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: power train
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Power train, Jun 1, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE TIRES CHANGED THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE REAR COVER ON THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND CAUSED A LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE REAR COVER AND OIL WAS ADDED FOR LUBRICATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 102,000. UPDATED 07/08/11 *BF UPDATED 09/16/11
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Oct 18, 2010
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY HESITATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE ONLY TWO QUARTS OF OIL IN THE ENGINE INSTEAD OF THE SEVEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO CONTAIN; THE DEALER COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHY THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING SO MUCH OIL. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,400 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,423. UPDATED 01/13/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO ET THE VEHICLE OUT OF 4-WHEEL DRIVE. ALSO, THE TIMING CHAIN WAS MAKING A SCRAPING NOISE DUE TO LACK OF OIL. UPDATED 03/31/11
Suspension, Power train, Jun 11, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE TRAVELING IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE AT 30-50 MPH THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 54,000. UPDATED 8/2/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE PULLED SEVERLY TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. UPDATED 08/09/10*JB
Power train, May 25, 2010
GLAZE ON REAR END CLUTCH CAUSING TRUCK TO DRIVE INCORRECTLY...CONTACTED COMPANY AND THEY HAD A POSSIBLE RESOLUTION THAT DIDN'T WORK....WORRIED THAT THE REAR END WILL LOCK UP WHEN DRIVING CAUSING A WRECK!! *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Other or unspecified, Mar 31, 2010
SPARK PLUGS FAIL AND ENGINE STOPS. PLUGS CAN'T BE REPLACED;LONG SHAFT SEIZES TO HEAD WALLS. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEM FOR 100,000 MILES.DANGEROUS DESIGN OF PLUGS FOR ALL FORD F-150 5.4 V-8 ; AS LOSS OF STEERING,BRAKES WITH ENGINE FAILURE.
Power train, Mar 26, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERIENTIAL WAS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY AND THE REAR WHEELS FELT AS IF THEY WERE SLIDING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO HAVE NO TRACTION. HE HAD THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL REPLACED. THE CONTACT'S MAJOR CONCERN WAS THAT ONE COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE IF THE REAR FUNCTIONED IN THIS MANNER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 38,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Feb 17, 2010
I PURCHASED A FORD F-150 IN 2006. I AM AT MY 100,000 MAINTENANCE AND THE SPARK PLUGS HAVE TO BE CHANGED. I SPOKE WITH A REPRESENTATIVE AT THE FORD REPAIR SHOP WHO TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO BRING MY TRUCK IN 24 HOURS EARLY TO SOAK THE PLUGS BECAUSE THEY WILL BREAK IN THE MOTOR AND I WILL HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THEM REMOVED. I FOLLOWED THERE INSTRUCTIONS ON MONDAY MORNING AND TOOK THE TRUCK TO THEM. THEY CALLED AND INFORMED ME THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO TAKE THE HEAD OFF MY MOTOR TO REMOVE THE PLUGS AT A CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE TO ME. IT DOES NOT SEEM FAIR TO ME THAT IF FORD MECHANICS PUT FORD PLUGS INTO THERE FORD TRUCKS AND WHEN THERE FORD MECHANICS TRY TO REMOVE THE FORD PLUGS FROM THE FORD VEHICLE THEY BREAK AND I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGES. *TR
Power train, Feb 11, 2010
WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 FORD F150, THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE MELTED DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE MANIFOLD. THIS CAUSE THE TRUCK TO STOP. I COULD NOT START THE TRUCK AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED WHEN I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALER BY FLATBED. *TR
Power train, Dec 15, 2009
IWE SOLENOID FAILS TO ENGAGE 4WD SYSTEM. 1ST FAILURE DURING ICE STORM. DEALER REPLACED IWE. 2ND FAILURE 6 MO'S LATER, DEALER REPLACED IWE ADDED "BARE BOND TAPE" TO COVER OVER SOLENOID. 3RD/4TH FAILURE HAS OCCURRED DURING RAINY CONDITIONS OR AFTER I WASHED THE TRUCK. THE 4WD WOULD NOT ENGAGE UNTIL I HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE OVER 5 MILES. VEHICLE BACK AT DEALER FOR SAME PROBLEM 3 TIMES IN LESS THAN 12 MONTH PERIOD. *TR
Power train, Oct 23, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH HE HEARD CLANGING NOISES IN THE REAR END OF THE AXLE. HE THEN PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, BUT HE COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS WHILE DRIVING, THE FAILURE RESURFACED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION HE NOTICED THAT THE CARRIER BEARING AND THE DRIVE SHAFT WERE LOOSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE THREE YEAR WARRANTY EXPIRED , THEREFORE, HE WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE A NEW DRIVE SHAFT FOR $750.00 PLUS LABOR. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE, AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 29000. UPDATED 11/12/09 *CN UPDATED 11/16/09
Power train, Oct 6, 2009, crash
LAST YEAR MY BRAKES FAILED ON MY FORD F-150 2006, FORTUNATELY I WAS CLOSE BY THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM. LAST MONTH MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK AND THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP ON THE SAME TRUCK, ALMOST CAUSING HER TO GO OVER A BRIDGE, THE RAIL STOPPED HER. I JUST WANT TO KNOW IF ANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS SAME EXPERIENCE. *TR
Power train, Jun 17, 2009
THE INTEGRATED WHEEL END SOLENOID IS PRONE TO WATER FROM THE COWL DRAINING ONTO IT, THUS SHORTING OUT AND ALLOWING THE 4X4 VACUUM SYSTEM TO LOSE VACUUM. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE TRUCK'S FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM ENGAGES UNEXPECTEDLY AND CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL HUBS. ONCE THIS HAPPENS, THE DEALERSHIP COSTS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE, REQUIRING A NEW IWE SOLENOID, VACUUM SYSTEM, AND FRONT HUBS. *TR
Parking brake, Power train, May 27, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, HE HEARD A LOUD SCRAPING NOISE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, HE EXPERIENCED UNWARRANTED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGEMENT, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IWE SOLENOID AND THE ACTUATOR. SEVERAL DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE RESURFACED AND BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNSUCCESSFUL IN LOCATING THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,387.
Power train, Oct 28, 2008
I DRIVE A 2006 FORD F150. IN JULY 2007 I STARTED HEARING A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM MY FRONT WHEELS. I BROUGHT IT TO HOLMAN FORD IN TURNERSVILLE NEW JERSEY. THEY REPLACED AUTO 4WD VACUUM SOLENOID. NOW 15 MONTHS LATER THE NOISE IS BACK AND THEY SAID THEIR PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY IS ONLY GOOD FOR 12 MONTHS. I KNOW OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL. IT IS OBVIOUS THERE IS A DEFECT. *TR
Power train, Aug 1, 2008
