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.
Campaign 11V107000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 08V208000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E089000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E080000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E075000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E066000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E060000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06V033000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 05T022000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 05V520000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: hydraulic
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Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to stop and continued rolling forward. The contact stated that the vehicle came to a stop once the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle returned to normal function afterwards. The local dealer was contacted; however, the dealer refused to diagnose the vehicle because of its age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while the contact's husband was driving at a slow speed, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to stop and continued rolling forward. The contact's husband stated that the vehicle came to a stop once the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 15, 2022
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, he had to forcefully depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V208000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 9, 2021
Random brake loss due to hydraulic control unit for ABS. The loss of brakes on more than 5 occasions has nearly caused several accidents as brakes fail to engage in traffic situations. The problem cannot be reproduced by automotive repair shops due to the random nature of the events. Inspection of the component does not reveal any problem. The component functions properly 80% of the time. There has never been any warning of any sort prior to the event happening which is why the severity of the incidents are not only surprising but have put me and other drivers at risk. These HCU components have had similar failures in other ford vehicles. Recalls are listed for those vehicles such as the MZk, Fusion, Millan.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXCESSIVELY ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200. UPDATED 1/12/2016 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, HIS FOOT ALSO HIT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR WERE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. UPDATED 05/04/16
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 4, 2012
BRAKES FAILED AT LOW SPEED AVOIDING INCIDENT. LOST VACUUM TO BRAKING SYSTEM RESULTING IN STIFF MANUAL STYLE BRAKING. LOOKED ONLINE FOR RECALL AND SAW WHAT APPEARED TO BE THE EXACT SAME THING FOR MY YEAR AND VEHICLE DESCRIPTION. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THIS RECALL. WELL, IT SHOULD BE. IT WAS THE EXACT ISSUE AND PART AS IS DESCRIBED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 08V208000 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE08001 COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Vehicle speed control, Nov 15, 2011
ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY SPED-UP AND WAS ONLY BROUGHT TO A STOP THROUGH HEAVY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 4, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VACUUM HOSE WAS LEAKING AND DID NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE FAILURE CAUSED EXTREME RESISTANCE IN THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO UTILIZE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VACUUM HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V208000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: POWER ASSIST: VACUUM: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS) BUT THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V208000(SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS WAS THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES AS HARD AS POSSIBLE BUT THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ABRUPTLY APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RESISTANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSES WERE DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. SHE CALLED THE DEALER THAT PERFORMED THE RECALL AND WAS ADVISED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE REPAIR WORK PERFORMED AT THE MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 22, 2010
