2006 Ford F-150
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 589 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 26 F-150 model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 58 involved a crash and 18 involved a fire. 42 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleFeb 23, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES. IF THE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG LOWER HORN PLATE, THE WIRE INSULATION MAY BECOME CHAFED, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT. IF THIS OCCURS THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE INDICATING THAT SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF OCCURRING WHILE IN MOTION.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER TO HAVE A NEW CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE INSTALLED THAT INCORPORATES A PROTECTIVE MESH COVER. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SOME VEHICLES IN MARCH 2011. THE RECALL CAMPAIGN ON THE EXPANDED POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuum, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMay 7, 2008
FORD IS RECALLING 605,684 MY 2005-2006 F-150 AND LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L 3-VALVE ENGINES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE ATTACHED TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FITTING MAY SWELL OVER TIME AND LOSE RETENTION FORCE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE HOSE TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE FITTING DURING AN INTAKE MANIFOLD BACKFIRE. SHOULD THE HOSE DETACH FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SEVERAL BRAKE APPLICATIONS WITH POWER ASSIST WILL BE AVAILABLE BEFORE THE VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED.
ONCE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED, THE DRIVER WILL HAVE FOUNDATION BRAKE FUNCTION, BUT WITH INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT. REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A RUBBER HOSE ON THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY TUBE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsOct 25, 2007
CERTAIN SPYDER HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2004 THROUGH 2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SPYDER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SPYDER AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 25, 2007
CERTAIN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES IMPORTED AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT BY SONAR AUTO PARTS FOR USE ON 2004-2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SONAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SONAR AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 14, 2007
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. FR390-B001L AND FR390-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THICKNESS IS UNSTABLE INHIBITING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BEAMS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.
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Equipment, electricalAug 28, 2007
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.
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
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Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
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Interior lightingFeb 6, 2006
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH EITHER THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS' OR FMVSS NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
THIS ERROR COULD PREVENT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT FROM ILLUMINATING IF THE ABS MODULE EVER BECAME INOPERATIVE.
DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IN THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Tires, tread/beltNov 21, 2005
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.
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.
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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Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, motorNov 9, 2005
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
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Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Jul 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST THREE TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. AFTER THE MOST RECENT FAILURE, THE DEALER CHANGED THE STARTER AND THE FAILURE APPEARED TO BE REMEDIED. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKES EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE SEAL FAILED IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEALS IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, THE BRAKES BEGAN TO EMIT A RED, GREASY SUBSTANCE ON THE WHEEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY DID NOT WANT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL THE BRAKES OPERATED IN THAT MANNER, BUT THE CONTACT DISAGREED BY STATING THAT THE REAR BRAKES DID NOT. THE DEALER FINALLY TOOK THE VEHICLE IN; HOWEVER, THEY ONLY WASHED OFF THE GREASE. THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK THE CONTACT'S INFORMATION, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. MOST RECENTLY, SHE HEARD A NOISE FROM THE BRAKES WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE AND BRAKING. THE NOISE WAS DESCRIBED AS A CRACKING SOUND. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,380 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Exterior lighting, Air bags, Electrical system, Apr 24, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AND HAS TO BE RESTARTED, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYS INCORRECT READINGS, AND THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATE AND DIM WITHOUT WARNING. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,112 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Electrical system, Jan 16, 2008
