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
589 reports, newest first.
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 20, 2010
OEM SPARKPLUG IN 2006 F-150 KING RANCH (3-VALVE ENGINE). EXPERIENCED PREMATURE PLUG FAILURE AND RESULTING HIGH REPLACEMENT COSTS DUE TO DEFECTIVE SPARKPLUG DESIGN. PLUG FAILURE RESULTED IN SLUGGISH ENGINE PERFORMANCE THAT LED TO A NEAR ACCIDENT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 19, 2010, fire
THE CROSSOVER PIPE FOR THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF A CROSS BRACE UNDER THE TRANSMISSION. THE BRACE ACCUMULATES DEBRIS EASILY AND IT PACKS UP AGAINST THE EXHAUST PIPE RESULTING IN A FIRE UNDER THE TRUCK. *TR
Steering, Tires, Dec 10, 2010
STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES AT 50-70MPH. HAVE HAD TIRES ROTATED, TIRES REPLACED, FRONT END ALIGNED, BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED STILL THE SHIMMY IS THERE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE BIG TIRES 18"RIMS 235/75 MAY PARTIALLY BEEN THE PROBLEM. WHAT? WHY WOULD FORD USE A TIRE THAT IS TOO BIG? AND CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE AND SHIMMY. HAVE HAD AN INDEPENDENT SHOP LOOK AT TRUCK AND CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG, BUT I HAVE NEVER HAD A VEHICLE HAVE SUCH A NOTICEABLE SHIMMY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. VERY UNSETTLING FEELING. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 2, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNEXPECTED REDUCTION IN THE ENGINE POWER. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE WITH AN EXCESSIVE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE RESIDENCE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THE ENGINE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AS A RESULT OF DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTORS. THE ESTIMATED REPAIR COST WAS $8,000. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 29, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION COILS FIVE TIMES IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE SPARK PLUGS TO CRACK AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE SPARK PLUGS THAT CRACKED WERE ON TWO SEPARATE CYLINDERS. THE FAILURE CAUSED FUEL TO BE SPILLED ONTO THE ENGINE WHICH COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPUTTER AT TIMES WHEN HE TRIED TO ACCELERATE TO PASS SOMEONE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 21,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 49,000.
Steering, Nov 10, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OR A LOCAL MECHANIC. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,345 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,622.
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 1, 2010
I HAVE A 2006 F-150 WITH 99,000 MILES. THE ENGINE DEVELOPED A MISS WHEN UNDER HEAVY LOAD. CHECKING THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECOMMEND BY FORD, THE SPARK PLUGS NEED TO BE CHANGED AT 100,000 MILES. I TRIED TO CHANGE THE PLUGS MYSELF AND BROKE THE FIRST ONE. I STOPPED AT THAT POINT AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY BROKE FIVE ADDITIONAL PLUGS AND THE VEHICLE WAS DOWN OVER NIGHT. FORD HAS ISSUED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ON CHANGING THE SPARK PLUGS. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO FORD. WHEN I CONTACTED FORD THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DUE SINCE ITS OUT OF WARRANTY. I WAS STUCK WITH A $300 LABOR BILL WHICH DID NOT INCLUDE $75 FOR SPARK PLUGS AND $98 FOR THE TOW. FORD NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THERE ENGINEERING MISTAKE. *TR
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
Air bags, Oct 14, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEN DRIVEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
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
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 13, 2010
I HAVE A 2006 F150 WITH THE 5.4 ENGINE. I HAVE NEVER REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE TRUCK HAS 144K MILES. I AM NOW STUCK WITH ~$1800 TO PULL THE CAB TO GET TO THE HEADS TO GET THE PLUGS OUT. 2 MECHANICS CANNOT GET IT OUT NORMALLY. I AM TOLD THAT A FIX FOR STRIPPING THE HEADS IS WITH A SLEAVE THAT I CANNOT GET OUT OF CYLINDER #8. I WAS NEVER INFORMED TO HAVE THE PLUGS CHANGED AT 80KTO 100K MILES. I WOULD NOT HAVE KNOWN ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. I THINK THE FIX IS A POOR DESIGN AND I WAS DESIGNED TO COVER ANOTHER PLUG ISSUE. I AM WONDERING WHY 2 WRONGS DO NOT MAKE A RIGHT AND I AM WONDERING WHAT RECOURSE I HAVE. I HAVE PURCHASED OR TRADED 3 NEW TRUCKS AND CURRENTLY DRIVE A MUSTANG, ALL PURCHASED IN THE LAST 4 YEARS. I AM SERIOUSLY WONDERING IF I SHOULD EVER BUY ANOTHER FORD TRUCK AT THIS TIME. I HAVE BEEN MORE THAN LOYAL TO FORD PRODUCTS OVER THE YEARS. *TR
Steering, Sep 2, 2010
TL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RACK AND PINION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH THE VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AT THIS. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL BECAUSE THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,052. JO
