2006 Ford F-150 Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

52Steering complaints

8.9%Of all 584 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE74 · 12.7%

STEERING52 · 8.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM50 · 8.6%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING45 · 7.7%

AIR BAGS36 · 6.2%

Share of the 584 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Ford F-150 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID FORWARD. THE MOMENTUM OF THE VEHICLE PUSHED FORWARD…”NHTSA complaint 10215707 — filed 01/22/2008

“: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY, AND PULLED TO BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT. EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO…”NHTSA complaint 10175814 — filed 12/11/2006

“2006 F-150 4X4 SUPER CREW TILT LEVER FALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING, HAS BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. ***NAR***”NHTSA complaint 10160526 — filed 06/12/2006

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford F-150 have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Ford F-150: 52 of 584 complaints on file (8.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Ford F-150 have in total?

584 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 58 involved a crash, 18 involved a fire, 42 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.