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER COMPLETELY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. BROUGHT TO TWO DEALERSHIPS WHO ADVISED THAT PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO NATIONWIDE ISSUE AND OFFERED NO ETA ON PART AVAILABILITY. ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE. COMPANY TRUCK IS ONLY SLIGHTLY OVER ONE YEAR OLD (10 DAYS) AND IS STILL UNDER DEALER WARRANTLY. SPOKE WITH NATIONWIDE CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVES WHO HAVE DENIED PROBLEM WITH CLUSTER EXISTS DESPITE ORDER BACKLOG AND HAVE BEEN TOLD NOTHING CAN BE DONE. SPOKE WITH MANUFACTURER(ELECTRA-SOUND) WHO ADVISED PART NOT MADE FOR MONTHS AND NO ETA ON WHEN MANUFACTURING WILL BEGIN. NO RESOLUTION FROM FORD. INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS ON FORD 500'S NOTED. *TR
Electrical system, Sep 11, 2007
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS A SHORT. PART COST WILL BE $500. PLUS LABOR. THIS MEANS CLUSTER WILL START A FIRE. EVENTUALLY. RIGHT NOW THE DASH IS INTERMITTENT. SOMETIMES THERE IS NO SPEEDOMETER, AC, ENGINE TEMPERATURE,CRUISE CONTROL, OIL PRESSURE, FAN, DEFROST. THESE GO ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SINCE TRUCK IS ONLY ONE YEAR OLD, THIS MEANS FORD WANTS YOU TO PAY UP TO A THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR FOR AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. *JB
Electrical system, Sep 1, 2007
INSTRUMENT PANEL GOES OFF AND ON. TOOK TO DEALER FOR RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM #06C11. 24 HOURS LATER TRUCK DASH STILL INTERMITTENT. NO ODOMETER READING AT ALL NOW. SPEEDOMETER, AC, CRUISE CONTROL, TACHOMETER AND WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE GO OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING. TIME LENGTH RANDOM. VERY DISCONCERTING NOT TO KNOW HOW FAST YOU ARE DRIVING. PROBLEM IS INCREASING-ANYWHERE FROM 1 TO 5 TIMES IN AN HOUR OF DRIVING. *JB
Electrical system, Jul 9, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. SHE WAS THEN ALERTED BY A MOTORIST THAT HER VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. SHE PULLED OVER AND EXITED THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY. THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL CHANGE TWO DAYS BEFORE THE FIRE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 36,000.
Electrical system, May 9, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARS A THUMPING NOISE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SOLENOID NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 43,000.
Electrical system, Apr 9, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH ONLY 30 MILES. THE CONTACT ASKED THE DEALER PRIOR TO PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IF THERE WERE ANY RELATED RECALLS AND WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NONE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 06C11 ON APRIL 7, 2007 STATING THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CALIBRATION HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANAGER CONFIRMED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE RECALL NOTICE FIVE MONTHS PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE. HOWEVER, WAS NOT ADVISED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE REPAIRS. ALSO, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MODULE BEHIND THE DASH WAS FAULTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CRUISE CONTROL WAS NEAR THE RELATED RECALL COMPONENT AND COULD CATCH ON FIRE. ON TWO PRIOR OCCASIONS DURING AN OIL CHANGE THE DEALER INDICATED THE INCORRECT MILEAGE. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY AFFECT THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY, AND INDICATE THAT THE CONTACT HAS EXCEEDED THE ALLOTTED MILEAGE FOR THE NEXT OIL CHANGE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 10,500.*AK
Electrical system, Sep 11, 2006, fire
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE WHILE ACCELERATING, THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM, BUT REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTOR. THE VEHICLE OPERATED WORSE AFTER THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER SENT AN ENGINEER TO TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, SMOKE FLOWED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THEN ERUPTED IN FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE TWO REAR TIRES AND TAILGATE WERE THE ONLY SALVAGEABLE PARTS. DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE, THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN. *AK
Electrical system, Aug 3, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A RECALL REPAIR COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE A REQUIRED TOOL WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT WANT TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT UNTIL THE TOOL WAS AVAILABLE. A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE LETTER ON THE MANUFACTURERS RECALL # 06C11 CONCERNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Apr 30, 2006
GAS PEDAL TO BRAKE IS A 3" LIFT FROM GAS PEDAL THAN APPLY BRAKES ON NEW F-150 W/5 SPEED TRANSMISSION,THIS INCREASES TIME TO STOP OVER ONE SECOND. ALSO THE ACCESSORY 12V PORT FOR PHONES OR IPODS ETC DOESN'T SHUT-OFF WHEN KEY IS REMOVED,POSSIBLY CAUSING A VEHICLE FIRE IF LEFT UNATTENDED FOR ANY LONG LENGTH OF TIME. *NM