Duty pickups are Class 2 and 3 trucks, while chassis-cab trucks are offered in Classes 3, 4, 5, and 6. The model line also offers Ford Power Stroke V8 diesel engines as an option.
Ford also offers a medium-duty version of the F-Series (F-650 and F-750), which is sometimes branded as the Super Duty, but is another chassis variant. The Super Duty pickup truck also served as the basis for the Ford Excursion full-sized SUV.
The Super Duty trucks and chassis-cabs are assembled at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, and at Ohio Assembly in Avon Lake, Ohio. Prior to 2016, medium-duty trucks were assembled in Mexico under the Blue Diamond Truck joint venture with Navistar International.
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Common 2006 Ford F-350 problems
The 2006 Ford F-350 has had several common problems reported by owners, ranging from mechanical issues to recalls for safety-related defects. Here are some of the most frequently reported problems:
In summary, the 2006 Ford F-350 has had several common problems reported by owners, including death wobble, leaf spring issues, steering wheel sticking and locking, power steering issues, rear wide axle issues, driveshaft issues, transmission lurching issues, transmission calibration issues, unintended rollaway issues, engine block heater issues, and squeaky cabin. Additionally, the vehicle has had several recalls for safety-related defects, including recalls for steering gear box issues, tire tread/belt issues, steering linkages issues, suspension issues, electrical system issues, and engine and engine cooling issues.
How many miles will a Ford F350 last?
With proper care and regular maintenance, it's not uncommon for Ford F350 engines to last well beyond 200,000 miles. Routine oil changes, timely replacement of filters, and addressing any issues promptly can contribute to the longevity of the engine.
What is the difference between a 2006 F-250 and F-350?
Differences: The F-350 has a significantly higher maximum towing capacity compared to the F-250. The max capacity for an F-350 is 32,000lbs, while the F-250 maxes out at 18,500 lbs. The F-350 also has a higher average payload than the F-250; the F-350 can have a maximum payload of 7,640 lbs.
How much can a 2006 F-350 haul?
2006 F-350 Super Duty Highlights
| Base MSRP | $25,660 |
|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
| Max Towing Capacity | 12,500 lbs. |
| Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Are Ford F350 Turbo Diesel reliable?
The probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 25% for the Ford F-350 Super Duty, compared to an average of 18% for fullsize trucks and 12% for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
What is a F-350 good for?
2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty Review
This is the F-Series Super Duty truck to get when you need serious towing and hauling capability. An F-350 crew cab with four-wheel drive, the dual rear-wheel setup and the high-output diesel engine is rated to tow up to 28,000 pounds with a conventional trailer hitch, for example.
What is the difference between a 2006 F-250 and F-350?
Differences: The F-350 has a significantly higher maximum towing capacity compared to the F-250. The max capacity for an F-350 is 32,000lbs, while the F-250 maxes out at 18,500 lbs. The F-350 also has a higher average payload than the F-250; the F-350 can have a maximum payload of 7,640 lbs.
How many miles can you put on a F-350?
Ford F-350 Super Duty leads the pack
The Ford F-350 Super Duty was built for the long haul. A new study found that the truck is more likely to remain in service for 250,000 miles than any other vehicle.
How much can a 2006 F-350 haul?
2006 F-350 Super Duty Highlights
| Base MSRP | $25,660 |
|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
| Max Towing Capacity | 12,500 lbs. |
| Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
2006 Ford F-350 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford F-350 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Suspension problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Fuel system problems
- Diesel problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Ford F-350 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2006 Ford F-350
The NHTSA has received 143 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Ford F-350. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2006 Ford F-350 vehicles.
2024-05-13
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-13
- VIN: 1FTWW30P86E
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Summary: 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.
2024-04-08
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-08
- VIN: 1FTWW31YX6
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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.
2023-12-29
SUSPENSION,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-15
- VIN: 1FTWW33P46E
- Components: SUSPENSION,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the front of the vehicle started to wobble. While driving over a pothole, the vehicle wobbled violently. The contact was unable to control the vehicle while driving over 35 MPH. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact detected smoke coming from the vehicle. The engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, who informed him there were no recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 99,856.
