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: service brakes
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Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 2, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS BRAKES FEEL SPONGY AT ALL SPEEDS AND WHEN IDLING. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL STOPS THE VEHICLE, BUT IT IS NOT FIRM AND EXTENDS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT. DURING ONE OF THE FOUR TRIPS TO THE DEALER, THE MECHANIC BLED THE BRAKE LINE, BUT THIS DID NOT RESOLVE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD IN FEBRUARY OF 2006, WHICH STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO CONFORM TO BOTH STANDARD #105 AND #135. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 6,888 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, May 8, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT'S FOOT BECAME STUCK TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE. THE VEHICLE FAILS TO BRAKE PROPERLY UNLESS THE PEDAL IS TOUCHING THE FLOOR. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE CONTACT HEARS A SQUEALING NOISE AND IT BECOMES DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP, BUT THE SQUEALING NOISE IS STILL AUDIBLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 37,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,346. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL WERE DESIGNED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. THE CONSUMER HAS MISTAKENLY HIT THE GAS PEDAL WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE. THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD AN INTERNAL LEAK. THE MUFFLER HAD A LEAK. UPDATED 06/06/07. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 18, 2007
2006 FORD F-150 PICKUP CUSTOMER STATES THAT WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED HIS FOOT ALSO HITS THE GAS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO RACE**NAR**CC UPDATE *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 4, 2007
I CURRENTLY DRIVE A 2006 FORD F-150 WHICH I LEASED NEW IN MARCH OF 2006. SINCE DAY ONE I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE BRAKES ON THE TRUCK. THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES BELOW THE GAS PEDAL WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. MY WIFE CANNOT DRIVE THE TRUCK BECAUSE SHE CONSTANTLY HIT THE BRAKE AND GAS AT THE SAME TIME. I HAVE CHECKED WITH OTHER OWNERS AND THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TELL ME THAT THIS IS NORMAL WITH THE NEW FORD TRUCKS. COMPLAINTS TO FORD DIRECT HAVE RESULTED IN NO RESPONSE. I ALSO HAVE THE PROBLEM OF HITTING THE BRAKE AND GAS AT THE SAME TIME UNLESS I PUMP THE BRAKES FIRST, IN A PANIC SITUATION THERE IS NOT TIME TO PUMP THE BRAKES. THIS PROBLEM IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 27, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 F150 FORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN BACKING UP, AND APPLYING THE BRAKES IT WAS EASY TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME. THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. ON ONE OCCASION HE WAS BACKING UP IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN HE BUMPED THE GARAGE AND DID SOME DAMAGE TO THE GARAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 5600 MILES ON IT. THIS ONLY HAPPENED WHILE IN REVERSE. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE CONTACT WAS WEARING WORK BOOTS. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. *AK UPDATED 03/19/07. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 11, 2007, crash
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT A LOCAL GAS STATION(5 - 8 MPH), I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO STOP AND IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE TRUCK JUMPED THE SIDEWALK AND CRASHED INTO THE BUILDING. AFTER PICKING THE TRUCK UP THE NEXT DAY, THE BRAKES WORKED FINE AND EVERYBODY THINKS I'M NUTS! CURRENTLY HAVING TRUCK ACCESSED BY DIFFERENT SOURCES. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 19, 2006, crash
TL* - THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 8 - 10 MILES PER HOUR, AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE CAR ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL AND WAS BADLY DMAGED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT STATES THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE. WE WILL BE CONTACTING THE CALLER FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Nov 7, 2006, crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH WAS CAUSED BY HITTING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME. I THOUGHT I WAS HITTING THE BRAKE WHEN AND HIT THE GAS AT THE SAME TIME CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO REAR END COLLIDE WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. SINCE I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, THE GAS PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE IN HEIGHT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 26, 2006, crash
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT 5 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BOARD, AND THERE WAS AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED; THE CONTACT WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE. THE POLICE WERE NOT ALERTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 5, 2006
THIS INVOLVES A 2006 FORD F-150 4X4 SUPERCREW PICKUP WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. ON AT LEAST 7 OCCASIONS I OR MY UNCLE HAVE EXPERIENCED INCIDENTS OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WITH THIS PICKUP. ALL CASES OCCURRED WHEN MANEUVERING THE PICKUP AT LOW SPEEDS, SUCH AS PARKING OR BACKING THE PICKUP UP. THESE UNINTENDED ACCELERATIONS ARE CAUSED BY THE FOOT, WHILE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE GAP BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE, CAUSING A FOOT THAT IS ON THE EDGE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN BRAKING. THIS RESULTS IN THE ENGINE REVVING UP AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD APPROXIMATELY 8 TO 12 FEET, UNTIL THE BRAKES ARE ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. MY UNCLE AND MYSELF HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PHENOMENON ON MY UNCLES 2004 FORD F-150, WHICH I REPORTED TO THE NHSTA. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 28, 2006, crash
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, AND COLLIDED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT BOTH VEHICLES SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS WAS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Jul 19, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ACCELERATOR SYSTEMATICALLY DEPRESSED AS WELL. ON THE FIRST OCCASION WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH AND THE VEHICLE ALMOST CRASHED INTO A TRAIN. THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER INCIDENTS WHERE THE VEHICLE COULD HAVE HIT PEDESTRIANS AND CAUSED OTHER MAJOR ACCIDENTS. THESE INCIDENCES OCCURRED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TEST DRIVEN BY THE DEALER HOWEVER THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE RELATED TO THE RECALL PERTAINING TO THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH DISCONNECTING. 08/02/06 CONTACT STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE BREAK PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CONTACT HAS MASHED BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME WHILE TRYING TO STOP. *TT
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 22, 2006, crash
ON 15 JUNE 2006, MY WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT WHILE OPERATING A 2006 FORD F150. A VEHICLE STOPPED IN FRONT OF HER SHE PRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPONDED TO HER BRAKING ACTION. WHEN I ARRIVED AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT, I PRESSED THE BRAKES AND THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WOODY ANDERSEN FORD IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA AND THE SERVICE MANAGER VERIFIED THAT THE BRAKES INDEED WENT TO THE FLOOR. WE WAITED A WEEK FOR A FORD ENGINEER TO VERIFY THE PROBLEMS AND HE STATED THAT WHEN HE DROVE THE VEHICLE IT WAS OKAY AT THAT TIME. THESE BRAKES FAILED MY WIFE AT 5 MILES AN HOUR AND CAUSED HER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, May 17, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED PULLED UP TO A STOP STREET STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT SAME TIME AND ALMOST BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. BACKING OUT OF CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY THE SAME THING HAPPENED AND ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FELT IT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED. UPDATED 05/30/2006. *AK
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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 20, 2006
2006 F150 LARIAT BRAKE PEDAL FELT SPONGY AND GOES TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPLIED. MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED BUT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *TS THE CONSUMER SUSPECTED THE ABS WAS MALFUNCTIONING. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 17, 2006, crash
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE AROUND A CURVE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURRED ON A NORMAL ROAD DURING NORMAL BRAKING. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A THREE FOOT DITCH AND HAD TO BE PULLED OUT. IT SUSTAINED FRONTAL DAMAGE AND THE TOW BAR WAS BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THEY REPLACED THE TOW HOOK, FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET AND BALANCED THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL #06C11, CONCERNING THE HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL BRAKE SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 2, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED IT GOES PAST THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, AND THE CONTACT WAS THEN TOLD THIS IS THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED.
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