There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Ford Super Duty, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 Ford Super Duty problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 35,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2006 Ford Super Duty complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 22,500 miles · reported Mar 22, 2017
Vehicle was parked and I was replacing an old battery. When I started the vehicle the electronic throttle body was slammed shut due to a faulty motor that when it gets low voltage ( Changing the battery) it malfunctions and cause the vehicle to go in limp mode. Ford has a long history of having electronic throttle body issues and this has been reported to the NHTSA before by many consumers. Had the vehicle had low voltage when driving this same issue has been reported by other consumers from 2004 to present. Ford service tech advised me he sees this problem all the time and they just replace…
Steering · at 4,000 miles · reported Jul 2, 2014
Steering vibration & wheel hop when driving on rough roads. Noticed first in 2007 and continues today. Truck has only 20,000 miles, used very little and well cared for. This is a serious fault and a complaint by many owners of similar trucks.
Suspension · at 35,500 miles · reported Dec 23, 2013
Truck hit a bump on bridge and began violently shaking. I had to bring the truck to a complete stop to get it to stop shaking. I went several times to ford dealerships to find out if any other trucks where having the same problems. But of course no one else was having this serve problem. I finally talked to a tire shop who said he had heard of the problems with ford trucks shimmy. He said first check your air pressure. Found the pressure low and added air. This helped with the problem but had not solved problem. This is not just a mild shimmy! This is a death wobble.!!! I also found a problem…
Suspension · at 10,000 miles · reported Jul 6, 2013
Violent shaking after hitting bump and braking, tires were inflated as recommended, taken to dealer and fixed a manufacturing problem in steering, did not fix shaking problem, happened once in heavy traffic, engine seized up on interstate had to be replaced at 70,000 miles, truck will not restart after warming up, told a cam kit might fix for another $3000.
Steering · at 35,000 miles · reported Oct 1, 2009
On several occasions while driving my 2006 ford f-250 psd 4WD would begin to shake violently while driving 60+MPH to the point where I would have to stop the truck to make the shaking in the steering to stop.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Ford Super Duty have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Ford Super Duty as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Ford Super Duty?
Owners report suspension problems most often (5 reports), followed by steering (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 35,000 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.