Model year record

2006 Ford F-450 Sd recalls & problems

The 2006 Ford F-450 Sd has 2 safety recalls and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, diesel (15 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints35filed by owners

Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths4 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingJul 13, 2011

Brake lights

Recall 11V35200026,715 vehicles

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

Components: Exterior lighting › Brake lights; Exterior lighting › Tail lights

EquipmentAug 28, 2007

Electrical

Recall 07E066000175 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
Fix: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Fuel system, dieselStorage › Tank assembly	15	0	0	47,395 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Diesel; Cooling system	9	0	0	48,712 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	6	0	0	65,500 mi
Fuel system, otherFuel injection system	5	0	0	—
Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator	3	0	0	12,680 mi
Steering	1	0	0	—
Vehicle speed control	1	1	2	—
Structure	1	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasoline	1	0	0	—
Air bags	1	1	2	—
Engine	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel/propulsion system
"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 PURCHASED IT. THE GAS GAUGE WOULD GO OUT PERIODICALLY ALONG WITH THE POWER. I CALLED THE DEALER AND HAD IT CHECKED OUT, AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANY ISSUES. NOW THAT THE 90 DAY WARRANTY IS OVER, THE GOES OUT COMPLETELY IN 120 DAYS. IT TOOK THE DEALER A MONTH TO DELIVER THE TRUCK TO ME AFTER I PURCHASED IT.
Jan 18, 2016 · 119,688 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
DELAMINATION OF DIESEL FUEL TANK. REQUIRING FUEL TANK, FUEL LINES,AND FILTERS REPLACED.
Sep 3, 2015 · 44,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
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 DIAGNOSED THAT THE INJECTORS AND FRONT FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000.
Feb 5, 2014 · 156,000 miles
Electrical system
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 FORWARD UP TO 29000 MILES THE SQUAD WAS TOWED SEVERAL TIMES FOR MORE ENGINE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS. FROM 29,000 TO 53,000 THINGS GOT WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED IN AGAIN FOR EGR COOLER PROBLEMS, INJECTOR PROBLEM AND RADIATOR FAILED. TWO OF THESE TIMES WAS WHEN WE HAD A PATIENT AND HAD TO CALL FOR A BACK UP UNIT TO RESPOND. FROM 53,000 MILES TO 62,000 MILES WE HAD…
Sep 18, 2007 · 12,680 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
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 SYSTEM AND MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
Aug 6, 2013 · 56,000 miles
Engine
2006 FORD 6.0 DIESEL ENGINE. ENGINE HEAD IS CRACKED, NEED TO REPLACE HEAD GASKETS, OIL COOLER IN QUESTION. THESE ARE COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THIS ENGINE. FORD REFUSES TO PAY OR HELP PAY FOR ANY REPAIRS. OUT OF WARRANTY BECAUSE OF TIME NOT MILES. I AM A GOOD FORD CUSTOMER AND CURRENTLY OWN 10 FORD VEHICLES. I THINK IT IS TIME FOR FORD TO STEP UP AND TAKE CARE OF THESE ISSUES ON A NATIONAL LEVEL. *TR
Jan 30, 2013 · 45,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-450. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FUEL FILTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY BAD FUEL. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT DRAINED THE DIESEL FUEL TANK AND NOTICED FLAKES IN THE FUEL. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING CAUSING SILVER FLAKES TO ENTER THE FUEL SYSTEM AND CLOG THE FUEL FILTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
Dec 2, 2010 · 23,000 miles
Electrical system
LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN NOEM ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE HIS DIFFICULTIES WITH THE WARRANTY ON HIS 2007 WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME (DOT/I# H 2012 242 ) *TGW 2006 FORD 4-450 SD CHASSIS. THE CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED THE MOTORHOME IN APRIL OF 2008. THE WARRANTY STARTED IN 2008 AS IT WAS A MODEL YEAR CARRY OVER UNIT. THE WARRANTY IS SET TO EXPIRE IN APRIL 2013. THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION COILS WERE BAD. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THROUGH CORRESPONDENCE AND PHONE CALLS, HE REQUESTED THE FORD REPLACE THE IGNITION COILS. SIX OUT OF TEN COILS HAVE FAILED. SO FAR, FORD HAS REFUSED.
Aug 1, 2010 · 4,902 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.