2023-08-18
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-06
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1FDWF36P76E
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: While performing a lift of a 520-pound load in a boom position rated for 575 pounds, the crane abruptly failed due to a faulty weld and dropped the load approximately 18 inches, causing minor injuries to the crane operator. There was no sign of trouble before the failure. The failed weld was a circumferential weld between the support pillar and the bearing mount. This was concealed inside the base of the boom assembly and this part arrived already assembled. The skirt that extends from the boom assembly over the bearing mount caught on the pillar and stopped the boom from falling off the pillar entirely. The weld had a full bead but no penetration around most of its circumference. After painting this would have been hard to inspect visually even with the appropriate portion disassembled. Other reviews posted on Amazon.com, where the crane was purchased, show the same kind of deficient welding. The problem was reported to Amazon through a customer service representative and through their safety issue reporting system but they have made no acknowledgement of the issue and have not asked for more details. The broken component has since been repaired and returned to service but photographs of the failure are available.
2023-05-26
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-30
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FTWW33P26E
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brake pedal remained on the floorboard. The vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was restarted but the failure persisted. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 184,000.
2022-04-28
SUSPENSION,STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-26
- VIN: 1FTWW31P46E
- Components: SUSPENSION,STEERING
- Summary: Vehicle has experienced "death wobble," a common and well documented occurrence in Ford F250 and F350 model trucks. This has occurred on multiple occasions since 2006, and most recently on 4/26/2022. The incident occurred while traveling approximately 45 MPH, and hitting a small bump in the road. When the "death wobble" occurs, the vehicle shakes violently and is difficult to control. This creates a hazardous situation for the occupants of the vehicle and other vehicles/pedestrians in the vicinity of the vehicle. Prior and current attempts to contact Ford service departments, typically involves Ford stating there is not a recall and any repair outside of warranty are the responsibility of owner. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. There is no warning prior to the "death wobble," and occurs when the vehicle is travelling at speed more than 45 MPH.
2022-02-16
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-01
- VIN: 1ftww33p46e
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 8 years ago was crossing RR tracks and vehicle started violently shaking had to slow to 10mph for it to stop. Checked found nothing wrong finished drive home. Took to Ford dealership and they said some tricks shake when tire pressure is wrong and didn't find anything wrong with vehicle. Truck did this once more and after that when I approach RR tracks I slow to 5- 10 mph to keep it from happening. Took it back to Ford 1 time and again they spoke about tire pressure but tire pressure was fine. In the last 2 weeks anytime I hit a bump the truck violently shakes I took to a mechanic shop and they said something was wrong with front end but not sure what. I called Ford and they said to bring it in. We will see what happens because this truck has done this off and on for the last 8 years, but now it does it all the time. It has been shaking so violently I wouldn't be surprised if other damages have happened from it.
2021-10-05
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-02
- VIN: 1FTWW33P46E
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: At highway speeds hitting a bump or small pothole the steering wheel vibrates to the point of almost losing control. If I didn't have two hands on the wheel I possibly could have lost control of my vehicle and crashed
2021-06-02
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-09
- VIN: 1FTWW31PX6E
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: My truck experiences what I have learned is called the death wobble. The condition occurs intermittently but usually at speeds above 50mph and seems to be initiated by hitting any small bump. The whole front end shakes violently like the tires have been half filled with lead causing them to rotate wildly out of round. The truck actually bounces up and down rapidly and the steering wheel shakes violently creating a very unsafe driving circumstance. My research into this issue uncovered that this is a well-known condition that has been reported multiple times by many different Ford truck owners and that it occurs on Ford trucks of various year make and model. I also am aware of Fords service letter 09L02 advising owners to maintain proper air pressure to combat the issue. It is my opinion that Fords efforts to address this issue are woefully inadequate and the NHTSA has allowed this manufacturer to produce and provide an unsafe vehicle to the public for way to long. This is a hazardous condition that needs to be properly addressed.