I OWN A 2006 FORD F150 TRUCK WITH 44,000 MILES ON IT. OVER THE PAST MONTH OR SO IT HAS DEVELOPED A SEVERE BRAKING ISSUE WHICH WHEN UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY BRAKING CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SHUDDER SEVERELY AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP. IT OCCURS EVERTIME YOU APPLY THE BRAKES. I HAVE SPOKEN TO OTHER F150 OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE ON THE SAME VEHICLE AND THE 2007 MODEL ALSO. THE BRAKE PADS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION, HOWEVER THE BREAK ROTORS HAVE A VERY UNUSUAL SCRATCH PATTERNS RUNNING FROM THE CENTER OF THE BRAKE ROTOR SURFACE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE SURFACE. I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS ON A VEHICLE BEFORE. I DO KNOW THAT ONE FELLOW HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 OF HIS BRAKE ROTORS ON A 2007 MODEL TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, NOT NORMAL IF YOU ASK ME. I HAVE SEEN THIS SAME COMPLAINT ON OTHER CONSUMER WEB SITES FOR THE SAME ISSUE. MY VEHICLE IS STILL IN THIS SAME CONDITION, I AM TRYING TO GET INFORMATION ON WHAT IS CAUSING THE FAILURE BEFORE I SPEND $$$$ TO FIX IT. THANKS FOR YOUR CONCERN! *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 26, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO APPLY ABRUPT PRESSURE TO THE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE BRAKES TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST VACUUM FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V208000 -SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: POWER ASSIST: VACUUM: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT HIV VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED TAKING THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 22, 2010
BRAKES FAILED ON PICKUP WHILE DRIVING. REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED MASTER CYLINDER WAS FAULTY. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Equipment, Mar 18, 2010, crash
MY SON WAS KILLED IN HIS 2006 FORD 150 PICKUP TRUCK DRIVING 45 MILES AN HOUR. HIS TRUCK APPARENTLY LEFT THE ROAD WITH NO SIGNS OF BRAKES BEING APPLIED, FLIPPED SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. HIS INSURANCE COMPANY WAS THREATENING ME TO RELEASE THE TRUCK FROM STORAGE WHICH I DID. I HAVE SINCE REGAINED MY SENSES ENOUGH TO SEARCH THE WEB AND SEE THAT THERE WERE MANY RECALLS ON THE BRAKE LINES OF THIS MAKE TRUCK. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 26, 2010
WE HAVE A CORRODED ABS BRAKE WIRE ON OUR 2006 FORD F150 TRUCK. THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. WE TOOK IT TO OUR DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER OUR EXTENDED WARRANTY DUE TO CORROSION. I CALLED FORD ESP AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING (DOES NOT STATE THIS IN COVERAGES). WHEN I ASKED ABOUT ANY COVERED PART NOT BEING COVERED IF IT HAS ANY CORROSION ON IT, I WAS TOLD IT DOES NOT COVER CORROSION. I LIVE IN NORTHERN OHIO AND THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE IF THE VEHICLE IS MORE THE A FEW YEARS OLD. WE BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A BRAKE SAFETY ISSUE AND THIS WIRE SHOULD NOT HAVE CORRODED THIS SOON. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 18, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT HAS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF THE VEHICLE DROVE 10 MPH OVER A BUMPY ROAD OR A POTHOLE THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE FOR ABOUT 2 OR THREE SECONDS. ON EVEN SURFACES THE BRAKES PERFORMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,080.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 18, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH OVER A BUMP THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36080.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 29, 2009, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY HE APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. CONSEQUENTLY THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HIS HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 44000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 31, 2009
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES WITHIN A YEAR ON MY 2006 FORD F150. HAPPENS AT LOW SPEED WHEN I TOUCH THE BRAKE PEDAL. PUMPING OR JAMMING ON THE BRAKE SEEMS TO STOP IT. THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT A CASE OF MY FOOT HITTING BOTH PEDALS AT ONCE. IT HASN'T CAUSED AN ACCIDENT YET BUT EASILY COULD DO SO IN THE WRONG SITUATION. I'M FILING THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 16, 2009