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Aug 31, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE REAR WHEN PERFORMING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN TWO WEEKS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 12/01/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS STILL A NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. UPDATED 12/14/10*JB
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.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 5, 2010
2006 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW 5.4L V8 WITH APPROXIMATELY 28000 MILES BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH WHEN I LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING HEAVILY AND VERY ROUGH TO IDLE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT THAT POINT. VEHICLE WAS SLUGGISH, HAD HARDLY ANY POWER. TOOK TO LOCAL FORD DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT FUEL INJECTORS FOR CYLINDERS 7 AND 8 FAILED, FLOODED THE CYLINDERS AND CAUSED A HYDROLOCK. INITIALLY I WAS ADVISED THAT THIS WAS A $400 REPAIR TO SWITCH OUT THE INJECTORS. UPON SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT SIGNIFICANT ENGINE DAMAGE HAD OCCURRED FROM A THROWN ROD. DEALER NOW ADVISING THAT A NEW MOTOR WILL BE REQUIRED. VEHICLE HAS MANUFACTURE DATE AS 1/2006 (DRIVERS DOOR STICKER). FORD ADVISES THAT WHILE 2005 ENGINES HAD THIS SAME ISSUE, MY ENGINE WAS NOT AFFECTED AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO RECALL. *TR
Suspension, Aug 4, 2010
LOUD SCREECHING NOISES FROM THE FRONT END. IT HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I TOOK IT TO AN OUT OF TOWN DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I WAS OVER 125 MILES FROM HOME. IT SEEMS A 4 YEAR OLD TRUCK WITH 69K MILES HAD TO HAVE BOTH HUB ASSEMBLIES REPLACED, BOTH ACTUATORS AND BOTH VALVE ASSEMBLIES. MECHANIC STATED THAT HE'S HAD TO REPLACE OVER 25 FORD F-150 TRUCKS FOR THE SAME DEFECT (HIS WORDS). *TR
Electrical system, Jul 30, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LED DISPLAY FOR THE ODOMETER MALFUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY. FORD STATED THAT WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR $500. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 62,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 25, 2010
I HAD AN INJECTOR STICK OPEN ON MY 2006 F150 AND IT CAUSED THE ENGINE TO HYDROLOCK AND SEIZED UP THE ENGINE. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE 2005 F150 HAD AN EXTENSION ON THE WARRANTY DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. I HEARD THAT SOME OF THE EARLY 2006'S (WHICH WERE MADE IT 2005) HAS ALSO HAD THESES PROBLEMS BUT FORD DID NOT EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THE 2006. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 19, 2010
I OWN A 2006 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCK. ON 07/15/2010 I NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DASHBOARD INDICATOR LAMP CAME ON SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT ME ENGAGING THE CONTROL. LATER I DURING THE EVENING I NOTICED NOT ONLY THE CRUISE CONTROL DASHBOARD INDICATOR LAMP TURNING ON AND OFF, BUT ALSO THE RIGHT SIDE STEERING WHEEL CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS WERE NOT LIGHTING UP THOUGH THE HEADLAMPS WERE ON. I ATTEMPTED TO GET THE ISSUED REPAIRED AT THE LOCAL DEALER, BUT CLOSEST APPOINTMENT WAS AT THE END OF FOLLOWING WEEK. TWO DAYS LATER, ON 07/17/2010 I WAS OPERATING THE TRUCK, I EXPERIENCED THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGING AS I ACCELERATED. THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE EVEN THOUGH I HAD NOT ENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL, NOR WAS MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO NEAREST FORD DEALER FOR REPAIR. WHILE TRAVELING THE APPROXIMATELY 5 MILE RIDE, THE CRUISE CONTROL CONTINUE TO ENGAGE ON ITS OWN. THE FORD DEALER WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM, CITING A DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND NOW THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO OPERATING PROPERLY. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 19, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE WAS UNSUCCESSFULLY DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER TWICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED FOR FOUR YEARS AND HAD BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME. THE FORD MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 18, 2010
MY VEHICLE IS SHOWING EXTREME HESITATION IN ACCELERATION WHEN ENTERING A HIGHWAY OR PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE. DURING THESE PROCESSES, MY VEHICLE WILL START BACKFIRING AND MISSING. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT COMES ON AT THIS TIME. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO TWO DIFFERENT STATE LICENSED MECHANICS, AND CHAPMAN FORD DEALERSHIP IN PHILADELPHIA. ALL THREE TOLD ME THE PLUGS SHOULD HAVE LASTED 100,000 MILES OR BETTER AND THAT THEY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE DESIGN OF THE ENGINE AND THESE PLUGS ARE VERY COMPLICATED TO REPLACE. SPECIAL TOOLS WOULD BE NEEDED TO REPLACE THEM. THEY ALSO SAID IT IS VERY COMMON THESE PLUGS WOULD BREAK OFF WHEN BEING REMOVED. THE COST TO REPLACE THE PLUGS WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY $400 TO $550, WITH AN ADDITIONAL COST IF ANY PLUGS BREAK. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THERE IS NO RECALL WHEN THERE SHOULD BE. