Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
NHTSA campaign 11V352000 · 2011 · reported 07/13/2011
NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2006 Ford F-350 Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Steering — runs 5.3× the fleet median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
145Complaints
4Recalls
11Crashes
4Fires
10Injured
1Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Steering (33.1% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Steering complaints here are 5.3× the median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 48 · 33.1% | No official action | — |
| Suspension | 36 · 24.8% | Investigation closed | EA08007 · PE07057 |
| Suspension:front | 13 · 9% | Investigation closed | EA08007 · PE07057 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 · 8.3% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 12 · 8.3% | No official action | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 11 · 7.6% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 145 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 4 campaigns
Tires:tread/belt
NHTSA campaign 05T022000 · 2005 · reported 11/21/2005
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Equipment:electrical
NHTSA campaign 07E066000 · 2007 · reported 08/28/2007
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Air
NHTSA campaign 06E087000 · 2006 · reported 10/17/2006
BRAKE FAILURE CAN OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“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…”NHTSA complaint 11258188 — filed 09/25/2019 · STEERING
“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…”NHTSA complaint 10991433 — filed 05/24/2017 · STEERING
“FORD F-350 2006 OSCILLATION I HAVE FILED A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT BEFORE RE THE VIOLENT OSCILLATION THAT HAPPENS WITH OUR FORD F-350 TRUCK. WE HAVE HAD…”NHTSA complaint 10871068 — filed 05/26/2016 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford F-350?
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 48 of 145 NHTSA complaints (33.1%), followed by suspension (36), suspension:front (13), engine and engine cooling (12). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2006 Ford F-350 have?
145 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 2006 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 11V352000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2006 Ford F-350's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
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.