2021-03-26
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-01
- VIN: 1FTWW31536E
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: DRIVING EAST ON INTERSTATE I10 EAST OF BENSON, AZ AT AROUND 75MPH, HIT A ROUGH PATCH OF ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WENT WILD, SHAKING, VIBRATING, LOSS OF CONTROL. I HIT THE BRAKES AND WENT ACROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC INTO THE MEDIUM, WHERE I SKIDDED TO A STOP. I SEE FROM THE INTERNET THIS IS CALLED THE F350 DEATH WOBBLE! THE FORD F350 AND ALL RELATED VEHICLES NEED TO BE TAKEN OFF THE ROADS, THEY ARE A POTENTIAL DEATH TRAP. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THIS ACCIDENT OR EVEN WORSE SOME INNOCENT FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IN A HEAD ON ACCIDENT! MY FORD F350 VEHICLE HAS AROUND 60,000 MILES, SUPERDUTY, 4X4. IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH A CAB OVER CAMPER.
2021-03-11
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-27
- VIN: 1FTWW33P16E
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TRUCK VIBRATES UNCONTROLLABLY AFTER HITTING BUMPS OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS I REPLACE THE BRAKES THREE TIMES AND THAT DIDN'T FIX IT THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE IT HIT ABOUT 60K MILES. IT NOW HAS 108K I CAN NOT TRUST THIS TRUCK ANYMORE.
2021-03-09
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-28
- VIN: 1FTWW33P46E
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: ON 2/28/21 AND 3/6/21 WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, I EXPERIENCED TWO SEPARATE VIOLENT SHAKING EVENTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING. BOTH EVENTS OCCURED AT APPROXIMATELY 70MPH UPON CROSSING PAVEMENT JOINTS. THE SHAKING IS SO VIOLENT YOU LOSE THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND JUST HOPE IT DOESN'T CAUSE A WRECK. THE SHAKING WILL NOT STOP UNTIL SPEED IS REDUCED TO APPROXIMATELY 20MPH, WHICH IN ITSELF IS DANGEROUS ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. A PASSENGER IN MY TRUCK DURING FIRST INCIDENT SAID HE THOUGHT I HAD HIT A LOAD OF PIPES IN THE ROAD. DURING THE SECOND EVENT, NEARBY MOTORISTS LOOKED AT ME LIKE MY TRUCK WAS FALLING APART. I AM VERY UPSET THAT FORD AND NHTSA HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL. THIS PROBLEM STARTED WHEN VEHICLE WAS BRAND NEW. FIRST DEALER TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. A SECOND DEALER TIGHTENED VARIOUS FASTENERS ON FRONT SUSPENSION AND MADE STEERING BOX VERY TIGHT. I WAS ALSO GIVEN NEW ALIGNMENT SPECS (WHICH I GAVE TO TIRE INSTALLER), AND ADVISED INFLATING TIRES TO MUCH HIGHER PRESSURE THAN TRUCK WAS DELIVERED NEW WITH. IT IS UNWORKABLE BECAUSE IT RESULTS IN BRUTAL RIDE IF TRUCK IS OPERATED WITHOUT PAYLOAD. I BELIEVE THESE EVENTS ARE CAUSED BY UNDAMPED RESONANCE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. IT FEELS LIKE THE WHEELS ARE ALTERNATELY POUNDING UP AND DOWN, LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE. THE STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATES SO HARD YOU CAN'T HOLD ON.
2020-09-28
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-27
- VIN: 1FTWW31546E
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: I WAS RIDING DOWN HWY55 AT ABOUT 65 TO 70 MPH AND TRUCK STARTS TO WOBBLE AND BOUNCE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE TRUCK BOUNCED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. I THOUGHT I HAD A FLAT. AFTER GATHERING MYSELF I GOT OUT TO CHECK TRUCK AND THERE WAS NO FLATS AND ALL LUGS WAS THERE. I THOUGHT MAYBE I RAN OVER SOMETHING BUT ABOUT 12 MILES DOWN THE TRUCKS DOES IT AGAIN. BUT THERE ARE MANY CARS BEHIND AND ON THE SIDE OF ME. CARS AND TRUCKS ARE GOING DOWN THE OF ROAD TO GET OUT OF WAY. THIS IS SO A VERY FRIGHTEN AND HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE WHEN YOU ARE NOT PREPARED OR AWARE OF ABOUT THIS TRUCK. FORD TO BE ON OF THE TOP TRUCK MANUFACTURE IT GREATLY SADDEN ME TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE VISUALLY AWARE OF THE TRUCKS DEATHLY DEFECT FOR OVER 15 YEARS. YOU HAVE NOT MADE AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE A SAFE DURABLE PRODUCT TO PROTECT YOUR ROYAL CUSTOMERS OR YOURSELVES. TECHNOLOGY HAS AFFORDED MANY SEEN APPLICATION TO DO SO. YET YOU HAVE IGNORE WHAT IS YOUR COMPANY FUTURE.