PLEASE SEE ODI#10278394. COMPLAINT CONTINUED. TRUCK TAKEN TO GARAGE TO BE FIXED IN JANUARY 09 BECAUSE OF VIBRATION IN STEERING FROM BRAKES. OCT, GUARANTEE RUN OUT, AND BRAKES STILL NOT FIXED. VIBRATION CONTINUED. ORDERED NEW PERFORMANCE ROTORS AND PADS. UPON INSTALLATION OF THESE ITEMS I INSPECTED CALIPERS AND FOUND CRACKS AND CHIPS IN CYLINDER PLUNGERS WHICH CONNECT TO PUSH THE PADS. I WOULD SAY THIS CAME FROM CONSTANT VIBRATION OF THE FRONT BRAKES WHICH FORD DID NOT FIX FOR EIGHT MONTHS. THE CENTER PLUNGER OF THESE CALIPER PISTONS ARE MADE OF A FIBER BOARD WHICH WILL NOT STAND UP TO VIBRATION, FIBER BOARD IS A VERY HARD AND BRITTLE MATERIAL WHICH IS GOOD FOR HEAT AND WEAR BUT NOT VIBRATION. CALIBERS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. OF COURSE AT MY EXPENSE. TRUCK IS UNDRIVEABLE AND THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND DEATH IF BREAKDOWN OF THIS FIBER BOARD TYPE MATERIAL SHOULD FAIL WITHOUT NOTICE. YOU WOULD COMPLETELY LOSE YOUR CONTROL AND BRAKES. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 27, 2009
BRAKE DEFECT 2006 FORD 4X4 XLT PICKUP. VIBRATION IN VEHICLE WHEN STOPPING. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Tires, Jun 13, 2009
TRUCK BEGAN SHUDDERING WHEN BRAKING @ LOW/HIGH SPEEDS. WAS TOLD ROTORS WARPED @ APPROXIMATELY 6,000MI. DEALERSHIP HAD THE ROTORS MACHINED AND THEN ADJUSTED CALIPERS. AFTER DRIVING TRUCK OFF NOTICED BRAKE PEDAL WAS SLIGHTLY SOFTER BUT NO LONGER FELT VIBRATION/SHUDDERING. AT APPROXIMATELY 9,000MI ONCE GAIN FELT SLIGHT SHUDDER/VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. TOOK TRUCK TO DEALERSHIP WITH APPROXIMATELY 13,000MI AND WAS TOLD ROTORS WERE ONCE AGAIN WARPED. I HAD CERAMIC BRAKES INSTALLED @ APPROXIMATELY 24,000MI AND NEW ROTORS INSTALLED @ APPROXIMATELY 30800MI. WITH THE ROTORS INSTALLED SIGNIFICANT VIBRATION STILL OCCURS WHEN BRAKING AT ANY SPEED. SAFETY CONCERNS FOR SOME TIME NOW. APPARENTLY SHUDDERING NOT DUE TO WARPED ROTORS AS DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Dec 10, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. ON NOVEMBER 19, 2008, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO FORD RECALL NUMBER 08S05B (BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE REPLACEMENT). WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STRUCK THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE ROAD PAVEMENT WAS DRY. THE CONTACT AND THE OTHER PASSENGER IN HIS VEHICLE WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR BACK INJURIES AND BRUISES. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED; HOWEVER, BOTH VEHICLES WERE ABLE TO BE DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,537.
Steering, Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 20, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 50-70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE TIRES BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE TIRES, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. HE FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE AND DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,190 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. UPDATED 01/05/2009 LJ THE CONSUMER STATED OVER THE PAST 5 MONTHS HE HAS EXPERIENCED AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH A SHAKING AND SHIMMY OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS WHICH STOPPED THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE FROM SHAKING. UPDATED 01/05/09. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 21, 2008, crash
BRAKE BOOSTER RECALL NOTICE ON 2006 F150 HARLEY. ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2008 I LEFT MY VEHICLE IN PARAMUS FORD N.J. FOR RECALL REPAIR AND OTHER ISSUES. WHEN I RETURNED THE MANAGER DIDN'T HAVE TIME FOR RECALL. ON SEPTEMBER 26, 08 I HIT ANOTHER CAR BECAUSE BRAKES DIDN'T STOP. I HOPE THAT SOMEONE LOOKS INTO THESE BRAKING SYSTEM BECAUSE THIS WAS A SCARY ACCIDENT WITH OUT BEING PREPARED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 22, 2008
PULSATING BRAKES AT 12K MILES - DEALER CHOSE TO TURN THE ROTORS PER FORD. PULSATING BRAKES AGAIN AT 20K - IDENTIFIED BY DEALER TO TURN ROTORS AGAIN - "THEY ARE WITHIN FORD SPECS REQUIRING TURNING VS. REPLACING". CONTACTED FORD - (OF COURSE, THOSE THAT ANSWER THE PHONE ARE NOT TECHNICAL - SO THEY COULD NOT EXPLAIN THE SPECS OR PROVIDE THEM) EXPLAINED THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM - SHOULD REPLACE. FORD HAD IDENTIFIED THAT THESE ROTORS ARE WITHIN SPEC - WILL NOT REPLACE WILL ONLY TURN. LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDES FOR REPAIR IF AVAILABLE - NOT REPLACE. 2 TURNS IN 20K ON A VEHICLE THAT IS 3 YEARS OLD. NOT ACCEPTABLE. $38K VEHICLE AND $400 WARRANTY REPAIR FOR NEW ROTORS IS TOO MUCH FOR FORD TO SWALLOW. NICE WARRANTY - QUESTION IS, WILL THE ROTORS OUTLAST THE WARRANTY?? *TR
Steering, Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Tires, Aug 17, 2008
MODERATE TO SEVERE WHEEL VIBRATION IN STEERING SINCE 2006. IT REMAINS UNREPAIRED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BY THE DEALERSHIP WHERE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. I'M NOW BEING TOLD TO "LIVE" WITH THE SHIMMY AND IT SHOULD BE "EXPECTED". *TR