I HAVE A 06 FORD F150 THAT I PARKED THEN REMOVED THE KEYS 5 MINS. LATER HOP IN TO START MY TRUCK I WOULD NO TURN OVER . I HAD POWER THE TRUCK READ THAT IT WAS IN PARK . CALL FORD FOR ROAD SIDE AT 39,000 I WAS TOLD THAT I DIDN'T HAVE ROAD SIDE SO MY HUSBAND SHOWED UP HE COULD SEE WHY IT WAS DOING THIS? UNTIL HE PUSHED OFF THE TRUCK AND IT ROLLED BACK THEN IT STARTED CALLED A DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT THEY COULDN'T SEE THE UNTIL 4 DAYS LATER AND IT HAPPEN 2 MORE TIMES AND THE DEALER TELLS ME I WARRANTY AND THEY STILL WANT TO CHARGE ME $155.00 FOR TO HOUR LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM. *TR
Power train, May 16, 2008
WITHIN THE LAST 2 MONTHS, 3 DIFFERENT TIMES JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WILL ALL OF A SUDDEN HEAR GRINDING NOISE. *TR
Power train, Apr 1, 2008
ONCE, WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND ALSO ONCE WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE THE ENGINE HAS GONE TO (NEARLY?) FULL THROTTLE. BOTH TIMES I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AND ACCIDENT BY STANDING ON THE BRAKE AND SHIFTING BACK TO NEUTRAL (THROTTLE RETURNED TO IDLE). *TR
Power train, Apr 21, 2007
2006 FORD F-140 TRITION 5.4 LITER FLEX FUEL V-8 ENGINE AND 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP SIGNS OR LIGHTS AND WHEN MERGING WITH HIGHWAY / INTERSTATE TRAFFIC. *TR
Power train, Aug 18, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE BOGGED DOWN PRIOR TO THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE PASSING GEAR WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOORBOARD WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PASS A VEHICLE, BUT THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER, ALONG WITH A 2 SECOND DELAY PRIOR TO THE PASSING GEAR ACTIVATION. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED ONLY DURING ACCELERATION AND IN OVERDRIVE. WHEN OUT OF OVERDRIVE, THE PASSING GEAR ACTIVATED INSTANTLY IN 3RD GEAR. THE CONTACT HAD A FRIEND WITH THE SAME VEHICLE WHICH WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND DETERMINED THAT IT WAS THE NATURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ENGINE. THE SERVICE MANAGER HAD THE SAME VEHICLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A COMPLAINT WAS TAKEN ON 08/04/06. THE VEHICLE HAD AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. UPDATED 9/13/2006 - *NM
Power train, Aug 18, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND TRYING TO PASS A VEHICLE, THE PASSING GEAR BOGGED DOWN. AFTER TWO SECONDS, THE PASSING GEAR KICKED IN. THE DEALERSHIP WAS INFORMED AND DETERMINED THE WAS VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. UPDATED 9/13/2006 - *NM
Power train, Feb 22, 2006
I GOT THE TRUCK JANUARY 06, 2006 FROM THE DEALERSHIP. I SIGNED THE PAPERWORK AND WENT HOME WITH THE TRUCK. THE SALESPERSON HAD TOLD ME THAT I WAS BUYING THE TRUCK. WHEN THEY SEND ME MY FIRST PAYMENT I REALIZE THAT I WAS NOT BUYING THE TRUCK IN REALITY I WAS LEASING THE TRUCK. THE SALESPERSON COMPLETELY JUST LIED TO ME. AS SOON AS I FOUND OUT HOW I WAS LIED TO BY THE DEALERSHIP I RETURN THE TRUCK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. NOW HOW DO THEY EXPECT ME TO PAY FOR THE TRUCK IF I DON'T EVEN HAVE IT. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Structure, Feb 1, 2006
2006 F150 FX 4 -4X4 SUPER CAB 5.4 L. I TRADED THE EXACT SAME TRUCK IN AN 04 MODEL YEAR FOR THIS 2006. FORD HAS REFUSED TO FIX ( FOR 3 MODEL YEARS ) : DRIVE TRAIN VIBRATION, DRIVE TRAIN HOWL/WHINE. THE 04 WAS IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES WITH NO FIX. MY 06 IN THE DEALERSHIP NOW. I HAVEN'T MADE THE FIRST PAYMENT OR THE FIRST OIL CHANGE. PROBLEMS NOT PRESENT ON TEST DRIVE. STARTED AT 500 MILES. OTHER PROBLEMS INCLUDE : BRAKE PEDAL IS MUSH. IT NEVER FIRMS UP. IT WILL GO TO THE FLOOR. DOORS WONT SHUT WITHOUT SLAMMING. SUPER CAB DOORS WONT SHUT TIGHT WITHOUT PUSHING TOP IN. MY BEST FUEL ECONOMY IS 13 MPG HIGHWAY WITH THE CRUISE ON. THE "NEW" F150'S ARE A DISGRACE TO THE FORD NAME. $ 38,000 P.O.S. !! MY LAST FORD. *NM