2020-01-20
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-20
- VIN: 1FTWW31P96E
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: DEATH WOBBLE, THE TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN I DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY SINCE DAY ONE WHEN I BOUGHT IT . THE DEALER WON'T FIX IT THAT , THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH IT .AND THE DEALER SAYS TO REMOVE AIR FROM THE TIRES AND IT SHOULD STOP THE SHAKING .
2019-09-25
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-23
- VIN: 1FTWW31516E
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TRUCK HAS A STEERING PROBLEM.MOST OF THE TIME TRUCK TRAVELS STRAIT.SOME TIMES AFTER MAKING A TURN RIGHT OR LEFT THE TRUCK CONTINUES TRAVEL IN THAT DIRECTION! I HAVE TO YANG HARD ON THE STEERING WHEEL BACK IN OPPOSITE DIRRECTION TO GET TRUCK BACK IN ITS LANE!ALSO SOMETIMES THE TRUCK OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE TRUCK TAKE OFF TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT AN I HAVE T PULL THE WHEEL IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO GET TRUCK BACK IN IT'S LANE!OTHER TIMES GOING THAN THE ROAD THE TRUCK HITS A BUMP IN THE ROAD AN TRUCK WILL EITHER GO RIGHT OR LEFT AN STEERING WHEEL HAS TO BE PULL THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO GET IT BACK IN IT'S LANE! I NOTICE THIS SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED BEFORE AN NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT! MECHANICS SAY IT'S THE STEERING PUMP OR STEERING BOX WHICH HAS NOT CORRECTED ANY BODY'S TRUCK THAT THAT HAS BOTH THESE PARTS REPLACE! THIS CAN CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT FORD SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM
2019-08-05
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-05
- VIN: 1FTWW33P66E
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT APPROX 60 MPH, HIT PATCH IN ROAD, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, DEATH WOBBLE, ALMOST CAUSED CRASH WITH 6 OTHER VEHICLES. WENT STRAIGHT TO DEALERSHIP TOLD IT WAS STEERING SHIMMY SHOCK FAILURE. ALIGNMENT. PAY FOR OUT OF POCKET, ALTHOUGH HAD SAME TRUCK IN SHOP FOR FRONT END REPAIRS IN JANUARY 2019.
2019-04-24
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-19
- VIN: 1FTWW33P56E
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE FRONT SUSPENSION WOBBLES VERY BAD WHEN GOING 40-60 MILES OVER A SMALL UNEVEN PAVEMENT. JUST REPLACED THE TIRES AND GOT AN ALIGNMENT. STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, I'M NOT ABLE TO DRIVE MY TRUCK CAUSE IT WOBBLES SO BAD THAT I HAVE TO COMPLETELY STOP FOR THE WOBBLING TO STOP. I PURCHASED MY TRUCK NEW AND NOW HAS 92K AND HAD NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT OR AFTER MARKET TIRES OR PARTS. I HAVE ALWAYS KEPT IT WITH GENUINE PARTS DON'T KNOW THE PROBLEM AND NEED HELP.
2018-11-14
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-14
- VIN: 1FTWW31P96E
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I SLOWED TO LET A VEHICLE PASS ON A NARROW STREET. WHEN I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO GET MY 2006 FORD F350 WITH THE 6.0L POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINE BACK UP TO 25 MILES PER HOUR, THE GAS PEDAL PULLED ITSELF TO THE FLOOR AT ABOUT 15 MILES PER HOUR AND WOULD NOT COME OFF THE FLOOR. I HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKES AND PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL, THEN USE MY FOOT TO GET UNDER THE GAS PEDAL AND RETURN IT TO IT'S NORMAL OPERATING POSITION. AFTER, I DROVE TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE ELECTRICAL SENSOR IN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PROBABLY BAD AND THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACED. THIS INCIDENT ALMOST CAUSE ME TO REAR END A PERSON AT THE STOP SIGN IN FRONT OF ME AND PEDESTRIANS CROSSING THE ROAD IN THE CROSSWALK.