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM AT THE EXPENSE OF THE OWNER, AS WELL AS A SAFETY ISSUE. I REALIZE SPARK PLUGS ARE NOT UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE COST TO REPLACE THEM IS RIDICULOUS BECAUSE AS THE MECHANICS STATED, IT WAS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN OF THE PLUGS AND THEY CORRODE TO THE ENGINE BLOCK. FORD REALIZED THIS AND CHANGED THE PLUGS IN NEWER VEHICLES TO A NON-CORROSIVE PLUG. I FEEL THE CUSTOMER SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR A POOR DESIGN FROM FORD. I AM SCHEDULED TO HAVE THIS WORK COMPLETED ON JULY 21, 2010 AT CHAPMAN FORD IN PHILADELPHIA BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO CONTINUE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IS USING AN ACCESS AMOUNT OF GASOLINE. *TR
Air bags, Jul 9, 2010
THIS PROBLEM FIRST SURFACED ON THE MORNING OF 6/25/2010. I, ALONG WITH A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER, WERE RETURNING FROM RUNNING AN ERRAND WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS FLASHING INTERMITTENTLY AND THAT THE 'PASSENGER AIR BAG DISABLED' INDICATOR WAS LIT. THE LATER EVENTUALLY RETURNED TO ITS NORMAL STATE, OFF, BUT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ON INTERMITTENTLY. I DROVE THE VEHICLE AGAIN ON 6/27/2010 WITH THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT AND AT THE SAME TIME THE AN WARNING CHIME, AT 1 SECOND INTERVALS, WAS HEARD. THE 'PASSENGER AIR BAG DISABLED' INDICATOR REMAINED LIT WITHOUT A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. THE VEHICLE WAS AGAIN DRIVEN ON 7/5/2010 WITH THE SAME INDICATIONS. AS A RESULT, I AM HESITANT TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE UNTIL I DO MORE RESEARCH OR SPEAK TO A CERTIFIED SERVICE FACILITY. I TRULY FEEL THAT I'D BE AT RISK OF AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYEMENT WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE , POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURIES TO MYSELF, PASSENGERS, AND OTHER VEHICLES, AND THUS I'M REQUESTING HELP AND ADVICE FROM YOUR ORGANIZATION. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 7, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE STALLED. SHE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ASSEMBLY CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR AND IT WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62928 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63000.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 3, 2010, fire
CERTAIN FORD MAKES, MODELS AND MOTORS ARE KNOWN FOR EJECTING SPARK PLUGS WHICH DESTROYS THE IGNITION COIL AND IS A FIRE HAZARD. THEY ARE ALSO KNOWN FOR THE SPARK PLUG BREAKING WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE THEM WHICH IS A FINANCIAL BURDEN ON THE CUSTOMER AS WELL AS A RISK THE MOTOR WHILE TRYING TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE ARE TSB'S ON THIS. I NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD TO GIVE ME THE HEADS UP ON THIS AND LEARNED AFTER THE FACT OF ATTEMPTING TO GET A TUNE UP.........NOW STUCK WITH TWO BROKEN SPARK PLUGS STUCK IN THE MOTOR AND HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH THIS IS GOING TO COST ME IN THE END. I AM WITHOUT MY TRUCK WHILE WE WAIT FOR A TOOL THAT WILL HOPEFULLY REMOVE THE BROKE OFF SLEEVES. IF IT DOESN'T WORK I WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE HEAD PULLED AND WHO KNOWS IF IT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. EVEN IF IT REMOVES IT, I WON'T KNOW UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS IF IT ENDS UP CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY ENGINE. I HAVE HAD BAD EXPERIENCES WITH FORD - TWO VEHICLES NOW. THEY DO NOT BACK UP THEIR KNOWN DEFECTS. MY FIRST PROBLEM WITH THIS F150 (TRITON) WAS WHEN THE COMPUTER SHUT DOWN LEAVING ME STRANDED IN ANOTHER STATE BECAUSE THE WIRES WERE RUBBING AGAINST THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET. I PUT A LOT OF MILES ON SO IT WAS IN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THE DEDUCTIBLE PAID THE REPAIR. FORD HAD NO INTENTION OF TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT EVEN THOUGH IT WOULD HAVE NORMALLY BEEN UNDER ORIGINAL WARRANTY EXCEPT FOR THE MILES I PUT ON A VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO ROADSIDE SERVICE IN THE AREA I WAS IN AND I GOT STUCK WITH ALL KINDS OF EXPENSES FROM IT. SEEMS OUR AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR MULTIPLE KNOWN DEFECTS AS WELL AS OUR FOREIGN MANUFACTURERS. I AM ONLY ANSWERING YES TO THE FIRE BECAUSE I AM AWARE THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS AS A PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HAD A FIRE YET, BUT WE ARE NOT DONE TRYING TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *TR
Tires, Jun 30, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. WITH CONTINENTAL TIRES, SIZE P25565R17, LINE RADIAL CONTITRAC, AND DOT A3K34SMW. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65MPH THE RIGHT LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW, AND THE TIRE TUBE FAILED. THE VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO A CEMENT GUARD DAMAGING THE VEHICLE REAR RIGHT END. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS INVESTIGATING THE TIRE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000.