2018-04-24
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-05
- VIN: 1FTWW31P46E
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: CRACKED POLISHED FORGED ALUM 20" WHEEL. ORIGINAL FORD EQUIPMENT. DID NOT HIT POT HOLE. DID NOT HIT ANYTHING! WHEEL IS CRACKED/SPLIT OPEN SPOKE TO SPOKE PARALLEL WITH TIRE BEAD. TIRE IS FINE. WHEEL IS OBVIOUSLY UNSAFE!
2018-01-03
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-11
- VIN: 1FTWX31P86E
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: HAD A CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC 275/70R18 BLOW OUT ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE TOWING. IT WAS A REAR DRIVE TIRE ON A 2006 F350 DIESEL. THE TIRE BLEW RIGHT APART, TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, CAUSING ENTIRE LEFT SIDE BED DAMAGE, RESULTING IN OVER $3,000 OF DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK
2017-11-22
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-09
- VIN: 1FTWW31P96E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE DIES WHILE DRIVING. DOES NOT DO IT ALL THE TIME. MAINLY WHEN ACCELERATING AND IF LET OFF GAS AND APPLY BRAKES.
2017-11-09
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-10
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTWW31P06E
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: CORRUPTED V.I.N CALIBRATION IN PCM CAUSING A.B.S MODULE TO LOCK FRONT BRAKES AND NOT FULLY RELEASE. 2 FRONT ABS SENSORS READ 14% DIFFERENT SPEED FROM REAR CAUSING ABS TO SENSE AN ISSUE WHEN THERE IS NOT AN ACTUAL MECHANICAL ISSUE. WHEN A.B.S TRIES TO SLOW FRONT WHEELS IT DOES NOT FULLY RELEASE FRONT WHEELS CAUSING BRAKES TO OVERHEAT TO THE POINT OF CAUSING BRAKE FIRE. I HAVE WORKED WITH FORD DEALERSHIP TRYING TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE BUT THEY CANNOT COME UP WITH A SOLUTION.
2017-05-24
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-21
- VIN: 1FDWX37Y66E
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: WHILE TOWING MY LARGE CAMPER, ON THE FREEWAY, I HIT A BUMP. THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY. IT WAS ALL I COULD DO TO STOP THE TRUCK WITHOUT WRECKING. I HAD TO STOP IN THE TRAFFIC LANE. THIS WAS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AFTER RESUMING TRAVEL, THE FRONT END WOULD SHIMMY AT ABOUT 45 MPH. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME AT 40 MPH...ROUGHLY ANOTHER 75 MILES. I THINK I HAVE SEEN AN ADVISORY LETTER FROM FORD, TO OWNERS, CONCERNING THIS. THERE ARE MANY, MANY INSTANCES OF THIS HAPPENING. ONE CAN FIND DOZENS OF EXAMPLES OF THIS HAPPENING IF ONE LOOKS ON LINE. NEITHER FORD NOR THE LOCAL FORD DEALER SEEMS TO BE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. WE WERE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 60 MPH AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.
2017-03-17
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-19
- VIN: 1FTWW31P66E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED LIQUID UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THERE WAS A DAMAGED HEAD GASKET THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2017-02-06
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-07
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL DUE TO BLACK ICE. THE CONTACT DROVE INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED OUT OF THE DITCH. THE CONTACT STRUCK THE CENTER CONSOLE AND SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION, AND SEVERE PAIN TO THE HEAD, NECK, AND SHOULDERS. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND ANOTHER PASSENGER SUSTAINED UNDISCLOSED INJURIES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE'S SEAT WAS CONSIDERED A FIFTH SEAT FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.
2006 Ford F-350 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2006 Ford F-350.
2011-07-13
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Summary: 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.
- 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.
2007-08-28
- Manufacturer: CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
- Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Summary: 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.
2006-10-17
- Manufacturer: HARSCO TRACK TECHNOLOGIES
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: 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.
2005-11-21
- Manufacturer: CONTINENTAL TIRE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
- Summary: 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 OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.
- 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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